Author JW Braun has sent along his latest vlog book review. This, along with several other video blogs…
Continue ReadingAuthor JW Braun has sent along his latest vlog book review. This, along with several other video blogs from other artists, web personalities and others will makeup a new ‘TORN TV’ feature we are working on, more on that soon. In the meantime check our JW’s book review of ‘Peter Jackson: A Film-Maker’s Journey’ by Brian Sibley
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If Robin Hood, King Arthur or William Shakespeare were to parachute into the 21st century, they’d feel right at home in a nondescript cul-de-sac in San Leandro.
That’s where Fellowship Foundry is located, a mom-and-pop metal works that’s one of the last places in the United States to make hand-crafted pewter goblets, candlesticks, chess pieces and other emblems of the Middle Ages. “It may sound corny, but we’re really trying to put art into objects used in everyday life,” said co-owner Randal Moore. “And pewter is just a great metal to work with.” More..
As part of their annual ‘12 Days of Sideshow‘ promotion, SideshowCollectibles.com has revealed quite a few upcoming LOTR statues for 2011. Joining the already pre-ordering Aragorn and Gandalf, are new statues of Arwen, Legolas and Gimli. Click on the image above to see the full version of their tease. [Gandalf Pre-Order] [Aragorn Pre-Order] [12 Days of Sideshow]
Just in time for Tolkien’s upcoming birthday on January 3rd, we’ve found the perfect unexpected gift for Tolkien lovers – a complete boxed set of his spellbinding fantasy tales on CD. These full-cast dramatizations of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and Tales from the Perilous Realm feature specially-composed music and outstanding casts. Also included in this special edition is a hand-drawn Middle Earth map and Brian Sibley’s excellent profile J. R. R. Tolkien: An Audio Portrait. Now you can purchase this 21-disc set directly from AudioGO and save HALF OFF the retail price with code ONERING50. Simply click here, add one or more copies to your shopping cart and enter the code at checkout to get this exclusive collection for just $49.98!
Sohaib at Fictional Frontiers keeps asking us back to his radio show and podcast and when it comes to popular culture and talking about the works and adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien, how can we say no? This week, among many other things, we chatted about our hopes and fears for “The Hobbit” film including a tie to those crazy Burger King toys. You can hear the conversation, which already aired live on the radio, right here as a podcast.
(CNN) — What would truly delight the geek in your life? It’s nearly impossible to know if you don’t share his or her peculiar tastes. It’s not good enough just to get them a Rubik’s Cube or copy of “The Hobbit.” (You know they could solve a Rubik’s Cube by the time they were 7, and they already own the complete collection of Tolkien in hardback.) Show them you care by learning about the things they like and demonstrating that knowledge with your gift choice. Start by determining what the geek in your life is obsessed with. Geeks are passionate about niche interests, and a little digging on your part is sure to result in a wide-eyed, bouncy, emphatic “thank you!” when it’s time to open presents. More..
Be sure to read our own Altaira‘s quote in the CNN article, and a link to our Tolkien Gift Guide!
