Archive for December, 2011

No truth at all to ‘Hobbit’ delay rumors

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Hobbit Movie FAQ, MrCere in New Zealand, The Hobbit

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND — In what may be a first, I am sitting in the Weta Cave next to TORn co-founder Erica / Tehanu, and we can confirm absolutely that ... Read more..

Stars Arrive in Nelson, NZ

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand

Ross sends along these great photos of the stars arriving in Nelson, NZ. Who do you see? Comment below! [gallery] Read more..

Hobbiton movie set is amazing (obviously)

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Hobbit Movie FAQ, Locations Sets, Lord of the Rings, MrCere in New Zealand, Production

Just a really quick check in while I juggle the logistics of being a lone traveler: I know many readers have visited the Hobbiton movie set, but it is currently ... Read more..

Simone Boyce Interviews Marisa Zakaria About ‘Four Tanks’

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 Posted in Fans, Gaming

Simone Boyce Interviews Marisa Zakaria About 'Four Tanks and a Healer'. Watch both episodes online now! Episode 1, Episode 2. Thanks to Next-Gen Video Games for the backdrop! Read more..

One book, many films: Movie studios evolve with financial times

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, Studios, The Hobbit, Warner Bros.

When it comes to literature, can there be too much of a good thing? Hollywood film studios are putting the old adage to the test. An increasing number of book-to-film ... Read more..

Hobbits elude us, but we get to set

Monday, December 5th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, Rumors Spy News, The Hobbit

Reporter Ian Allen on a Hobbit hunt: The Pelorus River, 60 kilometres west of Blenheim, features in a scene from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, showing barrels plunging down the ... Read more..

Abbington: Hobbit cast like family

Monday, December 5th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Martin Freeman, The Hobbit

Amanda Abbington has revealed The Hobbit set is like a big family. The 37-year-old actress has taken her two young children, Joe and Grace, to the other side of the ... Read more..

A house fit for a Hobbit

Monday, December 5th, 2011 Posted in Creations, Fans

CNNMoney has featured a Hobbit themed house in their 'Unique Homes' section. Take a look at all the hard work put on this house, and thanks to all the fans ... Read more..

MrCere officially ‘gives up’ in NZ / ME

Monday, December 5th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, MrCere in New Zealand, The Hobbit

Not to be overly dramatic but I have given up. I am finished. Throwing in the towel, calling it quits, raising my hands to the sky and surrendering. The elements ... Read more..

Tehanu and MrCere mooting at Weta Cave Thursday

Monday, December 5th, 2011 Posted in Events, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, MrCere in New Zealand, TheOneRing.net Announcements, TheOneRing.net Community, WETA Cave

TheOneRing.net is excited to announce an official Moot at the Weta Cave in Wellington this Thursday from 3 - 5 p.m. TORn founder Erica Challis, known as Tehanu, will be ... Read more..

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – December 4, 2011

Sunday, December 4th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Casting Rumors, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Community

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..

Reel Collectibles keeps fandom alive in Queenstown

Sunday, December 4th, 2011 Posted in Collectibles, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, Merchandise, MrCere in New Zealand, New Zealand, Orlando Bloom, Other Merchandise, Sideshow Collectibles, The Hobbit, Weta Collectibles

QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND — Queenstown has a powerful international flavor. Stop and listen on the streets and you are as likely to hear a language from Europe or Asia as ... Read more..