Archive for July, 2010

Weta invites fans to visit at Comic-Con

Thursday, July 8th, 2010 Posted in Collectibles, ComicCon, Conventions, Events, Locations Sets, LotR Production, Production, Richard Taylor, WETA Workshop

Weta writes: The team at Weta would like to welcome fans on TheOneRing.net to come visit us at Comic Con. Attending from Weta will be Richard Taylor (Creative Director and ... Read more..

Taverncraft Launches Hobbit Etched Glasses

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 Posted in Collectibles, Merchandise

SAN DIEGO, CA (July 7, 2010) – Taverncraft, a subsidiary of 3 Point Entertainment LLC, today announced the debut of a new series of premium-etched glassware based on the literary ... Read more..

Sideshow pre-orders the Gandalf Statue as part of Online Comic-Con

Monday, July 5th, 2010 Posted in Collectibles, ComicCon, Conventions, Events, Ian McKellen, LotR Movies, Merchandise, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, Sideshow Collectibles

Sideshow Collectibles has started their Comic-Con celebration early with the launch of their month-long Online Comic-Con. Each day they are revealing new products, exclusive discounts, and a slew of ... Read more..

xkcd Digs Too Deep…

Monday, July 5th, 2010 Posted in Books Publications

From the odd folks at xkcd.com, behold....Moria! Read more..

E3 – The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Impression

Monday, July 5th, 2010 Posted in Gaming

From rpgamer.com One of the big features of this hardware generation has been the inclusion of co-op play. Online connectivity has been permitting people to go blow up zombies, Nazis, ... Read more..

Next Bond film Suspended due to MGM Financial Crisis

Monday, July 5th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized

The U.K. Daily Mirror has reported that the next film in the James Bond franchise has been suspended indefinitely due to financial woes at MGM: Production company EON confirmed in a ... Read more..

Movie jobs head north as Hobbit delays continue

Monday, July 5th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized

Message board member Ataahua sends this in 'hot off the press' from stuff.co.nz: Film-maker Sir Peter Jackson can't guarantee The Hobbit will ever be made as concerns grow that a ... Read more..

McKellen Talks Hobbit in NZ

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Ian McKellen, Television, The Hobbit

Arch Nemesis writes: Sir Ian talks a bit about The Hobbit in this clip from TVNewZealand. He expects an announcement imminently, but states if it doesn't happen soon - ... Read more..

GDT & TORN at Comic-Con

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 Posted in ComicCon, Conventions, Events, Guillermo Del Toro, TheOneRing.net Announcements, TheOneRing.net Community

Garfeimao writes: While Guillermo may no longer be directing the Hobbit, he is much beloved, so TORn readers attending comic con may be interested in the fact that he will ... Read more..

Help WB Design their next LOTR Shirt!

Friday, July 2nd, 2010 Posted in Clothing, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Merchandise, Miscellaneous, Other Events

The Warner Brothers Shop is looking for help from the Tolkien community as they prep their next Lord of the Rings T-Shirt! Starting today and running through Monday, you can ... Read more..

TORn goes to the King Kong 360 3-D Premiere!

Friday, July 2nd, 2010 Posted in Events, Exhibits, Miscellaneous, Other Events, Peter Jackson, PJ's Other Films

It's here! KING KONG 360 3-D opens TODAY at Universal Studios Hollywood! To launch the highly-anticipated, next-generation attraction featuring the famed 25’ tall gorilla, Hollywood stars, and TORn's very own ... Read more..

MGM Requesting 6th Debt Payment Extension (And The Hobbit to Begin Shooting in January 2011?)

Friday, July 2nd, 2010 Posted in Hobbit Movie, MGM

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting today that MGM will potentially be requesting for a 6th extension on its debt and interest payment. Below is an excerpt from their article: "Lenders holding ... Read more..