We recently sat down with a fellow collector and friend, Brian, to talk about a wide range of topics in regard to collecting. Brian filled us in on how he got started, some of his favorite pieces, his philosophy on collecting, Rings of Power ideas, etc. We had an absolute blast sitting down with Brian, and we’re thankful for the time he was willing to take to chat with us. So we hope you enjoy this episode; and thank you all for the support.
Witches and werewolves and vampires, oh, my! J.R.R. Tolkien was not one to shy away from creatures of the night. Just the opposite–he seemed to relish writing horror stories.
When we think of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings”, Elves, Wizards, Hobbits, and quests come first to mind. But the Professor’s long quest to create an encompassing mythology for Britain led him to conjure stories within stories. Middle-earth feels real because Tolkien fleshed out its history in-depth. Though they are often only hinted at in the main stories, Tolkien wrote many of these historical references in detail.
In honor of the best holiday of the year (subjectively), let’s explore a few tales of terror written by Tolkien fit for All Hallows’ Eve. These are by no means the only ones. The Silmarillion is filled with stories that invoke a sense of horror in us, such as the story of Húrin and his family. Just thinking about Frodo and Sam’s encounter with Shelob in her lair is enough to make skin crawl. Dig deep, and you’ll find bones aplenty in Tolkien’s work.
Co-creator of animation that continues to delight generations of viewers passes away at 87.
How many individuals came to Tolkien through the gateway of The Hobbit animated feature, first aired on American television in November, 1977? This Took, for one. Who knows if The Lord of the Rings, collecting dust on my big sister Nancy’s bookshelf, would have ever made it into my hands two years later if I hadn’t been primed with this classic cartoon?
Recognition of Bass upon his passing proliferates the internet today. You might enjoy this wonderful homage to Rankin and Bass’ The Hobbit cartoon – and its impact on the fantasy film genre – by Ryan Britt.
We at TheOneRing.net thank you for your vision, dedication, and artistry, Jules Bass. May you rest in peace.
Actress Morfydd Clark. Photo by Joseph Sinclair courtesy of Schön! Magazine.
You’ve read some good interviews with the cast of Rings of Power, but if you haven’t caught this one from Schön! Magazine, you’re in for a treat. Stunning photography by Joseph Sinclair graces this read by digital editor and fashion author Kelsey Barnes. Style check, people!
TheHollywoodReporter.com kicks of the week with two fun The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power tidbits. Well perhaps one isn’t so bitty… Season 2 principal photography is underway in the UK, and Círdan the Shipwright will be in it (will his beard be as well?!?)! A bit more here.
Largo and Nori Proudfoot and Poppy Proudfellow share a chuckle in Prime Video’s Rings of Power. Image courtesy Hollywood Reporter / Prime Video
Episode 6 Spoilers Ahead
“Yes, water can make a volcano erupt.” If you enjoyed the explosive (sorry) finish of episode 6 but were kinda wondering about the science behind the event, you’ll appreciate this: Showrunners and a Geologist Explain…
Be sure to check out TORn Tuesday where Cliff and Justin will be talking about these things and a WHOLE LOT MORE on our weekly YouTube livestream this Tuesday at 5 pm US Pacific time, and find us all over the webs in socials and chats, including our moderated Discord, where conversation’s happening 24/7. If you’re with us on TORn Tuesday you can actually pose questions (and answers) for Justin and Cliff during the show!
“You have 90 seconds or sometimes less to transport people psychologically into a place where they’re ready.”
“Rings, numbers and trees are all important symbols” Photo and quote courtesy of Variety.com
Variety’s Karen Peterson takes us on her deep dive with creatives Mark Bashore and Katrina Crawford, creators of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power main title sequence.
Bashore explains, “We came with the idea of a main title built from the world of sound, not built from the world of film.”
Read or listen here. Thanks to Discord Ringer RichardVII for the link! If you’d like to join the chat, we’re open 24/7 over at our Discord server. You can also find a prior article on this topic here with a link to Plains of Yonder, where no doubt you’ll find Mark and Katrina cooking up more great stuff.
We recently sat down with a fellow collector and friend, Brian, to talk about a wide range of topics in regard to collecting. Brian filled us in on how he got started, some of his favorite pieces, his philosophy on collecting, Rings of Power ideas, etc. We had an absolute blast sitting down with Brian, and we’re thankful for the time he was willing to take to chat with us. So we hope you enjoy this episode; and thank you all for the support.
