Archive for September, 2010

Announcing the ‘The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún’ Giveaway!

Monday, September 13th, 2010 Posted in Books Publications, Contests, Events, Merchandise, Miscellaneous, Other Tolkien books, TheOneRing.net Announcements, Tolkien

Available now in paperback, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún reimagines one of the most famous Norse myths. The epic poem brims with passion, jealousy and drama, as ... Read more..

Weta’s ‘Art of District 9′ comes to market

Monday, September 13th, 2010 Posted in Books Publications, ComicCon, Daniel Falconer, Merchandise, WETA Workshop

'District 9,' produced by Peter Jackson, directed by Neill Blomkamp (both rumored to be directing some 'Hobbit' movie) and conceptually designed by folks at Weta Workshop is now celebrated in ... Read more..

Return of the King at Wolf Trap Report

Sunday, September 12th, 2010 Posted in Concerts, Events, Howard Shore, LotR Movies, Movie Return of the King, Stage Productions

mara69 writes: Last night I attended the world premiere of the Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King at Wolf Trap. It was superb. This year I ... Read more..

Why are there no ‘towers of a distant city’ on the map of Middle-earth?

Saturday, September 11th, 2010 Posted in J.R.R. Tolkien, LotR Books

The following is a short essay from Ringer Squire. Do you agree? Disagree? Share your responses with our discuss or comment areas. Headlined here yesterday, and discussed on the Main board ... Read more..

‘The Hobbit in under 2 Minutes’ – Brothers Grim and Grimy

Saturday, September 11th, 2010 Posted in Creations, Fans, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Community

Take a look at The Brothers Grim and Grimy 'The Hobbit in under 2 Minutes.' It is a rather modern retelling of the classic tale in ...wait for it... under ... Read more..

MGM Creditors To Vote On Approving Pre-Packaged Bankruptcy Within Next Two Weeks

Saturday, September 11th, 2010 Posted in Hobbit Movie, MGM, Rumors Spy News, Studios, The Hobbit

Close on the heels of the news that Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum of Spyglass Entertainment had signed a non-binding letter of intent to take over the management of MGM, ... Read more..

Ian McKellen ‘The aim is to start filming in January’

Saturday, September 11th, 2010 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, Ian McKellen, Miscellaneous, Rumors Spy News

Ringer Kookie sends us this link to The Bolton News where Ian McKellen was promoting a new project, but also spoke briefly on The Hobbit films. Everyone's favorite Gandalf confirms ... Read more..

Aventure Lab Video Podcast: TORN & John Noble Interview!

Friday, September 10th, 2010 Posted in Fans, Gaming, John Noble, Lord of the Rings, TheOneRing.net Announcements

Hi all, Xoanon here, I'd like to introduce you to Adventure Lab, a video podcast from the folks at Galatia TV. Daniel McNicoll and his gang have worked long and ... Read more..

LOTRO Goes F2P Today! Pics & Video Included!

Friday, September 10th, 2010 Posted in Gaming

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE™ WITH FREE-TO-PLAY MODEL Turbine’s Award-winning Hit Online Game Goes Free-to-Play Today in North America BURBANK, CA – September 10, 2010 – ... Read more..

I See Hobbits!: Interactive Middle Earth Map

Friday, September 10th, 2010 Posted in Creations, Fans

From Geekologie: Geekologie Reader Kris went and created an interactive map of Middle Earth from the Lord of the Rings universe (with labels available in English AND Elvish). Good lookin', ... Read more..

New Bruce Hopkins Interview

Friday, September 10th, 2010 Posted in Bruce Hopkins, Conventions, DragonCon, New Zealand

Our pal and LOTR star Bruce Hopkins writes: I interviewed Dirk Bartholoma who created and runs the LOTR conventions, RingCon and FedCon in Germany. I also talked with Donna Maloney ... Read more..

Congrats to our Wolf Trap Winners!

Friday, September 10th, 2010 Posted in Concerts, Events, Fans, Film Screenings, LotR Movies, Movie Return of the King

TheOneRing.net teamed up with Wolf Trap to giveaway two pairs of tickets for his weekend's 'The Lord of the Rings - Return of the King' live Orchestra and Soloists event! ... Read more..