Archive for May, 2011

Guest Article: Elves, Rangers and The Ninja

Sunday, May 8th, 2011 Posted in Books Publications, Fans, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, Miscellaneous, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Community, Tolkien

“What business does an Elf, a Ranger and a Ninja have in the Riddermark? - Speak quickly!”  Is this a play on the famous meeting of Ẻomer and Aragon or ... Read more..

Test your Tolkien trivia now!

Saturday, May 7th, 2011 Posted in Barliman News, Barlimans, Hall of Fire

Our trivia master Elrond is about to start asking questions. So come join us right now in The Hall of Fire and see how good your Tolkien trivia knowledge is! ... Read more..

Hall of Fire later today — test your Tolkien trivia!

Saturday, May 7th, 2011 Posted in Barliman News, Barlimans, Hall of Fire

How's your Tolkien trivia? Do you know the difference between a Balchoth and a Brandybuck? All the seven names of Gondolin? How many great rings of power there were in ... Read more..

Hobbit in 5 – Ronan says “no” to Hobbit, Hugo is back, Kili Character Study

Friday, May 6th, 2011 Posted in Characters, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Hugo Weaving, Peter Jackson, Saoirse Ronan, The Hobbit, TORN TV

On this episode of Hobbit in 5 we talk about Saoirse Ronan not taking part in The Hobbit, Hugo Weaving's return, do a character study on Kili, and more! May 6th, ... Read more..

John Noble Gets Digitized

Friday, May 6th, 2011 Posted in Gaming, John Noble

More L.A. Noire Videos N1GHT21 writes: Just a point to a Game due out at the end of the month from producer Rockstar Games called 'L.A. Noire', the reason I'm pointing ... Read more..

Sylvester McCoy Talks Radagast Casting (Besides Other Hobbit Stuff)

Friday, May 6th, 2011 Posted in Characters, Director news, Guillermo Del Toro, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Peter Jackson, Sylvester McCoy, The Hobbit

Den of Geek has a great new interview with Sylvester McCoy who's been cast in the role of the Wizard Radagast the Brown in The Hobbit. A few excerpts follow: You’re heading ... Read more..

Exclusive: Trailer for LOTR Extended Edition 3-Night Event

Thursday, May 5th, 2011 Posted in Blu-Ray, Events, Fans, Film Screenings, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Meet Ups, Merchandise, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, Other Events

If you were not already excited for The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy Extended Edition 3-Night Event, let us share this exclusive video with you: Excited yet? Tickets go ... Read more..

Dominion Post – Bilbo and Dwarfs spotted at a Wellington Bar

Thursday, May 5th, 2011 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit

From the Dominion Post: Gig-goers at the San Francisco Bath House on Saturday night spotted a herd of hobbits among the crowd. Not only was head hobbit Martin Freemen there, ... Read more..

The Saorise Ronan/Itaril Rumours Can Now Be Laid To Rest

Thursday, May 5th, 2011 Posted in Casting Rumors, Characters, Director news, Fran Walsh, Hobbit Movie, Peter Jackson, Saoirse Ronan, The Hobbit, Uncategorized

In a new interview with the Belfast Telegraph, Saorise Ronan has revealed that she will not be playing the long rumoured role of the Elf Itaril in the upcoming Hobbit films. An excerpt ... Read more..

Peter Jackson part of VOD Petition

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 Posted in Director news, Miscellaneous, Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson, along with Guillermo del Toro, James Cameron and other  Hollywood heavy-hitters, has signed a petition protesting the 'Premium Video On Demand' plans of studios and cable providers. In ... Read more..

Book Review: ‘The Art of the Lord of the Rings’ Series by Gary Russell

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 Posted in Books Publications, Merchandise, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, TORN TV

J.W. Braun is back with another trivia question and a review of The Art of the Lord of the Rings book series by Gary Russell. If you like Braun's reviews, ... Read more..

Get Fuzzy Goes Geek

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 Posted in Merchandise

lotrcrazy spotted this LOTR mention from last week's 'Get Fuzzy'. Click to view in full size. Read more..