Well also in the best tradition of Hobbits we talked about the contests more than we acted on them. But we did meet the deadline we set for ourselves. They did get posted while it was still Bilbo and Frodo’s birthday. Well depending on what timezone you live in. But you can read all about the contests here.
Hope you all enjoy, and while I know it is not possible, I hope you all win.
A big thanks to everyone who donated the wonderful stuff which we are giving out.
Houghton Mifflin the US distributors of Tolkien’s work.
Toy Vault makers of wonderful Tolkien Action Figures.
AllPosters.com making great posters available to everyone.
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Well the cool dudes over at CHUD have this neat little item called DIF, Desert Island Flicks. What would you take with you if you were stranded on a desert island? What films would you bring? Check out the results from an interesting group of people asked, yours truly included!
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Well, when i spoke to Sierra’s people yesterday they told me Middle-earth Online (MEO) is not cencelled, but in a restructuring mode. So I’m assuming that this report means they are hiring a new DEV team, read on:
In addition to cancelling Orcs – the entire Middle Earth Online development team was sacked yesterday. Sierra told them that their vision of how to impliment Tolkien’s world wasn’t “mainstream” enough to be profitable, and when they wouldn’t bend, they sacked them all. The ex-Dev Team was going to have things in such as extremely limited magic usage, very few elves allowed (and you’d have to prove your roleplaying ability to play one) as the game was being made in the Fourth Age, and having it that if your character was killed (not just knocked out), he couldn’t just be resurrected with a magic spell – permanant death. It all made sense, and the Dev Team listened constantly to Tolkien fan input and ideas, so it looks like if the new Middle-Earth isn’t a hack and slash spellfest, it won’t go any further than this one did.
This all remains extreemly shady, but I’m still looking into it.
Thanks to Collin W for the tip!
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Just a small reminder to all of you to alwys check The Spy Reports for the latest from the rumor mill. Send your stuff and you’ll see your name on the site!
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From: Kevin
I heard from a friend who had a chance to talk with Gary Gygax (creator of AD&D) that Gygax has been hired as a consultant for the movie.
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From: Kenneth
I just recently sent the following e-mail to Sir Ian McKellen:
Sir McKellen,
I just wanted to write and let you know how pleased I am that you have decided to undertake this marvellous adventure in Tolkein’s Middle-Earth. I have seen several of your pictures and must say that if anyone can bring this role to life, it is you. I wanted also to ask a question. I was wondering if, in your research for the role of Gandalf, whether or not you watched Ralph Bakshi’s animated version of the film from 1977? I was curious as to what your view (of the way Gandalf was presented in the film) was and whether or not you envisioned him in a similar way when you first read the books (as I’m sure you have, if not for your own entertainment, then certainly in your research of the role.) I know that your portrayal of Gandalf will be a direct reflection of Peter Jackson’s direction, but what vision of the character do you see for yourself? What elements do you see yourself bringing to the role?
Sincerely,
Kenneth
Dallas, Texas, USA
PS: Best wishes for a successful shoot on “X-Men”, and very much looking forward to seeing you on the silver screen in the months ahead.
This was his reply:
dear kenneth
i generally avoid other interpretations of characters i am about to play. after all i must find gandalf inside myself – that process is just beginning and i may try and plot it out in the grey book. altho too much analysis can be harmful away from the workplace
best wishes ian mckellen
Hope this might be of use for the website.
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