One Man LOTR Tours the UK!

Posted by A Hobbit on Sep 4, 2010

100,000 characters. Nine companions. Three masterworks. One Man to do it all.
Following his recent sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Canadian actor Charles Ross returns with his show One Man Lord Of The Rings for a full UK tour (plus a show in Dublin) in September.
Ross first took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm when [...]


Hobbit Production Still Moving Along?

Posted by A Hobbit on Sep 3, 2010

Kookie writes: I came across this article about a man who supplied Avatar and other New Zealand movie productions silk flowers and there is a small mention of the Hobbit movie at the end about the production buying silks for the film. More..


PAX Day 2: Doors Open & LOTRO

Posted by A Hobbit on Sep 3, 2010

Hi all, Xoanon here from a cafe very near the center of geekdom known as PAX Prime. The doors opened to the public today and all the gaming companies were in top form showing off their wares. There were costumes a plenty, and some of them were jaw dropping! Dayne from Warner Bros. Games and [...]


Huge Earthquake Rocks Christchurch

Posted by A Hobbit on Sep 3, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our friends in New Zealand today as news comes of a very large earthquake in Christchurch. [Read More]


PAX Day 1: WB Games

Posted by A Hobbit on Sep 2, 2010

Xoanon here, having landed in Seattle for PAX this afternoon and visiting the hardworking folks at the WB Games booth. WB has several titles on display here, from ‘Aragorn’s Quest’ and WB/Turbine’s ‘Lord of the Rings Online’. The main attraction here is ‘Lord of the Rings: War in the North’. WB has setup a [...]


Remembering J.R.R. Tolkien

Posted by A Hobbit on Sep 2, 2010

September 2nd 1973 was a sad day as the world learned of the passing of J.R.R. Tolkien. To honor his memory, we hope you will join us in taking a moment out of your day to reflect on how this great man affected your life. Feel free to share via the discuss link or comment [...]


Free Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks book giveaway at DragonCon and Pax this weekend

Posted by A Hobbit on Sep 2, 2010

TheOneRing.net readers and all Tolkien and fantasy fans and gamers who are headed to DragonCon in Atlanta and Pax in Seattle over Labor Day weekend have a chance to win free autographed copies of Ethan Gilsdorf’s award-winning travel memoir-pop culture investigation “Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks: An Epic Quest for Reality Among Role Players, Online [...]


Badali Jewelry Contest

Posted by A Hobbit on Sep 1, 2010

The folks from Badali Jewelry write: We thought your readers may be interested to know that we are having a contest this month in celebrations of Billbo Baggins’ Birthday. We will be giving away A Titanium One Ring of Power. This is a limited edition, 1 of Only 9 Titanium Badali Jewelry One [...]


South City couple tells wedding guests to skip the gifts, give to charity

Posted by A Hobbit on Sep 1, 2010

Love can appear in unexpected places.
Elizabeth Henning and John Wolbers found theirs while creating a one hour mini-adaptation of author J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings.”
Then they sealed it over cold beer and hot wings.
Henning, 26, and Wolbers, 28, are self-described “huge Tolkien dorks” and theater buffs.
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FoxTrot Goes…Inception

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 30, 2010

Fod of Rivendell writes: Jason and Bill Amend are up to it again this Sunday in Jason’s Dreams in FoxTrot; with a bit of LOTR, Star Wars, and X-Men. True “Geek” to the core… (actually I’ve had nights like that) :0) http://www.foxtrot.com/


‘The Music of The Lord of the Rings Films’ Sneak Peak

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 30, 2010

Magpie writes: Doug Adams is letting us peek inside his upcoming book on the LOTR film music. Check out musicoflotr.com.
Pre-Order ‘The Music of The Lord of the Rings Films’ on Amazon.com Today!


Infographic: The tortured 73-year history of The Hobbit film

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 30, 2010

Although the film version of The Lord of the Rings was a massive worldwide success, getting J.R.R. Tolkien’s prequel, The Hobbit, to the screen has proven much more difficult. With the rights finally sorted out after being tied up for years and a studio feud with Rings director Peter Jackson resolved, the project finally began [...]


‘Doctor Who’ Actor in Negotiations For ‘The Hobbit’ – Screen Rant

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 30, 2010

Comic Book Resources
'Doctor Who' Actor in Negotiations For 'The Hobbit'
Screen Rant
Doctor Who Actor Sylvester McCoy is in negotiations to play a prominent wizard in the forthcoming The Hobbit, confirming that the adaptation of the JRR
'The Hobbit' Casting Underway For Real? 'Dr. Who' Actor Sylvester McCoy Up For MTV.com (blog)
'Dr. Who' Star Sylvester McCoy Says He's in Talks for 'Hobbit'TheWrap
Sylvester McCoy In Talks To Join The Hobbit411mania.com
Techland -G4 TV (blog) -Comic Book Resources
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‘Dr. Who’ Star Sylvester McCoy Says He’s in Talks for ‘Hobbit’ – TheWrap

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 30, 2010

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Former Doctor Who Set For Role In The Hobbit? – G4 TV (blog)

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 30, 2010

Comic Book Resources
Former Doctor Who Set For Role In The Hobbit?
G4 TV (blog)
Rumors of the involvement of former Doctor Who Sylvester McCoy with the delay-plagued production of The Hobbit have been swirling for some time now.
'The Hobbit' Casting Underway For Real? 'Dr. Who' Actor Sylvester McCoy Up For MTV.com (blog)
// Sylvester McCoy In Talks To Join The Hobbit411mania.com
Hobbit Movie To Feature Lord Of The Rings Characters?Techland
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‘The Hobbit’ Casting Underway For Real? ‘Dr. Who’ Actor Sylvester McCoy Up For … – MTV.com (blog)

