HarperCollins Publishers New Zealand and Weta Workshop sign landmark publishing agreement
In what is a landmark move for both companies, HarperCollins Publishers New Zealand and Weta Workshop have entered into an agreement to publish works which will showcase Weta’s remarkable creativity and talent.
There are major opportunities for both companies in this agreement. The most significant is the global publication of beautifully produced movie tie-in volumes written and designed by Weta’s own creative people, illustrating the amazing skills and talents of the Weta team. Traditionally, the authors of movie tie-in books are several steps removed from the making of the movie, and the books are last minute additions to the movie merchandising plans. However, these books, which will be published under the management of HarperCollins New Zealand’s experienced publishing and production teams, will give a real insight to the creative genius that Weta brings to the projects it is involved with. Continue reading “WETA & HarperCollins Join Forces”
We’re just a day away! Tomorrow The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition will be in theaters nationwide. If you have not already picked up tickets, make sure you do so ASAP. [Buy Tickets] My local theater sold out as of last Thursday, but hopefully there are still some seats at your theater.
Make sure you arrive at least 30 minutes ahead of time as rumor has it there will be some great LOTR themed content, a special message from Peter Jackson from The Hobbit set, and you might just see something completely unexpected!
After you get home tomorrow night, if you want to share your thoughts and pictures, please do not hesitate to email us at spymaster@theonering.net. We’ll pick as many as we can to post, but make sure to include your theater name and location.
We can also alert you of a BIG event taking place in Los Angeles on June 27th. If you live in LA, you may want to consider taking the day off, as this event will have loads of activities, concluding in the largest giveaway a LOTR fan could ask for! Intrigued? Details are coming soon!
And, last but not least, don’t forget to snag Extended Editions on Blu-ray June 28th! If you purchase it directly through WBShop.com you’ll get a bonus set of 5×7 posters with your purchase. [WBshop.com] [Buy Tickets]
On this episode of Hobbit in 5, we talk about the next Hall of Fire chat, LOTRO expansion pack, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North at E3, Badali Jewelry sale, and invite you to test your trivia knowledge on The Lord of the Rings Facebook page! We are also happy to announce The Lord of the Rings In Concert: The Fellowship of the Ring. We take a look at Ori in our character study this week.
Thanks to our executive producers: Pete Ritzer, Bonita Marques, Trevor Ashman, Eric Webster, and Mark Bednarowski.
A nine-city West Coast tour of the highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings In Concert: The Fellowship of the Ring will begin on October 12 at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Featuring Howard Shore’s complete Academy Award® and Grammy®–winning score performed live on-stage by more than 200 musicians, the Glendale presentation of Fellowship will be followed by engagements in San Diego, Las Vegas, Anaheim, Portland, Seattle, Fresno, Oakland and Sacramento. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 10 for all cities.
Celebrated Maestro Ludwig Wicki, the preeminent conductor of Howard Shore’s Ring music, will conduct all performances. Joining Maestro Wicki is soprano Kaitlyn Lusk, who has toured the world as a soloist in The Lord of the Rings Symphony. Continue reading “LOTR West Coast Film/Concert Tickets on Sale NOW!”
Last night I was contacted by the wonderful folks at Badali Jewelry, a family run jewelery maker with deep roots in Tolkien creations. They wanted us to ask you, the fans, what you would like to see them make from the LOTR Trilogy and The Hobbit books. What item would be your must-have? Post in the comments below, join the conversation on our message boards or Facebook page. Badali Jewelry are waiting for your input..who knows, your dream may become reality! Be sure to visit badalijewelry.com to see all their excellent work!
