Archive for May, 2011

Peter Jackson Doing “20 Questions” On Facebook

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 Posted in Director news, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Peter Jackson, The Hobbit

Peter Jackson has posted a note on his Facebook page inviting fans to send in questions about the upcoming Hobbit films out of which he will soon pick 20 questions ... Read more..

THR: JRR Tolkien Estate Settles Dispute Over Novel Featuring Tolkien As Character

Monday, May 2nd, 2011 Posted in Tolkien, Tolkien Estate

The J.R.R. Tolkien estate has settled a dispute with author Stephen Hilliard over a forthcoming fictional book that features Tolkien as a character and includes a critical analysis of Tolkien's ... Read more..

Get your June 2011 LOTR Ex Screening Tickets Now!

Monday, May 2nd, 2011 Posted in Events, Fans, Film Screenings, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Meet Ups, Miscellaneous, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, Other Events

Looking to snag tickets to The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Extended Edition event taking place this June in a theater near you? While tickets are not officially published until ... Read more..

The Hobbit – Possible Simon Pegg and Nick Frost Cameo?

Monday, May 2nd, 2011 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, Rumors Spy News, Rumours Spy News, Television, The Hobbit

Another one for the rumor mill? On 'Reel Late with Kate' last night, she let it slip that Simon Pegg & Nick Frost visited the Hobbiton set while in New ... Read more..

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – May 1 2011

Sunday, May 1st, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, Hugo Weaving, Miscellaneous, 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..

Hugo Weaving Confirmed as Elrond?

Sunday, May 1st, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Hugo Weaving, The Hobbit

stuff.co.nz is saying that Hobbit spokesperson Melissa Booth has confirmed that Hugo Weaving is back as Elrond! "Hugo Weaving will reprise his role as Elrond the elf for the two-part ... Read more..

Rob Kazinsky Wishes Dean O’Gorman “The Very Best”

Sunday, May 1st, 2011 Posted in Characters, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Production, Rob Kazinsky, The Hobbit

Rob Kazinsky, who was cast initially in the role of Fili but who had to walk away from The Hobbit last week due to health issues, was today replaced by New ... Read more..

Spt Photos from Stone Street Studios

Sunday, May 1st, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, New Zealand, Rumors Spy News, The Hobbit, WETA Workshop

Ringer Spy SheElf09 sends along these spy photos snapped last week at Stone Street Studios. Not too sure what we can see here, but its cool anyway! Take a look! [gallery] Read more..

Today in Middle-earth, May 1

Sunday, May 1st, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Today in Middle-earth

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on May 1st: Gandalf and Bilbo reach Rivendell (1342) Sarn Ford where Gandalf and Aragorn met (1418) Crowning of King Elessar (1419) Elrond and Arwen set out ... Read more..