Archive for May, 2010

Smaug Themed Stein Now Available!

Thursday, May 20th, 2010 Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Merchandise, The Hobbit

Taverncraft Introduces Two Versions of the Smaug™ the Magnificent Stein SAN DIEGO, CA (May 20, 2010) – Taverncraft, a subsidiary of 3 Point Entertainment LLC, today announced that ... Read more..

Actor Bill Bailey auditioned for Gloin

Thursday, May 20th, 2010 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit

Black Books star Bill Bailey wants to play a dwarf in The Hobbit. Bailey, who is bringing his comedy show Bill Bailey Live to Wellington in June, told The Dominion Post ... Read more..

Samwise in The Hobbit?

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 Posted in Gaming, Lord of the Rings, Sean Astin

Sean Astin is getting back into character as Samwise Gamgee, Frodo Baggins' faithful hobbit friend in the Lord of the Rings trilogy—but he's not prepping to shoot The Hobbit, because ... Read more..

Peter Jackson on the New King Kong 360 3-D Ride

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 Posted in Peter Jackson, PJ's Other Films

From CraveOnline: "King Kong" will re-emerge in July as a new signature attraction created under the direction of Peter Jackson on the famed Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour. "King Kong ... Read more..

Hobbit Extras Casting News: The Final Answer

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 Posted in Headlines, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit

We've received word from the folks at 3Foot7 regarding the casting of extras for The Hobbit. Earlier in the year, incorrect contact and address details were posted to TORN and ... Read more..

Simon Tolkien Podcast

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 Posted in J.R.R. Tolkien, Tolkien, Tolkien Family

From WAMC Radio: ALBANY, NY (WAMC) - Author Simon Tolkien received rave reviews for his first legal thriller, The Final Witness. Now, in The Inheritance, Tolkien sharpens his craft even ... Read more..

Sing ROTK at Wolf Trap!

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 Posted in Concerts, Events, Fans, Meet Ups, Movie Return of the King

Isabel writes: If you're an experienced choral singer near the DC/VA area interested in singing the score of Return of the King Live at Wolf Trap National Park of the ... Read more..

LOTR Vault Videos

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 Posted in DVDs, Events, Lord of the Rings, LotR Cast News, Merchandise, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, New Zealand, Premieres

Linuxelf returns with yet more goodies from the LOTR vault. Check out these clips from the ROTK Premiere in New Zealand. NZ Return of The King Premiere Clips Read more..

Primula and other casting news / clues for ‘The Hobbit’

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 Posted in Casting Rumors, Guillermo Del Toro, Hobbit Movie, MGM, Peter Jackson, Studios, WETA Workshop

Nobody has been cast in "The Hobbit," but there are some clues that despite not being able to hire anybody, plenty of auditions are taking place. The latest example is ... Read more..

Blanchett Role In Hobbit Uncertain

Sunday, May 16th, 2010 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit

Fans of The Hobbit know actors such as Ian McKellen (Gandalf) and Andy Serkis (Gollum) have at least discussed reprising their Lord Of The Rings roles with Hobbit director Guillermo del Toro or producer ... Read more..

Extension #5 For MGM: The Lion Given Two Months More To Roar

Friday, May 14th, 2010 Posted in Hobbit Movie, MGM, Studios, The Hobbit

MGM's lenders have granted the studio a fifth extension on its debt payment, giving the studio until July 14th to sort out its financial issues. In a statement released yesterday, a ... Read more..

Plenty to do in Kalamazoo

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized

Modtheow reminds us that The 45th International Congress on Medieval Studies is about to take place May 13-16 in, you guessed it, Kalamazoo, MI, U.S.A. The Congress is ... Read more..