Archive for March, 2011

Today in Middle-earth, March 25

Friday, March 25th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Today in Middle-earth, Uncategorized

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on March 25th:  The Host is surrounded on the Slag-hills (3019) Downfall of Barad-dûr and the passing of Sauron (3019) Frodo and Samwise reach the Sammath ... Read more..

Today in Middle-earth, March 15

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Today in Middle-earth, Uncategorized

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on March 15th: Thorin and Gandalf's chance meeting at the Prancing Pony (2941) In the early hours the Witch-king breaks the Gates of the City ... Read more..

Today in Middle-earth, March 13

Sunday, March 13th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Today in Middle-earth, Uncategorized

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on March 13th: Frodo captured by the Orcs of Cirith Ungol (3019) The Pelennor is overrun (3019) Faramir is wounded (3019) Aragorn reaches Pelargir and captures ... Read more..

Today in Middle-earth, March 4

Friday, March 4th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Today in Middle-earth, Uncategorized

 The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on March 4th:  Aragorn faces the enemy as the new day dawn (1419) The charge of the Riders (1419) Gandalf returns (1419) Théoden and Gandalf set out ... Read more..

More Updates on MGM

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Studios

Message board members Pipe Dream and macfalk have unearthed more breaking news regarding MGM's financial woes. A Business Week/Bloomberg update announced that billionaire Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries may drop out ... Read more..

Birmingham bog which inspired Tolkien to be restored

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 Posted in J.R.R. Tolkien, Tolkien

A Birmingham nature reserve that was a favourite childhood playground of Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien has been awarded a £376,500 lottery grant. Tolkien said Moseley Bog had ... Read more..

More Hobbiton Set Pics!

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, The Hobbit

This feels like 1999 all over again, we have another collection of set pictures from the New Zealand set of Hobbiton. Thanks to Paul for sending these along! [gallery] Read more..

The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy Blu Ray Giveaway

Monday, March 29th, 2010 Posted in Contests, Events

TheOneRing.net and Warner Brothers are teaming up to celebrate the release of The Lord Of The Rings Motion Picture Trilogy on Blu Ray, April 6th 2010! From now until April 13th ... Read more..

Arlington Cinema Drafthouse Goes Geek

Monday, March 29th, 2010 Posted in Conventions, Events, Film Screenings, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers

Hayes writes: The Arlington Cinema Drafthouse just added Rings Fest 2010 to their calendar. All Three Lord of the Ring Movies + Games and Contests - FOR ONE LOW PRICE! ... Read more..

3rd Conference On Middle-Earth in Westford, MA

Monday, March 29th, 2010 Posted in Events, Fans, Lectures & Education, Meet Ups, Other Events

Pippin writes: In my infinite wisdom [and inability to learn from past mistakes, how many cons & conferences have I run now?] I will be chairing a Tolkien conference in ... Read more..

McKellen & Serkis Big Winners at Empire Awards

Monday, March 29th, 2010 Posted in Andy Serkis, Events, Ian McKellen, Other Events

Claire sends us a news story from the Empire Awards. Ian McKellen got an Empire Icon award and Andy Serkis received an Inspiration Award. There's more on the BBC's website ... Read more..

A Long Expected Party in Kentucky

Monday, March 29th, 2010 Posted in Events, Fans, Meet Ups

WhiteLadyEowyn writes: My dear Baggins and Boffins, ladies and gentlemen all: The organizers of A Long-Expected Party, held at Shaker Village, Kentucky in 2008, have heard your calls! ... Read more..