Archive for October, 2011

First close-up of Beorn’s Hall?

Monday, October 31st, 2011 Posted in Headlines, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets

Ringer Spy Glow sends us this fantastic close-up of what we believe to be Beorn's Hall. Is this the first close-up we've seen? Could it be Radagast's home in Rhosgobel ... Read more..

Luke Evans on Bard the Bowman

Monday, October 31st, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie

Moviefone has just published a short Q&A with Luke Evans, who plays the role of Bard the Bowman in Jackson's adaptation of the Hobbit.  Talking about his role in what ... Read more..

Hobbit stars go country

Monday, October 31st, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, Mark Hadlow, New Zealand, The Hobbit

From stuff.co.nz: The latest phase of filming for Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has kicked off with the arrival of several Kiwi stars to the King Country. ... Read more..

Hobbiton set report spoiler analysis

Monday, October 31st, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Uncategorized

So the first set report from the Hobbit is here -- and it's from on location in Hobbiton (well, Matamata). If, like me, you want to know what the obscure ... Read more..

AICn’s First Report From The Sets Of “The Hobbit”

Monday, October 31st, 2011 Posted in Characters, Elijah Wood, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Ian Holm, Ian McKellen, Locations Sets, Martin Freeman, Production, The Hobbit

From Quint via Aint It Cool News: I'll be kicking off a new, temporary, regular column that I’m calling An Unexpected Journey because that’s exactly what it is. A little over a month ... Read more..

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – October 30, 2011

Sunday, October 30th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, Production, 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..

Book Review: J.R.R. Tolkien Artist & Illustrator by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull

Sunday, October 30th, 2011 Posted in Books Publications, Merchandise, Tolkien, TORN TV

For this Halloween installment of J.W. Braun's bookshelf, J.W. dresses up as a favorite Lord of the Rings character and reviews J.R.R. Tolkien Artist & Illustrator by Wayne G. Hammond ... Read more..

Today in Middle-earth, October 30

Sunday, October 30th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Today in Middle-earth

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on October 30: Bilbo finds and opens the Secret Door (1341) Bilbo descends to Smaug's Cellar, steal a cup and returns (1341) They leave Bree (1419) The ... Read more..

Hall of Fire chatting Nazgul now!

Saturday, October 29th, 2011 Posted in Barliman News, Barlimans, Hall of Fire

We're about to kick-off this weekend's discussion in Hall of Fire. So, if Ringwraiths are your thing, join us as we ask the question "The Nazgul: willing obedience or forced ... Read more..

Hobbit in 5 – Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan reunite, new Hobbit set pics

Saturday, October 29th, 2011 Posted in Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Elijah Wood, Gaming, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, Peter Jackson, Sean Astin, Stephen Fry, The Hobbit

This week's 'Hobbit in 5' gives us the details on the Hobbit shoot in New Zealand, the new video game 'Lord of the Rings: War in the North', and the ... Read more..

Hall of Fire chat tomorrow. Nazgul: willing obedience or forced servitude?

Saturday, October 29th, 2011 Posted in Barliman News, Barlimans, Hall of Fire

Nine Rings he gave to Mortal Men, proud and great, and so ensnared them. Long ago they fell under the dominion of the One, and they became Ringwraiths, shadows under ... Read more..

The Auction of Bilbo’s Goods to be Included?

Friday, October 28th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, The Hobbit

Keen eyed viewers on our message board have spotted something interesting in the recent press conference video coverage from Hobbiton. Watch out for a lot of furniture outside of Bag End ... Read more..