Since our show launched in April 2011, we have *NEVER* missed a broadcast of TORn TUESDAYS Live with Quickbeam! But this week we take a little Holiday break to spend time with loved ones and prepare an even better show for the 3rd of January, 2012! In the exciting New Year we will have two new guest commentators Bobby Rice (who recently played Boromir in a delicious parody of LOTR) and Eowymilia (the Swedish Girl with the Horse Tattoo) both joining host Clifford Broadway to explore the worlds of Tolkien and The Hobbit production! Prepare for a wide array of special guest stars and exclusive interviews! Check out the show in our Live Event section next week: 3 Jan 2012 at 5:00pm Pacific Time! Happy New Year to you all from TheOneRing.net!
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Steve Rose from guardian.co.uk writes: Since Lord of the Rings, the actor has avoided big-budget epics. But now he’s reprising his hobbit role and starring in a lavish Treasure Island adaptation. Is that the Ring? Around the ring finger of Elijah Wood’s right hand is a band of silver with strange lettering on it – probably Elvish. As a reward for his lead hobbiting services in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, director Peter Jackson reportedly gave Wood the original Ring. And he still wears it. Doesn’t he?
“No. This is Hebrew, ” he says, twirling the ring around his finger. “I know, it has a kind of a similar look to it.”
Oh.
“I do have the Ring, but it’s not inscribed, and it’s gold. But I don’t think it’s real gold – gold-plated. But, no, I don’t wear it. I keep it in a little box.” Not on a chain around his neck? “I carried it for a long time,” he says with mock solemnity. More..
We have big news for fans of Jerry Vanderstelt and his works in Middle-Earth! Jerry is pleased to announce that he will be creating art pieces based on Peter Jackson’s adaptation of The Hobbit. Like his amazing art prints based on The Lord of the Rings these prints will be sure to capture what we all expect to be a couple of truly fantastic films. There is also news for those that collect his superb art work based on The Lord of the Rings, and here’s a hint to what is coming next: Durin’s Bane has been found. As soon as we get a good look at anything based on The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings we will let you know.
If you want to know more about Vanderstelt Studios and his work check out our interview with Jerry along with his site with all his art work.
Check out this local news item about Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trailer, together with some fans reactions to the trailer.
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