Archive for June 4th, 2008

Tolkien as a character of Fiction

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Posted in J.R.R. Tolkien, Tolkien

Author James A. Owen has just released cover art for The Indigo King, the third book of his Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica series, which features three Inklings - J.R.R. ... Read more..

A Casting Christmas Gift from Guillermo?

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit: Movie

IGN caught up with director Guillermo Del Toro this morning and tried to get a scoop on when we can expect a casting announcement for 'The Hobbit:' When asked if fan ... Read more..

Sheldon Comic Continues Geek Streak

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized

Garfeimao writes: Looks like Sheldon has now continued the story of Sauron's army. The link below takes you to the webcomic, and clicking on the forward arrow below the image ... Read more..

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the Game

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Posted in Gaming

From CrispyGamer.com: With Pandemic behind the reins, will The Lord of the Rings: Conquest just be Star Wars: Battlefront with different uniforms? Having already told the entire tale in videogame form, ... Read more..

The Geek Perfect Storm

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Posted in Events, Lectures & Education

Ostadan writes: OK, this is pretty geeky even my my standards, I have come across an announcement for a lecture, in Esperanto, on 'The Sources of The Lord of the ... Read more..

The Weta Cave Opens to Fans and Visitors

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Posted in New Zealand, WETA Digital, WETA Workshop

On Friday 6 June 2008 at 11am, Weta flings open the doors to the hotly anticipated Weta Cave in Miramar, Wellington. For the very first time, an area of ... Read more..

Christopher Lee up for Reprising Saruman

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Posted in Casting Rumors, Christopher Lee, Hobbit: Movie

Thanks to Ringer Diedye for the heads up on this one! Empire Magazine has an exclusive interview with Christopher Lee in which he clearly states he would be more than ... Read more..

Lend a Hobbit Hand

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Posted in Events, Lectures & Education, Other Events

The Salem, WI Community Library is putting on a program called Frodo Fest from September 19-20, and in preparation for that is asking for volunteers to help create pennants, murals, ... Read more..