Archive for June, 2011

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – June 5 2011

Sunday, June 5th, 2011 Posted in Blu-Ray, Calendar, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Community, Uncategorized

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..

“The Hobbit” Set Pieces Spotted On NZ Highway?

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, Rumors Spy News, The Hobbit

Our friend Jack down in New Zealand who frequently posts Hobbit-related news on his "Noldor Blog" had a stroke of luck while driving out towards Rivendell/Kaitoke Regional Park. He noticed an open ... Read more..

Official Film Titles Announced – March 2nd Titles Confirmed

Monday, May 30th, 2011 Posted in Headlines, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Hugo Weaving, Ian Holm, Ian McKellen, Locations Sets, Orlando Bloom, Other Cast, Peter Jackson, The Hobbit

Right smack dab in the middle of the Memorial Day Holiday in the US, Warner Brothers has announced the official titles for the two upcoming 'The Hobbit' films. As previously ... Read more..

Jackson confirms White Council and Attack on Dol Guldur!

Sunday, May 29th, 2011 Posted in Casting Rumors, Director news, Director Rumors, Headlines, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Hugo Weaving, Ian McKellen, Peter Jackson, Production, The Hobbit

Peter Jackson has started answering fan-submitted questions on his official Facebook page, and the first answer is a big one! Since learning there would be two films, most of us ... Read more..

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – May 29, 2011

Sunday, May 29th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Casting Rumors, Director news, Director Rumors, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Ian McKellen, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Miscellaneous, Peter Jackson, 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..

Orlando Bloom Returns as Legolas – Local News Clips

Saturday, May 28th, 2011 Posted in Casting Rumors, Characters, Director news, Fellowship of the Ring, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, LotR Books, LotR Cast News, LotR Movies, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, Orlando Bloom, Peter Jackson, Return of the King, The Hobbit, The Two Towers, Tolkien

As announced on Peter Jackson's Facebook page, Orlando Bloom is reprising his role as Legolas "Greenleaf" in The Hobbit. Below are some video clips of the local coverage.   [TV3] [PrimeNews] Read more..

Stuff.co.nz: Mark Hadlow ‘Dori’ all in a day’s work

Saturday, May 28th, 2011 Posted in Characters, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, Mark Hadlow, The Hobbit, Tolkien

Sir Ian McKellen is his co-worker, and he spends his days covered in prosthetics - but it is all in a day's work for Mark Hadlow. Meeting the celebrity cast of ... Read more..

Hall of Fire Hobbit chat this weekend!

Saturday, May 28th, 2011 Posted in Barliman News, Barlimans, Hall of Fire

Over the past couple of months, TORn's Hall of Fire has been dissecting the Hobbit chapter by chapter. This Saturday May 28 at 6pm EDT in #thehalloffire on our IRC server ... Read more..

Today in Middle-earth, May 30

Saturday, May 28th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Today in Middle-earth

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on May 30th: Gandalf keeps the trolls arguing until dawn (1341) Read more..

Peter Confirms Orlando Bloom joining ‘The Hobbit’

Friday, May 27th, 2011 Posted in Casting Rumors, Director news, Headlines, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Orlando Bloom, Peter Jackson, The Hobbit

Direct from Peter Jackson... Ten years ago, Orlando Bloom created an iconic character with his portrayal of Legolas. I'm excited to announce today that we'll be revisiting Middle Earth with him ... Read more..

Hobbit in 5 – Benedict Cumberbatch, Larry Curtis Article, Nori Character Study

Friday, May 27th, 2011 Posted in Characters, Events, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, Ian McKellen, Merchandise, New Zealand, Rumors Spy News, Shop, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Community, WETA Workshop

On this episode of Hobbit in 5, we discuss Benedict Cumberbatch's role in The Hobbit, the small explosion at Stone Street Studios in NZ, the cast and crew's involvement in ... Read more..

Honorary Doctorate Presented to Sir Richard Taylor

Friday, May 27th, 2011 Posted in Events, New Zealand, Richard Taylor

Stephen writes: Special effects wizard Sir Richard Taylor was awarded an honorary doctorate at a graduation ceremony Thursday 26th of May. The honour was conferred at the morning ceremony for ... Read more..