Art Gallery Update - New paintings from Ebe Kastein!!!!! By Illuvatar
May 11, 2008, 00:53 GMT
Luthien
We are pleased to announce that we have new paintings from one of our most favorite artists Ebe Kastain!
Ebe's work is some of the most stunning work to come our way in many years and we are both proud and honoured to be able to display het art work in our gallery.
You can see how she and many other talented artist portray your favorite Lord of the Ring characters and scenery here.
Many thanks to ouur own Lady Galadriel for sending in Ebe's new work!
Turbine Celebrates Lord of the Rings Online 1st Anniversary with "Welcome Back Weekend" By Illuvatar
May 10, 2008, 23:05 GMT
Turbine continues the first anniversary celebration of the award-winning The Lord of the Rings Online with a “Welcome Back Weekend”. Starting Thursday, May 8th until Monday, May 12th Turbine invites all former North American subscribers back to Middle-earth to play for free.
Former subscribers can play their old characters, check out the LOTRO Anniversary celebration events, explore new areas, and tackle new quests. To take part in the Welcome Back Weekend, players can simply log into their LOTRO account from May 8-12, 2008.
Some of the updates & enhancements to The Lord of the Rings Online since launch include:
New Region - Explore the icy reaches of Forochel
New Quests - Over 100 new quests
Hobby System - Feel like going fishing?
Enhanced Monsterplay - New monster class: the Orc Defiler
Looking For Fellowship Enhancements - Mustering Horns and UI improvements
More customization options - cosmetic clothing, traveling clothes, and barbershops!
New PvMP dungeon - The Delving of Frór
Return to Angmar - completely overhauled to enhance playability and fun
OXONMOOOOOT ‘08 Announced! By Illuvatar
May 10, 2008, 22:57 GMT
This Year Oxonmoot is Longer! Taking place at:
Christ Church College, Oxford Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th September
Registration: £35 Members (16+) or £42 Non-members (16+)
Christ Church College founded by Cardinal Wolsey is in the centre of the city and apart from its connections with the Harry Potter films is home to the library where Lewis Carroll worked, a fine art gallery, and the city’s cathedral.
Oxonmoot: or a Moot in Oxford is a long-running weekend event and features:
Welcome Dinner; Quiz, Talks, Papers, Workshops; Art Show,
Merry & Pippin’s Dance Workshop;
Saturday Evening Party & Masquerade;
Enyalië (act of remembrance at Tolkien’s grave).
Plus a Sales Room featuring: Tolkien Society Trading, ADC Books and the Bookwyrm
Booking enquiries? E-mail: bookings AT tolkiensociety.org
Interested in giving a paper? Contact osc DOT dte AT tolkiensociety.org
Art and Photo Gallery Update!!!!! By Illuvatar
Apr 29, 2008, 04:45 GMT
We are pleased to announce that we have updated our Art and Photo Gallery to a new structure/layout that we hope will make the viewing of images from your favorite artist, cast, or scene from The Lord of the Rings movies that much more enjoyable!
Please stop by, check it out, and send any feedback directly to good ole Illu. :o)
If you wish to submit something to be included in any category please send your submissions directly to me, we are always looking for new artists to add to the gallery!
Del Toro will direct "The Hobbit" By Eledhwen
Apr 27, 2008, 20:53 GMT
On Thursday, Guillermo del Toro was named as the director of the two upcoming films based on "The Hobbit." As you know, the films are planned for release in 2010 and 2011 with production beginning next year. Read the full article here.
War of the Ring nominated for Best Fantasy Website! By Illuvatar
Mar 28, 2008, 04:24 GMT
We are both pleased and honoured to announce that our little corner of Middle Earth is one of three websites to be nominated to receive the Best Fantasy Website of the Year for 2007!
TheRadio Rivendell Fantasy Awards is an annual fantasy event where they select the best fantasy related achievements during the past year. Join in and take part in this event now!
You have to be a registered member of Radio Rivendell in order to take part in this event (as well as other). Becoming a member is free. So if you'd like to vote, join/login now and make your voice heard.
Read all the details about this and check out all of the other categories for this year's awards here.
Thanks for the nomination and to all who support us here at War of the Ring!
TWTF Last Alliance Action Alert: Earth Hour 2008 | Petition for Melissa Kern | Situation in Tibet By Eledhwen
Mar 22, 2008, 21:07 GMT
Join the Last Alliance! The White Tree Fund encourages YOU to make a difference in the world around you and to people in our own community. Earth Hour 2008 is this Saturday (March 29, 2008). For one hour, turn off your lights and be part of this global movement!
