A New Zealand film website has declared, from its own independent sources, that Neill Blomkamp (District 9) will be directing a pair of movies based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit.” It was also kind enough to point out that we broke the story as a possibility in June.
The Kiwi site isn’t known for rumor mongering so this is a definitely an interesting possibility that might be pointing to increased Hobbit activity and a semblance of leadership at MGM and a future for these potential gigantic hits (and fan favorites) to get made. Thanks to message board user Magpie for posting this in our forum and to Ataahua for alerting us to the post. You can read the original June forum response here. And, of course, stay tuned for the latest on all things Hobbit, Tolkien and Middle-earth.
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Amy H. Sturgis writes: I just wanted you to know that I am interviewed on the latest episode of the Chivalry Today podcast about my newly published book project, The Magic Ring: Deluxe Illustrated Edition by Baron de la Motte Fouqué, illustrated by Tolkien artist Jef Murray. In the roughly 40-minute interview, I discuss my editing work, Fouqué, magic rings, epic fantasy, and of course Tolkien with host Scott Farrell. If you listen, I hope you enjoy!
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The Embassy Theatre and Weta Workshop are staging a District 9 fan event on October 8. Coinciding with the release of book The Art of District 9: Weta Workshop, the event will showcase props and guns from the movie and allow fans to take a photo with one of the weapons in their own hands. There will also be a behind-the-scenes presentation by Weta Workshop conceptual artists who worked on the film, followed by a screening of the movie at The Embassy Theatre. More..
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Richard Taylor, co-founder and director of Weta Workshops, was knighted in a ceremony at Premier House in Wellington today. He was presented the honour by Governor General Sir Anand Satyanand at his investiture at Premier House, after being made a Knights Companion of the NZ Order of Merit in the Queen’s birthday honours list. More..
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We recently got our hands on what we think is some authentic Bilbo casting and production information which seemed to contradict something we knew with absolute certainty: The Hobbit production wanted Martin Freeman for Bilbo and has since as long ago as last year. Seemingly at odds with that fact was apparently concrete casting details about Bilbo and actors still giving audition tapes. Was the role sewn up or not?
A spy has provided an exclusive clue or two about what the role of Bilbo will be like and even a plot detail and a production outline but we were reluctant to report it because of apparent contradictions, but with all the recent Freeman news, it now fits in context. And yes, you have to read on. This is news you must work for, at least a little bit. Continue reading “Exclusive: Bilbo the Brave? Hobbit casting details”
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Did you know Lord of the Rings Online is going Free-to-Play tomorrow? To celebrate the folks at LOTRO have given us 40 ‘LOTRO Head Start Codes’ & ‘500 Point Codes’ to give away! Simply visit our Twitter Page (twitter.com/theoneringnet) follow us and retweet the latest post. Your codes will be sent to you via direct message! Hurry! Only 40 to give away! Continue reading “Twitter Contest! ReTweet to Win!”
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