Archive for December, 2008

Dr Dimitra Fimi’s Tolkien Book Launch Report

Thursday, December 4th, 2008 Posted in Books Publications, Events, Lectures & Education, Tolkien

Claire writes: I wanted to let you know about the launch last Friday (28th November) of Dr Dimitra Fimi's new book Tolkien, Race and Cultural History: From Fairies to ... Read more..

Viggo Mortensen Drops Hobbit Hints

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 Posted in Casting Rumors, Events, Film Screenings, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit, Viggo Mortensen

From AICN: In late October, as part of the Chicago International Film Festival's Closing Night festivities, Viggo Mortensen got himself a Career Achievement Award just before a screening of ... Read more..

Signed Hobbit Goes for £53,000

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 Posted in Events, Hobbit Book, J.R.R. Tolkien

From Pieter Collier at GTC Roadshow AG: GTC AG, a Swiss based company, announces the acquisition of the second most expensive Tolkien book ever sold; a signed Hobbit bought ... Read more..

Geek Hotels Pass the Nerd Test

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 Posted in Fans, New Zealand

From Wired.com: Whether your fantasy hotel is a Star Wars -style cave dwelling or a Hobbit hole in New Zealand, specialty accommodations around the world will fulfill your nerdy ... Read more..

LOTR Characters in Empire’s Top 1000

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 Posted in LotR Movies, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers

Annarep sends along a selection from Empire's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of all time. Aragorn makes it to # 31: Like Gandalf, Aragorn undergoes considerable development across the Rings trilogy, ... Read more..