Melissa Kern is a wonderful friend to the LOTR, Harry Potter and Dragon*Com communities. Recently she was diagnosed with ALS and her family is not sure how her disease will progress. Her husband, Chris has started an online petition to Peter Jackson, asking him to allow Melissa to be an extra in The Hobbit. You can help her dreams come true - sign the petition at http://ProjectFiver.com.
Over the past few days news has come to the world’s attention of violence in Tibet. On March 10 th monks in the city of Lhasa (a holy city to Tibetans) began a peaceful protest march. Chinese authorities responded and violence erupted. Amnesty International Canada has issued an urgent appeal for the release of 15 monks and certain conditions. Get involved here: https://www.amnesty.ca/urgentappeal/tibet2008/email_appeal/appeal.html
For more information see The White Tree Fund's website.
The 2008 Tolkien Society Seminar - Freedom, Fate, and Choice in Middle-earth By Illuvatar
Mar 18, 2008, 04:09 GMT
Call for Papers!!!!
Papers are sought on a wide range of topics related to this theme, including concepts such as “Free Will and Doom”, and from writings ranging from “The Silmarillion” and “The Children of Hurin” to “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit”.
The seminar will be held on Saturday 28th June 2008,at Parkstead House, Whitelands College, Roehampton University, London.
If you are interested in giving a paper, please contact Christopher Kreuzer, the seminar organiser, as soon as possible: e-mail: seminar@tolkiensociety.org
THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINE™: Mines of moria™ unveiled at connect 08 By Illuvatar Mar 18, 2008, 03:46 GMT
Volume II of the 2007 PC Game of the Year Expected to Arrive at Retail This Fall
BIRMINGHAM, UK – March 14, 2008 - Turbine, Inc. and Codemasters Online today unveiled Volume II of The Lord of the Rings Online™, the first retail expansion for the award-winning massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG). Announced in Birmingham, the childhood home of J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings Online™: Mines of Moria™ will expand the online world of Middle-earth to let players explore the ancient underground cities of the dwarves, battle epic characters in the depths, face off with the Watcher, be a part of the fateful release of Durin’s Bane and more! The Lord of the Rings Online expects to open Volume II of its epic story in the fall of 2008 with an increased level cap, two new classes and the introduction of a unique item advancement system.
Turbine and Tolkien Enterprises Extend Relationship By Mar 18, 2008, 03:24 GMT
License to Develop Online Games Based on the Books of J.R.R. Tolkien Extended to 2014.
WESTWOOD, MA – February 20, 2008 - Turbine, Inc. announced today that in the wake of the global success of The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™, named the 2007 PC Game of the Year*, it has reached an agreement with Tolkien Enterprises to extend it’s license to develop Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games (MMORPG) based on The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings byJ.R.R. Tolkien to 2014 with additional options to extend the rights until 2017.
25th March is Tolkien Reading Day! By Illuvatar
Mar 18, 2008, 03:11 GMT
Tolkien Reading Day encourages the use of Tolkien's works in education and library reading groups, in 2008 this is just after Easter so the emphasis is on reading for pleasure with family or friends.
J.R.R. Tolkien's books appeal to all ages and readers worldwide find pleasure, entertainment and deep significance in his work.
Tolkien Reading Day is a chance for grownups and children to read together and share their thoughts about stories by Tolkien that they have read and to maybe discover new ones.
Ideas for exploring Tolkien's books together are available online and in hard copy.
For children and adults reading together is fun, and stimulates good conversation, vocabulary development, an interest in history and for some an interest in linguistics. 25th March has significance to Tolkien's readers, as it is the day of the Downfall of Sauron at the conclusion of the 'War of the Ring' in "The Lord of the Rings." There's more to Tolkien than "The Lord of the Rings" though. Families and reading groups can enjoy the story of the lost dog "Roverandom" and his adventures on the moon or the mock-medieval rebellion of "Farmer Giles of Ham" complete with giants and dragons.
Members of the public (or libraries and schools wishing to hold an event near to rather than on the 25th) can contact the Society for free posters and help with publicising their event.
Requests for posters or queries regarding this Press Release should be addressed to: Ian Collier, Publicity Officer, 22 Oaklands Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0DS UK e-mail publicity@tolkiensociety.org
Launched in 2003 the reading day event has sparked interest in reading and reading groups across several nations and ages from Primary schoolchildren to University students and library users of all ages. Hence the circulation of this release to the webmedia, media, educational press and county library service.
New Line will be merged with Warner Bros Entertainment By Eledhwen
Feb 29, 2008, 17:43 GMT
Yep, it's official. New Line is to be merged with Time Warner's subsidiary Warner Bros. Entertainment. Robert Shaye and Michael Lynne are leaving as part of the restructuring plan. Read the full article from Forbes. What does this mean for The Hobbit? Only time will tell ...
