Archive for October, 2009

Original Hildebrandt Tolkien Piece up for Auction

Thursday, October 15th, 2009 Posted in Collectibles, Merchandise

Mr. Smeagirl sends along an original Hildebrandt painting up for auction on fineart.ha.com, the description: GREG HILDEBRANDT (American b. 1939) and TIM HILDEBRANDT (American 1939 - 2006). J .R. ... Read more..

Live in Melbourne or Sydney? Wanna Meet Richard Taylor?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 Posted in Events, Richard Taylor

Dinner with Academy award winner Richard Taylor, Weta Workshop - Thursday, 29th October 2009. Kea (Kiwi Expat Association) is delighted to host an event with Academy award winner and Kiwi,Richard ... Read more..

‘The Hunt for Gollum’ at Chapter Cinema

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 Posted in Creations, Events, Fans, Film Screenings

Chapter Cinema, Cardiff is proud to present a special FREE screening of the Lord of the Rings fan film, The Hunt For Gollum on Saturday 24th October at 6pm, together ... Read more..

More Casting Rumors

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 Posted in Casting Rumors, Director news, Guillermo Del Toro, Hobbit Movie, Peter Jackson, The Hobbit

linuxelf sends along this article with more (in)correct casting rumors for 'The Hobbit'. More.. Read more..

Bloom named goodwill ambassador

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 Posted in Orlando Bloom

Actor Orlando Bloom, star of the Pirates of the Caribbean and Lord of the Rings movies, was named a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations children's organisation UNICEF on Monday. ... Read more..

McKellen talks ‘Hobbit’ on UK’s Paul O’Grady Show

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, Ian McKellen, Lord of the Rings, LotR Cast News, LotR Movies, Rumors Spy News, The Hobbit

A few reports are coming in from Ringers who tuned into the UK's Channel 4 Paul O'Grady Show. Sir Ian McKellen was a special guest today, and confirmed a few ... Read more..

Turbine confirms LOTRO Volume III and Riders of Rohan

Monday, October 12th, 2009 Posted in Gaming

From Dave Taylor at gamerzines.com: Rather than starting a new Volume and a new Epic story line with an expansion pack, Siege of Mirkwood will conclude the current Volume II ... Read more..

Weta wizadry woos Cameron

Monday, October 12th, 2009 Posted in New Zealand, WETA Digital, WETA Workshop

Ataahua sends along this article from a New Zealand paper: Oscar-winning director James Cameron is so taken with Wellington’s film industry that “it is the one place in the world” ... Read more..

Happy Birthday Guillermo del Toro!

Friday, October 9th, 2009 Posted in Director news, Director Rumors, Guillermo Del Toro, The Hobbit

TheOneRing.net would like to send Happy Birthday wishes to Hobbit director Guillermo del Toro! If you'd like to send along your well wishes, take a moment to post on the ... Read more..

The Lovely Bones Theatrical Poster Released

Thursday, October 8th, 2009 Posted in Peter Jackson, PJ's Other Films, Posters Prints

From screencrave.com: A poster has been released for Peter Jackson’s upcoming drama, The Lovely Bones. The film stars Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz as parents grieving over the death ... Read more..

Grand Rapids LOTR Symphony Opens Doors

Thursday, October 8th, 2009 Posted in Concerts, Events

GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY OPENS OCTOBER 15 LORD OF THE RINGS REHEARSAL TO PUBLIC GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Oct. 8, 2009 The Grand Rapids Symphony has opened for sale to the public ... Read more..

CBS news talks Radio City FOTR

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 Posted in Film Screenings, Howard Shore, Movie Fellowship of the Ring

Over the weekend CBS spent some time with Howard Shore and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus practicing their Elvish for this weekend's FOTR event at Radio City Music Hall. You ... Read more..