[Lotr_announce] This Week on TheOneRing.net

[Michael Regina]

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

 

Guillermo del Toro talks Hobbit and everything else, Peter Jackson directing
still not confirmed

Guillermo del Toro popped up at the Saturn Awards and Collider corned him
for an interview about all kinds of things including his involvement with
"The Hobbit" and his future projects while Deadline's report that Peter
Jackson is negotiating to take over directing duties of the Hobbit are
lighting up the internet.

http://tinyurl.com/279juho 

 

A Quote From "Derek"

A quote on Ain't It Cool News has been posted under "Of Incomplete Stories
Regarding Spiderman And The Hobbit" and is from a source named "Derek".  For
those who are familiar with Peter Jackson's Bad Taste, the character of
Derek was played by Jackson himself.  When Harry Knowles asked "Derek"
whether he was directing.

http://tinyurl.com/38bu6hy 

 

Urgency Needed For Hobbit

Editor Mike Fleming with Deadline New York has a follow up to recent news
regarding negotiations with Peter Jackson to direct The Hobbit.  While he
comments it is "probably the best news for debt-laden MGM in years" it has
stepped up the pressure on MGM's studio backers.

http://tinyurl.com/3x4fgeo 

 

Waiting for Gandalf

Ataahua writes: Ian McKellen was interviewed by TV3's Campbell Live last
night, as our favorite wizard is in Wellington for the stage production
Waiting for Godot. You can view the video here.

http://tinyurl.com/35ugbjo 

 

Join TORn at Comic-Con (temporarily un-sold out)

Not officially announced yet by Comic-Con but TheOneRing.net will be kicking
off the annual popular culture mega-event known as Comic-Con in San Diego
Thursday morning. And the good news is, turned in tickets are NOW AVAILABLE
until they sell out again any minute! Click right here immediately and plan
to have fun with us Thursday, July 22, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. room 7AB.

http://tinyurl.com/3532raq 

 

MGM Requesting 6th Debt Payment Extension (And The Hobbit to Begin Shooting
in January 2011?)

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting today that MGM will potentially be
requesting for a 6th extension on its debt and interest payment. Below is an
excerpt from their article.

http://tinyurl.com/2vqozy6

 

TORn goes to the King Kong 360 3-D Premiere!

It's here! KING KONG 360 3-D opens TODAY at Universal Studios Hollywood! To
launch the highly-anticipated, next-generation attraction featuring the
famed 25' tall gorilla, Hollywood stars, and TORn's very own Quickbeam,
gathered at the premiere to be the first visitors to take the ride. Peter
Jackson, appeared 3-D via an enormous HD flat screen monitor to introduce
the ground-breaking 3D technology that is employed in the new attraction.
Check out TheOneRing.net's unfettered access to the attraction, the park and
the folks on the red carpet!

http://tinyurl.com/2wfsxxv 

 

Help WB Design their next LOTR Shirt!

The Warner Brothers Shop is looking for help from the Tolkien community as
they prep their next Lord of the Rings T-Shirt! Starting today and running
through Monday, you can share your opinions about the 'Green Dragon' design
and then save 20% on select merchandise throughout the weekend. The survey
literally takes all of 30 seconds! Follow the link to share your opinions 

http://tinyurl.com/35eqefv 

 

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All the best,

 

Michael Regina

Editor in Chief - TheOneRing.net

xoanon at theonering.net

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