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Volume 59/Issue 8
Circulation: Eight hundred and seventy-eight. Welcome all!
Note from the Mods: Please encourage friends on your friends list to join and send their news. If you have an announcement you would like to make, a fic you'd like to promote, a question you'd like to ask, we invite you to simply format it according to the rules on the info page and email it to middle_earth_news@yahoo.com. You do not have to be a member to post but we are an open community and encourage everyone to join now. Only the mods may initiate new posts but comments are encouraged.
MEDIA NEWS:
• From TheOneRing.net:
~Is 'the Hobbit' a Dr.?
It is probably typical internet rumor-mongering, but we keep getting whispered to that the lead for the two Hobbit films is cast and is heading to Comic-Con in San Diego. [More]
• From Sideshow Collectibles:
~A Second Round Of 'Ask Sideshow' Has been Posted!
The Powers That Be at Sideshow have answered many more of your burning questions in another Ask Sideshow Q&A session! This week we have a ton of news about a few of our most popular licenses, including Star Wars, Marvel, The Dead, G.I. Joe, The Lord of the Rings, and much more! Remember, if you have a question to ask that has not been answered previously, simply use our 'Ask Sideshow' form (NOT the comments sections of our site), and your question may be featured in our next round of answers! ['Ask Sideshow' questions answered] [Ask Sideshow]
COMMUNITY NEWS:
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• tolkien_weekly (drabbles) updates:
'Indigo' and 'Inviolate' (Estel, Haldir; G) by ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) kortirion
Bruises (Boromir, Faramir; G) by wormwood_7
• sons_of_gondor updates from co-mod., caras_galadhon:
Saturday, July 11 through Friday, July 17 inclusive.
Mutual Surrender by stormatdusk
(Viggo/Bean; G; Photomanipulation.)
Promise by govi20
(John Dawson/Viggo Mortensen; R; AU. A Red Riding crossover drabble.)
Name the Day by alex_quine
(Aragorn/Boromir; G; Aragorn still answers to many names.)
Faith and Love by ribby
(Faramir, Boromir; G; Aragorn's faith and love had brought him back from darkness, and Boromir's faith and love had given him back to life again.)
Narsilion: The Rise of Osgiliath: Part One, Part Two, Part Three and Part Four by batagur
(Faramir/Éomer; PG to NC-17; This is the continuation of the AU Narsilion: In the Age of Men. Éomer, the former First Marshal of Rohan, makes his new home in Ithilien.)
A long, hot ride by govi20
(John Ryder/Viggo Mortensen; PG; AU. A The Hitcher crossover drabble.)
Finders Keepers by govi20
(Mellors/Viggo; NC-17; AU. A Lady Chatterley crossover.)
While these are the LotR FPF and RPF fics/art that have been posted to sons_of_gondor this week, the mods would like to remind everyone that the comm also carries other FPF/RPF featuring the Gondorian actors in non-LotR roles.
CHALLENGES/WORKSHOPS/AWARDS:
• From silwritersguild:
~Last Call for Akallabeth in August!
This is the last time I will be pestering the group about Akallabeth in August until it's time to reveal some of the wonderful stories and artwork being crafted! A few topics remain, so I wanted to post one final list in case anyone is interested in putting something together for this event. Please remember that all sorts of contributions are welcome--stories, poems, ficlets, and artwork--as well as all ratings and subject matter. All that we ask is that the piece not be published before it is revealed as part of Akallabeth in August. Please see the full project guidelines for more information or contact us at moderator AT silmarillionwritersguild DOT org. [More]
• From slashy_santa:
~Ardor in August Deadline Reminder!
The deadline for NEW participants is 2 weeks away-- August 2
The deadline for RETURNING participants is 3 weeks away-- August 7
* Please let me know if you anticipate any problem with these deadlines-- the sooner you tell me, the easier it will be to manage, or to find a pinch-hitter if I must. [More]
• From wordsontongue:
~Quick announcement
It looks like we're going to have a small delay getting the exchange stories posted. Rather than have them up on Sunday, the stories will be posted on Monday. I know it's another 24 hours of waiting but I hope you think it'll be worth it. Once again the variety of stories is great, and some people really challenged themselves with subjects and genres they hadn't written before (and were very successful with it). So please hang out for one extra day and come back here Monday afternoon to see what gems have been produced this year. [More]
FIC/ART NEWS:
• Links from mews1945:
claudia603 posted more of her Frodo/Halbarad story in which Frodo finds himself in a bewildering condition. Flashback to his meeting Halbarad in Bree. A Surprise, Part 4 (Adult).
sophinisba posted a drabble and a half about the Troubles in the Shire. OFCs and a drouble featuring Frodo/others. Storing Up for Winter (PG) and A Game of Chance (PG-13).
shirebound posted a chapter of her tale of what happens in Rivendell when one of the Ringwraiths manages to set an evil plan in motion. Holding Back the Flood, Chapter 12: Feeling No Pain (PG).
