“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” — J.R.R. Tolkien
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein, S.A., on January 3, 1892. He would eventually move to England, become an accomplished linguist and scholar, an Oxford professor and a beloved husband and father. While in his twenties, he began developing a series of stories that went on to become the rich, complex history of a place called Middle-earth: a world that millions would eventually visit, both on the written page and on the big screen, and come to love. TheOneRing.net raises a glass to “The Professor!” today, in honor of all the enjoyment and camaradarie his birth would lead to. Thank you, professor Tolkien!
Ian Collier, Tolkien Society Publicity Officer writes: At 9pm (local times) on January 3rd fans around the world are invited to raise a glass and toast J.R.R. Tolkien’s Birthday. The toast is: “The Professor”. For those unfamiliar with British toast-drinking ceremonies: to make the Birthday Toast, you stand, raise a glass of your choice of drink (not necessarily alcoholic), and say the words ‘The Professor’ before taking a sip (or swig, if that’s more appropriate for your drink). Sit and enjoy the rest of your drink.
The Tolkien Society has some webpages for the 2010 toast where fans across the globe can let other fans know where they’ll be celebrating if they’re hosting a party, or just what particular tipple they’ll be raising. Fans will be able to check the webpage and see who is celebrating where and if they wish to get in touch and join in.
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Callers are welcome to join the conversation during the show by calling (646) 721-9952. The live, Internet talk-radio show will stream from the host page at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theoneringnet.
Sir Ian will be starring in ‘Waiting for Godot’ at Theatre Royal Haymarket in London’s West End, January 21 while the film ‘Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll’ starring Andy Serkis will open in UK on January 8, 2010” Continue reading “The Countdown Has Begun!”
Ringer Spy Linuxelf sends along these scans from Time Out Magazine, they mostly cover WETA’s Avatar but also mention the nefarious Dr. Grordbort! More..
Foxtrot creator and TORN pal Bill Amend sent me the heads up, Robert Pattinson, if you’re reading this, call me. Bill writes; My wife is insanely hard to shop for. Actually, let me clarify that… she’s hard for ME to shop for. She tends to like things like shoes and jackets and bracelets, basically stuff that’s alien to me. Every few years there’ll be a birthday or Christmas where she wants something like a camera or an iPod and I’m fine, but otherwise it’s like throwing darts at a big target that says “I hope you saved the receipt.”
This Christmas was one of the bracelet years, and I wasn’t looking forward to it, to say the least. And then a miracle happened. More..
Nancy writes: Just wanted to let you (and TORN) know that there will be several talks about Richard Wagner and JRR Tolkien in connection with Los Angeles’ Ring Festival.
The Los Angeles Opera will produce 3 complete cycles of Wagner’s Ring operas in May and June. In connection with this will be Ring Festival LA, consisting of numerous events, lectures, exhibits, and performances running from January through August. (Information: www.RingFestivalLA.com) Continue reading “Tolkien in the Wagner Ring Festival”
“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” — J.R.R. Tolkien
Ian Collier, Tolkien Society Publicity Officer writes: At 9pm (local times) on January 3rd fans around the world are invited to raise a glass and toast J.R.R. Tolkien’s Birthday. The toast is: “The Professor”. For those unfamiliar with British toast-drinking ceremonies: to make the Birthday Toast, you stand, raise a glass of your choice of drink (not necessarily alcoholic), and say the words ‘The Professor’ before taking a sip (or swig, if that’s more appropriate for your drink). Sit and enjoy the rest of your drink.
