Reports are coming in from central New Zealand – that is the lower North Island, where Wellington is, and the top of the South Island – about damage from a powerful 6.5 earthquake that struck at 5:09pm local time. This has come after two days of smaller quakes, all centred around the Cook Strait. There have been no reports of casualties and the worst damage reported so far is the collapse of a concrete facade in central Wellington and damage to one of the ferry wharves. Citizens are on high alert however. TORN readers concerned about the situation can follow it on Stuff or on Radio New Zealand Quakes are tracked on GeoNet We are unaware of any impact on the Hobbit film production at this point.
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Director Kate Madison, who produced the hugely successful Lord of the Rings prequel, gathers some of the main actors for an online screening of the film with live commentary “It’s going to be a fun evening with many of the still untold stories from behind the scenes, live music, questions from fans via Facebook and Twitter and the start of my next project to crown the event” says Kate and adds “It’s totally unscripted, so anything can happen!”
Continue reading “Born of Hope online screening with live commentary TONIGHT!”
As you are already well aware, the staff of TheOneRing.net are descending on Comic-Con 2013 as one of the sole representatives of Tolkien fandom at this year’s show. We’ve talked a bit about our panel (Thur 5:30 Room 6A) and mentioned our LIVE coverage , but we haven’t really shared all of the amazing offerings we’ll have showcasing at our two, yes two, booth locations! (WETA #3513B and Badali Jewelry #532 ) Whether its a Tauriel/Rosie the Riveter mash-up, or The Superman logo Hobbitized, we’ve got something for every Tolkien fan attending the show. Details after the break! (And not to worry for folks who will not be going, we are planning on offering most of these items in our online shop!)
Continue reading “Comic-Con 2013 is Overflowing with New TORn Merchandise!”
Ever wondered what it takes to survive a 5-day mega convention? Join Fili and Kili for a few tips! [Happy Hobbit: Comic Con Survival Tips – Episode 20]
Welcome to our collection of TORn’s hottest topics for the past week. If you’ve fallen behind on what’s happening on the Message Boards, here’s a great way to catch the highlights. Or if you’re new to TORn and want to enjoy some great conversations, just follow the links to some of our most popular discussions. Watch this space as every weekend we will spotlight the most popular buzz on TORn’s Message Boards. Everyone is welcome, so come on in and join the fun!
Continue reading “TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – July 15, 2013”
Welcome to this months “Getting to know you” Q&A, this month we’re talking to the lovely ladies from The Happy Hobbit, Kili and Fili.