Lord of the Rings reigns over other Oscar winners By Eledhwen
Feb 25, 2008, 20:49 GMT
THE Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King has been voted the favourite film of the new century in an online Oscars retrospective poll.
The Return of the King came up trumps in the poll by Parade.com, the >Oscar Survey Spectacular, asked readers to vote for their favourite Oscar winners of past decades. Read the full article here.
Knoxville Wind Symphony presents LOTR concert By Eledhwen
Feb 22, 2008, 20:54 GMT
The Knoxville Wind Symphony will perform the “Lord of the Rings” Symphony at 8 p.m. Monday, March 3, at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St., Knoxville.
The Symphony No. 1, “The Lord of the Rings,” by Dutch composer Johan deMeij, is patterned after the major characters and events in the Tolkien epic. The Symphony, some 40 minutes in length, includes five movements – Gandalf the Wizard, Lothlorien the Elvenwood, Gollum, The Mines of Moria and the Hobbits.
Admission is $25 balcony, $20 general and $10 for students. For information, call Tickets Unlimited at 865-656-4444, or visit www.knoxwind.org. Read the full article here.
Tolkien Estate Sues New Line Cinema By Eledhwen
Feb 11, 2008, 22:32 GMT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The estate of "Lord of the Rings" creator J.R.R. Tolkien is suing the film studio that released the trilogy based on his books, claiming the company failed to pay a cut of gross profits for the blockbuster films. Read the full article here.
The Lord of the Rings CD Signing THIS SATURDAY!! By Eledhwen
Feb 5, 2008, 20:01 GMT
The stars of The Lord of the Rings will be at Dress Circle on Saturday 9th February 11:30am – 12:30pm to sign copies of the eagerly awaited cast recording of Lord of the Rings.
Come and join Laura Michelle Kelly (Galadrial), Rosalie Craig (Arwen), Jerome Pradon (Aragorn), James Loye (Frodo), Peter Howe (Sam), Michael Therriault (Gollum) at Dress Circle.
Composed by A.R. Rahman,Varttina and Christopher Nightingale.
The CD features the 52-strong London Cast and an orchestra of 65 musicians.
This deluxe two disc set includes a 52 page illustrated booklet, The first disc is an 18 track CD. The second disc is a 19 track DVD with 5.1 surround sound and bonus features.
*Please note Dress Circle regrets that only copies of 'The Lord of the Rings" purchased from Dress Circle may be presented for signing.
Limited to one signature per person.
For more information and to purchase a CD, check out the Dress Circle website.
Lord of the Rings Online Going to Russia; New "Book 12" Screenshots By Eledhwen Jan 29, 2008, 15:42 GMT
Turbine, Inc. and IT Territory LLC (ITT) just announced a new partnership for the distribution of Turbine's award-winning game The Lord of the Rings Online in Russia and Eastern Europe (see press release below).
Separately, Turbine has also just released new screenshots from Book 12, the upcoming free content update for The Lord of the Rings Online. ....more
Del Toro to direct The Hobbit? By Eledhwen
Jan 28, 2008, 19:23 GMT
The Hollywood Reporter names Guillermo del Toro as the director lining up to take on two installments of The Hobbit. From the article:
Del Toro's name was on a short list of directors who could tackle the project, one of the most anticipated literary adaptations of the past decade. An ill-chosen director for "Hobbit" could put billions of dollars at stake for New Line and MGM and could turn off an audience that encompasses millions of passionate readers, Tolkien fans and obsessive geeks. Read the full article at The Hollywood Reporter.
Lord of the Rings Online Receives Accolades from Game Informer and Voodoo Extreme By Eledhwen Jan 16, 2008, 23:58 GMT
Turbine, Inc. has just announced that The Lord of the Rings Online has been named one of the "Top 50 Games of 2007" by Game Informer Magazine as well as "Best Massively Multiplayer Game of 2007" by Voodoo Extreme. Two press releases with more information can be found below.
The Lord of the Rings Online was also recently named "2007 PC Game of the Year" in the Golden Joystick Awards, "PC MMO Game of the Year" and one of the "PC Top 10 Games of 2007" by GameSpy.com, and "Best Persistent Online World" for 2007 by IGN.com, among other accolades.
Server Move Scheduled for 01/17/08 By Illuvatar
Jan 16, 2008, 04:25 GMT
Please be advised that our host Servint will be physically relocating our server to a new area of their datacenter on Thursday 01/17/08 between 5:00am and 7:00am EST.
This is being done in order to provide us with a more secure and redundant network. We are expecting minimal downtime, but please do be aware that WotR and the sites we host could be offline for the entire 2 hour schedules maintenance window. So if you find us offline, please do not despair! We will be right back!
