Ever since The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park opened at Universal Studios I’ve been wondering when and if a Lord of The Rings themed park would open at one of the sites.

Well call it nerd wish fufillment, because it looks like will have a real Middle Earth to explore. Universal Studios has the following pitch:

(more…)

It seems there is a glimmer of hope in the developmental chaos of The Lord of The Rings prequel ‘The Hobbit‘. As most of you know development has been in limbo because of MGMS’ financial situation (company is broke and can’t produce film themselves. Owns half the rights, but haven’t found a bidder that has been able to satisfie their creditors). Guillermo del Toro had to step down as a director because of other obligations (production being on hold for so long it conflicted with his schedule). The delay is also effecting the commitment by prominent actors such as Sir Ian McKellan who said he has other things he could be doing than wait around. The bad news just keeps piling on.

Now, we did hear that LOTR maestro Peter Jackson was supposedly negotiating a deal to replaced Del Toro and direct the two halves, himself. Of course, Jackson, using a fake pen name down played this rumor on AICN (claiming he’d only been approached on what a deal would look like). Talk about a nerd let down. However, it seems Peter Jackson might be pulling a fast one on us. Heatvision is claiming that Warner Bros. (who owns a significant portion of the remaining rights) has a pact with  Jackson to direct the two-part “Hobbit”. They say negotiations have in fact been made and deal is close to done.

“furiously negotiating with MGM, which is being steered by a committee of creditors and financial stakeholders.” said the site. 

In addition, they also claim that Jackson has been quietly meeting with actors in Los Angeles, U.K. and New York.

Jackson, who has been in L.A. since Saturday, is working with casting director Victoria Burrows on assembling what will likely be a large, international cast for the project

Whoa. Those are some serious claims (which all come from an uncredited source mind you) My two cents? I think the directing rumors are crap. Well, not entirely bogus. I think Jackson was approached and he expressed interest , but he has far too many other obligations to extract himself from in order to commit to helming the adaptation. So, what’s all this talk then about meeting actors and such? Well, keep in mind Peter Jackson co-wrote the script and is on board as a producer.  Doesn’t it make sense that from a producer stand point he would be making proceedings under the assumption that its going to get made? What, is he just gonna sit on his butt and do nothing while MGM gets their head out their ass? .The dude is just doing his part to move things a long while we wait for production to be officially green-lit.

This has to be the cutest fucking thing ever. A tiny Gandalf plushy? Look at those cute beady little offset eyes. Oh man they are peering into my soul, right now. I need to bring him home immediately.On a side note, I think in an attempt to make the Orc cute they accidentally made a Kif (of Futurama) plush. By clicking their names you too can pick up your very own snuggly version of Frodo, Gandalf, Legolas and Kif..sorry an Orc!

Source

Combing the web, I have discovered a wealth of sweets and treats to delight nerds everywhere this holiday season. Some professional, some amateur, some impressive, some depressive…please enjoy these ten carefully selected samples of Geek Treats for the Holidays.

1. Super Mario Gingerbread Holiday Thingy — Kudos to this Master of Gingerbread for the difficulty they must have encountered creating this little masterpiece.

(more…)

I know in the past couple months I have made the announcment of Radio City Music Hall’s Fellowship of the Ring presentation with the FULL 300 piece Orchestra!! Sounds good to any NerdBastard who’s a LOTR fan right? Did I mention that the Orchestra is playing the whole original score to the movie, with the movie, at the SAME time as the movie!!?? This is a dream come true for any fan of the film or series! Check out all the info below. This weekend (Oct. 9th and 10th) IS IT, and seats are still available…If Frodo made the trek to Mount Doom, you can sure as hell make your way Radio City Music Hall in New York. Deliciously tempting to lure any NerdBastard with some scratch on the pilgrimage!

THE LORD OF THE RINGS
THE FELLOW SHIP OF THE RING  
HOWARD SHORE’S OSCAR®-WINNING SCORE PERFORMED BY OVER 300 MUSICIANS LIVE TO FILM

There is only one Lord of the Rings.  Come share in the power.

FULL PRESS RELEASE AFTER THE JUMP

(more…)

I would like to take this moment to deliver a message personally and explictially for the people involved and responsible for the making of one of the greatest and still underated fantasy films ever made…Willow. (more…)

The HollywoodReporter announces

Ludwig Wiki will conduct Switzerland’s 21st Century Symphony, the Collegiate Chorale, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus and soprano Kaitlyn Lusk in two performances of Howard Shore’s Oscar-winning score of “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” performed along with a screening of the film, at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on Oct. 9 and 10

A dream perhaps for a LOTR fan? No. Better, its really real! However with the limited engagement, I don’t know how much these tix will cost… Get them when you can, and get me one too, I’ll be at the end of the line dressed as Gimli!