Archive for February, 2009

Peter Jackson’s Wingnut Films Signs Multi-Year Deal With Gordon Paddison’s Newly Launched Strategic Marketing Company Stradella Road

Thursday, February 12th, 2009 Posted in Peter Jackson, PJ's Other Films

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran interactive marketing and integrated promotions executive Gordon Paddison today announced the launch of his new global marketing firm Stradella Road, which will provide ... Read more..

Tolkien Scholar Will Speak At Bradley Tuesday, Feb. 17

Thursday, February 12th, 2009 Posted in Events, Hobbit Book, Lectures & Education, The Hobbit

J.R.R. Tolkien scholar Douglas A. Anderson will present “Annotating The Hobbit & Other Adventures” at Bradley University’s Neumiller Chapel in Bradley Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Peoria, ... Read more..

Christopher Lee on Saruman and The Hobbit

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 Posted in Casting Rumors, Christopher Lee, Hobbit Movie, LotR Cast News, The Hobbit

Message board member diedye found this IGN interview in which Christopher Lee discusses his role as a Bond baddie in "Man with the Golden Gun," and speculates about reprising the ... Read more..

Emerald Rose – Live at MegaCon!

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 Posted in Concerts, Conventions, Events

The mighty MegaCon Comic Convention has added TORn friends Emerald Rose to this month's convention in Orlando, Florida. The band be returning as the featured musical guests for the three ... Read more..

James Bond star cast in Tintin movie

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 Posted in Peter Jackson, PJ's Other Films

As secret agent James Bond, British actor Daniel Craig is used to exotic locations but this year he may find himself in Wellington. Craig has been cast as the evil ... Read more..

Andy Serkis Talks Storytelling in Games

Monday, February 9th, 2009 Posted in Andy Serkis, Gaming

In case you were wondering how the man who portrayed Gollum in the Lord of the Rings films feels about videogames, Babble put up a fascinating interview with Andy Serkis ... Read more..

Brewed On Grant Goes Geek

Sunday, February 8th, 2009 Posted in Books Publications

FredO writes: Our local newspaper, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, publishes a topical cartoon called “Brewed On Grant.” It references the political center of Pittsburgh which is on Grant Street. I’m ... Read more..

Preview: Lord of The Rings Mega Marathon

Saturday, February 7th, 2009 Posted in Events, Film Screenings, LotR Movies, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers

From The Londonist: How many times have you been sitting at home, hungover, on a Sunday thinking to yourself "If only there was a film marathon where I could be ... Read more..

Deadline Issued to Produce Documents for LOTR Lawsuit

Saturday, February 7th, 2009 Posted in Studios, Tolkien Estate, Tolkien Family

LOS ANGELES -- Members of "Lord of the Rings" creator J.R.R. Tolkien's charitable trust won two victories in court Friday in their lawsuit against New Line Cinema claiming it is ... Read more..

Dad Builds Hobbit Hole

Saturday, February 7th, 2009 Posted in Fans, Hobbit Book

Joe writes: I wonder if you guys have seen my blog. I'm building a hobbit-hole in my backyard as a playhouse for my kids and a hill for them ... Read more..

Gary Hunt Goodies at the WETA Cave

Friday, February 6th, 2009 Posted in Collectibles, LotR Production, Merchandise, New Zealand, WETA Workshop

Gary Hunt writes: I worked on the trilogy and am still at Weta Workshop. I also have my own Pewter miniatures business, www.garyhuntminiatures.com. I'm just dropping you a note that ... Read more..

Viggo Mortensen talks The Hobbit

Friday, February 6th, 2009 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit, Viggo Mortensen

Chris Hicks writes: Lord Of The Rings star Viggo Mortensen has spoken to totalfilm.com about The Hobbit, addressing speculation as to whether he’ll reprise his role as Aragorn. “I’d rather ... Read more..