For the Tolkien Weekly challenge, jay_of_lasgalen posted a story in which Aragorn's captured ships struggle up the Anduin. A Wind From The South (G).
lbilover posted a series of three Frodo/Sam drabbles, linked by the color blue. Wild Harebells (G).
elderberrywine posted the final part of her Frodo/Sam tale in which Baggins and Gamgee investigate suspicious activities on the river. The Case of the Concealed Current, Chapter 3, Part 1 and Chapter 3, Part 2 (Mature).
kortirion posted a drabble pair for the Tolkien Weekly challenge. Estel, Haldir. Indigo, Inviolate (G).
igraine1419 posted a Frodo/Sam story full of magic and mystery. For Eyes To See That Can (NC-17).
Thanks, Mews!
DISCUSSIONS OF INTEREST:
• From The One Ring Forums:
~The Hobbit, Chapter 16: A Thief in the Night [cont.]
"This post covers the final part of Bilbo's conversation with Bard and the Elvenking and the encounter with Gandalf. I will do one final post on the weekend that will both cover the chapter's ending and serve as a conclusion to this discussion." [Part 5] [Part 6]
~The Hobbit, Chapter 17: The Clouds Burst
"The Chapter begins with a messenger from Bard, The Elvenking & their forces (henceforth known as Bard & Co.) saying that they want a new embassy, claiming there are new tidings at hand. Thorin assumes they have gotten word that Dain approaches with over 500 grim Dwarves dressed for battle, many with experience in the dreadful Dwarf & Goblin War." [Part 1] [Part 2]
CLASSIFIED:
• From lotrips_finders:
~Orlibean Story
"I'm looking for an Orlibean story which was about Orlando on his way to a movie premiere or something like that. Shortly before he arrives he calls Sean because he suddenly thinks he can't do it. Going out there and dealing with the media and the screaming fans and so on. Sean comforts him so that eventually Orlando is able to go through the evening when he arrives.
"I know that's not very much but does that sound familiar to anyone?
"Besides if someone happen to know any other telephone conversation stories about how they miss each other while filming in different locations or something like that I would be very thankful!"
RESEARCH AIDS:
• From estelanui:
~Tolkien Sarcasm Page. A collection of Middle Earth humour and satire, inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien and his Lord of the Rings series. Includes Saruman's Diary and Tolkien Crackpot Theories.
TRIVIA:
• Wednesday's MOVIE question: How many background actors were cast?
Answer: 20 602.
Sadly, nobody gave it a shot.
More next week!
SEND MATHOMS:
• HAPPY BIRTHDAY, voontah!
• HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY, colin_d_uk! Enjoy your weekend!
The mods would like to wish anyone having a special day the very best. Please send your special wishes to middle_earth_news@yahoo.com.
COMICS:
(Link contributions are welcome)
• From Luann:
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Volume 59/Issue 7
Circulation: Eight hundred and seventy-eight. Welcome all!
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MEDIA NEWS:
From TORn:
John Rhys-Davies Interview
The folks from TheForce.net send this along: The ForceCast, The Official Podcast of the popular Star Wars websites TheForce.net and Rebelscum.com, features one-on-one interview with veteran film actor John Rhys-Davies. More..
LotR Vanderstelt Prints at Comic-Con
Jerry Vanderstelt has let us know that he will be at Comic-Con and will have at his booth (#4719) "Galadriel’s Blessing" and "Terror over Osgiliath," two new pieces that will both be available on the dealer’s floor. SideshowCollectibles will also be featuring his Return of the King framed lithograph. You can view all three here.
Vanderstelt said this: "I can tell you a little about these: ROTK - as the first two, these are sized at 24 x 30 inches, 100 pound paper, aqueous coating, archival inks etc. Limited Edition (signed and numbered ) Collectors Edition ( Signed, numbered and remarqued -a little sketch on the left bottom of the litho of a random ROTK character ). Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Licensed by New Line Cinema / Warner Bros."
From The Jackson Sun:
See where J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis walked, talked and prayed.
