Archive for December, 2006

5th Annual Tolkien Toast to be held in Denver

Saturday, December 30th, 2006 Posted in Fans, J.R.R. Tolkien, Meet Ups, Old Main News

TORN Staffer Altaira writes: The Misty Mountains Smial of the Tolkien Society will hold their 5th annual Tolkien Toast at the Celtic Tavern in downtown Denver on Wednesday January 3 ... Read more..

Sideshow Updates

Friday, December 29th, 2006 Posted in Collectibles, Merchandise, Old Main News, Sideshow Collectibles

Be sure to check out our weekly Sideshow Collectibles update! Each week we provide an update on your favorite Sideshow goodies, from busts to premium figures and more! Take a ... Read more..

SHOP: Second Chance at Legolas and Gimli

Friday, December 29th, 2006 Posted in Collectibles, Merchandise, Old Main News, Sideshow Collectibles

Seems like there is a lot of news coming out of Sideshow Collectibles these days! This time, collectors have a second chance to purchase the Legolas and Gimli on Arod ... Read more..

McKellen seeks Burnley roots

Thursday, December 28th, 2006 Posted in Ian McKellen, Old Main News

Gandalf was always a tricky chap to track down in Middle Earth, but now the dark lords of Burnley borough council have been accused of making the quest harder. ... Read more..

SHOP: They Have a Cave Troll – Now Shipping

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006 Posted in Collectibles, Merchandise, Old Main News, Sideshow Collectibles

After Sideshow Collectibles and WETA Workshop went their separate ways in the collectible world, many Lord of the Rings collectors were left wondering if they'd ever see quality LOTR polystone ... Read more..

Enter the Holiday Giveaway!

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006 Posted in Contests, Events, Old Main News

TheOneRing.net is teaming up with New Line Home Entertainment, EA Games and Sideshow Collectibles to present our 2006 Holiday Giveaway! Ten lucky Ringers will walk away with a prize pack ... Read more..

Enter the Christopher Lee ‘REVELATIONS’ Giveaway!

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006 Posted in Christopher Lee, Contests, Events, Old Main News

Win 1 (of only 3) exclusive 'REVELATION' framed gold discs, including a commemorative plaque personally signed by Christopher Lee, and personalized with YOUR NAME!!! Just answer five skill testing ... Read more..

Wood joins suspects in ‘Murders’

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006 Posted in Elijah Wood, Old Main News

MADRID -- Elijah Wood will head the international cast of Spanish director Alex de la Iglesia's much-anticipated English-language whodunit "Oxford Murders," Spanish production house Tornasol Films said Tuesday. Wood ... Read more..

Trilogy Screening in Chicago

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006 Posted in Events, Film Screenings, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, Old Main News

Ron writes: I just wanted to let you all know there will be a marathon screening of all three films at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, December 28th. It's ... Read more..

TV Watch: Blanchett on ‘Letterman’ Clip

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006 Posted in Cate Blanchett, Old Main News, Television

Cate Blanchett was a guest on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' early last week. She was there to promote all her latest films 'The Good German' and 'Notes ... Read more..

DVD Tuesday: Post-Christmas Goodies!

Monday, December 25th, 2006 Posted in DVDs, Old Main News

A ton of interesting new films are out on DVD this week. Take an early look on our 'DVD Tuesday' feature...every Monday! Check out some TV goodies like the 'Airwolf ... Read more..

Trilogy Screening in San Francisco

Saturday, December 23rd, 2006 Posted in Events, Film Screenings, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, Old Main News

Robin writes: I just read in my San Francisco Chronical newspaper that all three Lord of the Rings movies will be playing next today (Dec. 23) at The Castro Theater, ... Read more..