Archive for June, 2009

Blu-Ray LOTR Theatricals Have a Release Date

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in DVDs, LotR Movies, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers

jstanife: The release date for the LOTR trilogy on Blu-Ray has been announced, and they are confirming that these are the theatrical editions. They will also come with digital ... Read more..

Sets for ‘The Hobbit’ Being (re?)built!

Sunday, June 21st, 2009 Posted in Headlines, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, Locations Sets, Production, Rumors Spy News, The Hobbit, WETA Workshop

Thanks to the folks at Red Carpet Tours for this one: A spy has uncovered some exciting developments regarding a film set for The Hobbit - but all he can ... Read more..

GTD Interviewed on NZ’s TV3

Saturday, June 20th, 2009 Posted in Guillermo Del Toro, Hobbit Movie, Television, The Hobbit

Linuxelf sends this along: Last night Guillermo Del Toro was interviewed on TV3's Campbell Live show, there is also a video too! More.. Read more..

LOTRO growing, no plans for server-merge, says Turbine

Saturday, June 20th, 2009 Posted in Gaming

From Stephany Nunneley at vg247.com: Unlike other MMOs that have had to merge servers, the same cannot be said for Lord of the Rings Online because the user base is ... Read more..

LOTRO Collector’s Edition Giveaway!

Friday, June 19th, 2009 Posted in Contests, Events, Fans, Lord of the Rings, Merchandise, Other Merchandise

Our LOTR Collector's Edition Giveaway is officially over! As of 10 minutes ago, we've sent out the email to our ten lucky winners. We'd like to thank 'The Lord of ... Read more..

Whoops! Someone forgot to tell Hugo…

Friday, June 19th, 2009 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, Hugo Weaving, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, The Hobbit

According to MovieHole.net, last week's revelation of Hugo Weaving reprising his role as Elrond was a bit premature. They've talked to the popular actor and he said... “I knew that if ... Read more..

TheOneRing.net Podcast: Remembering David Carradine

Thursday, June 18th, 2009 Posted in Miscellaneous, TheOneRing.net Community

In the latest edition of TheOneRing.net podcast, Quickbeam remembers David Carradine Read more..

GDT + The Strain + WETA Cave = Geek Heaven

Thursday, June 18th, 2009 Posted in Events, Fans, WETA Cave

Ataahua sends this along: AranNZ has a report on the discussion boards about his meeting with GDT at the Weta Cave. Take a look at the report on our LOTR ... Read more..

Peter Jackson to run review of NZ Film Commission

Thursday, June 18th, 2009 Posted in New Zealand, Peter Jackson

Oscar-winning film-maker Peter Jackson is to head a major government review of the Film Commission - a body he once accused of making poor funding decisions. The appointment was announced ... Read more..

Enjoy a ‘Hobbit Meal’ for a Good Cause

Thursday, June 18th, 2009 Posted in Events, Fans, Meet Ups, Other Events

Gregory Pyne writes: I am pleased to announce the formation of a Ringers fundraising group here in the Orlando area called Hobbit Meals. Hobbit Meals centers itself around a love ... Read more..

TVNZ Talks to GDT

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 Posted in Guillermo Del Toro, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit

Guillermo del Toro, director of hit films like Hellboy and Pan's Labyrinth to name a few, is in New Zealand to film his latest movie The Hobbit. But on Wednesday, ... Read more..

One Man LOTR Charles Ross in VA This Weekend

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 Posted in Events, Stage Productions

Preston writes: I am not sure if you have posted this or not but I thought I would give you the heads up since it doesn't seem to be very ... Read more..