This weekend we depart from our Tolkien topics to discuss the American tragedies of September 11, 2001. {More]
Month: September 2001
Marie from ‘Bloomin’ Marvellous’ sends along this error filled article from ‘Starburst’ Magazine. Still a good read, take a look!
As the first chapter of the eagerly-awaited Tolkien trilogy looms ever closer, we track down two members of the cast, Sean Astin and Orlando Bloom, and talk about their sizeable roles in The Lord of the Rings. [More]
From Queen of Rohan:
Hi, today at my work (Waldenbooks) the employees received a flyer about the upcoming store events. The list included a Harry Vs. Hobbit list which you can see below. Why they would give this list to us employees is beyound me, other than to give us a good laugh. Enjoy! [More]
Harry Vs. Hobbit
Top Ten Reasons Why My Wizard Can Beat Your Wizard
Harry
10. Tom Bombadil’s little songs are irritating as heck.
9. Glorious Elven Realm of Lothlorien are nothing but elves in rickety tree
houses.
8. HP characters have TV & outdoor plumbing.
7. We handcarft our movies one at a time.
6. Sales through 7/01(books & audio): 334,000 LOTR: 66,00
5. You can pronounce the names in Harry’s world.
4. HP hasn’t had nearly as much time to spawn countless talentless
imitators.
3. Constant bickering between Gimli & Legolas is much more annoying then
constant bickering between Ron & Hermione.
2. You know there will be another book.
1. The author’s not dead!
Hobbit
10. Frodo has the one ring that rules them all, Harry has a broomstick.
9. The LOTR sidelines won’t break.
8. Dumbledore seems oddly familiar… Can you say Gandalf?
7. No annoying street dates.
6. Liv Tyler is much more attractive then Hermione.
5. Hobbits know how to party!
4. Most of the characters in LOTR are safely out of puberty.
3. What would you rather do? Explore the lost realms of the middle earth, or
go to school?
2. Frodo never ate candy that tasted like vomit!
1. If there hadn’t been a Tolkien, there wouldn’t be a Rowling.
Thanks Queen Of Rohan
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Comics2film is reporting that a Peter Jackson written script for the adaptation of the comic book ‘Concrete’ is in the works. No word if PJ will direct, not that he’s busy or anything 🙂 PJ, give me a shout!
Thanks to MobyDick for the tip!