Welcome to our collection of TORn’s hottest topics for the past week. If you’ve fallen behind on 
what’s happening on the Message Boards, here’s a great way to catch the highlights. Or if you’re new to TORn and want to enjoy some great conversations, just follow the links to some of our most popular discussions. Watch this space as every weekend we will spotlight the most popular buzz on TORn’s Message Boards. Everyone is welcome, so come on in and join in the fun!
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Category: Creations
The latest edition of ‘Happy Hobbit’ has arrived in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday! Thanksgiving (and all feast holidays) are great times to gather family and friends, but how do you please a mix of dwarves, hobbits, elves and men at your table? Join Fili for some fun tips! [Happy Hobbit: Second Breakfast Thanksgiving – Episode 05]
Ringer Shemril is responsible for this tantalising fan-made compilation of all The Hobbit: Unexpected Journey trailers and TV spots re-ordered to present a possible (and undoubtedly debatable) running sequence.
Shemril compiled the seven-and-a-half-minute sequence from the Announcement trailer, Announcement trailer (G), Trailer 1, TV Spot 1 – 7, UK 1 minute TV spot, Japanese 1 minute TV Spot. He notes that the audio can be choppy in places as original trailer background music overlaps much of the dialogue. Continue reading “Watch a tantalising 7.5 minute fan-made Hobbit trailer and TV spot compilation!”
You may recall Emil Johansson as the brains behind the LOTRProject, which documents Middle-earth in numbers. Since Emil was eleven years old he has been passionate about J.R.R. Tolkien’s works. He’s also a photographer and engineering student. Here he performs a TEDtalk about how LOTRproject was a catalyst for his creativity and why people should pursue their geeky projects. Continue reading “LOTRProject creator gives TEDtalk”
British artist John Cockshaw creates the most amazing artwork of the landscapes of Middle-earth using his imagination, and a love of landscapes and macro photography. TheOneRing.net spoke with John about the techniques and inspiration behind his moody and evocative pieces in this extended interview. Continue reading “The amazing Middle-earth art of John Cockshaw”
The latest edition of ‘Happy Hobbit’ is here! In this episode, learn how to make a Blackberry Cake. This delicious buttermilk cake is great for second breakfast, elevensies, afternoon tea, dinner, supper… just about any time! Recipe below. [Happy Hobbit: Second Breakfast Blackberry Cake – Episode 04]