Join us in a scant 20 minutes for our *live* weekly webcast TORn TUESDAY! With special guest commentator Bobby Rice (who played Boromir in “The Todd of the Rings” parody) joining regular host Clifford “Quickbeam” Broadway, we will explore the NEW AD CAMPAIGN appearing on T.V. sets and bus shelters nationwide (including the wacky Denny’s tie-in) and what about the rumors of Stephen Colbert appearing in THE HOBBIT? Join us at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time and be part of the chat at our *LIVE Event Page* right here, which includes Barliman’s Chat! www.theonering.net/live or even at our Stickam page here — www.stickam.com/theoneringnet Magic and mischief awaits!
Category: Miscellaneous
The riddle has been solved. Those mysterious ‘Bilbo-ards’ (thanks to facebooker Jesse for that joke!) with their secret, runic message have been explained.
A week or so ago, giant advertisements appeared in Los Angeles, showing images of breakfast foods but with no writing except for lines of runes. Those who could decipher the runes affirmed the message suggested by the accompanying photographs: the runes read, ‘The breakfast riches of Middle-earth await.’ What did it mean?
Now, TheOneRing.net can reveal the answer to the riddle. Middle-earth is coming to Denny’s! We are delighted today to be attending an event at their headquarters in Spartanburg, SC, where Denny’s are unveiling their new The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey inspired menu items and memorabilia – which will be available at ‘America’s Diner’ from 6th November. Staffer greendragon is there in SC, getting a sneak preview of the new menu items!
Continue reading “Breaking news: Denny’s, America’s Diner, becomes Middle-earth’s Diner”
Thanks to our friend Ringer Pousette, we have a very special visual treat to start your weekend. Pousette has had a chance to get their hands on an early release of The Hobbit Playing Card Deck and was kind enough to send TheOneRing.net the first exclusive photos of the new imagery contained within the deck. While all of the images are impressive, check out specifically the Joker, Three of Hearts and Six of Hearts. The photos are after the break and feature spoilerish content – so proceed at your own risk! And of course, we will alert you as soon as we can on where to order your own copy! And of course, let your voice be heard in our comments and forum on what you think of this playing card deck. SPOILERS!
Continue reading “Exclusive: Scans of The Hobbit Playing Card Deck!”
Something is afoot! Strange images have been seen all over Los Angeles. What does it mean?? It looks like breakfast – and we all know that Hobbits love breakfast so much, they eat it twice daily. But for those who have a Hobbity appetite for second breakfast, where is the best place to find it? The answer to the riddle will be revealed, in time….
SFGate
Saturday Oct 13, 2012 6:20 PM PT
“Lord of the Rings” star Dominic Monaghan has vowed to end reality TV shows that feature people who are cruel to reptiles – and he’s starting with “Swamp People.” Continue reading “Dominic Monaghan takes aim at reality show ‘Swamp People’”
Come one, come all, to share in the fellowship of Tolkien fans at the annual HALL OF FIRE outdoor party hosted by the Los Angeles Tolkien Forever group! This is the grand event we mentioned at the recent Baggins’ Birthday Bash that is definitely a *must-see* event for Ringers all across Southern California! The party is THIS SATURDAY, October 13th , right around the corner — and features fan creativity at its BEST! The entire area is populated with Middle-earth “mini pavilions” which are artful settings (like a spider-filled Mirkwood area and the ever-popular Flaming Mumak Tavern) and great people all around. We even have a few prizes to give out this year. Come celebrate the release of The Hobbitwith other excited fans! Continue reading “L.A. Tolkien Forever Group’s Wonderful “Hall of Fire” Event!”