Archive for March, 2011

‘Hobbit’ rehearsals happening now says Gandalf

Thursday, March 17th, 2011 Posted in Cast Q&A, Characters, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Hobbit Movie FAQ, Ian McKellen, J.R.R. Tolkien

Sir Ian McKellen has updated his Hobbit blog and describes the process of preparing to roll film (or digital memory) on Peter Jackson's pair of films based on J.R.R. Tolkien's ... Read more..

John Howe’s Newsletter: That Extra Dimension

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 Posted in Collectibles, John Howe, Merchandise

John Howe writes: Several months after being officially released, Smaug the Golden and Eowyn & the Nazgul are available again. The real thing (in real bronze with a hardwood base) ... Read more..

FOTR Screening in Hoquiam Washington

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 Posted in Events, Fans, Film Screenings, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Movie Fellowship of the Ring

Our good friend Gamgee writes: The oldest historical theater in Washington State is running FOTR this weekend at 730 pm. Friday and Saturday. Its a very cool historical landmark. It ... Read more..

Orlando Bloom: In or Out of The Hobbit?

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, Orlando Bloom, The Hobbit

Mona2505 sends this in: Seems that Orlando Bloom is in fact still in talks concerning the hobbit. Came across an interview today, where he refuses to comment on the Hobbit ... Read more..

LOTRO Book 3 content update – new screens!

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 Posted in Gaming

Turbine has just released a batch of new screenshots from the upcoming Book 3, Echoes of the Dead content update for the award-winning The Lord of the Rings Online. This ... Read more..

Today in Middle-earth, March 15

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Today in Middle-earth, Uncategorized

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on March 15th: Thorin and Gandalf's chance meeting at the Prancing Pony (2941) In the early hours the Witch-king breaks the Gates of the City ... Read more..

Middle-earth Weekend Photo Contest

Monday, March 14th, 2011 Posted in Events, Fans, Meet Ups

The organisers of the annual Middle-earth Weekend at Sarehole Mill, Hall Green, in Birmingham, would like to invite you to take part in our photographic competition. Submit to us your ... Read more..

LOTR Extended Blu-Ray Pre-Orders Continue at Amazon.com

Monday, March 14th, 2011 Posted in DVD/Blu-Ray, DVDs, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Merchandise, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, Production

Last week we alerted you to the pre-order of The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy Extended Edition Blu-ray. This week, we have gotten our mitts on a new ... Read more..

Salon.com: Walking with Tolkien in Moseley Bog in the West Midlands, England

Monday, March 14th, 2011 Posted in J.R.R. Tolkien, Tolkien, Tolkien Family

Salon.com has posted a slideshow featuring a look at the locations that informed celebrated novelists, from Faulkner to Woolf. Of course Tolkien makes the slideshow with an image and description ... Read more..

Today in Middle-earth, March 13

Sunday, March 13th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Today in Middle-earth, Uncategorized

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on March 13th: Frodo captured by the Orcs of Cirith Ungol (3019) The Pelennor is overrun (3019) Faramir is wounded (3019) Aragorn reaches Pelargir and captures ... Read more..

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – March 12 2011

Saturday, March 12th, 2011 Posted in Blu-Ray, Calendar, Casting Rumors, DVD/Blu-Ray, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, LotR Books, Merchandise, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Community

Welcome to our collection of TORn's hottest topics for the past week. If you've fallen behind on what's happening on the Message Boards, here's a great way to catch the ... Read more..

Hobbit in 5 – Nesbitt Talks, Lord of the Rings Extended Blu-Ray, Bilbo and Dwalin

Friday, March 11th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, New Zealand, The Hobbit, TORN TV

On this episode of Hobbit in 5 James Nesbitt Talks Dwarf Training, Lord of the Rings Extended Blu-ray is finally available for pre-order, Rebekah Platt asks for your take on ... Read more..