The birthplace of Narnia and Hobbits has been documented in a new book by two local professors.
Hal Poe and Jim Veneman provided the words and photos for a book exploring the world C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and others lived in. Poe and Veneman, who both teach at Union University, traveled to Oxford, England, in 2007 to work on the book.
"The Inklings of Oxford," released in July, was an idea of Poe's for a long time. [Read the rest of the article]
From IntoMobile:
One Ring iPhone theme is for hard-core Lord of the Rings fans.
If you’re a hard-core fan of Tolkien's work, you certainly have some kind of related mobile content on your mobile. If you’re an iPhone user, unfortunately you can’t have your device branded with the Lord of the Rings content. Actually, you can, but your device needs to be jailbroken.
That said, we've spotted a new theme for the iPhone and iPod Touch called One Ring. As you can see from the screenshot, the main idea of the theme is Sauron's ring, which is made to "rule them all". Icons are shield-shaped, which I don’t like that much, but then again, I’m sure Tolkien fans won’t mind it at all…
More information is available from here, and the theme should be available for download through Cydia.
COMMUNITY NEWS:
Note from the Mods: We would like to invite the moderators of other fandom communities to become 'reporters' or 'scouts' for middleearthnews. All we ask is that you send us formatted updates on your own communities for posting here.
* tolkien_weekly (drabbles) updates:
Wild Harebells (Frodo Baggins, Sam Gamgee; rated G) by lbilover
Ash Rain - Blue (Eowyn; rated G) by wormwood_7
A Wind From The South (rated G) by jay_of_lasgalen
CHALLENGES/WORKSHOPS/AWARDS:
From foxrafer:Nominations are open for the Men of Middle Earth Awards, which celebrates the extensive variety of pairings in the LOTR slash fandom. Awards are presented based on story length and pairing for both FPS and RPS. Fics completed between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009 are eligible; stories completed by December 31, 2007 can be nominated in the Classic Fiction category. Specific guidelines and eligibility requirements are now posted.
Come join us in celebrating the wide range of pairings and awarding excellence in the LOTR slash community! If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to mome.awards@gmail.com. From foxrafer:This week at the_challenger:
What would happen if an actor had been cast in another part in his or her television show or movie? (For example, what if Orlando Bloom had been cast as Faramir, as he had originally auditioned, and not Legolas in Lord of the Rings.) Would his/her relationships on the show/film be different? How would their career be affected? Could be a character study through this different lens or a focus on a specific relationship that developed during filming. Conversely, take two fictional characters and swap their roles? Maybe Catherine Willows was Grissom's supervisor from the beginning. Or perhaps Faramir went to Rivendell instead of his brother. What would happen?
Deadline: September 9, 2009
Any fandom, any genre; real and fictional person pairings; slash, gen or het; fics, graphics, or videos.
If you think you'd like to play around with this idea, please leave a comment to express your interest (this isn't a commitment to post). And make sure to check out our previous challenges.
* The current weekly challenge at tolkien_weekly is Indigo.
FIC/ART NEWS:
Links From Mews:
claudia603 posted a fic in which Strider conducts an examination to learn the cause of Frodo's pain, with results that come as a shock to Frodo and Halbarad. A Surprise, part 3
just_ann_now posted a fic in which Gimli's impressions of the younger hobbits undergo a shift. Jewels of the Spirit: Turquoise
foxrafer posted a fic for the Tolkien Weekly challenge. Lapis Light.
blslarner posted a LotR ficlet. Final Considerations
lindahoyland posted a fic for the Tolkien Weekly challenge. Faramir/Eowyn. Adorned With Stars
fileg posted a fic for the Tolkien Weekly challenge: Gandalf and Aragorn. The Stars Were Strange
gamgeefest posted a new chapter of her of the Fellowship's experiences in Minas Tirith after the quest. Distractions, chapter 19: The Cat and the Bag
wormwood_7 posted a fic for Tolkien Weekly challenge. Eowyn. Ash Rain - Blue
gamgeefest posted a (slightly) au ficlet about what happened when Frodo sailed. Untitled
Thanks, Mews!
DISCUSSIONS OF INTEREST:
* Via the TORn forums:
Middle-earth Conspiracy Theories
Just what did the Ring say to Frodo that tempted him so badly?
3 Ages of Melkor's Chaining
I'm struggling to understand what defined the ages during with Melkor was chained - other than the confusion with the more common naming of the ages (eg 3rd age - WOTR) etc I have seen references to other ages - the Age of the Lamps, of the Trees etc, but none of these fit, being before or after the chaning.
