So today is Earth Day, and that’s a fine and wonderful thing. But we are geeks, so we…
Continue ReadingWired has now invoked the spirit of geekitude and taken it to an extreme. They ask: how should Middle-earth Day be celebrated by its residents? And like The Nine rings of men, they have nine humble suggestions. Continue reading “Earth Day? Celebrate Middle-earth Day Instead”
An ongoing feature in our message boards are the ‘Screencap of the Day’ posts. As the name implies, folks post a screencap from the films with a few questions to spark discussion. We’re looking for additional volunteers to help with this particular project. If you are interested in participating or helping, read the following post from Arwen’s Daughter. [More Info]
Join the discussion board regulars as they consider the latest Middle-earth Conspiracy Theory:
What was Saruman’s real reason for wanting to get his hands on the One Ring?
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Gandalf has joined the opposition to the controversial Wellywood sign. Sir Ian McKellen, who played the famous wizard in The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, says he is baffled by Wellington Airport’s effort to erect the sign, which would mimic the famous Hollywood version.
“I think that would be a very odd sign to put up,” he told The Dominion Post from London yesterday. “It isn’t like New Zealand film-makers want to be like the American film industry – they absolutely don’t,” he said. Wellington was “stuffed with people who don’t want to work in Hollywood”. More.
Just why do the Dwarves not teach their language to other races? Join us on the discussion boards to see what theories the members come up with! [Discuss]
Come join the discussion board members as they suggest wild answers to this week’s Middle-earth Conspiracy Theory: Just why did Fatty Bolger remain in Crickhollow when Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin went on their adventure?
