Archive for June, 2011

Saruman Releases ‘Toxic Sludge’ on Hobbit Production

Thursday, June 16th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Miscellaneous, New Zealand, The Hobbit

This story just reaks of the foul craft of Saruman trying to disrupt The Hobbit production: Firefighters are tonight working to contain a toxic "sludge" leaking at The Hobbit studios. They were ... Read more..

UK Ringers – Take a walk into Middle-earth with Penkridge library

Thursday, June 16th, 2011 Posted in Events, Fans, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lectures & Education, Meet Ups, Other Events, Tolkien

  A celebration of all things JRR Tolkien will be held at Penkridge library to highlight Staffordshire's local link with one of the world’s favourite authors. Literary lovers can take part in ... Read more..

‘The Hobbit’ Marketing Slowly Ramps Up in Las Vegas

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011 Posted in Conventions, Events, Hobbit Movie, Merchandise, The Hobbit

Kookie sends this along: The Licensing International Expo 2011 in Las Vegas has displayed the first official piece of marketing for The Hobbit...very cool. Take a look at the photo ... Read more..

FOTR Ex Screening Experiences – Fan Reaction

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011 Posted in Blu-Ray, Events, Fans, Film Screenings, Lord of the Rings, Meet Ups, Merchandise, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Other Events, TheOneRing.net Community

It is Wednesday June 15th 2011, and many of us are just waking up from a long night of Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition bliss. As requested, many fans ... Read more..

Enjoy the Show and Share your FOTR Ex Experience!

Tuesday, June 14th, 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

For those of you attending a screening of The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition tonight, don't forget to email us when you get home. We would love to know ... Read more..

Fan Make Dwarf Costumes and Weapons

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 Posted in Creations, Fans

This is the second story of the day with fan creations that have truly impressed. Javi Aguilar writes: We've created our own version of the dwarfs and the mine, and ... Read more..

Elijah Wood made it on GQ.com’s Best Dressed List

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 Posted in Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood has made it to GQ's Best Dressed list, a list that includes other fashion mavens like Bradley Cooper and Jack Black. Feel free to check out the link ... Read more..

New Jersey FOTR Concert Cancelled

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 Posted in Concerts, Events, LotR Movies, Movie Fellowship of the Ring

Constance reminded us that the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performance of FOTR this weekend has been cancelled. This has been known for a while, however just in case fans were ... Read more..

WETA & HarperCollins Join Forces

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 Posted in Books Publications, Merchandise, WETA Digital, WETA Workshop

HarperCollins Publishers New Zealand and Weta Workshop sign landmark publishing agreement In what is a landmark move for both companies, HarperCollins Publishers New Zealand and Weta Workshop have entered into an ... Read more..

Sean Bean OK after Bar Confrontation

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 Posted in Lord of the Rings, LotR Cast News, LotR Movies, Sean Bean

Actor Sean Bean, who played Boromir in LOTR, was apparently in a bar brawl where he was stabbed with a piece of glass! True to his rugged characters, there were ... Read more..

‘The Fellows Hip’ Fan Film/Spoof Gives Gamer Love

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 Posted in Fans, Film Screenings, Gaming, Lord of the Rings

Ron Newcomb dropped us a line to let us know his film 'The Fellows Hip - Rise of the Gamers' is almost ready for viewing, and based on this impressive ... Read more..

Two More Earthquakes hit Christchurch

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 Posted in Events, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, Other Events, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Community

Please join us today in sending love and support to the folks in Christchurch, New Zealand. Only 4 months ago, the same area was rocked by a 6.3 magnitude quake ... Read more..