Can anyone clarify this matter?
Success of Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings has sold 150 million copies and the Hobbit 100 million copies. Tolkien is still getting his books published decades after his death. What do you think it is that appeals so much to people in his books? What is it that makes them so popular?
The Riddle Game #34
Here is our newest riddle:
A golden place of greatest mirth,
Yet longer than a long delay,
Until the lackeys forced the dearth,
One's troubles here might be allayed.
CLASSIFIED:
Via lotrips_finders:
caelieth is looking for a particular Legolas fic:
One of the main pairings was either Aragorn/Legolas, or one of the twins/Legolas. The scene I remember is Thranduil getting angry at Elrond for allowing the two to be together(?) and he goes to Rivendell. I think Elrond decided to take a walk and Thranduil confronted/attacked him. I believe the attack was non-con and I think the others save Elrond.
There was a lot more to the story, but that's the bit that sticks out in my mind.
RESEARCH AIDS:.
From estelanui:
Middle-earth Astronomy
Tolkien created a whole world - a whole universe, in fact. He did not overlook the stars in the sky, so here follows all I could find on them, plus a little speculation.
TRIVIA:
Modays's BOOK question: In the old realm of Gondor, where was the chief and master Stone of the seven Palantiri placed?
Answer: Osgiliath, in the Dome of Stars.
frolijahfan answered correctly. Well done!
Today's MOVIE question contributed by empy: How many background actors were cast?
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SEND MATHOMS:
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From grimnir1:
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Volume 59/Issue 6 Circulation: Eight hundred and seventy-eight. Welcome all!
Note from the Mods: Please encourage friends on your friends list to join and send their news. If you have an announcement you would like to make, a fic you’d like to promote, a question you’d like to ask, we invite you to simply format it according to the rules on the info page and email it to middle_earth_news@yahoo.com. You do not have to be a member to post but we are an open community and encourage everyone to join now. Only the mods may initiate new posts but comments are encouraged. MEDIA NEWS:• From TORn:
Jackson, Taylor, Noble and TORn at Comic-Con
Comic-Con, a world showcase of pop-culture, has been trying to land Peter Jackson for the last decade since it was announce that he would helm the three-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of The Rings.” Jackson sent along video to the mega-show for both LOTR and King Kong but for the first time the now big-time director will make the show in person.
UK LOTR Blu Ray Also Releasing in November?
Ho Jai writes: I just wanted to share some information I have had today from -snip- who works for an advertising agency exclusively for Warner Bros in the UK. I tried to pump him for any information he may be able to obtain about the Trilogy release on Blu Ray. From their website, it appears Warner Bros in the US are releasing the Blu Ray Trilogy in November (this we already knew -Xo).
As far as UK release, Entertainment Film Distributors are still under contract to release New Line movies on home video until 2010, so Warner Bros won’t be involved in the UK release therefore no exact inside news. But I have been reliably informed that it will be a Q4 release around a similar time though.
Elijah Wood also at Comic-Con
Joining the list of LOTR-related guests appearing at Comic-Con is Elijah Wood promoting his film “9″ planned for release on 9/9/09. He will be joined by Jennifer Connelly and Tim Burton, among others. The official Comic-Con schedule describes it as “stitchpunk” and says it takes on the theme of “how one soul can change the world.” Sounds like Wood will fit right in. The panel is set for Friday, July 24, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Hall H.
Hobbiton’s True Potter Other Work on Display
Tyellas writes: The potter who did extensive work for the Lord of the Rings films, Mirek Smíšek, is currently having a gallery show in Waikanae, about 1/2 hour north of Wellington. This show reviews 60 years of his exceptionally graceful work, and shows us why he was chosen as the potter for Peter Jackson’s Middle Earth. Smíšek’s studio, which he shares with his partner Pamela Annsouth, who produces her own gorgeous works, can be visited by appointment, as noted here. More..
Take a look at TheOneRing.net’s extensive collection of over 150 photos from 10 years of the Hobbiton set in our one of a kind LOTR Scrapbook! COMMUNITY NEWS:Note from the Mods: We would like to invite the moderators of other fandom communities to become ‘reporters’ or ‘scouts’ for middleearthnews. All we ask is that you send us formatted updates on your own communities for posting here.
