Dragons, Hobbits, Giant Spiders, Ents, elves; have you ever wondered where Tolkien got the ideas for the myriad of creatures roaming Middle-Earth? Perhaps you would like to share your ideas about the role of similar creatures in myths and stories from around the world. Where did he get his inspiration for the ents from for example? You might be surprised when you learn the answer.[More]
Category: Old Main News
Ian Collier writes: I had this info come in from the cinema manager of the Phoenix Picturehouse in Oxford, and as it has all three LotR films and Braindead I thought you’d want to know about it too. The movie showings begin on Saturday 5/15. [More]
Many sharp-eyed Ringers wrote in about this BBC article, “A visit to the hobbits’ homeland”: “There was great excitement as my partner Ian and two daughters Tallulah, 15 and Aurora, 10, and I drove two hours south of Auckland to see where movie history was made.” [More]
Ringer Michael writes: TTT and RotK are going to be showing at The Ohio State University for free. TTT will be shown on Friday, May 14 at 8 pm, and RotK will be shown on Thursday, May 20 at 7 pm. They will be shown in the Ohio Union Conference Theatre. There are also chances to win free stuff. [More]
Meg writes: Hey! I thought TORN would be interested in a new interview with Karl Urban on his latest movie ‘The Chronicles of Riddick’ from the latest issue of FANGORIA magazine. [More] Meg also points out that Karl has become yet another action figure, [Lord Vaako]
Lady Laurelin writes: I just wanted you to know that I saw Ian Holm in a ten minute preview for The Day After Tomorrow. It appears to me that he plays a scientist that helps reveal a climate change that has catastrophic effects. [More]