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 30, 2010

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'The Hobbit' Casting Underway For Real? 'Dr. Who' Actor Sylvester McCoy Up For
MTV.com (blog)
So hard to separate fact from speculation and outright fiction in the case of "The Hobbit." We know that MGM, the studio in control of the franchise,
[Movies] Sylvester McCoy In Talks To Join The Hobbit411mania.com
Sylvester McCoy Up For Hobbit Role As A Wizard?Comic Book Resources
Doctor Who May Be The Hobbit's Wizard RadagastCinema Blend
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[Movies] Sylvester McCoy In Talks To Join The Hobbit – 411mania.com

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 30, 2010

/FILM (blog)
[Movies] Sylvester McCoy In Talks To Join The Hobbit
411mania.com
The Argyllshire Standard recently spoke with Sylvester McCoy (Doctor Who), who has revealed that he is up for a role in The Hobbit.
Doctor Who May Be The Hobbit's Wizard RadagastCinema Blend
The Hobbit Casting Sylvester McCoy as a Wizard?MovieWeb
Sylvester McCoy Says He's in Talks for 'The Hobbit'/FILM (blog)
Comic Book Movie -Monsters and Critics.com -Geekosystem
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Sylvester McCoy Says He’s in Talks for ‘The Hobbit’ – /FILM (blog)

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 29, 2010

Empire Online
Sylvester McCoy Says He's in Talks for 'The Hobbit'
/FILM (blog)
Briefly: Here's your latest small update on The Hobbit. The actor Sylvester McCoy (aka the seventh Doctor Who) has been rumored to be a candidate for a big
Doctor Who May Be The Hobbit's Wizard RadagastCinema Blend
The Hobbit Casting Sylvester McCoy as a Wizard?MovieWeb
Sylvester McCoy Cast in 'The Hobbit' as Radagast the Brown?First Showing (blog)
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Doctor Who May Be The Hobbit’s Wizard Radagast – Cinema Blend

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 29, 2010

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The Hobbit Casting Sylvester McCoy as a Wizard? – MovieWeb

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 29, 2010

Empire Online
The Hobbit Casting Sylvester McCoy as a Wizard?
MovieWeb
"I am being cast in The Hobbit," he said. "We're currently in negotiations – there are two of us under consideration. It's not the Bilbo role,
Sylvester McCoy Might Be In The Hobbit, But Not As Bilbo BagginsComic Book Movie
Ex Doctor Who Sylvester McCoy in talks for 'The Hobbit'Monsters and Critics.com
Sylvester McCoy to Play Radagast the Brown? Wait… Radagast in The Hobbit?Geekosystem
Empire Online -Filmonic (blog) -TheOneRing.net
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Sylvester McCoy to Play Radagast the Brown? Wait… Radagast in The Hobbit? – Geekosystem

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 29, 2010

Monsters and Critics.com
Sylvester McCoy to Play Radagast the Brown? Wait… Radagast in The Hobbit?
Geekosystem
Why do we care about negotiations for a bit part in The Hobbit? Because we're obssesed? Well, yes. Of course. But also because Radagast doesn't actually
Sylvester McCoy Might Be In The Hobbit, But Not As Bilbo BagginsComic Book Movie
Ex Doctor Who Sylvester McCoy in talks for 'The Hobbit'Monsters and Critics.com
Sylvester McCoy in talks to play a wizard in The HobbitFilmonic (blog)
TheOneRing.net
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Sylvester McCoy Might Be In The Hobbit, But Not As Bilbo Baggins – Comic Book Movie

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 29, 2010

Monsters and Critics.com
Sylvester McCoy Might Be In The Hobbit, But Not As Bilbo Baggins
Comic Book Movie
The Hobbit has really gone through the ringer. Fans have been left wondering if the movies(2 are planned) will even get off teh starting blocks since
Ex Doctor Who Sylvester McCoy in talks for 'The Hobbit'Monsters and Critics.com
Sylvester McCoy in talks to play a wizard in The HobbitFilmonic (blog)
Sylvester McCoy up for Radagast the Brown?TheOneRing.net

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Ex Doctor Who Sylvester McCoy in talks for ‘The Hobbit’ – Monsters and Critics.com

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 29, 2010

Monsters and Critics.com
Ex Doctor Who Sylvester McCoy in talks for 'The Hobbit'
Monsters and Critics.com
Ex 'Doctor Who' Sylvester McCoy is said to be in talks for a part in Peter Jackson's upcoming 'Hobbit' movies.
Sylvester McCoy up for Radagast the Brown?TheOneRing.net

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Middle earth Travel Posters

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 28, 2010

Mental Floss recently featured the work of artist Steve Thomas, and his amazing Middle-earth inspired travel posters. Check out his site, and pick up one of these gorgeous prints!


LOTR Gaming Goes Handheld

Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 28, 2010

Levi Buchanan writes: I admit, the title Middle-Earth Defense made me laugh a little. Probably because I spent so much time grinding on the ridiculous Xbox 360 action game Earth Defense Force. But this Lord of the Rings game is very much a serious tower defense affair. You play out seven battle scenes straight from [...]