• athelingas updates:
In the Course of Time (Haldir/Éomer, Rating: NC-17, Take it Haldir did neither die nor get seriously injured in the Battle of Helm's Deep and joined the Men of Rohan with his Elven archers for the battle for Gondor. In Éomer, he finds a leader equally strong headed as he is himself) by master_nanuk
• tolkien_weekly (drabbles) updates:
-- Deep as the sea... (Éomer, Lothiriel, Rating: G) by curiouswombat
-- Lapis Light (An elven painter, Rating: G) by foxrafer
-- Jewels of the Spirit: Turquoise (Gimil, Merry, Pippin, no rating) by just_ann_now
-- Adorned with Stars – Blue (Faramir/Éowyn, Rating: G) by lindahoyland
-- Sky Blue (Fingolfin, Fingon, Rating: G) by that_merrymaker
-- Where Even The Stars Were Strange (Aragorn, Gandalf, Rating: G) by fileg
• icanhazsideshow updates:
-- Frodo and Sam enjoying a 4th of July picnic (no rating) by belleferret
-- Another hobbity picnic (no rating) by melyanna_65
-- A Shire mushroom hunt (no rating) by frodosweetstuff
-- Lavenderworld's berry season (no rating) by catw
-- Hobbity spokespersons (no rating) by lbilover
-- Flowering Fields (no rating) by gini_baggins
• lotrips updates:
LOTR RPS fic listing for fics posted in mid-June 2009 (57 of them)– these are New stories and Updated chapters in series. CHALLENGES/WORKSHOPS/AWARDS:FIC/ART NEWS: • claudia603 A Surprise, part 2(Frodo/Halbarad, ,Rating: Adult, Frodo and Halbarad living randomly together in Bree) and part 3 (Rating: PG-13)
• phyncke wrote Tribute (Fingolfin/Ariannon (OC), Rating: G. In this installment of the First Age tales from Fingolfin’s court, King Fingolfin is left small gifts in appreciation for providing shelter to the felines of Hithlum Castle)
• dreamflower02 posted the last chapter of The Road to Edoras – Capter 55 (Rating: G, Fredegar Bolger leads an embassy of hobbits to the King's Court in Gondor. But first they must go to Rohan) DISCUSSIONS OF INTEREST: • Via The One Ring Forums
”The Hobbit” book discussion: Chapter 16 - A Thief in the Night
A Thief in the Night - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 - Conclusion
Forums: Movie Discussion - The Hobbit
So, they never meant to announce Bilbo in couple of weeks,eh? - It`s July already and if they actually plan to announce the casting at the Comic Con, it`s three more weeks of wait. Somethin to ponder in the future: no promise >>>broken promise.
The TRUTH about New Line's Tolkien film rights - The agreement further provides that these subsequent motion pictures "may be a sequel, a prequel or a remake, so long as it is a feature motion picture made for initial theatrical release." CLASSIFIED:RESEARCH AIDS: MUME is a free multiplayer roleplaying game based upon J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth that has been continuously enhanced since fall '91. In MUME players can explore and live in this meticulously crafted world during its late Third Age, and possibly join the epic War between the forces of the Dark Lord and the armies of the West. TRIVIA:Today's BOOK question: In the old realm of Gondor where was placed the chief and master Stone of the seven Plantir?
All comments are screened so that only the mods can see the answers. Comments will be unscreened when the next edition is posted. Any comments on a different subject will be unscreened ASAP. SEND MATHOMS:COMICS:
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Volume 59/Issue 5
Circulation: Eight hundred and seventy-eight. Welcome all!
Note from the Mods: Please encourage friends on your friends list to join and send their news. If you have an announcement you would like to make, a fic you'd like to promote, a question you'd like to ask, we invite you to simply format it according to the rules on the info page and email it to middle_earth_news@yahoo.com. You do not have to be a member to post but we are an open community and encourage everyone to join now. Only the mods may initiate new posts but comments are encouraged.
MEDIA NEWS:
• From TheOneRing.net:
~Big news regarding the Tolkien/New Line legalities
Voronwë_the_Faithful, our resident message board legal brain, posted today about some developments in the lawsuit between the Tolkien Estate and New Line. Keep in mind this is simply one person's opinions but they are an interesting read by somebody who understands the law and can explain it simply. It starts, "New Line has now filed a motion for summary adjudication of the plaintiff's cause of action seeking the right to terminate New Line's future rights to make the Hobbit films (or other Tolkien films). In other words, they are asking to have that claim be dismissed entirely." [More]
~TORn at Comic-Con with big surprise guest
It is official, TheOneRing.net has been officially invited to present a panel at the 2009 edition of Comic-Con in San Diego on its first day of programming on Thursday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. in room 7AB. That great news gets even better because we can announce that Weta's own Richard Taylor is very likely to join in! [More]
COMMUNITY NEWS:
Note from the Mods: We would like to invite the moderators of other fandom communities to become 'reporters' or 'scouts' for middleearthnews. All we ask is that you send us formatted updates on your own communities for posting here.
