Ringer Elentariel sends us this report from RingCon 2007: I just returned from RingCon 2007 in Fulda, Germany…
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Ringer Elentariel sends us this report from RingCon 2007:
I just returned from RingCon 2007 in Fulda, Germany where I found out about this incredible new british made LOTR fan film, which is still in the works. It tells the story of Aragon’s parents and his childhood, which might be worth checking out. The website contains several trailers and info about the film.
Check out the official website BornofHope.com and their impressive trailer on YouTube. [BornofHope.com] [Trailer]
We were hoping to be able to announce the winners of our ‘Show us Your Hobbit Pride’ Giveaway today, but alas, with the server mishaps of last week, we have not had a chance to review the entries. Instead of rushing the decision, we are going to delay the announcement of the winners until Nov 2nd. We apologize for the delay! If you didn’t enter, but would like to review the entries, jump on over to our Message Boards to see all the wonderful Hobbity goodness! [Show us Your Hobbit Pride Giveaway Entries]
Kathy writes: Orlando Bloom will be on Larry King Live on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 8pm Eastern time on CNN. He and other guests will be discussing the environment. Following will be Planet in Peril at 9pm Eastern Time. Tvguide.com also has him listed as being on Larry King Sat. Oct. 27 at 9pm eastern, which is most likely a repeat. From CNN: October 25th (Thursday’s Show) Ben Affleck is proud of his two latest productions: “Gone, Baby Gone”, and his daughter Violet! He’ll talk to Larry about both! Then Hollywood hottie Orlando Bloom goes from big screen to big issues with the cold, hard truth about global warming. CNN’s Larry King
A very rare set of proofs, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 of “Lord of the Rings” from 1953-1954, preceding the first edition, bound in wrappers and sent out by the publishers as early review copies, is set for auction by Bloomsbury Auctions on Wednesday, October 24 at 2:00pm EST. Bids will be accepted online by going to bloomsburyauctions.com. Continue reading “LOTR Proofs on Auction Block”
From SunJournal.com: LEWISTON – A leading Tolkien scholar will give a lecture Thursday at Bates College following a three-day Tolkien Film Festival that will begin Monday. Thomas Shippey will give his talk, “Filming the Lord of the Rings: How Peter Jackson Coped with J.R.R. Tolkien,” at 7 p.m. in the Olin Arts Center on Russell Street. The public is invited to attend the talk, followed by a reception in the Olin lobby, free of charge. Continue reading “‘Lord of the Rings’ film festival, lecture at Bates College”
To celebrate the release of PC game Hellgate: London, Weta Limited and Flagship Studios are offering fans a very special opportunity to become a part of the game’s legacy: to win a custom made statue of their head on a Templar Knight from the Weta Collectibles range! Continue reading “Weta Press: Hellgate London competition”
