Archive for May, 2006

Essay: Orthodoxy and Tolkien

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006 Posted in J.R.R. Tolkien, Old Special Reports, Tolkien

Maureen writes: You will probably remember that Taran gave us his take on LOTR as seen in Ukraine in GreenBooks back in 2004. I thought all the TORnsibs would appreciate ... Read more..

Portrait of a Special Effects Whiz

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006 Posted in Old Main News, PJ's Other Films, Peter Jackson

Allen Hemberger was safely ensconced at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., teaching his first semester in the engineering department when he got the call. It was ... Read more..

Hollywood Scriptwriter Talks ‘Sci-Fi Boys’

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006 Posted in Old Main News, PJ's Other Films, Peter Jackson

Paul Davids writes: The June issue of HOLLYWOOD SCRIPTWRITER has a major piece on THE SCI-FI BOYS on pp. 24, 25, 29 and 30. It also has an article ... Read more..

TV Watch: Monaghan on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006 Posted in Dominic Monaghan, Events, Lord of the Rings, LotR: Cast News, LotR: Movies, Old Main News, Television

A repeat airing of Dominic Monaghan on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' airs tonight on ABC. This clip is a keeper with Dom in fine goofy form as he shows his ... Read more..

SHOP: Boromir on Sale Now!

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006 Posted in Collectibles, Lord of the Rings, Merchandise, Old Main News, Sideshow Collectibles

The exclusive edition of Sideshow Collectible's Boromir 12-inch figure is pre-ordering right now at SideshowCollectibles.com. Sideshow revealed today that the exclusive edition of this figure comes with a severed Moria ... Read more..

Politics and Middle-earth

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006 Posted in Events, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lectures & Education, Lord of the Rings, Old Special Reports, Tolkien

Folks from The Tolkien Society writes: The 2006 Tolkien Society Seminar will be held on Saturday 22nd July in the Pierce room at the Assembly House, Norwich, England. Provisional Programme: “Tolkien as ... Read more..

“One Morning Long Ago” Report and Pics!

Monday, May 29th, 2006 Posted in Events, Exhibits, Lord of the Rings, Merchandise, Music, Old Special Reports, Posters & Prints

“One Morning Long Ago” A JRR Tolkien Inspired Art Exhibition Friday 19th to Tuesday 23rd May 2006 The Redesdale Hall, High Street, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire Andrew writes: The exhibition opened at 7pm Friday ... Read more..

Halo Movie in Limbo?

Monday, May 29th, 2006 Posted in Old Main News, PJ's Other Films, Peter Jackson

May 28, 2006 - According to TeamXbox, the Halo movie has been changed to a 2008 release: The directorless film adaptation of Microsoft's popular video game will be executive produced ... Read more..

TV Watch: Ian McKellen on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

Monday, May 29th, 2006 Posted in Events, Ian McKellen, Lord of the Rings, LotR: Cast News, LotR: Movies, Old Main News, Television

A repeat airing of Ian McKellen on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' will air tonight on ABC. If you haven't seen it, it's new to you, if you want to catch ... Read more..

Brett Ratner wants Ian Mckellen as ‘Rush Hour 3′ baddie

Monday, May 29th, 2006 Posted in Ian McKellen, Lord of the Rings, LotR: Cast News, LotR: Movies, Old Main News

Washington, May 29(ANI): Director Brett Ratner is hoping to persuade busy British thespian Sir Ian Mckellen to play the villain in his upcoming sequel 'Rush Hour 3' Ratner and ... Read more..