Archive for January, 2010

Nominate Shore for Canada’s Walk of Fame

Monday, January 18th, 2010 Posted in Events, Howard Shore

W writes: I visited your site the other day, that visit made me think about how much I enjoyed the scores from the LOTR trilogy. Which, in turn, made me ... Read more..

Queenstown scouted for Hobbit

Monday, January 18th, 2010 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand

From The Southland Times (via stuff.co.nz) Location scouts for The Hobbit are looking at Queenstown locations and shooting crews could be working in the area this year. A Queenstown film ... Read more..

Ring Quest in Suffolk

Monday, January 18th, 2010 Posted in Creations, Events, Fans

Alan Heritage, Manager for West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, writes: I wanted to let you know about an event for fans of all ages called Ring Quest which happens at West ... Read more..

Tobey Maguire is……NOT BILBO

Monday, January 18th, 2010 Posted in Casting Rumors, Characters, Hobbit Movie, Rumors Spy News, The Hobbit

Once again, I have confirmed the rumours: Tobey Maguire is NOT PLAYING BILBO BAGGINS The definitive answer I just received is 'No truth'..plain and simple..two words...it's over. Spread the word! UPDATE: The director ... Read more..

Tobey back in for Hobbit? -UPDATE-

Monday, January 18th, 2010 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit

This rumor just doesn't seem to go away! Today, the Sun is reporting that Tobey Maguire will take up the role of Bilbo Baggins in the upcoming 'Hobbit' Films. We'll ... Read more..

Hobbit Costumes?

Sunday, January 17th, 2010 Posted in Rumors Spy News

Rumours have surfaced at The Noldor Blog suggesting that contracts are being signed for suppliers to create costumes for The Hobbit. Read More Read more..

Dominus Anulorum: LOTR in Latin!

Thursday, January 14th, 2010 Posted in Fans, Lord of the Rings, LotR Books, Miscellaneous, TheOneRing.net Community

Any Latin experts out there? Ringer Mike is embarking on a unofficial project to translate The Lord of the Rings into Latin! It goes without saying that this is quite ... Read more..

Live in London? Wanna Meet Andy Serkis?

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 Posted in Andy Serkis, Events, Fans

Keith sends this in: Andy Serkis will take questions following a screening of his new film,"Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" Monday January 18 at 6:10pm, at the ... Read more..

Today in Middle-earth, January 13

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 Posted in Calendar, Today in Middle-earth

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on January 13th: Attack by Wolves in the early hours. (3019) The Company reaches the West-gate of Moria at nightfall. (3019) Gollum begins to trail the ... Read more..

‘Fantasy Freaks’ Book Giveaway

Monday, January 11th, 2010 Posted in Books Publications, Contests, Events, Merchandise

Ethan Gilsdorf writes: For those who missed his book giveaway on TheOneRing.net Radio Show, friend of TORn Ethan Gilsdorf, with Globe Pequot Press and Froobi.com, have teamed up to offer ... Read more..

Salon Talks LOTR at the end of the Decade

Monday, January 11th, 2010 Posted in Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers

Paul writes: Andrew O'Hehir, film critic on Salon.com, has run a series of four posts on why the LOTR films got so much critical acclaim at their launch, but appeared ... Read more..

More Wood..More Food

Monday, January 11th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized

Robert writes: I saw this on Fox News today. It was an article about different actors before they were famous. One of the slides was an old Pizza Hut commercial ... Read more..