Middle-earth March Madness Round One – so far…
April 1, 2020 at 4:29 pm -It seems that the theme of ‘Scenes from Peter Jackson’s movies’ is a popular one; over 4200 people have voted in Middle-earth March Madness 2020 so far! And Round One still has a day to go! Let’s have a look at how things are playing out… There are several close fights underway in the Tearjerkers…
LOTR dialect coach Andrew Jack dies from COVID-19 and Middle-earth cast reacts
April 1, 2020 at 11:21 am -As widely reported on March 31, Andrew Jack, the supervising dialect coach for The Lord of the Rings trilogy, has passed from complications related to COVID-19. Reactions across film industry and fandom were immediately filled with shock and sadness, bringing home the importance of safety during this pandemic. Andrew Jack was one of the most…
The Great Hall of Poets
March 31, 2020 at 12:21 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…
Middle-earth March Madness 2020 starts now!
March 30, 2020 at 7:04 am -Here we go! Middle-earth March Madness 2020 begins today! This year we’re pitting against one another various scenes from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, in the categories of Tearjerkers, Scenic, Laughter, and Drama/Action. (Those listed are the moments as they appear in Peter Jackson’s movies; though you can of course feel free…
Please Support TORn’s friends Badali Jewelry if you can
March 28, 2020 at 5:16 pm -What strange days we are living through. Quarantine, isolation, social distancing, and uncertainty make these tough times for us all. We here at TheOneRing.net are thinking of all our fellow fans, and hoping that you are all keeping safe and well. We hope you’ll join us on the message boards or in the chat room,…
Middle-earth March Madness begins on Monday! The story so far…
March 28, 2020 at 4:58 pm -It’s a tradition going back some years: TheOneRing.net’s own version of March Madness! Each Spring, staffers at TORn draw up a table of characters (or something else – see more below) from Tolkien’s realms, and we ask you all to vote in each round, until we have an overall winner. This year is no exception!…
Happy Hobbit: Cat Pipeweed Toy – Episode 91
March 25, 2020 at 8:37 pm -Join Daggorlad and Fili to learn how to make an irresistible toy for your feline companions.
Today in Middle-earth, March 25
March 25, 2020 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on March 25th: The Captains of the West come to the Black Gate (3019) The Host is surrounded on the Slag-hills (3019) Downfall of Barad-dûr and the passing of Sauron (3019) Frodo and Samwise reach the Sammath Naur (3019) Gollum seizes the Ring and falls in the Cracks…
Tolkien Reading Day, Wednesday 25 March
March 24, 2020 at 4:44 pm -Tomorrow is Tolkien Reading Day! And as so many of us are social distancing and staying at home right now, let’s get our copies down off the shelves and share some favourite paragraphs together. Farmer Giles, Roverandom, Father Christmas Letters, The Hobbit – whatever works by the Professor take your fancy, head on over to…
Collecting The Precious – Diamond Select Toys The Lord of the Rings Action Figures
March 17, 2020 at 2:18 am -It’s been a long time since fans of The Lord of the Rings could buy brand new actions figures of the greatest trilogy of all-time. At Toy Fair this year the awesome folks at Diamond Select Toys showed off they will be doing a line of figures based on The Lord of the Rings. There…
Today in Middle-earth, March 15
March 15, 2020 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on March 15th: Thorin and Gandalf’s chance meeting at the Prancing Pony (2941) In the early hours the Witch-king breaks the Gates of the City (3019) The horns of the Rohirrim are heard at cockcrow (3019) Denethor burns himself on a pyre (3019) Battle of the Pelennor (3019)…
Today in Middle-earth, March 13
March 13, 2020 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on March 13th: Frodo captured by the Orcs of Cirith Ungol (3019) The Pelennor is overrun (3019) Faramir is wounded (3019) Aragorn reaches Pelargir and captures the fleet (3019) Théoden in Druadan Forest (3019) Frodo is taken ill (3020) [Join us on the Discussion Boards here]
Today in Middle-earth, March 4
March 4, 2020 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on March 4th: Aragorn faces the enemy as the new day dawn (1419) The charge of the Riders (1419) Gandalf returns (1419) Théoden and Gandalf set out from Helm’s Deep for Isengard (1419) Frodo reaches the slag-mounds on the edge of the Desolation of the Morannon (1419) Merry…
Happy Hobbit: An Elven Home – Episode 90
March 2, 2020 at 2:13 pm -Join Kili for a fun craft and some tips and tricks to bring the outdoors in and to add a touch of Elven beauty to your abode! Keep up with the Happy Hobbits by subscribing to their YouTube channel and by following them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
The Great Hall of Poets
March 2, 2020 at 2:59 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, February 26
February 26, 2020 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on February 26th: Death of Boromir; his horn is heard in Minas Tirith. (3019) Meriadoc and Peregrin captured. (3019) Frodo and Samwise enter the eastern Emyn Muil. (3019) Aragorn sets out in pursuit of the Orcs at evening. (3019) Éomer hears of the descent of the Orc-band from…
EXCLUSIVE: Spy Report from the Set of Amazon’s LOTR with photos!
February 21, 2020 at 1:12 pm -Hooded figures seen in the dense forest under cover of night! Here’s a phrase we haven’t used in a long, long time: A Spy Report from the set of Lord of the Rings! Ringer “David” sends word of “Hooded Guys” from the riverbanks of Auckland: The photos were made in or near the circle. Although…
Accident on LOTR TV set: Update on Stuntwoman Badly Hurt in Diving Tank
February 21, 2020 at 12:56 pm -Aquaman & Mortal Kombat actress in recovery for potentially months. NZ Herald reports that the injury took place during stunt rehearsals on Amazon’s billion-dollar LORD OF THE RINGS series. Elissa Cadwell, an experienced Brisbane-based stunt woman, actor and dancer, who recently doubled for Nicole Kidman in Aquaman, is understood to have been injured during rehearsals…
Today in Middle-earth, February 14
February 14, 2020 at 1:00 am -The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on February 14th: The Mirror of Galadriel (1419) Gandalf returns to life, and lies in a trance (1419) [Join us on the Discussion Boards here]
The Great Hall of Poets
February 3, 2020 at 1:19 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…
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