Archive for April, 2011

Nerd News: ‘The Hobbit’ Will Be Filmed at 48 FPS

Thursday, April 7th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Peter Jackson

From slashfilm.com (via Quackingtroll): Last week at CinemaCon, James Cameron gave a big presentation called “A Demonstration and Exclusive Look at The Future of Cinema”. You might remember reading about ... Read more..

Orlando Bloom Confirms His Involvement In The Hobbit

Thursday, April 7th, 2011 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, Orlando Bloom, Peter Jackson

In an exclusive interview with Collider.com, Orlando Bloom confirms he's been in talks to return as Legolas in Peter Jackson's upcoming Hobbit films. Excerpts from the interview follow: Collider: Are you going ... Read more..

Just how much was Smaug worth? (And did he have life insurance?)

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 Posted in Characters, Hobbit Book, Jewelry, The Hobbit

Helmets off to Michael Noer at Forbes. He has written a tremendously funny and intelligent piece for Forbes as part of its "Fictional 15" look at fictionally rich characters, including ... Read more..

Hollywood Reporter: Andy Serkis to serve as Second Unit Director on The Hobbit!

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 Posted in Andy Serkis, Director Rumors, Headlines, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit

Exclusive to The Hollywood Reporter: Gollum Actor Andy Serkis to Serve as Second Unit Director on 'The Hobbit' (Exclusive) “There is really a sense of Peter [Jackson] wanting people around him who ... Read more..

Colbert & Franco Try to Out Geek Eachother

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 Posted in Television

Thanks to everyone who sent this in. Stephen Colbert and James Franco have a Tolkien-geek-off (on the April 5th Colbert Report, minutes 19:45 - 21:00). Colbert wins. Take a ... Read more..

Let the Music Begin – Thoughts on The Hobbit Score

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Howard Shore, Lord of the Rings, Make the Hobbit Happen, The Hobbit

On our message boards, there was a note posted from Doug Adams’ official blog regarding Howard Shore and his future work on The Hobbit soundtrack. [Located here] Doug Adams: “Howard had his ... Read more..

Last Day to Pre-Order TheOneRing.net Gear!

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 Posted in Clothing, Creations, Fans, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, Merchandise, Miscellaneous, Other Merchandise, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Announcements, TheOneRing.net Community

Today is the last day to pre-order your 2011 Spring Collection of T-shirts from TheOneRing.net. There are two designs in this collection: 'TheOneRing.net Lousy T-Shirt 2011' and 'Mirkwood Pest Control ... Read more..

New EWTN Special on J.R.R. Tolkien

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 Posted in Events, J.R.R. Tolkien, Miscellaneous, Television, Tolkien

Tolkien biographer Joseph Pearce and artist Jef Murray have collaborated on a new EWTN TV special on J.R.R. Tolkien that will be broadcast this week!. The production will include dozens ... Read more..

Variety Confirmation: Figwit, aka Bret McKenzie, will play Lindir

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 Posted in Casting Rumors, Fellowship of the Ring, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, LotR Books, The Hobbit

The Dominion Post had an article about Bret McKenzie's (Figwit) involvement with The Hobbit last week, and Variety has confirmed it. Bret will play the elf of Rivendell, Lindir. You ... Read more..

Hall of Fire chats this weekend — Balrog wings!

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 Posted in Barliman News, Barlimans, Hall of Fire

Balrogs. The great elfbanes. Among the most feared creatures of Middle-earth. Which is why it's fitting that discussions of their wings (or lack thereof) should be the bane of usenet ... Read more..

Hobbit vs. Murder on the Orient Express – March Madness Final!

Monday, April 4th, 2011 Posted in Books Publications, Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, Merchandise, The Hobbit

Harper Collins Canada has been running their own version of March Madness over the past month and they are down to two finalists: The Hobbit vs. Murder on the Orient ... Read more..

TORN TV Book Review: J. R. R. Tolkien: Architect of Middle Earth

Monday, April 4th, 2011 Posted in Books Publications, J.R.R. Tolkien, Merchandise, TORN TV

J.W. Braun is back with another book review. This month, Braun reviews a biography of J.R.R. Tolkien and shares a bit of LOTR movie trivia that might surprise you! Order 'J. ... Read more..