Archive for November, 2009

The films that defined the noughties

Friday, November 6th, 2009 Posted in Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies

"Lord of the Rings" checks in at #5 on The Telegraph's list of top 100 movie masterpieces of the last ten years. "If there was one franchise to rule them ... Read more..

Exclusive Hobbit update: Casting, monsters, costumes!

Thursday, November 5th, 2009 Posted in Characters, Director news, Fran Walsh, Guillermo Del Toro, Headlines, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, Ian McKellen, J.R.R. Tolkien, Locations Sets, LotR Movies, New Zealand, Ngila Dickson, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Production, Rumors Spy News, The Hobbit, WETA Digital, WETA Workshop

What exactly is going on with the two-part adaptation of The Hobbit? The world seems to be holding its breath in anticipation, including us, but as the calendar turned to ... Read more..

Cool Contest for All Geeks!

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 Posted in Events, Fans

Our friend and author Ethan Gilsdorf has a pretty cool contest announcement on his site that I'd like to share with you. Take a look at 'The Great Geek Giveaway! ... Read more..

Doug Jones Talks Hobbit

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit

Our friend Kristin from the Reelz Channel writes: We had a chance to grill Doug Jones about whether or not he is going to be in The Hobbit. .syn{font-family:Arial;font-size:11px;padding:5px;width:470px;background:#585858;border-top:1px solid ... Read more..

Guillermo Del Toro On Making The Hobbit

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 Posted in Guillermo Del Toro, Hobbit Movie

From Total Film: Eighteen months ago, Guillermo del Toro had a 10-year-plan. His life was mapped out, and it had nothing to do with JRR Tolkien’s lovingly rendered cartography of ... Read more..

Comic-Con founder dies

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 Posted in ComicCon, Conventions, Hobbit Movie, Richard Taylor, WETA Workshop

News is on the Associated Press wire today that the founder of the pop-culture showcase, the San Diego Comic-Con, Sheldon Dorf, has died at age 76. A spokesperson for Dorf’s ... Read more..

UPDATE: Radio NZ Talks to ‘Queen of the Geeks’

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Posted in Philippa Boyens

The folks from Radio NZ write: Just letting you know that contrary to your article ('Radio NZ Talks to ‘Queen of the Geeks’') the audio for the interview with Philippa ... Read more..

xkcd Comic Talks Rings

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Posted in Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, Tolkien

Ashley (and many others) write: Check out this Lord of the Rings Comic. Not sure if you had seen yet. More.. Read more..

New Trailer for ‘Siege of Mirkwood’ Plus Pre-Launch Offers!

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Posted in Gaming

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Whedon Talks ‘Rings’….Sorta..

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized

Elfie writes: Halcyon Pictures, the right owners to the Terminator franchise is facing financial difficulties and looking to sell off some of their assets. Firefly creator Joss Whedon, wrote a ... Read more..

WETA Newsletter

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Posted in Collectibles, Merchandise, WETA Workshop

From the folks at WETA: John Howe's incredibly dynamic and exquisitely detailed sculpture by Daniel Cockersell is now available for pre-order in faux bronze. The edition size for this ... Read more..

‘Gandalf’ has read the Hobbit script

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Posted in Headlines, Hobbit Movie, Ian McKellen

Thanks to message board member Theodred for alerting us to this story from scifiwire.com: Ian McKellen, whom we expect will put on Gandalf's gray robes in director Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Hobbit ... Read more..