Archive for September, 2009

Fan Film ‘Halifirien’ Hits (internet) Screens

Thursday, September 10th, 2009 Posted in Creations, Fans

'Halifirien' Director Tom Robinson dropped me a line to tell me about his fan film. From the official site: Halifirien is a 30-minute independent film inspired by Lord of the ... Read more..

Elijah Wood on ’9,’ ‘The Hobbit’ and Being a Child Star

Thursday, September 10th, 2009 Posted in Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood first broke into movies at the age of 7 as "Video Game Boy" in 1989's 'Back to the Future: Part II' and quickly shot to stardom with leading ... Read more..

Sir Ian to Recieve Award in Washington, D.C.

Thursday, September 10th, 2009 Posted in Events, Ian McKellen, Stage Productions

Cerce7 sends this in via: The Shakespeare Theatre website in Washington, D.C.: The Shakespeare Theatre Company invites you to join us for the Harman Center for the Arts Annual Gala, ... Read more..

Viggo Mortensen Retires From Acting?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009 Posted in Viggo Mortensen

The ridiculously talented Academy Award nominated actor Viggo Mortensen could be throwing in the towel with acting. According to Cinemablend, Mortensen recently did an interview with Men’s Journal and spoke ... Read more..

Elijah Wood’s DNA is Art

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 Posted in Elijah Wood

Katie from dna11.com sends this in: I wanted to let you be among the first people to hear this exciting new tip! DNA 11 is partnering with Elijah Wood to ... Read more..

‘The Lord of the Rings Trilogy’ Blu-ray Delayed

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 Posted in DVDs, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Merchandise, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers

From highdefdigest.com: New Line/Warner has delayed 'The Lord of the Rings Trilogy' originally slated to hit Blu-ray this November. The 7-disc set scheduled for November 3 has been removed from ... Read more..

Great Geek Debates: The Lord of the Rings vs. Harry Potter

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 Posted in Fellowship of the Ring, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, LotR Books, Return of the King, The Two Towers, Tolkien

From Geek Dad Matt Blum on Wired.com: Some questions have such clear answers that you know your answer the moment you hear or read it. These are of the “Who ... Read more..

Alan Lee booksigning at the Weta Cave

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 Posted in Alan Lee, Books Publications, Events, Other Events, WETA Cave

LOTR artist Alan Lee will be appearing at the Weta Cave in Wellington to sign advance copies of his new book, a re-telling of tales from Ovid's Metamorphoses by brilliant ... Read more..

TheOneRing.net Podcast: Fellowship! The Musical

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 Posted in Events, Lord of the Rings, Stage Productions, TheOneRing.net Community

Check out the latest edition of TheOneRing.net Podcast featuring 'Fellowship!' the musical. Read more..

Beecake! Boyd! East Coast Tour!

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized

BILLY BOYD WITH BEECAKE TO EMBARK ON U.S. EAST COAST TOUR OCTOBER 6-11, 2009 Actor and musician, Billy Boyd, who starred in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy as Peregrin “Pippin” ... Read more..

Reuters: The Tolkien Trust, New Line Cinema and HarperCollins Settle ‘Lord of the Rings’ Lawsuit

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 Posted in Christopher Tolkien, Headlines, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Rumors Spy News, Tolkien, Tolkien Estate, Tolkien Family

As was predicted last week, the legal rumblings between the Tolkien Estate and New Line have come to an end and the path is now clear for 'The Hobbit' film(s). ... Read more..

DragonCon flies away for 2009

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 Posted in Casting Rumors, Conventions, Craig Parker, Director Rumors, DragonCon, Events, Guillermo Del Toro, Hobbit Movie, Rumors Spy News, WETA Workshop

DragonCon, one of the best fantasy and science fiction events in the world, concluded Monday in Atlanta, Georgia and while concluded, it will not be forgotten. The convention, that gathers fans ... Read more..