On the eve of the world premiere of this vibrant documentary on J.R.R. Tolkien’s legacy, Cliff Broadway tells the true story of how Ringers: Lord of the Fans was conceived and created. Before the film screens at the Slamdance Film Festival Jan. 21-27, read this exclusive, highly revealing account — “The Quest for RINGERS.” [More]
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Tickets for “Ringers: Lord of the Fans”, set to hold its world premiere in Park City, Utah as part of the independent Slamdance Film Festival, are now on sale! The feature-length documentary that demonstrates how, after 50 years, J.R.R. Tolkien’s literary work “Lord of the Rings” continues to spark the hearts and minds of millions. [More]
Voting for the first annual One Ring Awards is almost at a close. At Midnight (PST) tonight, we will officially end the voting period and if you haven’t taken the time to make your voice heard, your chance will be gone. Thousands have streamed to the ballot box to cast marks for the best works in greater the Tolkien culture so don’t miss your chance. Winners will be announced at the official awards ceremony taking place as part of the One Ring Celebration in Pasadena, California on Saturday, January 15. Some of the categories are tight races so every vote counts! [VOTE]
The entertainment mandarin Bob Shaye is probably the most relaxed and self-effacing mogul in show biz — provided that you get him in the kitchen. I’ve been in meetings with Bob, president of New Line Cinema, and there’s no question of whose decisive and sometimes brutal thumbs up or down can green-light films ranging from ”Hairspray” (box office: $3 million or thereabouts) to ”Rush Hour 2” ($100 million or thereabouts). But as he commandeers his well-appointed New York kitchen on the 17th floor of a duplex that overlooks all of Central Park, his shoulders relax; his feet bounce and shuffle. And when a smile inflates his apple cheeks and his hair curls down his forehead, he looks like a kid. [More]
Ju Li writes: Gollum is listed seventh on the SFX list of best special effects in a movie. SFX magazine recently did a poll to find the greatest ever special effect. The link to the article can be found here. [More]
TheOneRing.net and Creation Entertainment are proud to announce a Blood Drive on Sunday, January 16 at our event, The One Ring Celebration. This event is in response to the American Red Cross’s emergency plea for blood donations in the Southern California area. [More]