There are lots of reasons to attend Comic-Con or even follow along at home as the San Diego Comic-Con becomes the very center of the popular-culture universe including a good dose of Tolkien-related material. The 2008 SDCC has a “Hobbit-centric” flavor and kicks off today (Wednesday) has plenty to keep the Middle-earth enthusiast busy including TORn’s very own sneak-peek of the forthcoming pair of movies centered around “The Hobbit.” Read on for everything you need to know about SDCC 08! Continue reading “Middle-earth is in the air at Comic-Con”
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No Comic-Con experience is complete unless you walk away with a new t-shirt. The problem is choosing which one! Well, this year, TheOneRing.net and Weta Workshop are teaming up to make your choice a lot easier. With artwork hand drawn by Weta Workshop’s very own Daniel Falconer, and the Weta and TORn logos on the back, this shirt is sure to be one of the hottest items at Comic-Con this year. Don’t miss your opportunity to get this shirt at the Slave Boy Films Booth (#5424) for only $20. Various colors and styles will be offered. Only 300 shirts will be produced for the show, so you’ll have to act fast! Click on ‘read the rest of this entry’ for a gallery of the styles and don’t forget to visit the Slave Boy Films booth and support TORn! [Exhibitor Map at Comic-Con 2008] [Weta Workshop] Continue reading “Exclusive Comic-Con 2008 Weta and TORn Shirt”
After many years, TheOneRing.net is returning to Comic-Con! This year we are honored to be presenting a panel of ‘The Hobbit’ films:
Friday, July 25th 10:00-11:00 TheOneRing.net: The Hobbit— Middle Earth returns with the announcement that The Hobbit will be developed into a feature film directed by Guillermo del Toro and produced by Peter Jackson. The world’s largest Tolkien community, TheOneRing.net, takes you behind the scenes of the latest news, announcements, and rumors pertaining to the production of the new film. Chris Pirrotta (TheOneRing.net), Larry Curtis (TheOneRing.net), Cliff Broadway (TheOneRing.net), Kristin Thompson (The Frodo Franchise), and possible special guests present this early look at making The Hobbit happen! Room 32AB
We hope you can join us for our first panel in over 5 years! [Comic-Con]
TheOneRing.net would like to thank our readers for helping us to be considered for AMC’s SciFi Scanner Blog Site of the Week. In the article, written by Carolyn Koo, TORn co-owner Calisuri talks a bit about the upcoming hobbit films, the history of TORn and more. We’d like to thank AMC for choosing TORn and recognizing our community! [Read More]
TheOneRing.net will be providing a segment on this Sunday’s broadcast of ‘Fictional Frontiers with Sohaib,’ on WNJC 1360 AM, Philadelphia at 11AM ET. This week, Sohaib will be speaking with Calisuri about the latest news and rumors concerning ‘The Hobbit’ movies. And of course, we’ll be taking your calls and giving away some gift cards from Sideshow Collectibles. As always, the show is broadcast live via the internet via the WNJC website. Hope you can join us! [Fictional Frontiers] [Netcast] Join us in chat while the show goes on! [Live Chat]
Are you dying to know how to get cast as an extra in the Hobbit films or what LOTR actors, if any, will be returning? Perhaps you lie awake at night wondering how Guillermo Del Toro will bring Smaug to life on the big screen or whether the Tolkien vs. New Line lawsuit will delay or stop the films. These are but a few of the most frequently asked questions that come into TORn every day. So, as part of our continuing efforts to keep our readers up-to-date on all things Hobbit-related, we’ve compiled answers to your most frequently asked questions on one easy-to-access page on the site. It also includes useful links to key interviews, news stories, posts by GDT and more.
You can find the Hobbit Movie FAQ here, plus it’s now easily accessible via a permanent link in the menu on the left side of the screen under the heading “The Hobbit.” Be sure to check it often for updates during these dynamic and exciting times leading up to the next movies, and send any ideas or updates you have to spymaster@theonering.net!