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If you fell for our April Fool’s yesterday, don’t feel too bad. We included a long standing rumor of Saoirse Ronan as Itaril to help convince you the release was ‘real.’ As we all know, Saoirse has been talking about her possible role as Itaril the elf for a few months. The latest piece of evidence that she is in fact already cast comes from the latest issue of Total Film magazine. In the ‘Buzz’ section, Total Film interviews Saoirse Ronan and asks…
You’re just about to start shooting The Hobbit – how long have you known that you might be in it?
When I did The lovely Bones, they said, “We want you to be in The Hobbit.” I love the book. It’d be so cool to go back to New Zealand Again.
The question is pretty clear she is cast and she doesn’t refute it in the answer. Just another piece of evidence that we will see Saoirse in The Hobbit. But will she be the created role of Itaril? Another role? We won’t know until the real official press release. Thanks to Ringer TheArcher777 for sending in a scan of the interview for your viewing pleasure. Share your thoughts and opinion in our comments, forum and on facebook! [Scan of Interview] [Total Film]
Thorin and company set off. Destination: The Lonely Mountain. Literally shoved out the door by the wizard Gandalf, Bilbo somewhat reluctantly joins them, unaware how doing so will radically change his future — and that of Middle-Earth.
Seeking shelter one rainy night, they blunder into the camp of three trolls. Even worse, the trolls are hungry! Gandalf saves the day in the nick of time, and the Company discover the trolls’ hoard holds some interesting items.
Join us tomorrow Join us tomorrow on Saturday April 2 at 6pm EDT in #thehalloffire on our IRC server (irc.theonering.net) where we’ll delve into the second chapter of the Hobbit “Roast Mutton” and exploring the terms of Bilbo’s “burglary” contract, how does Bilbo fares when faced with the first real danger of the quest, the nature of trolls and the items the Company find in the trolls’ hoard.
On this episode of Hobbit in 5, production photos arrive from the Hobbit set, fans share their stories on Tolkien Reading Day, Saiorse Ronan gives us her insights on how the Hobbit film might be different from The Lord of The Rings production, and Weta Workshop offer up a wonderful Bag End replica giveaway if you can solve their puzzle.
Along with that awesome video we posted yesterday, here are some images from Snowblind’s ‘War in the North’, due out this year! Treating players to warfare befitting the clashes of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North comes to player’s hands later this year. Register at www.WarInTheNorth.com, and don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @WarInTheNorth. Continue reading “More Epicness from Snowblind/WB ‘War in the North’”
Alf Seegert, Designer of the board games Bridge Troll, Trollhalla, and The Road to Canterbury writes: You were kind enough to share information about my board game BRIDGE TROLL which came out a couple years ago. I’d be very grateful if you would share news about my brand-new (and even better) Z-Man board game TROLLHALLA. I think Tolkien fans might really enjoy playing trolls once again. This time players get to leave behind their damp and moldy bridges and seek some fresh sea air–and a chance for pillage and plunder on the seas of Trollhalla! Visit dicehateme.com or boardgamegeek.com for more info. And finally, here is a link to the Muppet Show clip “Viking Pigs” that inspired the game (just substitute trolls for pigs).
Along with that