Archive for August, 2008

John Howe’s Newsletter: A WORLD (OR TWO) AWAY

Sunday, August 31st, 2008 Posted in ComicCon, Conventions, John Howe

Or a Few Days Abroad I've always been leery of conventions in North America - once you've given the convention itself the once-over, there's not a lot to do ... Read more..

The Tolkien Society Publishes ‘The Ring Goes Ever On’

Sunday, August 31st, 2008 Posted in Books & Publications, Conventions, Events, J.R.R. Tolkien, Tolkien

Ian Collier from The Tolkien Society writes: I thought that you'd be interested in the news that the Proceedings of Tolkien 2005: The Ring Goes Ever On are about to ... Read more..

Fictional Frontiers 8-31-08 transcript

Sunday, August 31st, 2008 Posted in Conventions, DragonCon, Events, Other Events

Larry Curtis did the honours from DragonCon for the installment of TORN's bi-monthly radio show on 'Fictional Frontiers with Sohaib' - WNJC 1360 AM Philadelphia. Larry talks about the Hobbit ... Read more..

LOTR Online: Mines of Moria News

Sunday, August 31st, 2008 Posted in Gaming

The folks from Turbine write: Turbine, Inc. announced today that The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria, the first expansion for the award-winning massively multiplayer online game, has ... Read more..

The Hobbit’ comes to UPT

Sunday, August 31st, 2008 Posted in Events, Stage Productions, The Hobbit

From The Daily Journal: If you can't wait for Guillermo Del Toro's big screen epic version of "The Hobbit," there is another way to see the book brought to life ... Read more..

Shore ‘Fly’ Q&A in Hollywood

Sunday, August 31st, 2008 Posted in Events, Film Screenings, Howard Shore

Lhunsarniel sends along word that Howard Shore and director David Cronenberg will host a Q & A along with a screening of "The Fly" at the Arclight Cinerama Dome ... Read more..

Sharpen your blades, DragonCon is on!

Friday, August 29th, 2008 Posted in Conventions, DragonCon, Events, Fans, Film Screenings, Hobbit: Movie, Lectures & Education, The Hobbit

The long badge lines and crazy costums have begun, friends-not-seen since last year abound and anticipation and fun are underway - DragonCon 2008 is officially open.  TORn is preparing for ... Read more..

TORn Goes to DragonCon

Thursday, August 28th, 2008 Posted in Conventions, DragonCon, Events

That low rumble you hear from the depths of the Internet is the annual DragonCon in Atlanta waking up from its slumber. While Smaug the Magnificent is waiting in ... Read more..

Aetherica 2009 Announcement

Thursday, August 28th, 2008 Posted in Conventions

Rachael Livermore, Co-Chair, Aetherica writes: Please see below for an announcement of a new convention for fantasy fans. This is a non-profit convention run by fans including several past and ... Read more..

Happy Birthday Billy Boyd!

Thursday, August 28th, 2008 Posted in Billy Boyd

Happy Birthday Billy Boyd! Billy Boyd (born 28 August 1968) is a Scottish actor and musician most widely known for playing the characters Peregrin "Pippin" Took in the film ... Read more..