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Today in Middle-earth, November 3
November 3, 2019 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on November 3, Battle of Bywater, and Passing of Saruman. End of the War of the Ring (1419) [Join us on the Discussion Boards here] .
New Halloween Happy Hobbit
October 31, 2019 at 5:31 pm -Happy Hobbit is back with an all-new Halloween special. Can Fili make a haunted burrow as good as Kili’s? Watch the episode here!
Today in Middle-earth, October 25
October 25, 2019 at 1:00 am -The following event took place in Middle-earth on October 25: The Dwarves venture into the Mountain (1341) The Elvenking’s host leave Mirkwood for Erebor (1341) The Council of Elrond (1418) [Join us on the Discussion Boards here]
Today in Middle-earth, October 23
October 23, 2019 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on October 23: An angered Smaug searches the mountain (1341) Bilbo returns to Smaug’s chamber in the afternoon (1341) Smaug smashes the secret door (1341) Smaug attacks Lake-town (1341) Lake-town in the aftermath (1341) Elrond’s third day in his battle to save Frodo (1418) Gandalf and the hobbits…
Today in Middle-earth, October 20
October 20, 2019 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on October 20: Bilbo and the Dwarves think of what to do next at the Hidden Door (1341) Escape across the Ford of Bruinen (1418) Gandalf and Elrond perceive the Black Riders at the Ford of Bruinen (1418) Frodo is brought to Rivendell (1418) Return of the King…
Maxim Baldry added to cast of Amazon Middle-earth series
October 16, 2019 at 1:17 am -Collider announced earlier today that 23 year-old British actor Maxim Baldry “has landed a significant role” in the upcoming Amazon Middle-earth TV series. Baldry is perhaps best known so far for his role in the 2019 BBC/HBO joint production series Years and Years. According to Collider: “Character details are being kept under wraps along with…
Collecting The Precious – QMx The Witch-king Q-Fig Preview/Review
October 14, 2019 at 11:40 pm -We’ve been very lucky to team up with the great folks at QMx to show off and review the very first figure in their The Lord of the Rings Q-Fig line: The Witch-king. The Q-Fig line covers lots of license but it wasn’t until just after this past Comic-Con that it set its gaze upon…
20 Years Ago Today…
October 10, 2019 at 10:13 am -Even within Tolkien’s own books, anniversaries are treated as special occasions. A chance for the characters to reflect upon the past that shaped them as they continue moving forward into the future. But for us Lord of the Rings fans, this October 11 (or October 10, if you’re in the Western world) is an anniversary…
Collecting The Precious – Weta Workshop Minas Morgul Pre-Order Information
October 8, 2019 at 11:22 pm -If you haven’t already, make sure to mark your calendars for this Thursday, October 10th. That’s the day we can finally order the beautiful Minas Morgul environment we saw at Comic-Con this past July. Unlike previous items, this will have a unique way to determine the edition size. When orders open on Thursday they will…
Today in Middle-earth, October 6
October 6, 2019 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on October 6: Thorin requests supplies (1341) Gandalf heads for Rivendell after escaping Weathertop (1418) The camp under Weathertop attacked at night. Frodo is wounded (1418) They cross the Ford of Bruinen; Frodo feels the first return of pain (1419) Frodo is again ill (1420) Samwise returns to…
The Great Hall of Poets
October 2, 2019 at 6:25 am -Welcome to The Great Hall of Poets, our regular monthly feature showcasing the talent of Middle-earth fans. Each month we will feature a small selection of the poems submitted, but we hope you will read all of the poems that we have received here in our Great Hall of Poets. So come and join us by…
Today in Middle-earth, September 29
September 29, 2019 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on September 29: The company of Thorin recovers in Lake-town (1341) Frodo reaches Bree at night (1418) Gandalf visits the Gaffer (1418) They come to the Grey Havens (1421) Frodo and Bilbo depart over the Sea with the Three Keeper (1421) The end of the Third age (1421)…
Collecting The Precious – Asmus Toys Hobbit Day Giveaway
September 27, 2019 at 7:27 pm -Our friends over at Asmus Toys have been celebrating Hobbit Day for the last week with an awesome giveaway. All you have to is go to the Asmus Toys Facebook Page and follow the directions. Five lucky fans will be given the chance to win one of their very cool Frodo slim figures. The contest…
Middle-earth composer Chance Thomas chats with TORn
September 26, 2019 at 11:59 pm -Chance Thomas is a composer who has worked in film, television and video games, including when he transported readers to Middle-earth in the game Lord of the Rings Online. He is a Tolkien enthusiast and was happy to do an interview with TheOneRing. We sat down, broke bread and talked Tolkien. Thomas was involved in…
Ringers take Manhattan – Friday 4 October
September 22, 2019 at 5:27 pm -It’s that time of year again! It’s Bilbo and Frodo’s birthday – the Autumn Equinox – which must mean New York ComicCon is just around the corner. Time for Ringers to assemble in the Big Apple! We don’t have a booth at the convention this year, but we ARE hosting a party, with our good…
Today in Middle-earth, September 22
September 21, 2019 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on September 22: Birth of Bilbo in the Shire (1290) Bilbo and the barrels reach Lake-town just after sunset (S.R. 1341) Birth of Frodo in the Shire (1368) A long expected party!! (S.R. 1401) Bilbo and Frodo’s birthdays (S.R. 1418) The Black Riders reach Sarn Ford at evening…
Amazon TV series to be filmed in New Zealand
September 19, 2019 at 1:50 pm -Talent, locations, infrastructure and a warm Kiwi welcome. According to Pam Ford from the Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development agency in this piece from Radio NZ, those were the determining factors in Amazon Studios’ decision, confirmed on Tuesday, to film the upcoming Middle-earth-based TV series in New Zealand. Quoted in stuff.co.nz, showrunners and executive…
The LA Baggins Birthday Bash is nigh. . .
September 3, 2019 at 2:10 am -It’s that time of year again, time for all good Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves, Wizards and assorted denizens of Middle-earth to gather and make merry to help celebrate the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. Southern California Tolkien fans are invited to join in the merriment of TORN’s Annual Baggins Birthday Bash, which will take place…
Today in Middle-earth, September 2: In Remembrance of J.R.R. Tolkien
September 2, 2019 at 6:56 am -On September 2, 1973, we heard the sad news that J.R.R. Tolkien had passed away.
The Great Hall of Poets
September 2, 2019 at 4:39 am -Welcome to The Great Hall of Poets, our regular monthly feature showcasing the talent of Middle-earth fans. Each month we will feature a small selection of the poems submitted, but we hope you will read all of the poems that we have received here in our Great Hall of Poets. So come and join us by…