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  The Hobbit Report: ‘Hollywood Reporter’ says Jackson close to ‘Hobbit’ deal

  07.13.10 | Permalink | 2 Comments

  The entertainment industry paper reports that Sir Peter Jackson is close to signing a deal to direct the as-un-yet greenlighted two-part film adaptation of “The Hobbit.” According to the paper’s sources, Jackson is in Los Angeles this week, holding casting meetings for “The Hobbit.”

• Collectibles, Events, News

  Fans to enjoy Tolkien-based events and exhibitors at Comic-Con 2010

  07.12.10 | Permalink | Comment?

  The San Diego Comic-Con International, the yearly mega-convention devoted to comics, movies, television, collectibles and popular culture, takes place this year from July 21-25 at the San Diego Convention Center. As usual, Tolkien fans will find a number of things to enjoy…

• News

  Tolkien’s favorite Oxford pub to get major renovations

  07.12.10 | Permalink | Comment?

  Oxford, England’s Eagle and Child pub, famed as a meeting place of the Inklings literary society in the 1930s and ’40s, will soon see major renovations, according to St John’s College, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford.

• Hobbit Report, News

  The Hobbit Report: Online casinos take bets on ‘Hobbit’ release date

  07.01.10 | Permalink | 1 Comment

  Online betting blog Online Casino Advisory reports that in the wake of Guillermo del Toro’s defection from the planned two-part “The Hobbit” film adaptation, online casinos are taking novelty bets on when the first film will see its premiere.

• Humor, News, Videos

  Rifftrax completes comedy commentary tracks for all three ‘Lord of the Rings’ films

  07.01.10 | Permalink | 1 Comment

  Rifftrax, one of two comedy film commentary troupes formed by former members of the original “Mystery Science Theater 3000″ group, has completed tracks for all three “Lord of the Rings” films with the release this week of its “Return of the King” Rifftrax.

• Hobbit Report, News

  The Hobbit Report: Sir Peter may helm ‘Hobbit’ after all

  07.01.10 | Permalink | 1 Comment

  Mainstream media sources including “Entertainment Weekly” are claiming that LOTR director and “The Hobbit” executive producer Sir Peter Jackson is in negotiations to direct both films, despite previous disclaimers to the contrary from his camp at Wellington, New Zealand’s Wingnut Films.

• Hobbit Report, News

  The Hobbit Report: del Toro quits over “ongoing delays”

  06.01.10 | Permalink | 4 Comments

  Frustrated by “ongoing delays,” director Guillermo del Toro has stepped down as helmer of the two parts of the upcoming adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit…”

• Events, Legendarium, News

  This week in Middle-earth history: April 11th – 17th

  04.12.10 | Permalink | Comment?

  This week in Middle-earth history: The Shadow of the Past; Tolkien’s parents are married; Sean Bean born; “The Children of Húrin” published.

• Legendarium, News

  This week in Middle-earth history: April 4th – 10th

  04.12.10 | Permalink | Comment?

  This week in Middle-earth history: Samwise Gamgee is born, the Gondorians praise the periannath, and Hugo Weaving is born.

• Events, Legendarium, News

  Today in Middle-earth history: March 25th and the Downfall of Sauron

  03.25.10 | Permalink | Comment?

  Today in Middle-earth history: The destruction of the One Ring, the Downfall of Barad-dûr and the final defeat of Sauron Gorthaur; also, it’s Tolkien Reading Day!

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