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Hobbit spoilers from The Desolation of Smaug annual!

Courtesy of Ringer narflet on the TORn messageboards, here is a cool summary of all the plot hints and twists that are revealed in the movie tie-in book The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Annual 2014.

Fair warning, these ARE plot spoilers. Keep away if you prefer surprises!

What do you make of it all? And if you like what you see, remember you can order your copy of the book from Amazon. (more…)

Posted in Books Publications, Headlines, Hobbit Movie, Hobbit Movie Rumors, Merchandise, The Hobbit

Six dramatic images from the Desolation of Smaug 2014 annual

Courtesy of TORn messageboarder narflet here are six more cool images from the new movie tie-in book that’s just been released — The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Annual 2014.

No new spoiler hints to speak of here, but some very nice character shots of Tauriel, Legolas and Bard the Bowman for sure, plus a wider angle of that art image of the dwarves tumbling down the river in barrels.

What do you think of them? If you like what you see, remember you can order your copy of the book from Amazon. (more…)

Posted in Books Publications, Headlines, Hobbit Movie, Merchandise, The Hobbit, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Cryptozoic’s and TheOneRing.net’s LIVE Coverage of DragonCon!

Cryptozoic and TheOneRing.net - LIVE from DragonConCryptozoic Entertainment and TheOneRing.net bring you LIVE streaming coverage from DragonCon! For the first time, catch 2 roving cameras walking about day and night covering the coolest Tolkien, Whovian, and gaming panels DragonCon has to offer. Learn to play the new Two Towers Deck Building Game from Cryptozoic, live from the gaming tables, then chat with Dwalin, Bifur and Azog themselves at a panel. Between panels, we’ll be walking around all day showcasing DragonCon vendors like Badali Jewelry, then bringing you epic cosplay for #TORnAfterDark. [Cryptozoic]

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1:00 PM – Desolation of Smaug preview w/ TheOneRing.net
6:00 PM – Hobbit Panel w/ Graham McTavish, William Kircher
Monday:
10:00 AM – Hobbit Panel w/ Graham McTavish, William Kircher, Sylvester McCoy, Manu Benett

 

Posted in Conventions, DragonCon, Events, Fans, Headlines, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, LotR Books, LotR Movies, Meet Ups, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Announcements, TheOneRing.net Community, Tolkien, TORn TUESDAYS Live!, TORN TV

Deciphering the plot of The Desolation of Smaug

Gandalf How will The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug unfold. It’s the big question. How do all the threads fits together? What’s being changed? What’s being added that was never in Tolkien’s text of The Hobbit?

Here, Ringer Captain Salt from the TORn messageboards attempts to put string together all the teasing hints that we’ve seen make their way onto the internet over the past 12-18 months.

Needless to say, this really is SPOILER country. If you don’t even want to know what the plot might be, don’t go here! (more…)

Posted in Green Books, Headlines, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, Hobbit Movie Rumors, Rumors Spy News, The Hobbit, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Trailer

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Posted in Barliman News, Barlimans, DragonCon, Events, Fans, Headlines, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Meet Ups, Miscellaneous, Original TORn, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Announcements, Tolkien

TORn Light the Beacons auction: TORn Collector’s Ed of The Hobbit Magazine, LOTR PEZ gift set, The People’s Guide to J. R. R. Tolkien

As you know, over the next couple of weeks or so TORn is conducting a pledge drive to raise funds and keep our servers running. But, as you might know, we also have some very exciting auctions going on over at ebay.

We have some fabulous, exclusive pieces up for grabs – including some things which, usually, money can’t buy! Here’s just three that might tickle your fancy:

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Posted in Books, Collectibles, Collectibles, Creations, Fans, Headlines, Hobbit Movie, J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, Merchandise, Other Merchandise, The Hobbit, TheOneRing.net Announcements, TheOneRing.net Community, Tolkien

TORn Light the Beacons auction: Burger King Lord of the Rings Goblets, HUGE replica of Bilbo’s Contract signed by Celebs & Oscar Party Attendees, LOTR: The Two Towers (Sony PlayStation 2, 2004), LOTR: The Return of the King (Sony PlayStation 2, 2003)

As you know, over the next couple of weeks or so TORn is conducting a pledge drive to raise funds and keep our servers running. But, as you might know, we also have some very exciting auctions going on over at ebay.

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Posted in Collectibles, Events, Fans, Headlines, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Merchandise, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, Oscar Parties, Other Merchandise, The One Expected Party, TheOneRing.net Announcements, TheOneRing.net Community, Video games

TORn Light the Beacons auction: Witch-king of Angmar Statue, ‘Unexpected Art Show’ Signed by Tim Kirk, Donato Giancola & Vanderstelt, The Book of Lost Tales: The History of Middle-earth v.1

As you know, over the next couple of weeks or so TORn is conducting a pledge drive to raise funds and keep our servers running. But, as you might know, we also have some very exciting auctions going on over at ebay.

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Posted in Books Publications, Collectibles, Events, Headlines, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Merchandise, Oscar Parties, Other Tolkien books, Sideshow Collectibles, The One Expected Party, TheOneRing.net Announcements

TORn Light the Beacons auction: No Admittance Bookends, Gollum Sideshow bust and the Book of Lost Tales Vol II!

As you know, over the next couple of weeks or so TORn is conducting a pledge drive to raise funds and keep our servers running. But, as you might know, we also have some very exciting auctions going on over at ebay.

We have some fabulous, exclusive pieces up for grabs – including some things which, usually, money can’t buy! Here’s just three that might tickle your fancy: (more…)

Posted in Books, Books Publications, Christopher Tolkien, Collectibles, Headlines, Merchandise, Sideshow Collectibles, TheOneRing.net Announcements

TORn Light the Beacons auction: People’s Guide to JRR, Children of Hurin signed by Chris Tolkien and Frodo goblet!

As you know, over the next couple of weeks or so TORn is conducting a pledge drive to raise funds and keep our servers running. But, as you might know, we also have some very exciting auctions going on over at ebay.

We have some fabulous, exclusive pieces up for grabs – including some things which, usually, money can’t buy! Here’s just three that might tickle your fancy: (more…)

Posted in Books, Books Publications, Christopher Tolkien, Collectibles, Headlines, Merchandise, Sideshow Collectibles, TheOneRing.net Announcements

Did Azog defile An Unexpected Journey?

Azog the Defiler

Azog the Defiler

In this TORn Library piece, Ringer Rud the Spud takes an in-depth look at Azog the Defiler, and how his presence played out in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

In particular, he examines whether persistent criticism of this key villain might be a result of flaws inadvertently introduced by the relatively late switch from two films to three.

(more…)

Posted in Characters, Fellowship of the Ring, Green Books, Headlines, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, LotR Books, LotR Movies, Movie Fellowship of the Ring, Movie Return of the King, Movie The Two Towers, Return of the King, The Hobbit, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The Hobbit: There and Back Again, The Two Towers

Howard Shore’s Lord Of The Rings Soundtrack Voted #1 in the ClassicFM Movie Music Chart

Frodo (Elijah Wood) in “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - In Concert” Congratulations to Howard Shore for taking out the number one spot on ClassicFM’s Movie Music Chart with his Lord of the Rings Soundtrack .  Howard has also taken ninth spot with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journeys’ Soundtrack.

Posted in Headlines, Hobbit Movie, Howard Shore, Lord of the Rings, LotR Movies, Music, soundtrack, The Hobbit, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey