Archive for November, 2011

Location Filming For “The Hobbit” In Wharepapa South, Waikato

Friday, November 4th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, Production, The Hobbit

The Waikato Times reports a flurry of activity that began yesterday on a property at Wharepapa South, Waikato, in the North Island, where filming for The Hobbit began last week. An ... Read more..

The Hobbit production video #4 now up!

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Peter Jackson, The Hobbit

Earlier today, Peter Jackson posted an announcement on his Facebook page: "Hi, everyone. Thought you might like to know that a new video from the set of THE HOBBIT will ... Read more..

Got Lots of Room? Get Massive Kong Now!

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized

Greg Johnston, Director at Media Planet dropped me a line to let me know that their massive King Kong statue needs to find a new home! Take a look at ... Read more..

Review: The Art of the Adventures of Tintin

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 Posted in Books, Books Publications, Collectibles, Joe Letteri, Merchandise, Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor, Shop, Uncategorized, Weta Collectibles

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Beorn? Radagast? Super set pics from South Island!

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, Sylvester McCoy, The Hobbit, Uncategorized

[caption id="attachment_49703" align="alignright" width="288" caption="Public Road access to The Hobbit set on the South Island."][/caption] Ringer Spy Glow sends us this EXCLUSIVE follow-up set of pictures from the mysterious Hobbit set ... Read more..

WBIE Releases Final Video of Four for The Lord of the Rings: War in The North

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 Posted in Dominic Monaghan, Fans, Gaming, Sean Astin

Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released the fourth and final vignette featuring a new perspective on The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, releasing November 1st. As ... Read more..

Benedict Cumberbatch “Crawling About On Belly” For Role Of Smaug

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 Posted in Andy Serkis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Characters, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Production, The Hobbit

Variety recently interviewed Benedict Cumberbatch about the iconic roles he's lately been playing on both TV and cinema, and there's a small bit where the man talks about his preparation for the role ... Read more..

WBIE: Releases Third of Four Videos for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 Posted in Dominic Monaghan, Fans, Gaming, Sean Astin

Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released the third of four new videos discussing the theme of Fellowship in The Lord of the Rings. From the world of entertainment, to ... Read more..

TORn TUESDAYS *Live* with Quickbeam today 5pm PDT

Tuesday, November 1st, 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

Where do Tolkien fans gather on Tuesdays for the hottest live chat "call-in" show covering all things Hobbity? Join the fun with TORn Tuesdays LIVE with Quickbeam! Be part of ... Read more..

Weta profiles its “Queen of Chainmaille”

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 Posted in Costume Design, LotR Production

I stumbled on this short story on Weta and about the chainmaille process. It's not news, but it is nerdily interesting. We've been talking chainmaille with Emily. These days she's ... Read more..

Special TORN Offer: Signup for ‘The One Ring’ Game & Get Free Goodies!

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 Posted in Fans, Gaming

Deep in the heart of the country that inspired Tolkien's Elvish language, Welsh-based company Mgames has been working on something Precious. The official Lord of the Rings game on Facebook, ... Read more..

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Review

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 Posted in Gaming

Over the past few years, The Lord of the Rings franchise has gone silent. There was a time when the world of Middle Earth was on the forefront of everyone's ... Read more..