The One Ring - News

Ian McKellen Speaks Out!

2009-11-05

Sir McKellen seems to be the most vocal member of the cast/crew of "The Hobbit." This time he talks about the script (which he's gotten to read) and Del Toro.

Del Toro Opens Up About The Hobbit

2009-11-05

"We are respecting the structure established by Professor Tolkien because the order of the adventures in The Hobbit is well known to generations and generations of kids... But we will be integrating Gandalf's comings and goings because he does disappear in the book quite often."

Rhys-Davies Rules Out Role In "Hobbit"

2009-11-02

More of the Lord of the Rings cast speaks up about a possible return to Middle Earth.

J.R.R. Tolkien's Still Able to Pay His Bills

2009-10-30

Professor Tolkien still pulls in quite a sum of money, even though he died over 35 years ago.

Viggo Mortensen in Talks with Hobbit Director Del Toro... Aragorn Again?

2009-10-26

Looks like we may be seeing Aragorn in the 2-film version of The Hobbit.

Lord of the Rings Set Sold for $14,600 (US)

2009-10-19

An estate auction brings in a pretty penny on a set of The Lord of Rings

Did J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Intend to Write Together?

2009-10-19

An interview with Dr. Steven Beebe, the professor who discovered Lewis's unpublished notebook with the beginnings of a collaborative manuscript between him and Tolkien.

Ian McKellen Says Hobbit Scripts Coming Soon, Filiming Will Last 383 Days

2009-10-13

With The Hobbit filming for 383 days, that would make the shoot 109 days longer than the original Trilogy... which seems odd... impressive, but odd.

New LA Times Poll Shows That 'Hobbit' Will 'Triumph'

2009-10-12

LA Times recently asked readers "WHICH FRANCHISE IS MAKING A MISTAKE WITH A FOURTH FILM?", the options being Spider-Man, Lord of the Rings, X-Men, and Pirates of the Caribbean. With the lowest amount of votes, 'The Hobbit' has been consistently coming out on top, with only 48 hours left till polls close

How to Make a Lord of the Rings Sword... if You're Weta

2009-10-05

It's not exactly a how-to, but a how-do-they-do-it at a special effects shop (but they really are REAL swords).

Howard Shore Confirms He's Going to Be Scoring on The Hobbit

2009-10-02

"Certain things will have to be referenced really, possibly in a more simple way, a less complicated way. So that you feel that 'The Hobbit' is a part of this [larger] story."

The Hobbit Safe at MGM... For Now

2009-10-02

MGM gets an endorsement and a deferment that will allow them to keep the studio running AND fund The Hobbit in the meantime.

The Gods Return to Earth: C.S. Lewis' Review of The Fellowship of the Ring

2009-09-30

"Nothing quite like it was ever done before.... The utterly new achievement of Professor Tolkien is that he carries a comparable sense of reality unaided. Probably no book yet written in the world is quite such a radical instance of what its author has elsewhere called 'sub-creation'."

Andy Serkis (Gollum) to Play the Part of Screwtape... with Video!

2009-09-29

Andy Serkis voices the lead demon in a new recording of C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters. Check out the behind-the-scenes video inside!

"Lord of the Films" Review!

2009-09-23

Hear what Megan had to say about JW Braun's new companion to the movie trilogy!

Happy Birthday, Frodo and Bilbo!

2009-09-22

September 22nd marks the birthday of these well-known and world-renowned Hobbits!

The History of the Hobbiton Set

2009-09-22

Here's brief web video that talks to the owner of the "real" Hobbiton--the New Zealand location where the sets of Hobbiton were built.

J.R.R. Tolkien... World War 2 Code Breaker?

2009-09-16

Looks like Tolkien was on the short list to becoming a Nazi codebreaker in World War 2.

Alan Lee to Sign Books at Weta Cave

2009-09-09

Alan Lee is back in New Zealand signing books... and maybe more?

The Hobbit's Out of Danger... Tolkien Estate and New Line Cinema Settle Lawsuit

2009-09-08

We don't have the details, but it seems that someone on the studio side was willing to make some compromises in order to make sure the Tolkien Estate is paid.

An Interview with J.W. Braun, Author of "The Lord of the Films"

2009-09-01

Here's an exciting interview with the author of the new book "The Lord of the Films," along with excerpts and the promise of an upcoming review.

Female Orcs? Apparently they do Exist...

2009-08-31

The Weta Cave in New Zealand is more than just a movie magic museum and gift shop... apparently it also harbors some unique orc anatomical secrets.

Peter Jackson talks The Hobbit on MSNBC

2009-08-26

Not much new, but just a bit more confirmation that getting back into writing and working on Middle-earth is "comfortable".

"The Hobbit" To Begin Filming In March

2009-08-25

Finally, some substantial information! Ian McKellen speaks to the fans in London

Elijah Wood "Excited" About The Hobbit

2009-08-25

Frodo from The Lord of the Rings weighs on his Hobbit thoughts.

Will MGM Management Shakeup Impact The Hobbit?

2009-08-20

It's no secret that the now former CEO of MGM was a big support of The Hobbit and Peter Jackson. With his apparent ouster, will MGM's support for the film wane?

Puppet Production of The Hobbit in Irvine, CA in October

2009-08-19

Who knew felt, glue, and foam rubber could make a great Middle-earth production?

Hobbit Casting Rumors Debunked

2009-08-19

Screen Rant takes down the (pretty flimsy) rumors of Daniel Radcliffe being cast as Bilbo.

Rumor Alert... The Hobbit in 3 Parts? Jackson to Direct Part 3?

2009-08-18

Really? Peter Jackson will direct a third part of The Hobbit to bridge it to The Lord of the Rings? Haven't we been down this path before?

Photos of New Displays at the Weta Cave

2009-08-18

Jack from The Noldor Blog has posted info on the latest changes made at the Weta Cave in New Zealand.