Archive for October, 2010

Martin Freeman on The Hobbit: “I reckon I could do a young Ian Holm”

Monday, October 11th, 2010 Posted in Hobbit Cast News, Martin Freeman

By now, many of us are aware that Martin Freeman was the first choice to play the role of Bilbo Baggins in the upcoming Hobbit films, and as many of ... Read more..

Silver Leaves Issue 4 Call for Entries

Sunday, October 10th, 2010 Posted in Books Publications, Merchandise, Tolkien

johobbit from the SL journal team writes: Thank you to everyone for the encouraging and supportive responses to Silver Leaves Issue 3: Tolkien/Fantasy Art and Artists! Please join us on ... Read more..

Just how expensive will ‘The Hobbit’ be?

Sunday, October 10th, 2010 Posted in MGM, Peter Jackson, Studios, The Hobbit

A story out of New Zealand declares that 'The Hobbit' will be the most expensive movie in history. It cites as a source The London Daily Telegraph which got its ... Read more..

Peter Jackson speaks out on ‘Hobbit’

Friday, October 8th, 2010 Posted in Director news, Director Rumors, Hobbit Movie, Make the Hobbit Happen, MGM, Peter Jackson, Studios, The Hobbit

If you have glanced at TORn or even the internet this week you will have noticed the "Hobbit" news stories coming fast and furious from every corner. Peter Jackson has ... Read more..

Labor negotiations have failed on ‘The Hobbit’

Friday, October 8th, 2010 Posted in Director Rumors, Hobbit Movie, J.R.R. Tolkien, Locations Sets, MGM, Production, Studios, The Hobbit

A source has told the New Zealand Herald that attempts by the Council of Trade Unions to settle disputes between producers of "The Hobbit" and actor's unions have failed. The story ... Read more..

Bankruptcy means MGM moving closer to ‘Hobbit’

Thursday, October 7th, 2010 Posted in Director Rumors, Hobbit Movie, Make the Hobbit Happen, MGM, Production, Studios, The Hobbit

While Peter Jackson and the actor's unions have gone very quiet on their dispute, MGM is finally moving forward which is a great bit of progress for two planned films ... Read more..

MGM Formally Announces New CEO’s

Thursday, October 7th, 2010 Posted in Hobbit Movie, MGM, Studios, The Hobbit

Ringer Tim alerts us to an update on Deadline that confirms Spyglass partners Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum are now officially MGM's new chairmen and CEO's.  In addition, there is an MGM press ... Read more..

Join us at the TORn TTT Virtual Concert!

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 Posted in Concerts, Events, Howard Shore, Lord of the Rings, LotR Stage, Movie The Two Towers, Music, Other Events

Can't make it to New York City for the TTT Radio City Music Hall event?  We invite you to stop by the TORn message boards where we'll be ... Read more..

Grand Rapids TTT Concert Opens Seats!

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 Posted in Concerts, Events, Movie The Two Towers

The folks from grsymphony.org write: We just opened up the front row of our balcony-- Prime Viewing Seats!! This is the perfect time to purchase tickets to see The ... Read more..

Hobbits could call Gold Coast home

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, Peter Jackson, The Hobbit

Peter Jackson's multimillion-dollar blockbuster The Hobbit could be moving to the Gold Coast with the Oscar-winning filmmaker ready to quit New Zealand due to major hurdles crippling production. The southern ... Read more..

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Does LOTR Night

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 Posted in Concerts, Events, LotR Movies, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers

Anna writes: The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 75th year of residency at its summer home, the Ravinia Festival, next year with a wide range of special programming. From ... Read more..

‘Hobbit’ front quiet, NZ film community rallies, production moving is real possibility

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 Posted in Elijah Wood, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand

Things have quieted down a bit in the world's media, but nothing has been settled yet on the two-part "Hobbit" production and a dispute with actors. What has changed is ... Read more..