From the New York Times Art Beat blog: At Comic-Con, even the lines have lines. One way to join the line for a Thursday morning rundown on the “Hobbit” movies from staff members of TheOneRing.net, a fan site that has consistently broken news about the Middle Earth movies, was to first get in another line for those without credentials (even if you already had one). Then you could scoot through the big registration room, out the other end, and into the Hobbit line — just in time to grab one of about 300 seats.
Waiting around has become something of a habit when it comes to “The Hobbit.” For weeks, executives at Warner Brothers and its New Line Cinema unit have been trying to close a deal under which Peter Jackson, who is a producer and writer of a planned pair of Hobbit films, would also direct them. More than two weeks ago, word buzzed through Hollywood that a deal was almost done, but things, as of this writing, are still in suspense. Read More…
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Not only will TheOneRing.net present a panel Thursday at Comic-Con, we will be running a series of games and contests from the Weta booth #2615 (the corner of the Dark Horse pavilion). Prizes have been donated from Weta, Badali Jewelry and author Ethan Gilsdorf. Thursday will kick things off with a digital scavenger hunt (bring those digital cameras!) Instructions and sign-in will be available following the TORn panel back on the dealer’s floor, set to kick off at 12:30 p.m. with some fantastic prizes including items like: LOTR mini Shields, LOTR stone pendants, a map of New Zeland as Middle-earth, Red Eye of Sauron pins, and Weta and TheOneRing.net shirts (styles to be determined), geek tags (including custom TORn tags!). Each day another TORn contest will be held including “Hobbit” auditions and Tolkien Trivia! And, come say hi to staffers Quickbeam, Deej and MrCere hanging out with Weta. And of course, we will update from the greatest popular culture celebration in the world with news, notes and interviews!
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Our good pal Bill Amend and his creation, Foxtrot, has gone geek again, this time goofing on Comic Con at the same time. Check it out! FoxTrot.com
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Janelle from Badali Jewelry writes: Your readers may like to know that we will be having a Comic Con Preview Night Exclusive Sale. To celebrate our 6th year attending Comic Con, during Preview Night (Wednesday the 21st) all customers will receive 30% off their entire purchase (excludes items already on sale). This is a chance to receive the lowest prices on our jewelry for the entire year. Continue reading “Badali Jewelry Comic Con Preview Night Exclusive Sale”
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Calling his decision to walk away from directing The Hobbit “the biggest heartbreak of my life professionally”, Guillermo del Toro is getting ready to bounce back.
Del Toro plans to attend Comic-Con to be part of a preview for Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, a horror film he both produced and co-wrote. He clearly still likes to excite his fans and noted “We’re gonna announce a few things at Comic-Con that are surprises. But I’m probably going to announce my next directing project right after Comic-Con. It’s a pretty big one.” That should perk up the ears of those who love his movies.
While del Toro truly was saddened to leave The Hobbit (possibly to Peter Jackson’s direction), he did tell Entertainment Weekly that “at the same time, I’m entirely at peace with it.” Read the entire article here.
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In case Comic-Con isn’t mainstream enough for you, The Washington Post is previewing it weeks in advance and they singled out TheOneRing.net panel as one of the Thursday highlights. Check it out! At the Weta section of the Dark Horse booth TORn will have staffers about and it looks as if TheOneRing will have three shirt styles this year including one with an amazing Daniel Falconer rendition of LOTR’s own dark lord.
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