The Hobbit



May 16, 2013

Confirmed: ‘Hobbit’ filming resumes Monday

There have been a smattering of reports about when filming (actually there is no film, it is all...
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May 16, 2013

Happy Hobbit: Hobbit Party – Episode 17

Have you ever wanted to throw an amazing, authentic hobbit party like Bilbo Baggins’ 111th...
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May 15, 2013

TheOneRing.net is going to Phoenix Comicon over Memorial Day weekend

The kind folks at Phoenix Comicon have invited TheOneRing.net to host a panel on The Hobbit, with...
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May 15, 2013

Pick up filming has begun! And – might we get to see Aragorn…?

Our good friends over at our partner site Tolkiendrim.com reported here that shooting of pick ups...
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May 13, 2013

WSJ: Enter the Dragon, Tolkien-Style

Mention Smaug, the classic storybook dragon of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” and...
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May 11, 2013

Collecting The Precious – United Cutlery’s The Sword of Kili

The next great replica from our friends at United Cutlery is the Sword of Kili. This very detailed...
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May 11, 2013

Analysis: just how big is Jackson’s Smaug?

Last night I stumbled on this very clever post on TheOneRing.net’s boards. In it, user Skaan...
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May 10, 2013

Seattle plays host to a new Fantasy exhibit at the EMP Museum

The EMP Museum in Seattle is just about the coolest museum ever, playing host to exhibits on Jimi...
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May 9, 2013

Could this be Smaug?!? – Updated

Update 1: According to some sources, this is a sculptural representation of the Dragon from...
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May 9, 2013

Tolkien Manuscripts to be Shown to Public

Marquette Libraries’ Department in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has been home to the original...
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May 8, 2013

Casting Call for More Hobbit Extras

From the Dominion Post: With more scenes being shoot for The Hobbit’s final two films, Three...
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May 8, 2013

Tolkien’s Greatest Hits – The Most Impressive Wordplay from our Favorite Author

It is one of the first things you learn in the craft of writing. Mediocre dialogue is instantly...
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May 7, 2013

TORn TUESDAY Live Webcast ‘Dwarf History’ Part 2: Fili and Kili

Greetings all! Last week we began the first of a series of webcasts profiling each dwarven member...
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May 6, 2013

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – May 6, 2013

Welcome to our collection of TORn’s hottest topics for the past week. If you’ve fallen...
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May 5, 2013

What’s in a Name: Translating Proper Nouns in THE HOBBIT

In his first of many articles for our worldwide community, Tedoras, long-time audience participant...
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May 1, 2013

Today in Middle-earth, May 1

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on May 1st: Gandalf and Bilbo reach Rivendell...
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April 30, 2013

Richard Armitage interview on the Dan and Maz show

Yesterday afternoon Richard Armitage was interviewed by 2DayFM on the Dan and Maz show.  They...
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April 29, 2013

Willie Nelson wants to replace Ian McKellen as Gandalf – Team Coco Video

TeamCoco.com, aka Conan O’Brien, one of America’s most popular late-night talk show...
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April 29, 2013

Happy Hobbit: Tacking Up – Episode 16

Visit Rohan, home of the Horse Lords, with Fili and learn the basics of tacking up a horse! [Happy...
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April 29, 2013

Australians can watch ‘The Hobbit,’ meet Richard Armitage

Viewers in Australia had to wait a good bit longer than many parts of the world to own “The...
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April 27, 2013

Tolkien’s Hobbit to be first book on library shelf

Birmingham bookworms are getting into good hobbits – after choosing Bilbo Baggins to open the...
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April 26, 2013

J.W. Reviews The Hobbit Chronicles II Book

This month on J.W. Braun’s Bookshelf, J.W. takes a look at The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey...
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April 26, 2013

LEGO® Unveils The Tower of Orthanc!

Finally, collect one of the most instantly recognizable and iconic buildings of The Lord of the...
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April 26, 2013

Today in Middle-earth, April 26

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on April 26th: The unexpected party (1341)...
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April 26, 2013

Today in Middle-earth, April 26

The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on April 26th: The unexpected party (1341)...
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April 23, 2013

TV show hoping to put Tolkienites on reality show Quest

The creative forces behind television’s “The Amazing Race” wants to put...
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April 23, 2013

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – April 22, 2013

Welcome to our collection of TORn’s hottest topics for the past week. If you’ve fallen...
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April 23, 2013

Collecting The Precious – The Bridge Direct ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’

The Bridge Direct fresh off the success of their line of figures for The Hobbit: An Unexpected...
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April 20, 2013

Azog speaks! Manu Bennett talks (not in the dark speech) about his performance capture role

Empire Magazine chatted with the man behind the performance capture of Azog, Manu Bennett and in...
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April 19, 2013

After 4th week in release ‘Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ back on top of home video sales charts

After dominating home video sales (which isn’t video at all anymore but remains the common...
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April 18, 2013

Nine Absurd Ideas for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings (That Were Actually Considered)

Thomas Edison once said that to truly reach your potential, you must consider all ideas before...
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