• tolkien_weekly (drabbles) updates:
The Sea (Maglor; PG) by mysterious_jedi
'The Pills' and 'The Purging' (Estel, Haldir; G) by kortirion
• sons_of_gondor updates from co-mod., caras_galadhon:
Saturday, July 4 through Friday, July 10 inclusive.
While these are the LotR FPF and RPF fics/art that have been posted to sons_of_gondor this week, the mods would like to remind everyone that the comm also carries other FPF/RPF featuring the Gondorian actors in non-LotR roles.
CHALLENGES/WORKSHOPS/AWARDS:
• From lotr_lims:
~LotR Last Icon Maker Standing
Sign ups for lotr_lims are open until Tuesday, August 4th. We are currently having a layout contest that is open to anybody who signs up. The deadline is in one week.
• From mome_awards:
~Happy 2009 Award Season!
The third annual Men of Middle Earth Awards will launch in a little [under] a week! Nominations will be accepted this year between July 15 and August 31, so start sifting through your bookmarks, memories, and favorite comms and get your list of fics together. In a few days I'll put up a post for pointing readers to your fic or recommendation lists.
I hope you're all as excited about this year as I am. I think we showed last year that the LOTR fandom is alive and well; let's give even more proof this year.
If you have any questions about the categories, the process, eligibility, etc., please leave a comment here or send me an e-mail.
FIC/ART NEWS:
• Links from mews1945:
For the Tolkien Weekly challenge, jay_of_lasgalen posted Beacons (G).
blslarner posted a story in which a newcomer is welcomed in Imladris. Star Daughter (No Rating).
surgicalsteel posted a story in which Halbarad returns to Minas Tirith after the events in "Shotgun Wedding," "Troublemakers," and "Answers." NC-17. Anger (No Rating).
igraine1419 posted a poem about Sam during the moments between falling at Mount Doom and waking in Ithilen. Phoenix (No Rating).
gamgeefest posted a new chapter of her tale of the Fellowship in Minas Tirith after the War is ended. Distractions, Chapter 18 -- Sador (PG).
labourslamp posted a story in which Tar-Miriel reflects on the day she bound her life away. Something Borrowed (PG).
claudia603 posted a Frodo/Halbarad MPREG fic. Frodo wakes with stomach cramps that keep getting worse. A Surprise, Part 1 (Adult).
Thanks, Mews!
DISCUSSIONS OF INTEREST:
• From The One Ring Forums:
~FOTR EE Appendices Discussion: Design Galleries -- The Realms of Middle-Earth [cont.]
"This week we are going to be looking at the Design Galleries for The Realms of Middle-Earth which will consist of The Second Age/Prologue; The Shire and Bag End; Bree, Isengard, Weathertop, and The Trollshaw; Rivendell, which also includes Frodo's Bedroom and Elrond's Chamber; Moria, Lothlorien; The Silverlode and Amon Hen." [Part 7]
~The Hobbit, Chapter 16: A Thief in the Night
"This is the shortest chapter in the book! Because of this, it makes it easier to look at it as a whole, so before we take it apart, I thought I'd focus on the big picture." [Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] [Part 4]
• From TOR.com:
~LotR re-read: Two Towers III.4, "Treebeard"
"Is Treebeard a polarizing figure like Bombadil? I don't hear him talked about as such, but he does tend to break into poetry and has some quirky mannerisms. On the other hand he also doesn't represent a radical pause in the narrative."
~LotR re-read: Two Towers III.5, "The White Rider"
"Going back to Gandalf's combat with the Balrog briefly, it continues the theme of there being more things in Middle-earth than are concerned with the present struggle, the nameless creatures that gnaw the earth, and of forgotten things rediscovered, the Endless Stair. Also, I love the image of the Balrog bursting into new flame as it springs out onto the mountain ledge."
CLASSIFIED:
• From lotrips_finders:
~Legolas stories?
"Could people please tell me their favourite Legolas stories? Preferably any that have been written in the last two years or so, which is about when I stopped reading them, but at the moment I'm happy about any suggestions. Gen is fine, Aragorn/Legolas is a bonus."
