2004 has been a remarkable year for Lord of the Rings and Tolkien in general, it began with an award season no one will forget, and it ended with a DVD release to end all releases. Take a look as we run down the highlights of 2004 in Tolkien. [More]
Category: Old Main News
Toy Biz maintains the three-dimensional legacy of director Peter Jackson’s cinematic ode to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth through a slew of “Lord of the Rings” action figures. The products of computer-assisted digital sculpting techniques to capture the exact likenesses of the actors of the film trilogy, the figures stand roughly 6 inches high, come with appropriate accessories and boast dozens of points of articulation. [More]
Calling all web programmers! This is a call to action for one volunteer who can help make a real difference on our film. The team from “Ringers: Lord of the Fans” seeks an advanced web programmer to help maintain our film’s website throughout our Film Festival run over the next several months. Candidates must be proficient with: 1) advanced HTML, 2) Photoshop, 3) cascading style sheets, 4) have a high-speed connection, and 5) working on a Mac system. Please note that this is a volunteer position. If this sounds like you, please email us immediately at: ringers@theonering.net.
Isilnáriën writes: Tol Andúnë, the Hawaii Smial of the Tolkien Society, will be celebrating Tolkien’s birthday Monday January 3rd along with others around the world. Our group, many of whom will be in costume, will meet at TGI Fridays at the corner of Ward Ave. and S. King Street at 8 PM and proceed with feasting (but no smoking) and general merriment until 9 PM when we will stand to toast the Professor.
Here is an email we received from a friend at the Indonesian Tolkien Society. As most of us prepare for a New Year celebration, we ask that you remember the countries that have been devestated by the enormity of human lives lost. Take a moment to read the letter from a fellow Tolkien enthusiast. [Click Here] [Relief Organizations]
Fears grow for future of land on ‘magical’ Shropshire hill linked with Tolkien as seller refuses to lower price to suit wildflife trust’s budget. For generations, hikers have torn themselves away from their festive firesides at this time of year and tramped up through the beech and oak woods which flank the Wrekin hill to be rewarded by the wonderful views from its summit. [More]