Archive for September, 2011

TORn’s 2011 LOTR-EE Trilogy Marathon

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 Posted in Barliman News, Barlimans, Events, Hobbit Movie, LotR Movies, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, Other Events, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Announcements, TheOneRing.net Community

The Seventh Sort-of-Annual Lord of the Rings Extended Edition Trilogy Marathon takes place on Saturday, September 24, beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern. That morning people from around the world will sit ... Read more..

The Hobbit turns 74 today!

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Book, The Hobbit

Today marks the 74th anniversary of the publication of the Hobbit by George Allen & Unwin. It was on 21 September, 1937 that the first copies of this now-famous fantasy ... Read more..

TORn Tuesday is Today! 5pm PST

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 Posted in Barliman News, Barlimans, Events, Fans, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Meet Ups, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, Other Events, Television, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Community, Tolkien

Join in the fun with TORn Tuesday! LIVE at 5pm Badali Jewelry will be calling in with their own report from DragonCon, and a Ringer gets a network sitcom with the new ... Read more..

Stuff.co.nz: Jackson seeks Hobbit film bases near Queenstown

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 Posted in Director news, Director Rumors, Headlines, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, Peter Jackson, Production, The Hobbit

Paradise, near Glenorchy was used for parts of Lothlorien as well as Parth Galen and Amon Hen at Lake Wakatipu. From: stuff.co.nz comes this update The Hobbit director Sir Peter Jackson's production company, ... Read more..

‘Hobbit’ filming boost for Queenstown

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, The Hobbit

Filming part of The Hobbit on location in Queenstown gives the opportunity for "significant exposure" for the Wakatipu on the main world tourism markets, Destination Queenstown says. DQ chief executive ... Read more..

Vote For TORN at Stickam.com Video Contest!

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 Posted in Contests, Events, TheOneRing.net Announcements, TheOneRing.net Community

TheOneRing.net staffers got together in the new TORn Video Chatroom and put together a fun little contest entry, but only the most popular video will win! Head over to the ... Read more..

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – September 18, 2011

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, LotR Books, LotR Movies, Miscellaneous, The Hobbit

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..

Three Foot Seven Ltd lodges request to film at Wakatipu, Queenstown

Monday, September 19th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, Production

Queenstown's locals became the cast of the people of Rohan. 'Hobbit' filming publicity Filming part of The Hobbit on location in Queenstown gives the opportunity for "significant exposure" for the Wakatipu on ... Read more..

John Howe Interview

Monday, September 19th, 2011 Posted in John Howe

uruloki.org recently interviewed artist John Howe. In the interview John talks his influences, childhood and technique. A very cool read for fans of this wonderful artist. More.. Read more..

Concept Art for Ralph Bakshi’s LOTR

Monday, September 19th, 2011 Posted in Lord of the Rings

Our good friend and unabashed Tolkien geek Colleen Doran sends this in: Hi guys. You may have missed this look at the unpublished concept art for Ralph Bakshi's 1970's era ... Read more..

Gandalf US tour starts in LA next Saturday

Monday, September 19th, 2011 Posted in Events, Fans, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, LotR Books, LotR Movies, Meet Ups, Other Events, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Announcements, Tolkien

US Gandalf kicks off his tour across America at TORn’s annual Bagginses’ Birthday Bash in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 24. Come on down and meet our honored VIP guest before ... Read more..

Celebrate Tolkien Week with Wheaton College

Sunday, September 18th, 2011 Posted in Events, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings

Magpie writes: I just got this email from a Tolkien acquaintance on staff at Wheaton College. "Greetings one and all! Today marks the beginning of Tolkien Week, and I hope you enjoy every last ... Read more..