Archive for November, 2011

Grant Major Interview

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized

Tom from Artstars.us writes: I just interviewed Grant Major for my production design blog. He talks about designing the Lord of the Rings and his mixed feelings about not doing ... Read more..

Andy Serkis of ‘Apes’ being promoted for Oscar

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 Posted in Andy Serkis, Events, Television

Rebecca Keegan writes: Oscar's supporting actor race will be a hairy one this year — and something of a digital proving ground. Andy Serkis, who played Caesar, the hyper-intelligent chimp ... Read more..

Wood: “Hobbit May Outdo LOTR”

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 Posted in Elijah Wood, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, The Hobbit

It's hard to imagine any movies making as much box-office bank as Peter Jackson's blockbuster The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The three films grossed almost $3 billion worldwide! But now ... Read more..

TORn TUESDAYS *Live* with Quickbeam today 5pm Pacific

Tuesday, November 15th, 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

Be part of the fun with long-time contributor Clifford Broadway hosting LOTR / HOBBIT artists, fans, fantasy authors, and other special guests on his innovative weekly *live* streaming show TORn ... Read more..

Andy Serkis Says Hobbit Trailer To Hit “Around Christmas”

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 Posted in Andy Serkis, Characters, Crew News, Headlines, Hobbit Movie, Production, The Hobbit

IGN caught up with Andy Serkis and, among other things, asked him when fans can expect the first trailer for The Hobbit. Here's what Andy had to say: "There will be a trailer ... Read more..

AICN Hobbit Set Report 3

Monday, November 14th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, The Hobbit

AICN's Quint has his third report from the set of The Hobbit! Take a look: Welcome to the third and final Hobbit article focusing on the Matamata (Hobbiton) section of ... Read more..

Flotsam and Jetsam Rumors in NZ

Monday, November 14th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, Rumors Spy News

The Beard sends this in: I see on TORN that there seems to be Hobbit action in Dunedin, so maybe the filming here in Golden Bay is second unit, or ... Read more..

NZ Photos from Pelorus River Region

Monday, November 14th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, Rumors Spy News, The Hobbit

Ross sends along some exclusive photos from Pelorus River and Pelorus Bridge area. The Pelorus River is situated halfway between Nelson and Blenheim on state highway 6 at the top ... Read more..

WB Games’ “War in the North” Review

Monday, November 14th, 2011 Posted in Gaming

Josh writes: Ringers around the world got a chance to step back into the world of Middle-Earth recently with WB Games and Snow Blind Studios action RPG The Lord of ... Read more..

Collecting The Precious – Sideshow Collectibles Legolas Statue Review

Monday, November 14th, 2011 Posted in Collectibles, Collectibles, Fellowship of the Ring, Lord of the Rings, LotR Books, LotR Movies, Merchandise, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, Orlando Bloom, Return of the King, Sideshow Collectibles, The Two Towers

As we start to close down 2011, Ringers get another new item to add to their shelves. The Legolas Greenleaf statue is shipping right now from Sideshow Collectibles. Legolas is ... Read more..

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – November 13, 2011

Sunday, November 13th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Director news, Hobbit Movie, Peter Jackson, 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..

‘City of Trucks’ Possibly Preparing Battle of Five Armies in Dunedin?!

Sunday, November 13th, 2011 Posted in Headlines, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, Rumors Spy News, The Hobbit

docdanz writes: I popped past the actively shooting location near Middlemarch today on the way back from Queenstown to Dunedin where I live. It was a hive of activity with ... Read more..