http://www.theonering.net/torwp Forged by and for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien Sat, 10 May 2008 00:06:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Peter Jackson's Park Road Post facility thinks about ways to make its business more environmentally friendly. Read MoreShare This http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/05/09/28820-greening-the-screen/ Beren over at the Tolkien Library has just released his interview with Andrew Moreton. Moreton has written a book on one of the lesser-known, but possibly quite influential people in Tolkien's early years: His Aunt Neave. Owner of the farm called Bag End, and a woman of wit, learning and ... http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/05/09/28819-tolkiens-formidable-aunt/ Click to enlarge Pandemic Studios, the geeks behind Star Wars: Battlefront I & II, Mercenaries, Destroy All Humans, and other titles contacted us a while back giddy with excitement over their new project 'Lord of the Rings: Conquest'. This is setting up to be the battle game to end all battle ... http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/05/08/28812-what-is-the-lord-of-the-rings-conquest-pandemic-studios-eric-%e2%80%9cgiz%e2%80%9d-gewirtz-tells-us-about-it/ The folks at Turbine write: Turbine continues the first anniversary celebration of the award-winning The Lord of the Rings Online with a “Welcome Back Weekend”. Starting Thursday, May 8th until Monday, May 12th Turbine invites all former North American subscribers back to Middle-earth to play for free. Former ... http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/05/07/28811-welcome-back-weekend-for-lotr-online/ Many people have enjoyed the Tolkien Weekends at Sarehole Mill over the last eight years. Though the name has changed to the "Middle-earth Weekend," all the usual attractions for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien can be found. This year’s weekend will focus on “Myths and Monsters” mixing Tolkien’s local connections, his ... http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/05/06/28810-myths-and-monsters-at-the-mill/ Last month we reported that TheOneRing.net would be providing a bi-monthly segment on the radio show 'To Be Continued...' with Sohaib and Stuart (Check out the audio from last weekend). This weekend we will be discussing a new LOTR themed video game on the horizon, stay tuned for more info! There ... http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/05/06/28807-torn-goes-radio-to-be-continued-segment-this-weekend/ Settled in the midst of the Brandywine River lies the small but steep Girdley Island, a popular excursion spot for Brandybucks on holiday. This tall island cannot be missed by those interested in taking a small break or looking for a scenic fishing spot while travelling the course of ... http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/05/06/28806-exploring-middle-earth-girdley-island/ BBC Drama Production today announced the key cast for Little Dorrit, Andrew Davies' major adaptation of Dickens' novel to be broadcast on BBC One this autumn. Recent newcomer Claire Foy (Being Human) will star as Amy Dorrit, also known as Little Dorrit, the kind sweet girl at the centre of ... http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/05/06/28804-andy-serkis-cast-as-villian-in-bbc-produciton-of-little-dorit/ The list of reasons to attend this year's Comic-Con just keeps growing. Message board members deej and MrCere point out that both Ralph Bakshi and John Howe have recently been added to the Comic-Con 2008 Special Guest List. The 39th annual Comic-Con will be held July 24-27 at the San ... http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/05/06/28800-comic-con-update-bakshi-and-howe-added-as-special-guests/ Liza sends in this announcement: Community Library in Salem, WI will be hosting a 2-day event celebrating Tolkien's Ring Trilogy, September 19-20, 2008. Called Frodo Fest, this free event will feature live bands, lembas bread tasting, art, classes in how to speak Elvish, and more. For additional information ... http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/05/06/28799-frodo-fest-to-be-held-september-19-20/