Archive for February, 2011

Full TV3 coverage – the whole press conference!

Friday, February 11th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Peter Jackson, The Hobbit

I simply couldn't do justice to the wit and warmth of this press conference with the cast playing Bilbo and the thirteen dwarves. Luckily, TV3 have now posted their video ... Read more..

NZ’s TV3 News on Hobbit Press Conference

Thursday, February 10th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie

TV3 captured some nice moments of the cast as a group. View Here Read more..

Thirteen singing dwarves and a very funny Hobbit

Thursday, February 10th, 2011 Posted in Adam Brown, Aidan Turner, Fran Walsh, Graham McTavish, Headlines, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, James Nesbitt, John Callen, Mark Hadlow, Martin Freeman, Peter Hambleton, Philippa Boyens, Richard Armitage, Rob Kazinsky, Stephen Hunter, The Hobbit

[caption id="attachment_42183" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Martin Freeman (Bilbo) and Aidan Turner (Kili) at today's press conference - this cast is a killer combo of wit and good looks."][/caption] “Fourteen individuals – and ... Read more..

The Unexpected Party

Thursday, February 10th, 2011 Posted in Adam Brown, Aidan Turner, Graham McTavish, Hobbit Movie, James Nesbitt, John Callen, Mark Hadlow, Martin Freeman, Mikael Persbrandt, New Zealand, Peter Hambleton, Richard Armitage, Rob Kazinsky, Stephen Hunter, The Hobbit

Photo by Craig Simcox for Dominion Post Read more..

Dominion’s Coverage of Hobbit Press Conference

Thursday, February 10th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Make the Hobbit Happen, The Hobbit

10.19am: A written statement from Jackson said he regretted not being able to attend but was effectively under a health version of "house arrest". 10.18am: Spooks star Richard Armitage, who plays ... Read more..

Watch FOTR with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, February 10th, 2011 Posted in Concerts, Events, LotR Movies, Movie Fellowship of the Ring

Howard Shore brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary imagination to vivid life with his award-winning score to the epic film, Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. This one-of-a-kind performance ... Read more..

TheOneRing.net IRC server back in action!

Thursday, February 10th, 2011 Posted in Barliman News, Barlimans

Thanks to the hard work of our sys-admin, Corvar, TORn's IRC server is up and running once more! Come celebrate with a drink and a chat with Barliman Butterbur and ... Read more..

TORN TV: ‘The Music of LOTR’ by Doug Adams Book Review UPDATED

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 Posted in Books Publications, Merchandise, TORN TV

Author JW Braun is back with another book review for TORN TV. This month he reviews 'The Music of The Lord of the Rings Films' by Doug Adams. Take a ... Read more..

WETA & IMDB Talk ‘Hobbit in 5′

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit, TORN TV

Two bits of interesting developments with 'Hobbit in 5', our weekly video program covering all things Hobbit. First WETA's latest newsletter gives Hi5 some love in their latest edition ... Read more..

Get Awesome: History of the Hobbit Films…in Art

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 Posted in Casting Rumors, Guillermo Del Toro, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Peter Jackson, Studios, The Hobbit

Ataahua writes: TORn discussion board member Mortimus sends in this truly beautiful graphic (by artist Alistair Hughes) of the history of the making of The Hobbit films. Alistair has kindly ... Read more..

‘You Shall Not Pass!….the Ketchup’

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 Posted in Television

Bareandir writes: I just wanted to share when McDonalds-Sweden goes geek with this hilarious commercial. Read more..

Games Workshop To Continue LOTR Work

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 Posted in Gaming, Lord of the Rings, Merchandise

WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS EXTENDS LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH GAMES WORKSHOP TO INCLUDE "THE HOBBIT" AND "THE LORD OF THE RINGS" BURBANK, Calif., Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) ... Read more..