A team of academic researchers from the University of Waikato (New Zealand) and Ryerson University (Canada) is currently conducting a major international research project exploring audience engagement with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey prior to the film’s release. The survey will remain open until the TH: AUJ general release begins to roll out on December 12.
You can help them out by completing their anonymous survey! (They say it takes around 30 minutes, and I discovered that was fairly accurate estimate.) Continue reading “Your views sought on Hobbit research project!”
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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”
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Courtesy of Siobhan Bulfin, we have this great photo that reveals the Embassy Theatre premiere facade in all its glory! Head under the cut to get the full-res image! Continue reading “Embassy Theatre premiere facade revealed!”
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You’ve already seen the Gollum art installation at Wellington Airport. Now another fabulous art installation has gone up, redecorating one of the baggage carousels so that it resembles a bas relief of Bag End. Very, very cool! Check it out. Photos by Dean Zillwood. Thanks to Ringer Ataahua for the heads-up! Continue reading “Bag End baggage carousel transforms Wellington Airport”
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The great folks from WBShop.com have just sent us word – the official shop of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings is now open at HobbitShop.com! To celebrate, they are hosting special Grand Opening discounts site-wide as well as premiering some great new products. Need a 14ft wide panaramic character poster for your wall? Or how about a Bilbo at Bag-end iPhone 5 case? These items and many more are just waiting to be added to your collection. And of course, they make great gifts as well 🙂 [HobbitShop.com] [WBShop.com]
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In June of this year the folks at Weta Workshop answered a long-standing request from the fans of Middle-earth with the release of Set One of The Fellowship of the Ring three-part set. Well, on the heels of the debut of Set One (review of said set coming soon), Weta has announced Set Two.
As you know the first set contained Gandalf, Frodo, and Legolas all of whom look really fantastic. Set Two gives fans four more characters on our way to completing the Fellowship with Boromir, Gimli, Merry, and Pippin. Like Set One this set will cost $200 and will not be shipping until quarter two of next year. Start saving now!
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A team of academic researchers from the University of Waikato (New Zealand) and Ryerson University (Canada) is currently conducting a major international research project exploring audience engagement with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey prior to the film’s release. The survey will remain open until the TH: AUJ general release begins to roll out on December 12. 
