TOR.n at Alamo Drafthouse Lord of the Rings Feast 2020!
December 5, 2019 at 11:08 pm -Since 2007, the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, Texas has hosted a marathon screening of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, and on January 9th, 2020 they’ll be doing it again! Join me, staffer deej, and a couple hundred other Tolkien fans as we watch the Extended Editions (are there any other?) and feast on 7…
Collecting The Precious – Star Ace Toys Defo Real Nazgul Preview/Review
December 4, 2019 at 10:00 am -We’ve had the chance to team up with the folks at Star Ace Toys to bring you a look at their Defo Real Nazgul Vinyl figure. These figures combine a very cool blend of real, with almost-animated, to create a very unique but awesome look. Star Ace isn’t messing around! These things are super detailed…
Collecting The Precious – Vanderstelt Studio At The Ford of Bruinen
December 3, 2019 at 8:18 pm -Our friends Jerry Vanderstelt and Weta Workshop have teamed up once again. This time it’s a very special piece you can only get if you ordered the Arwen and Frodo on Asfaloth as well as the Ring at the Ford statues. The print is limited to 150 copies, so it’s going to be very limited….
Bilbo Baggins’ pipe up for auction by Julien’s Auctions
December 2, 2019 at 1:16 am -Looking for that perfect holiday gift for your favorite fan of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings movies? Look no further! Monday, December 16 could be your lucky day. That’s the day Julien’s Auctions, known for their auctions packed with Hollywood collectibles, will be auctioning off one of the original tobacco pipes used by…
Amazon Middle-earth series director arrives in Auckland
December 2, 2019 at 12:44 am -J.A. Bayona, director of the upcoming Amazon series set in the Second Age of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, has arrived in Auckland and filming has begun! Well, okay, the film clip he posted to Instagram features no actors, unless the small bird in Fraser’s cafe in the urban setting of Mount Eden, a suburb of Auckland,…
The Great Hall of Poets
November 30, 2019 at 7:44 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, November 23
November 23, 2019 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on November 23: The Battle of the Five Armies – 2941 (1341) [Join us on the Discussion Boards here]
Collecting The Precious – Vanderstelt Studio Gandalf Mini Epic Art Print On Sale
November 17, 2019 at 12:59 am -As we previously teased about here on the front page, as well as on our various social media footprints, the Gandalf the Grey Mini Epic art print was set to be coming soon from our friend, Jerry Vanderstelt. Yesterday this went live, and is now available to all collectors. Fans can get this in paper…
Are you a Tolkien fan? Are you sure?
November 9, 2019 at 6:36 pm -Well, here’s your chance to share your fandom in three minutes or less by responding to three simple questions:
The Great Hall of Poets
November 5, 2019 at 3:05 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…
Collecting The Precious – Vanderstelt Studio Gandalf the Grey Mini Epic Art Print Preview
November 4, 2019 at 10:56 pm -During Comic-Con 2018, our friend Jerry Vanderstelt was at the Weta Workshop booth creating a beautiful art print of the Gandalf the Grey Mini Epic. I, as well as many others, asked Jerry if he could turn this into a print because we all knew folks would want to own it. Right now we have…
TORn Tuesday all-star panel tomorrow, Nov 5
November 4, 2019 at 10:50 pm -What lessons can Amazon learn from the team that’s been there & back again? Let’s find out! Join TORn Tuesday hosts Cliff Broadway and Justin Sewell for an epic All-Star LOTR panel tomorrow! Joining us will be Mark Ordesky (Executive Producer), Sean Astin (Actor – Sam Gamgee), Rick Porras (Co-producer), Jim Rygiel (Visual Effects Supervisor),…
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…
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