Fans of JRR Tolkien and Fantasy Literature are set to be taken on a voyage of discovery following the launch of two exciting new on-line courses at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff. The courses will be taught by Dr Dimitra Fimi, starting in October 2010, and will be open to students and adult learners all over the world. Fantasy Literature: From Victorian Fairy Tales to Modern Imaginary Worlds will explore the fascinating world of fantasy literature, from its Victorian roots to its latest examples.
J.R.R. Tolkien: Myth and Middle-earth in Context will examine J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, from his much-loved The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, to his extended mythology. For more information please visit the courses website at here. For Frequently Asked Questions see here.
On the opening night of One Man Star Wars, performer Charlie Ross confirmed that he will present a one-off One Man Lord of the Rings at Theatre 99 next Friday, June 11 at 3 p.m. Ross hopes to bring the Rings to Charleston in the future, making next week’s gig a “sneak peek” of his current version of the show, which comically condenses all three movies into a one hour stage production. More..
We received more images and video of a very large animal trekking its way to Universal Studios! This time, it is leaving a path of destruction through Los Angeles’s famous Santa Monica Pier. Check out the video above, and we’ve got a few great photos posted after the break. (Obviously this is a promotion for Peter Jackson’s KING KONG 360 3-D Ride that will be opening at Universal Studios Hollywood very soon – and since it is such a fun promotion, we just have to share it with you all!) Continue reading “Peter Jackson’s KING KONG continues his trek through LA…”
Will MGM’s creditors sell the studio or run the studio? The waiting, figuring and speculation continues. No matter which option they choose, debtholders must realize that Guillermo del Toro walking away from the project because of the delayed greenlight was another loss to the value of the venerable studio. Scrambling for a new director or forcing Peter Jackson to sit in a director’s chair he passed on isn’t ideal for anybody’s bottom line. www.businessweek.com breaks down the latest figures, rumors and actions of the studios and lenders involved. Tom Cruise even manages to get mentioned in the story. Read and learn! Thanks to message board member Pipeline Pipe Dream for finding the story.
TheOneRing.net has been invited and will attend popular culture conventions on both coasts as we present live at the San Diego Comic-Con and Atlanta’s DragonCon. Each convention will feature staff from TORn talking about the very latest news and spy reports on the Hobbit front and any other news tidbits we can get our hands on. We always try to bring guests either live or by video message and have time for fans to ask questions and interact. Comic-Con: TORn will open the first full day of the convention with a panel featuring founders/staffers Calisuri, Quickbeam and MrCere with Weta expected to have something to say as well. In addition, TORn staffers will likely be found at the Weta booth and at Slave Boy Films‘ booth with unique TORn t-shirts available at each. TORn panel: Thursday, July 22, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. room 7AB. DragonCon: TORn will spend Labor Day weekend at a fan table provided at one of the hotels of the convention selling shirts, running contests, giving items away and getting a lot of face time with fellow fans. In addition, TORn will present the latest Hobbit news at the show, perhaps as many as three times with staffers Deej, greendragon and MrCere. The convention features a whole weekend of Tolkien programming with lectures, presentations, and guests including Sean Astin. The event includes all-night festivities and fellowship and costuming that never ends. TORn panel: TBA
From Jenna Busch: While we were all out having picnics and honoring the veterans, there was some breaking news about the upcoming films based on ‘The Hobbit.’ And it was big! After I got over the shock (and my sunburn), I called someone who is in the know about the whole thing. I’ll give you all the info.
Fans of JRR Tolkien and Fantasy Literature are set to be taken on a voyage of discovery following the launch of two exciting new on-line courses at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff. The courses will be taught by Dr Dimitra Fimi, starting in October 2010, and will be open to students and adult learners all over the world. Fantasy Literature: From Victorian Fairy Tales to Modern Imaginary Worlds will explore the fascinating world of fantasy literature, from its Victorian roots to its latest examples.
