Archive for August, 2008

Grimy Viggo a hit at MSN Movies

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 Posted in LotR Cast News, Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen, along with 16 other celebrities (male and female), made an appearance in MSN Movies' pictoral essay: "Hot and Dirty - Stars we Like Better Grimy." Side-by-side photos compare ... Read more..

MGM’s Harry Sloan signs Three-year Deal

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 Posted in Studios

Harry Sloan, the MGM CEO whose many credits include helping to bring "The Hobbit" movies to the studio has signed a new three year contract to stay at the helm ... Read more..

Tolkien Flashback – July 27 – Aug 2

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 Posted in Books Publications, Events, Fans, J.R.R. Tolkien, LotR Books, LotR Movies, Miscellaneous, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, Rumours Spy News, TheOneRing.net Community, Today in Middle-earth, Tolkien

Ringer Diedye has posted another wonderful FLASHBACK in our forum detailing the events that took place in the Tolkien universe between July 27th and August 2nd. This is a ... Read more..

Only a few ‘Lake Town Fire Dept’ Shirts Remain

Monday, August 4th, 2008 Posted in Clothing, Fans, Merchandise, TheOneRing.net Announcements, TheOneRing.net Community

It looks like a lot of Ringers have been recruited into the 'Lake Town Fire Department!' Our first batch of LTFD was a success, but we still have approximately 25 ... Read more..

Second Teaser for ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Released

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 Posted in Creations, Fans, LotR Books, Miscellaneous, TheOneRing.net Community

If you haven't heard of it yet, you will want to check out the non-profit collaborative short film being produced by writer/director Chris Bouchard - The Hunt for Gollum. Like ... Read more..

Pauline Baynes, Tolkien’s favorite illustrator, dies at 85

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 Posted in LotR Books, TheOneRing.net Community, Tolkien

TheOneRing.net is saddened today by the loss of a talented artist in the fantasy realm: Pauline Baynes. Forum member N.E. Brigand alerted us to the following story: Wayne Hammond reports the ... Read more..

TORn on Fictional Frontiers Today

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 Posted in Events, Hobbit Movie, TheOneRing.net Community

TheOneRing.net will be providing a segment on this Sunday's broadcast of 'Fictional Frontiers with Sohaib,' on WNJC 1360 AM, Philadelphia at 11AM ET. This week, Sohaib will be speaking with ... Read more..