It’s been a very exciting night and our thanks go out to Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson for sharing their thoughts with all of us.
Tonight we blogged — and logged — live from the Unexpected Party chat for everyone who couldn’t make the chat and for people who really care what we think;) Now, for your reading pleasure, we have all the questions and answers transcribed for you, along with comments from the TORn staff! Read the blog, log and commentary!
And be sure to join us in TORn’s chatroom Barlimans or our messageboards. Fans are busy there arguing debating everything they’ve heard.
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Don’t forget to register for the internet chat with Peter Jackson and Guillermo del Toro this weekend. It’s your chance to submit a question about The Hobbit and its partner film. Read More
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Garfeimao writes: I received a rather intriguing email a few weeks ago from someone at WETA. They simply asked for details of when and where the Cruise to Middle-earth took place. When I confirmed that the cruise would have a full day in Wellington, they invited our group for a little visit. When I asked “what do you have in mind?”, the below itinerary is what came out of this discussion. Continue reading “TORN Cruise now has Extra WETA Coolness!”
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Eowyn Rohan writes in: Greetings Middle-earth denizens! The good folks involved with A Long-Expected Party wish to announce the addition of award-winning Celtic singer Kate Brown to our ever-growing list of guests joining us in Kentucky this coming September. Kate is very well-known in the local area for her beautiful soprano voice and her love of fantasy adventure. Space is rapidly running out, so don’t delay any further in securing your place at the best Party any Hobbit could hope to find. A Long-Expected Party is scheduled for September 25-28, 2008 in Shaker Village, Kentucky.
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Just a quick reminder to Ringers in England – this weekend is “Monsters at the Mill” at Tolkien’s beloved Sarehole mill near Birmingham. Read More The Tolkien Society seminar, “Freedom, Fate and Choice in Middle-earth” takes place on June 28 in London – they are calling for papers now.
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Recently, TheOneRing.net featured an essay on the challenges and opportunities faced by Guillermo del Toro and WETA workshops in brining the Magnificent Smaug to movie screens in the upcoming Hobbit film. The fan-friendly director has long been open to fans and can be found posting at DelToroFilms.com”. Del Toro, or “GDT” as he is affectionately already known on the TORn message boards, responded to the thread, giving a healthy discussion an extra shot of energy. Continue reading “The Dragon Solution: GDT shares his thoughts”
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