Author: HobbitFriend

The scene where Frodo is looking into the mirror of Galadriel goes by pretty quick, doesn’t it? Unsure what is going on during the scouring of the Shire? Wonder no more! At Hatch FX you can get a good look.

…way down to New Zealand. They are going back for MORE re-shooting for The Two Towers. Read about it here:Page Six

Well, almost. Barnes and Noble is offering free, on-line courses for those who wish to major in Lord of the Rings’ology.

There is a housing subdivision in Utah that has named its streets for characters and places in Tolkien’s trilogy. The Standard Front Page can tell you more.

All the world loves a lover. Read a sweet article about Ian Mckellan and his love, Nick Cuthell, at Stuff.

Here is an interesting interview of Ralph Bakshi and his take on Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien, his own animated version, and what it is like to work in Hollywood, at The Onion.

Fantasy becomes reality? Read how scientists have drawn parallels between Tolkien’s Mordor and Mordor Pound, located in Northern Territory north of Alice Springs, Australia, at Stuff.

The Otago Daily Times has an article on the increase in tourism in New Zealand since the filming of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. British and Japanese folks agree, New Zealand is the place to be!

Good intentions, but bad translations. Read how the Fellowship of the Ring is being presented via subtitles at Anime.Net *Disclaimer* I have NO idea if these are Malaysian translations, Chinese translations, or even if they were really subtitles at all. It is a parody site. But, at least they are funny! Oh, go on! Read…