Itching for a little bit more of The Desolation of Smaug ahead of its December release? These new stills from the film have been up for a couple of days at EW – but in case you missed them, here they are for your viewing pleasure.
There are several new images of our beloved main characters, as well as many new ones joining the cast for the first time – including Bard (with his son Bain in tow), Thranduil, Tauriel, and some very fearsome looking Gundaband Orcs. Continue reading “New Desolation of Smaug photos from Entertainment Weekly!”
An exciting chat is in store for Tolkien fans on TORn Tuesday, our weekly livestream webcast! So much to discuss as we take an unflinchingly close look at the newest HOBBIT: DOS Sneak Peak (or trailer #3, if you will) that is delightfully Bard-centric! A bevy of U.S. and international fans join us to discuss details with geeky abandon in the built-in Barliman’s chat room on our Live Event page here..
Join us on theonering.net/live as Cliff “Quickbeam” Broadway and Justin “Almost Finished Reading It” Sewell as we bring all aspects of pop-culture knowledge to bear on a lively conversation on the effectiveness of this newest trailer!
Hobbit fans catching sight of Peter Jackson at last year’s Wellington Premiere Party
Red Carpet Tours wants to invite Wellington fans to celebrate the release of the Desolation of Smaug with them in style: at Miramar’s Roxy Cinema, right in the heart of Wellywood. The Roxy Cinema complex has received accolades internationally for its authentic Art Deco design, and incredible sculptures and artworks that showcase Weta Workshop talent. Its co-owners include Richard Taylor, Tania Rodger, and Jamie and Anne Selkirk.
Jed Brophy (Nori) and William Kircher (Bifur) will be among the Hobbit film talent invited as special guests for this party.
There will be Costume prizes awarded, hearty Hobbit food and drink, great music and lots of Hobbit fun ! It’s a wonderful occasion to get together with like minded fans and celebrate the release of the ‘Desolation of Smaug’ along with an international party of fans brought to New Zealand by Red Carpet Tours !
Date: Wednesday 11th December, 2013
Time: 8:30pm – Midnight
Location: The Roxy Theatre, Park Road, Miramar-Wellington.
Cost: NZ$150 per person. (Strictly no door sales.)
Party ticket includes: Entry to the party, entertainment, hearty Hobbit fare, especially invited guests ~ Jed Brophy (Nori) and William Kircher (Bifur) and prizes for best costume. Tickets are limited.
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!
Join Fili and Eowyn on the outskirts of Rohan to learn more about what it takes to raise your own swine and dairy livestock.
Find out a delicious way to make cheese while getting a glimpse into how Tolkien has aided and influenced one U.S. soldier’s life. And of course, be prepared for many Hobbity farm shenanigans by both people and animals! Continue reading “Happy Hobbit: Swine and Dairy Goats – Episode 29”
Orlando Bloom appeared the other night on chat show Colbert Nation. He spoke extensively about his Broadway debut in “Romeo and Juliet,” his love of the theater and his preference for iambic pentameter.
Itching for a little bit more of The Desolation of Smaug ahead of its December release? These new stills from the film have been up for a couple of days at EW – but in case you missed them, here they are for your viewing pleasure. 
An exciting chat is in store for Tolkien fans on TORn Tuesday, our weekly livestream webcast! So much to discuss as we take an unflinchingly close look at the newest HOBBIT: DOS Sneak Peak (or trailer #3, if you will) that is delightfully Bard-centric! A bevy of U.S. and international fans join us to discuss details with geeky abandon in the built-in Barliman’s chat room on our 
Join Fili and Eowyn on the outskirts of Rohan to learn more about what it takes to raise your own swine and dairy livestock. 
Orlando Bloom appeared the other night on chat show Colbert Nation. He spoke extensively about his Broadway debut in “Romeo and Juliet,” his love of the theater and his preference for iambic pentameter.