PAX Day 4: Second Breakfast Demo
Posted by A Hobbit on Sep 5, 2010
This morning WB Games hosted a ‘Second Breakfast’ event at the Hyatt in Seattle. Fans were invited while watching the ‘War in the North’ demo at PAX. The invite itself was a clever Hobbit style letter, complete with a red wax seal much like the one seen in FOTR.
The conference room at the Hyatt was [...]
LOTR: Aragorn’s Quest Assets
Posted by A Hobbit on Sep 5, 2010
The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest is the first videogame offering an authentic and accessible The Lord of the Rings gameplay experience designed for all ages to enjoy together.
In The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest, players become the legendary Aragorn as they embark upon a single player quest reliving the hero’s most valiant [...]
PAX Assets: Turbine – New LOTRO Video & Screens!
Posted by A Hobbit on Sep 5, 2010
From the folks at Turbine: At PAX Prime this weekend, Turbine will be showcasing the latest content for both The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) and Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited. To celebrate DDO Unlimited’s 1-year anniversary and next week’s launch of LOTRO Free-to-Play, Turbine has released new assets for both games.
Starting [...]
PAX Day 3: Gameplay and Con Tour
Posted by A Hobbit on Sep 4, 2010
Hi all, Xoanon here with extremely sore feet! Today I decided to tour the entire con and shoot some gameplay footage and take pics of all the con-goers.
My first stop of the morning was the ‘Aragorn’s Quest’ kiosk. Slotted directly behind the massive ‘War in the North’ booth, AQ had 2 systems setup, one on [...]
TORn storms DragonCon
Posted by A Hobbit on Sep 4, 2010
ATLANTA — Every year DragonCon seems to be as big, loud and flamboyant as it can be and each year upon return it is all of the previous year and more. Costumers never cease to amaze and first-timers attend along with thousands of annual traditionalists and of course, 2010 is no exception.
TheOneRing.net had the honor [...]
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
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'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 all 20 news articles » |
‘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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'Dr. Who' Star Sylvester McCoy Says He's in Talks for 'Hobbit'
TheWrap Former "Dr. Who" star Sylvester McCoy is negotiating to play a wizard in "The Hobbit," the Scottish actor revealed to the Dunoon … '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 G4 TV (blog) -Comic Book Resources -Cinema Blend all 20 news articles » |
Former Doctor Who Set For Role In The Hobbit? – G4 TV (blog)
Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 30, 2010
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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 Comic Book Resources -Cinema Blend -MovieWeb all 19 news articles » |
‘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 MovieWeb -/FILM (blog) -Comic Book Movie all 16 news articles » |
[Movies] Sylvester McCoy In Talks To Join The Hobbit – 411mania.com
Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 30, 2010
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[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 all 14 news articles » |
Sylvester McCoy Says He’s in Talks for ‘The Hobbit’ – /FILM (blog)
Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 29, 2010
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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) Comic Book Movie -Monsters and Critics.com -Geekosystem all 12 news articles » |
Doctor Who May Be The Hobbit’s Wizard Radagast – Cinema Blend
Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 29, 2010
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Doctor Who May Be The Hobbit's Wizard Radagast
Cinema Blend We're still not sure if The Hobbit is actually ever going to be made, but should they ever get any money to make it, … The Hobbit Casting Sylvester McCoy as a Wizard?MovieWeb Sylvester McCoy Cast in 'The Hobbit' as Radagast the Brown?First Showing (blog) Sylvester McCoy Might Be In The Hobbit, But Not As Bilbo BagginsComic Book Movie Monsters and Critics.com -Geekosystem -Empire Online all 10 news articles » |
The Hobbit Casting Sylvester McCoy as a Wizard? – MovieWeb
Posted by A Hobbit on Aug 29, 2010
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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 all 8 news articles » |