Archive for February, 2011

“The Hobbit” Production Offers Support To Christchurch Earthquake Affected

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 Posted in Director news, Hobbit Movie, Miscellaneous, New Zealand, Peter Jackson, Production, The Hobbit

The tremendous outpouring of support from common New Zealanders towards all those affected by the devastating earthquake in Christchurch brings to mind the words of Gandalf concerning Hobbits during the ... Read more..

New Zealand needs your Help!

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 Posted in Director news, Headlines, Hobbit Movie, LotR Movies, Miscellaneous, New Zealand, Production, The Hobbit

TheOneRing.net is intimately tied to our friends in New Zealand. With the loss of life, injuries and damaged caused by the recent earthquake, we are all very concerned for our ... Read more..

THR: NZ Quake Does Not Appear to Affect Hobbit Movie

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 Posted in Events, Headlines, Hobbit Movie, New Zealand

SYDNEY -- New Zealand is reeling after a second massive earthquake in five months hit the south island city of Christchurch Tuesday, killing at least 65 people and causing widespread ... Read more..

Sir Ian McKellen Blogs From Middle-earth

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 Posted in Andy Serkis, Guillermo Del Toro, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Ian McKellen, Other Crew, Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor, Rumors Spy News

Fans will recall that prior to Peter Jackson's coming down with that nasty stomach ulcer earlier this month (the man's doing fine now, bless him!), filming of The Hobbit was ... Read more..

Strong quake hits New Zealand, causing injuries

Monday, February 21st, 2011 Posted in Events, New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – A strong, 6.3-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern New Zealand city of Christchurch on Tuesday, seriously injuring people and damaging buildings throughout the city. Police said there ... Read more..

LOTRO Video Contest: Voting Ends Tonight!

Monday, February 21st, 2011 Posted in Events, Fans, Gaming

Voting is slated to end tonight at midnight (ET) for the LOTRO Video Game contest! Get your votes in now! Vote Read more..

Podcast: Digital Wanderlust: The Layers of the Rings Part I

Monday, February 21st, 2011 Posted in Gaming, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Merchandise

Pete the maniacal writes: I'm the founder of InRetroSpectPodcast.com a label of experimental video game podcasts exploring subjects and topics in electronic entertainment not covered in the mainstream press. I ... Read more..

Peeder Jigson’s Video Diary Part 3

Monday, February 21st, 2011 Posted in Guillermo Del Toro, Hobbit Movie, Peter Jackson, The Hobbit, TORN TV

Peeder Jigson is back with his latest video diary. Peeder is clearly working hard producing The Hobbit, talking with WB, and arguing with his mum. Personally...I like his Bilbo design.. Peeder ... Read more..

PrivateEye Cartoon Goes Geek and Goofs on Tesco

Monday, February 21st, 2011 Posted in Books Publications

Martyn writes: Tesco have a reputation for building their supermarkets in every nook and cranny of Britain, managing to overcome local protests. Read more..

Aidan Turner (Kili) talks with EW

Sunday, February 20th, 2011 Posted in Aidan Turner, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie

Entertainment Weekly has a recent interview with actor Aidan Turner - otherwise known as Kili in the upcoming 'The Hobbit' films. Some highlight below, and for the full story visit ... Read more..

Exclusive: Ringer Spy Mr. Anderson Shares Miramar Shots

Saturday, February 19th, 2011 Posted in Headlines, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, Rumors Spy News, The Hobbit

Ringer Spy Mr. Anderson sends along these exclusive pics of The Hobbit sets being built in Miramar, NZ. If you look closely at some of the pictures, you'll notice that ... Read more..

Hobbit in 5 – Dwarves and Bilbo Make First Press Appearance

Friday, February 18th, 2011 Posted in Characters, Christopher Lee, Events, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, James Nesbitt, The Hobbit, TORN TV

On this episode of Hobbit in 5 The Dwarves and Bilbo make there first press appearance since arriving in New Zealand a month ago. Also Sir Christopher Lee receives a ... Read more..