Archive for February, 2011

Today in Middle-earth, February [28] 29

Monday, February 28th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Today in Middle-earth, Uncategorized

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on February [28] 29th: Meriadoc and Pippin escape and meet Treebeard (S.R. 1419) The Rohirrim attack at sunrise and destroy the orcs (S.R. 1419) The Hunters ... Read more..

Today in Middle-earth, February 26

Saturday, February 26th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Today in Middle-earth, Uncategorized

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on February 26th: Death of Boromir; his horn is heard in Minas Tirith. (3019) Meriadoc and Peregrin captured. (3019) Frodo and Samwise enter the eastern Emyn ... Read more..

The Big Bang Theory takes on The One Ring

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Posted in Collectibles, Lord of the Rings, Other Events, Television

Thanks to Ringer GrgOffr for alerting us to the upcoming March 8th episode of CBS's 'The Big Bang Theory.' The episode is titled "The Precious Fragmentation."  The story has the ... Read more..

The Official Lord Of The Rings Website Has Been Redesigned

Friday, February 26th, 2010 Posted in DVDs, Lord of the Rings, Merchandise, Uncategorized

The Official Lord Of The Rings website has undergone a major redesign in anticipation of the upcoming Blu Ray release of the Theatrical Editions of the films, available April 6, ... Read more..

Rumor: Clive Standen on the List for Bard

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Richard Armitage, Rumors Spy News

Just when things seemed slow, we get a report on a possible casting rumor for Bard! The rumor comes from Ringer Enidan who suggests Clive Standen (Doctor Who, BBC Robinhood) is ... Read more..

Tolkien Reading Day is March 25th

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 Posted in Events, Fans, Other Events, Tolkien

Tolkien Reading Day was set up to encourage people to get together and explore some of Tolkien’s stories at school, university, in reading groups, or as a family; the theme ... Read more..

Matthew Goode Auditions For Bilbo Baggins

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit, Uncategorized

In an interview with the UK Daily Telegraph's John Preston, actor Matthew Goode commented on some news that would be of great interest to those fans following developments on The ... Read more..

Academy Award for Weta Digital expert

Sunday, February 21st, 2010 Posted in WETA Digital

Weta Digital's Dr Mark Sagar is part of a team that has won a Scientific and Technical Academy Award for innovations in visual effects technology used on Avatar. The Sci-Tech ... Read more..

TheOneRing.net Radio Show Welcomes Ted Nasmith!

Sunday, February 21st, 2010 Posted in Events, Headlines, TheOneRing.net Radio Show

We are ecstatic over the news that acclaimed Tolkien illustrator Ted Nasmith will be taking your calls and and texts for our Episode 12 on BlogTalkRadio! Episode 12 will air ... Read more..

Peter Jackson Donates Heart

Sunday, February 21st, 2010 Posted in Peter Jackson

Jack sends this in: Peter Jackson has joined other celebrities (including most of the cast from Lovely Bones) in signing paper hearts featuring Kermit the Frog, which are being auctioned ... Read more..

Matchsticks + Minas Tirith = Awesome

Sunday, February 21st, 2010 Posted in Creations, Fans

Daniel writes: Patrick Acton, the matchstick man of Gladbrook, Iowa has finished his model of Minas Tirith! New photos of the completed model appear on his website at matchstickmarvels.com. ... Read more..

Lovely Bones Street Date: April 20th

Sunday, February 21st, 2010 Posted in DVDs, Merchandise, Peter Jackson, PJ's Other Films, Saoirse Ronan

Tom from dvdactive.com sends along news the Peter Jackons's 'The Lovely Bones' will be out on DVD and Blu-ray on April 20th. More details: Paramount Home Entertainment has announced 1-disc ... Read more..