~Where to Post/Active LiveJournal LotR Communities
"I was just wanting to post a quick little message asking where the best places to post a story are? I wanna know what the most active sites or livejournal communities are, where people are still posting and updating and if anyone is still reading because 1) I'm running out of stuff to read...and 2) I wanna post a story but I don't know where."
RESEARCH AIDS:
• From estelanui:
~Simbelmynë: Mortality and Memory in Middle-Earth. An essay by William H. Stoddard. "Despite Tolkien's Catholicism, he could not envision the Men of Middle-Earth, thousands of years before the birth of Christ, as having any thought or hope of salvation in the Christian sense."
TRIVIA:
• Wednesday's MOVIE question: Which one of the Fellowship actors is tallest?
Answer: John Rhys-Davies, at 6'1"/185 cm.
capra_maritimus, blackbird_song, frolijahfan, foxrafer, namarielorien and elycia all answered correctly.
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Volume 59/Issue 4
Circulation: Eight hundred and seventy-eight. Welcome all!
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Prince of Darkness: A rare audience with Sir Christopher Lee
Christopher Frank Carandini Lee CBE; it was a mouthful even before the announcement of his knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List last month, shortly before his 87th birthday, for services to the dramatic arts. Unofficially, Christopher Lee remains the king of the franchises, the only common denominator between the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Star Wars series, the Bond films and the Hammer horrors.
By the estimation of most movie buffs Lee is the most prolific actor alive, possibly in cinematic history, with more than 350 big-screen credits to his name. Nor is there any sign of him slowing down. He plays a Spanish psychiatrist in the forthcoming Triage, one of four 2009 releases graced by his distinctive basso-profundo tones, if not always his aristocratic features (one of them is the animation Monster Mania, which he gleefully describes as “extremely funny”). More..
A Conversation With Guillermo Del Toro
Ringer spy Michelf has sent us the link of Guillermo del Toro chatting with Charlie Rose. The interview features a great but short collection of clips and then the two jump into the rich soil of GDT’s imagination. Rose is his usual warm self and the director of the two “The Hobbit” movies is passionate about monsters, movies, writing, life and the horror of banal reality and tabloid existence. GDT talks about science fiction and fantasy and drops such gems as, “I am not a hardware guy. I am a biologically perverse guy. I am into squishy things.” Click here to enjoy.
A Weekend Tolkien Festival in the UK
Our friends from the Tolkien Society wrote in with a notice of the Penkridge Library Tolkien Festival, in Staffordshire (UK) happening July 10, 11 and 13. The area is where author J.R.R. Tolkien spent parts of 1915 and 1916 with his wife Edith and where some of his earliest thoughts and ideas about Middle-earth and its languages were formed. John Garth, author of the highly esteemed “Tolkien and the Great War,” will be giving a lecture along with a program of other events, which you can read inside. Read the rest of this entry »
From The Tolkien SocietyPenkridge Library Tolkien Festival
10th, 11th & 13th July 2009
J.R.R Tolkien, the world famous author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, spent part of 1915/1916 in the Army training camps on Cannock Chase and in a small cottage called Gipsy Green in Great Haywood near Penkridge with his wife Edith. These were some of the formative years in the development of his work on the languages and history of Middle Earth and it is believed that references in some of his work relate to Great Haywood, Shugborough Hall, Cannock Chase and the nearby Wrekin and Shropshire Hills.
Friday 10th July
John Garth – “Tolkien's war: From Cannock Chase to Middle-earth”
John Garth, author of Tolkien and the Great War.
6:30pm (Questions and discussion afterwards)
Tickets £2.50 (Library Members) £3.50 (non-members) - Booking required. Saturday 11th July: Family Fun Day 9:30am – 4pm
Lord of the Rings Clay craft workshops
Make an orc pencil holder and other LOTR themed items 10am – Noon & 1 – 3pm
£1 each(Ages 6-12) Booking required.
* Lord of the Rings Warhammer battle campaign 10am – 12:30pm
This will be the launch of a weekly gaming club at Penkridge Library based around Middle Earth.
Free! All welcome. No experience necessary and all gaming equipment and tuition will be provided.
* Build your own dragon workshop 1 - 4pm (exact time to be confirmed)
Join Pamina Stewart for a fantastic workshop and build a Middle Earth dragon to take home.
£1 each (Ages 8-12) Booking required.
