At the Toy Fair 2005 events in New York City, Sideshow Weta Collectibles revealed a slew of new Lord of the Rings products for pre-order. Among the many: Aragorn at the Black Gates Statue, Legolas and Gimli on Arod statue, Helm of the Mouth of Sauron, Crown of the King of the Dead, War Mask of the Morgul Lord and more! To view the complete product listing, follow this link. [Click Here]
Day: February 24, 2005
Even though many of his papers and Middle-earth tales were published posthumously, JRR Tolkien wrote prolifically throughout his life. Nevertheless, there remain huge gaps in many of his stories. So this weekend we’re going to ask ourselves: ‘If you could commission Tolkien to write more on one thing, what would it have been and why?’ [More]
Even though many of his papers and Middle-earth tales were published posthumously, JRR Tolkien wrote prolifically throughout his life. Nevertheless, there remain huge gaps in many of his stories. So this weekend we’re going to ask ourselves: ‘If you could commission Tolkien to write more on one thing, what would it have been and why?’ [More]
Even though many of his papers and Middle-earth tales were published posthumously, JRR Tolkien wrote prolifically throughout his life. Nevertheless, there remain huge gaps in many of his stories.
So this weekend we’re going to ask ourselves: ‘If you could commission Tolkien to write more on one thing, what would it have been and why?’
Stories such as the origins of the cats of Queen Beruthiel (which is reduced to little more than a few lines in LoTR), the travels and fate of the Blue Wizards or the early adventures of Thorongil/Aragorn.
Perhaps you might have liked some tales of the Fourth Age — the dwarves at Aglarond, the elves in Ithilien or the glory days of Gondor under Aragorn.
Hobbit fans might want to know the details of the founding of the Shire, or the life of the Bullroarer and the Long Winter. Or maybe you’d like to understand better what drove the Dunedain of the north to self destruct and what they did in their long years in the Wild.
Which periods do you think it was a tragedy that Tolkien left unplugged? What enigmatic vistas intrigue you the most?
Join us this weekend for: ‘Stories never told: If it had been possible what further books or tales would you have liked JRR Tolkien to write?’
Time and date:
Saturday February 26
America:
5.30pm EST
4.30pm CST
3.30pm MST
2.30pm PST
Europe:
11.30pm UK
12.30am (Sunday) Central Europe
Asia-Pacific:
8.30am (Sunday) Brisbane
9.30am (Sunday) Sydney
11.30am (Sunday) Wellington
Upcoming topics:
Sunday, Mar. 6
“Stories never told: If it had been possible what further books or tales
would you have liked JRR Tolkien to write?”
Saturday Mar 12
“Silmarillion Chapter. 7 – Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor”
Sunday, Mar. 20
“Silmarillion Chapter. 7 – Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor”
Got a topic? Let us know!
If you have a burning desire to discuss something in Hall of Fire, drop us a line with your topic at halloffire@theonering.net
This Friday sees the fourth annual Celebration of New Zealand Filmmaking and Creative Talent dinner at The Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles. The night will feature a fantastical theme from NZ’s current fantasy production, “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.” Also attending are other Oscar nominees: Two Cars, One Night (Best Short Film), Andrew Adamson (Shrek 2, Best animated feature) and Joe Letteri (I Robot, Best visual effects), who did so much work on LOTR. The guest will be interesting and the food outstanding, and there should be a lot to celebrate. [More]
Nominees and industry heavyweights will mingle in a fantastical setting at this annual exclusive dinner in Los Angeles.
A mystical theme from “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” will greet guests for the fourth annual celebration of New Zealand Filmmaking and Creative Talent dinner on Friday, Feb. 25 at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
NZ is celebrating three Academy Award nominations this year, including “Two Cars, One Night” (Best Short Film), Andrew Adamson (Shrek 2, Best Animated Feature) and Joe Letteri, lately of LOTR, (I Robot, Best Visual Effects).
Productions in New Zealand in the past 12 months include “Narnia,” (which is based on teh classic CS Lewis novel and directed by Andrew Adamson); “King Kong,” (directed by Peter Jackson with Naomi Watts and Adrien Brody); “The World’s Fastest Indian” (with Anthony Hopkins,) “River Queen” (with Kiefer Sutherland and Samantha Morton, “Legend of Zorro” (with Catherine Zeta Jones and Antonio Banderas); “Without a Paddle” (with Seth Green and Matthew Lillard); “Perfect Creature” (with Dougray Scott) and “Boogeyman (with Lucy Lawless).
Andrew Adamson will be there, among others.
“New Zealand filmmakng is going from strength to strength,” notes Rob Taylor, the NZ Consul General, Los Angeles. “Oscar Weekend is the perfect opportunity for us to celebrate with our friends and colleagues in Hollywood.”
Hosted by the New Zealand Ambassador to theUS, the Honorable John Wood – with support from TheNew Zealand Consulate-General and Investment New Zealand – the dinner will feature keynote speaker producer Rob Tapert (Boogeyman) and a three course indigenous menu of New Zealand salmon, beef and blueberries, complemented by Morton Estate wine.