Ramen, Community Relations Specialist for The Lord of the Rings Online writes: This week we delve deeper into Thorin’s Halls with a look at the Throne of Thorin Oakenshield: “Situated prominently high above the fine stonework floor of Thorin’s Hall, adventurers will come upon the great, empty Throne of Thorin, named for Thorin II, known also as Thorin Oakenshield, King Under the Mountain…” Once again, you can see the concept art carried through to the final, in-game version. Read about our latest Point of Interest, Thorin’s Throne, and then post your comments in the official feedback thread. [More]
Category: Old Main News
JulieAnna let us know about a signing with Sala Baker om California. He will be at ‘Antiquities of California’ (PIER 39) on Saturday, July 1st. [pier39.com]
Peter Jackson has selected his Wildcard pick(s) for this years 48HOURS Live TV Final (June 23rd, 8.30pm, C4). The Wildcard(s) will be revealed during Campbell Live on TV3 this Wednesday June 21st from 7pm, so be sure to tune in to see what tickled the acclaimed director’s fancy. Last year Peter Jackson couldn’t decide on just one short and ended up selecting two. How many will he choose this year? Peter Jackson’s Wildcard(s) will compete alongside the 48HOURS City Winners from Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin… However, only one can become the Grand National Winner 2006 and take home the awesome booty of prizes (see below). Home viewer text votes and judges votes will decide just who that will be. As an added bonus, one lucky texter will receive $1000 from a random draw of all txt voters. [More]
Arauka writes: This may be a bit of a strange item, and maybe it concerns something that has been reported on before, but I was surprised by an appearance of the Tengwar at this year’s World Cup. While watching today’s game between Spain and Tunisia, the young Spanish striker, Fernando Torres, who currently leads the tournament in goal scoring, caught my notice, not only for his skills, but for the tattoo on his left forearm, most clearly visible when he celebrated his first of two goals. In large print, he has his name “Fernando” tattooed in the Tengwar. I have since searched the web and found the attached photos clearly showing the tattoo. I found these photos at the following link: [More]
The Magic Ring meets The Lord of the Rings. Before Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings was the Baron de la Motte Fouqué’s The Magic Ring in 1813. Fouqué’s three-volume epic fantasy was immensely popular and influential when it was released. The Magic Ring shares many similar inspirations with Tolkien’s work, including the Icelandic Eddas, the Germanic Nibelungenlied, and the medieval interlace structure. [More]
A ton of interesting new films are out on DVD this week. Take an early look on our ‘DVD Tuesday’ feature…every Monday! Check out Syriana, Night Watch, The Hills Have Eyes, Eight Below & more! [More]