Archive for April, 2010

Tolkien Enterprises Changes Name

Saturday, April 17th, 2010 Posted in Tolkien

Tyler writes: It seems Tolkien Enterprises has changed their name to Middle-earth Enterprises. Their site is now www.middleearth.com, and you can go there for more information. Read more..

Peter Jackson says 2nd ‘Hobbit’ script is finished

Friday, April 16th, 2010 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, Peter Jackson, Rumors Spy News

Moviefone scored an interview with Peter Jackson about the pair of 'Hobbit' movies that have been burning up internet bandwidth as every site remotely related to popular culture has been ... Read more..

“Wellywood” Sign Idea Baffles McKellen

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 Posted in Miscellaneous

Gandalf has joined the opposition to the controversial Wellywood sign.  Sir Ian McKellen, who played the famous wizard in The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, says he is baffled ... Read more..

Britain’s “Candleman” Inspired By Gandalf

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 Posted in Characters, The Hobbit, Uncategorized

Up until now Britain has lacked it's own credible superhero and those looking for feats of supernatural prowess tended to turn to the United States, but Candleman may be about ... Read more..

Simon Tolkien on NPR

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 Posted in Books Publications, Merchandise, Tolkien Family

Roheryn writes: The Professor's grandson Simon Tolkien will be interviewed in the second hour of NPR's "The Diane Rehm Show" today. Check local public radio listings. An archived ... Read more..

One Book one Twitter…One Ring?

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 Posted in Events, Fans, Hobbit Book, The Hobbit

Carlene writes: Wired.com is having a vote on which book "everyone" should be reading at the same time to form "one big international book club." My suggestion was "The Hobbit.". ... Read more..

“Dragons” Movies Depicts Young Tolkien And Lewis Adventures

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 Posted in J.R.R. Tolkien, Tolkien

The Hollywood Reporter reports: Travis Adam Wright has been hired to adapt "Here, There Be Dragons" and "The Search for the Red Dragon," the first two books in James A. Owen's ... Read more..

Tolkien linguistics draws praise from best seller Martin

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 Posted in J.R.R. Tolkien, Languages, Tolkien

Fantasy writer George R.R. Martin, besides sharing the "double Rs" in his name with J.R.R. Tolkien, is a beloved fantasy author who is in the midst of creating his imaginative ... Read more..

Coming Up on TheOneRing Radio Show

Monday, April 12th, 2010 Posted in Events, TheOneRing.net Radio Show

Our guests next week may not be exactly LOTR themed but we're pumped about them anyway! Join us as we chat with 'Attack of the Show' co-host and the hottest ... Read more..

‘The Lord of the Rings’ current and future Blu-ray releases

Monday, April 12th, 2010 Posted in Blu-Ray, DVDs, LotR Movies, Merchandise, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers

Todd Gilchrist writes: Yesterday in conjunction with the release of Warner Brothers’ new Blu-rays, Hollywood News published an exclusive interview with Richard Taylor, one of the good folks at effects ... Read more..

Interview with J.W. Braun

Monday, April 12th, 2010 Posted in Books Publications, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Merchandise, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers

Writing a book is a complex process. Creating movies based on books is even more complicated, especially when the source material has been around for decades and has a legion ... Read more..

More Archive LOTR Goodies from NZ

Monday, April 12th, 2010 Posted in Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Elijah Wood, Events, Karl Urban, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, LotR Production, Movie The Two Towers, New Zealand, Other production, Peter Jackson, Premieres

Linuxelf sends some new clips along: First up is an in-depth interview with Peter Jackson, plus this: Ever wondered how many New Zealanders as extras where in the LOTR ... Read more..