[Lotr_announce] This Week on TheOneRing.net

Fri Aug 27 22:59:20 CDT 2010

Hullo!! Take a look at the latest updates from TheOneRing.net and beyond!

Dominic Monaghan speaks about 'The Hobbit' and PJ

Check out this great video from the MTV News in which actor Dominic Monaghan
(Merry) speaks about his friendship with Peter Jackson, his willingness to
participate in 'The Hobbit' films, and why he thinks Peter Jackson is the
only person who can direct. "I can't really imagine anyone other than Pete
directing 'The Hobbit,'" Monaghan told MTV News.

http://tinyurl.com/27tzcbn 

TORN at PAX Prime 2010

TheOneRing.net will be at the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in Seattle next month!
The awesome folks from WB Games have invited me to hang out at their booth
all weekend! Warner Bros. games are making several LOTR themed games
including 'The War in the North', be sure to check out their website! PAX
Prime runs from September 2nd to 5th in downtown Seattle. If you are
attending PAX please drop on by to say 'Hi!', if you aren't attending PAX
but are in the area drop me a line, I'd love to hook up with some Ringers
while I'm out west!

http://tinyurl.com/398rj3y 

Peter Jackson Hopeful For Hobbit News Soon

Hobbit fans have been waiting for years to see progress on the movie version
of Tolkien's classic novel The Hobbit.  Or at least word on what final
decision will be made.  There is now hope that some answers may be
forthcoming.

http://tinyurl.com/28ouqpj 

Guillermo del Toro on The Hobbit, 3D

Ain't It Cool News sat down with Guillermo del Toro to talk about his
upcoming projects and other topics, including The Hobbit.  As in other
interviews, Guillermo expressed disappointment over his departure but
reiterated his confidence in ultimately making the correct decision. 

http://tinyurl.com/2b85cjd 

MGM plans emerge, possible 'Hobbit' progress

Variety and The Hollywood Reporter are reporting progress on the MGM debt
situation that has famously kept two 'Hobbit' films progressing and have
stalled a greenlight on the films for years now. THR details the plans to
make the nearly $4 billion dissapear here while the Variety story here
details a Wednesday conference call involving debt holders. A lot of things
need to fall into place but both stories indicate a September 15 deadline is
being respected, which a source told TORn would be met, unlike previous
deadlines which have previously been extended. Thanks to friend Kristin
Thompson for the heads up on the Variety article.

http://tinyurl.com/2c8azjy 

Warner Bros. Interactive Panoramic Wallpaper

Warner Bros. is celebrating the release of the Blu ray TE single editions of
Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King. These
theatrical editions are due to hit the streets on September 14. Be the first
to bring Middle-earth to your desktop with an interactive panoramic
wallpaper and access new content daily. Click here to get your wallpaper!

http://tinyurl.com/2fqsk65 

LOTR Online will be Free To Play September 10th!

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES THE LORD OF THE RINGS
ONLINET WILL BE FREE TO PLAY STARTING SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 Turbine and
Codemasters to Release Free-to-Play Version of Award-winning Online Game
Across North America and Europe WESTWOOD, MA - August 18, 2010 - Warner
Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that Turbine's The Lord of
the Rings OnlineT (LOTRO) will introduce its innovative new pricing model,
allowing players to download the game and play for free and purchase
expansions, quest packs, items, and account services a la carte from the new
LOTRO Store starting September 10, 2010.

http://tinyurl.com/273byvf

James Cameron's Advice To GDT On The Hobbit: "Get Out Of That Thing"

In an article by Australia's Herald Sun about the re-release of James
Cameron's Avatar in 3D later this month and his upcoming producing role on
GDT's next directorial project At The Mountains Of Madness, there's some
very interesting information on James Cameron's thoughts on GDT directing
The Hobbit.

http://tinyurl.com/2b3vpux 

New Trailer for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today reveals a new trailer for the
upcoming Action/RPG The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. The Hand of
Sauron stretches far. No land is safe from the shadow. But there are still
those with the strength and the will to resist. In the trailer, a human,
dwarf and elf join in Fellowship, to combat the orc hordes that plague
Middle-earth. Developed by Snowblind Studios, The Lord of the Rings: War in
the North introduces players to the brutal, northern reaches of
Middle-earth, in a realm where survival depends on Fellowship. Featuring
online, interdependent co-op play for up to three players, gamers join
forces to do battle with the creatures of this world, while developing and
upgrading weapons, skills and abilities. For more information please visit
the official site at: www.warinthenorth.com

http://tinyurl.com/27k4emy 

LOTR Island by Disney?

RYNDELL writes: Saw several threads on various Disney chat sites
recently.apparently Universal Studios has sent out surveys testing the
waters for interest in a LOTR theme park, a la the "Harry Potter Wizarding
World" they recently opened in Orlando.

http://tinyurl.com/2fm27ax 

Spyglass nears deal to run film studio MGM-WSJ

Aug 10 (Reuters) - Spyglass Entertainment is nearing an agreement to run
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc once the film studio restructures $4 billion of debt
this summer through the bankruptcy process, the Wall Street Journal said on
Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. An agreement could come as
soon as this week, valuing MGM at about $1.9 billion, the newspaper said,
citing the sources. The sources also said MGM hopes to file a prepackaged
bankruptcy in mid-September when its latest debt waiver expires, according
to the Journal. MGM creditors have spent the better part of a week with
Spyglass co-heads Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum negotiating the makeup of a
board, and have worked out financial details, the newspaper said.

http://tinyurl.com/23el7sr 

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