* Face painting
All day £1 each (All ages)
* Tolkien themed story times
Throughout the day children can join in with rhymes, songs and poetry by Tolkien. Other activities:
Displays of library stock and other Middle Earth-related items, including a display of rare photographs from the Pamela Chandler Collection. Colouring in and other fun for children.
Access Tolkien/Middle Earth online resources and information free at the library including the fan produced ‘Hunt for Gollum’ unofficial movie based on the writing of J.R.R Tolkien. This is a not for profit fan produced movie and is available to stream for free online, for further information visit: www.thehuntforgollum.com
Monday 13th July
Professor Martin Barker - Ten things that you couldn’t know about the Lord of the Rings films
Professor Martin Barker, Film Studies professor, University of Wales - Aberystwyth, recently led an international project, with researchers in 20 countries, examining audience reactions to the LOTR films.
7pm (Questions and discussion afterwards)
Tickets £2.50 (Library Members) £3.50 (non-members) Booking required.
Please contact Penkridge Library for further details or to reserve a place on any events:
+44 (0)1785 712916
www.staffordshire.gov.uk/leisure/librariesnew/branchlibraries/PenkridgeLibrary
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Potentially BIG News Regarding the Tolkien/New Line Lawsuit
New Line has now filed a motion for summary adjudication of the plaintiff's cause of action seeking the right to terminate New Line's future rights to make the Hobbit films (or other Tolkien films). In other words, they are asking to have that claim be dismissed entirely.
New Line asserts three different argument to support this motion, all of which appear to me to have some merit (of course I've only read New Line's argument so far since they just filed the motion; I'll have to see what the plaintiffs' responses are). The first argument is that since the plaintiffs explicitly are only seeking termination of New Line's rights, while leaving the rest of the 1969 agreements intact, what they are seeking is a partial revocation of the contracts, and that is not allowed by law. The second argument is that what the plaintiffs are really seeking to do is to terminate New Line's agreement with third parties (Zaentz and Miramax), and that they do not have standing to that. The final argument is the one that I have been saying all along; that the attempt to terminate the rights is not ripe, because the agreements specifically state that the agreements cannot be subject to termination or revocation until a final determination has been made by a court of competent jurisdiction that a sufficiently significant breach has occurred, and a final determination would not occur until any appeals are finally decided.
I am cautiously optimistic that there is a good chance this motion will be granted, removing the potential obstacle to the Hobbit films, regardless of what happens at trial (if there is a trial). Of course, that optimism might be lessened once I read the plaintiff's arguments. The hearing is scheduled to be heard on September 15.
Ring Master made me think
Of all the books I wish I could read again for the first time. A few being:
Eddings' "Belgariad" and "Mallorean"
McCaffrey's Pern novels
Rowlings' Potter series
Goodkind's Sword of Truth novels
and most of all, LOTR
So, if there was a magic pill or Vulcan Mind Meld clinic, what book memories would you have wiped so you could read them again for the first time?
OR
do you most enjoy reading over and over, finding new things every time, thinking of new interpretations of events at a new reading?
Middle-earth Conspiracy Theories
So why did Eru really send Gandalf back to Middle-earth?
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Via lotrips_finders:
takkid is looking for podfics:
When going to the hospital for treatment, I've found that listening to Podfics great way to burn time and keep my mind off things. So as you can imagine I've been haging around http://audiofic.jinjurly.com/ a lot lately. To my immense dismay, there is only two Lotrips fics there, both are Dom/Ron Weasley (both surprisingly delightful). And so I bring you this request: I want Lotrips podfics, please!
I like Dom, Billy, Elijah and Sean, in any combination, but especially Monaboyd. But, I'm desperate, and will take any.
Also, after listening to the two Dom/Ron fics, I'm also looking for any HP or Supernatural or Spn RPF crossovers, be they podfics or just text.
Thank you so much in advance!
RESEARCH AIDS:.
From estelanui:
Plants of Arda
Athelas, Elanor, Ents, Evermind/Symbelmyne, Niphredil, Rowan trees...
TRIVIA:
Modays's BOOK question: Who wrote ’Herblore of the Shire’, ’The Reckoning of the Years’ and ‘Old Words and Names in the Shire’?
Answer: Meriadoc Brandybuck.
rhyselle, dreamflower02, namarielorien, frolijahfan, bagma, foxrafer, garnet_took, jan_u_wine and elycia answered correctly.
Today's MOVIE question contributed by empy: Which one of the Fellowship actors is tallest?
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