Anton writes: I have just read an older interview with actor Mikael Persbrandt, back from September 1, in the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter where they, among other things, asked him about his role as Beorn in the upcoming The Hobbit-films. I know that the interview isn’t up-to-date, but I still imagine that it’s a good read for Lotr-fans excepting the films. Once again I restrict myself to the things relating to the Hobbit and try to translate it all to the best of my ability. Now lets get on with it…
-“I try to act as him as if it all is a small drama; especially given the suit I’m going to wear.” Persbrandt replied on the question on how he’s going to act as Beorn, and he also apparently laughed after saying the thing about the suit. Continue reading “Mikael Persbrandt Talks The Hobbit”
Dozens of small-statured folk are ready to dance their way onto the Shire next month, but even Matamata accommodation providers are in the dark as to exactly when the big influx of little extras will hit the region.
Publicist for 3 Foot 7 Ceris Price said 90 people were selected late last year from the 1200-odd who applied to be Matamata-based hobbit extras in The Hobbit, but because people turned up “from all over” for the auditions, she did not know how many were from Waikato. But like everyone else involved in the making of Peter Jackson’s latest film, if there was hobbits grooming their toe-hairs in the Waikato, they were doing it with their lips firmly sealed. Ian Brodie, media and communications manager for Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm Tours, said confidentiality contracts meant anyone involved in The Hobbit in any capacity was bound to silence. More..
Related: Take a look at our exclusive collection of Hobbiton set photos, going all the way back to 1999! [TORN Scrapbook]
TURBINE LAUNCHES THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE™: RISE OF ISENGARD™
Third Major Expansion to the 2010 MMO of the Year Now Available Across North America & Europe
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Turbine announced today the launch of The Lord of the Rings Online™: Rise of Isengard™, the next expansion to the award-winning free-to-play massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG). Players across North America and Europe can purchase and play Rise of Isengard starting today by visiting http://www.lotro.com/isengard. Continue reading “LOTRO: Rise of Isengard Live! Launch Trailer + Screens”
mikstan writes: Empire mag have a special on ‘Lord of the rings’ in their next issue to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the movies..it promises new pics and all sorts of news…Goes on sale in the UK on Oct 27th.
The countdown begins, if any UKers out there get their paws on this magazine, let us know!
Two stars from the “Lord of the Rings” films squared off at the mic last night, and then in the boxing ring. Fantastic Fest continued Saturday night with the “Fantastic Debates,” traditional debates followed by boxing matches. Former hobbits Elijah Wood and Dominic Monaghan debated about the online video game “World of Warcraft.” More..
This time is now! We’rethrowing a party in the Big Apple – ‘Ringers Take Manhattan’! This event, held in a private room in Manhattan, is an exclusive chance for Tolkien fans to hang out with like minded people and to celebrate all things Middle-earth! Ticket price will include appetizers, one free drink of your choice, an exclusive TORn shirt (available during NY Comic-Con only), yet-to-be-announced goodies, a chance to win some very high end prizes (think Jewelry, Statues, etc), and guaranteed good times! Any profits made will go to support TORn, so you also get to feel good about supporting the website! Our party will be held at The Speakeasy at the Gin Mill, Amsterdam Avenue on Friday October 14th from 7-10pm. This beautiful location provides the perfect atmosphere, and includes plenty of choices for drink and bar food, so party goers can eat, drink and be Merry (or Pippin if you prefer…) to their hearts’ content. Tickets are $40 each and on sale right now! We have an extremely limited supply of tickets, so please make sure to place your reservation today! We hope to see you in Manhattan! [Order Tickets] Follow the link to learn more about New York Comic-Con and all the great events taking place that weekend. [New York Comic-Con Tickets] [TORn Panel] (Have a Tolkien related business and want to sponsor our NYCC appearance? Contact us)
Anton writes: I have just read an older interview with actor Mikael Persbrandt, back from September 1, in the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter where they, among other things, asked him about his role as Beorn in the upcoming The Hobbit-films. I know that the interview isn’t up-to-date, but I still imagine that it’s a good read for Lotr-fans excepting the films. Once again I restrict myself to the things relating to the Hobbit and try to translate it all to the best of my ability. Now lets get on with it…
mikstan writes: Empire mag have a special on ‘Lord of the rings’ in their next issue to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the movies..it promises new pics and all sorts of news…Goes on sale in the UK on Oct 27th.