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Lost in the dark, hungry and afraid- Bilbo is all alone- or is he?
This week, in our discussion of ‘The Hobbit’, the book club moves on to Chapter V. ‘Riddles in the Dark’. Bilbo has been separated from the Dwarves and Gandalf, and he is soon to meet one the most vile creatures in all of the world. How does he handle himself?
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Peter Jackson will not be making ‘The Hobbit’ movies
In an email to TORn Peter Jackson explains his legal dispute with New Line and how he has been told, ” New Line would no longer be requiring our services on the Hobbit and the LOTR ‘prequel’… the studio was now actively looking to hire another filmmaker for both projects.”
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Caves, giants, pony eating miscreants. Bilbo meets baddies.
Starting today, the Book Club, in its ongoing discussion of ‘The Hobbit’, moves on to Chapter IV, Over Hill and Under Hill; in which Bilbo and his companions get captured by goblins. Come join us if you can.
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More news regarding The Hobbit
While MGM have been in talks with Peter Jackson about making two movies based on The Hobbit there are some potential barriers in the way. You can read more in this article in Variety.
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Book Club- Bilbo meets Elves
In our ongoing discussion of ‘The Hobbit’ the book club is , this week , moving on to chapter III, ‘ A Short Rest’. This chapter concerns the arrival of Bilbo, Gandalf, Thorin, and company in Rivendell and their meeting with Elrond. Feel free to pick up the book and join us at any time.
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Book Club continuing in its discussion of ‘The Hobbit’
This week, the CoE Book Club has moved on to Chapter II, ‘Roast Mutton’, in its discussion of ‘The Hobbit’. We remind you that everyone should feel free to pick up the book at any time and add to the comments on any chapter.
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Tolkien and Terror?
On October 26th, Tolkien scholar Dr Ralph Wood will appear at the University of North Carolina Greensboro and give a lecture titled “J.R.R. Tolkien: Writer for Our Time of Terror.” You can view more information about the lecture here.
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Want to live in the Shire or Bree?
A housing complex in Bend, Oregon is based in part on Tolkien’s Middle-earth.One part of the development is referred to as ‘Middle-earth Village’, and based on a Bree street scene from the LotR movie, and the maintenance buildings are designed to resemble hobbit holes. There are further details at bendshire.com.
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Toronto Gathering urgently needs more attendees
The Gathering of the Fellowship in Toronto (1st-4th July) needs more support from Tolkien fans. While the organizers have heard nothing but “good “buzz” and enthusiasm from fans” registrations for the event have not sold. To date only 300 have registered and the event is in danger of not happening at all. You can find…
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Virus attack- all members use caution
All members beware of received e-mails from “Microsoft Security Alert” or “Microsoft Corporation Security Support”. None of the e-mails have a Microsoft return addess. When these e-mails are opened thay appear to be official documents on Microsoft letterhead but the attachment is actually the W32.swen virus. Be aware that Microsoft never sends alerts by e-mail.
