Judy writes: I was at a photo shoot on Sept 23 of the 6ft LOTR Tower and battle scenes below made out of Legos. Here is the link to the pictures. The artist that designed and constructed this live in LA.
Category: Conventions
Some news about our upcoming party in New York! We told you that TheOneRing.net will be giving a presentation this year at New York Comic Con, and that we’re also throwing a party in the Big Apple! Tickets went on sale last week and are extremely limited. [Available here]
We’re excited to let you know about some of the prizes we will be giving away at the party. In anticipation of their big ‘10th anniversary’ Lord of the Rings edition, Empire magazine have generously donated a one year international subscription to their magazine. The lucky winner will have Empire delivered direct to their door each month! We’ve got other great prizes as well lined up – details coming soon!
Even if you’re not a grand prize winner, EVERYONE who attends the party is a winner! Each guest will receive a goody bag, which we already told you will include an exclusive TheOneRing.net shirt as well as some goodies from our sponsors including Pez!
Joining us at our party will be new Hobbit in 5 presenter Simone Boyce, and The Tolkien Professor himself, Corey Olsen! (wwww.tolkienprofessor.com)You can expect more surprises on the night – it will certainly be a night to remember, and we hope to see you there! Tickets are only $40 and are selling fast! Buy them here. [Buy Tickets Now!] See you in Manhattan! (Have a Tolkien related business and want to sponsor our NYCC appearance? Contact us)
RingsFan writes: Sala Baker is appearing at Entertainment Media Show in London October 1st & 2nd. Will be great! More..
Keith writes: A limited edition t-shirt of the Balrog as depicted by legendary comic artist Walter Simonson (The Mighty Thor) will be on sale exclusively at the Epic Proportions booth at New York Comic-Con in October. More..
This time is now! We’re throwing 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)
On today’s episode, we introduce you to our awesome new host Simone Boyce! Also on today’s show, Benedict Cumberbatch opens up about Smaug, we’ve got info on some new ‘Hobbit’ filming locations and details on TORn’s exclusive party in NYC for the New York Comic Con!