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TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – June 3, 2013

June 3, 2013 at 8:51 pm by Kelvarhin

PJGandalfAndDwalin 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 highlights. Or if you’re new to TORn and want to enjoy some great conversations, just follow the links to some of our most popular discussions. Watch this space as every weekend we will spotlight the most popular buzz on TORn’s Message Boards. Everyone is welcome, so come on in and join in the fun!

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Posted in Books, Fans, Graham McTavish, Hobbit Movie, Ian McKellen, Locations Sets, Other Merchandise, Other Tolkien books, Peter Jackson, The Hobbit, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, TheOneRing.net Community

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013 at 9:38 pm by Kelvarhin

The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey 1 copy 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 highlights. Or if you’re new to TORn and want to enjoy some great conversations, just follow the links to some of our most popular discussions. Watch this space as every weekend we will spotlight the most popular buzz on TORn’s Message Boards. Everyone is welcome, so come on in and join in the fun!

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Posted in Characters, Concerts, Events, Fans, Hobbit Movie, Meet Ups, The Hobbit, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, TheOneRing.net Community

Getting to know Magnus Hjert

May 14, 2013 at 12:36 am by Kelvarhin

Magnus Welcome to the latest “Getting to know” – questions that need answering. It’s based on the old Getting to know you threads that I occasionally post on the message boards here on TORn, so those familiar with them will know that the questions can be a little crazy and the answers even crazier.

This month we’re asking questions of self-described Online guy at Weta Workshop and all round top bloke, Magnus Hjert.

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Posted in Collectibles, Events, Guillermo Del Toro, Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Locations Sets, Locations Sets, LotR Production, New Zealand, Other Crew, Premieres, Props, Richard Taylor, The Hobbit, Wellington, WETA Cave, Weta Collectibles, WETA Digital, WETA Workshop

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – May 6, 2013

May 6, 2013 at 8:16 am by Kelvarhin

RadagastGandalf_BTS 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 highlights. Or if you’re new to TORn and want to enjoy some great conversations, just follow the links to some of our most popular discussions. Watch this space as every weekend we will spotlight the most popular buzz on TORn’s Message Boards. Everyone is welcome, so come on in and join in the fun!

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Posted in Fans, Hobbit Movie, Other Tolkien books, Silmarillion, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Community

Popcorn Taxis Hobbit Q&A with Richard Armitage

May 4, 2013 at 5:37 am by Kelvarhin

To celebrate the release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Australia on May 1st, Popcorn Taxi had a special showing of the film with a Q&A session with Richard Armitage. RingerSpy and long time message board member, Deleece Cook aka Elven, was lucky enough to attend and sent us the following report on the night.

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Posted in Benedict Cumberbatch, Cast Q&A, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Director news, DVD/Blu-Ray, Elijah Wood, Events, Fans, Film Screenings, Graham McTavish, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Ian McKellen, John Howe, Martin Freeman, Mikael Persbrandt, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Press Conferences, Richard Armitage, Shop, The Hobbit, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Getting to know Kate Madison

May 3, 2013 at 1:54 am by Kelvarhin

Kate2alt Welcome to the latest “Getting to know…” questions that need answering. It’s based on the old Getting to know you threads that I occasionally post on the message boards here on TORn, so those familiar with them will know that the questions can be a little crazy and the answers even crazier.

This month we’re asking questions of director/producer/actress of Born of Hope, Kate Madison.

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Posted in Creations, Fans, Lord of the Rings, LotR Books, TheOneRing.net Community

Richard Armitage interview on the Dan and Maz show

April 30, 2013 at 10:57 pm by Kelvarhin

Richard Armitage from ONTD photoshoot Yesterday afternoon Richard Armitage was interviewed by 2DayFM on the Dan and Maz show. They discuss how big a Hobbit fan Dan is, The Hobbit movie and then play a game of “Ikea Furniture or Lord of the Rings Character”. The podcast is in two parts and can be listened to here or you can download the podcast here.

Posted in Cast Q&A, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, Press Conferences, Richard Armitage, The Hobbit, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Welcome to TORn Founders Day – 2013!

April 26, 2013 at 12:01 am by Kelvarhin

When TheOneRing.net marked its 10th anniversary in 2009, we celebrated in style. In fact, we had such a good time, we decided to continue to celebrate every year on April 26, the date that TORn was established.

Founders Day is TheOneRing.net’s official holiday, filled with the best that a virtual party can offer. If you’re new(er) to the site, it’s a chance to find out about the roots of the site, about the four founders, and to say thanks to the people who keep this place going.

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Posted in Events, Fans, Other Events, TheOneRing.net Announcements, TheOneRing.net Community

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – April 22, 2013

April 23, 2013 at 1:49 am by Kelvarhin

jedbrophyelf 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 highlights. Or if you’re new to TORn and want to enjoy some great conversations, just follow the links to some of our most popular discussions. Watch this space as every weekend we will spotlight the most popular buzz on TORn’s Message Boards. Everyone is welcome, so come on in and join in the fun!

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Posted in Benedict Cumberbatch, Hobbit Movie, Jed Brophy, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Manu Bennett, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Community

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – April 8, 2013

April 9, 2013 at 9:09 pm by Kelvarhin

13Dwarves 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 highlights. Or if you’re new to TORn and want to enjoy some great conversations, just follow the links to some of our most popular discussions. Watch this space as every weekend we will spotlight the most popular buzz on TORn’s Message Boards. Everyone is welcome, so come on in and join in the fun!

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Posted in Barry Humphries, Billy Connolly, Characters, Conventions, Events, Fans, Green Books, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, LotR Books, Meet Ups, Stephen Fry, The Hobbit, Tolkien

Getting to know greendragon

March 26, 2013 at 1:20 am by Kelvarhin

THEGreendragon Welcome to the latest “Getting to know…” questions that need answering. It’s based on the old Getting to know you threads that I occasionally post on the message boards here on TORn, so those familiar with them will know that the questions can be a little crazy and the answers even crazier.

This month we’re asking questions of our one and only greendragon.

Thanks so much Kirsten for agreeing to take part this month

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Posted in Brad Dourif, ComicCon, Conventions, DragonCon, Events, Fans, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, Meet Ups, Oscar Parties, Press Conferences, Richard Armitage, Sean Astin, The Hobbit, The One Expected Party, TheOneRing.net Community

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – March 25, 2013

March 25, 2013 at 11:04 pm by Kelvarhin

isildur4 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 highlights. Or if you’re new to TORn and want to enjoy some great conversations, just follow the links to some of our most popular discussions. Watch this space as every weekend we will spotlight the most popular buzz on TORn’s Message Boards. Everyone is welcome, so come on in and join in the fun!