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The bare facts ·
Peter Jackson, with funding from New Line Cinema, is producing three movie based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings". Filmed entirely in New Zealand, and starring actors such as Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins), Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn), Sir Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Liv Tyler (Arwen), Orlando Bloom (Legolas), and Christopher Lee (Saruman), the movies approximately follow the three volumes most Tolkien fans are familiar with: "The Fellowship of the Ring" (December 19, 2001), "The Two Towers" (December 18, 2002), and "The Return of the King" (December 17, 2003). Xenite.Org has been keeping fans informed about the progress of the movies since February 1998, longer than any other LoTR movie news site. We are also home to some of the best Tolkien and Middle-earth forums, fan fiction, and commentary on the Internet today.
LOTR Movie news archives from August 23, 2000 through September 14, 2000
Glass Hammer to perform at Dragoncon January 21, 2001 at 13:47:21
Glass Hammer, the progressive rock band from Tennessee, has been titillating Tolkien fans with their upcoming "Live from Middle-earth" CD. Now word comes they will be peforming at Dragoncon in Atlanta this September. [more] Sam Gamgee arrives in Middle-earth by train January 16, 2001 at 15:17:20
Donald Nute has found a sculptor to create his Sam Gamgee for the Middle-earth Railroad we mentioned a few months ago. [more] One Trailer to Find Them All and Kill Them All with Laughter January 16, 2001 at 13:35:47
So you were disappointed with the official trailer, Bunky? We've found something that will rock your socks, booby! [more] Electronic Arts isn't looking so LOTR-like January 12, 2001 at 05:27:22
The Motley Fool spoke with Stan McKee, Chief Financial Officer of Electronic Arts. Bottom line: they aren't looking for LOTR demographics. [more] Look what they've done to the official Web site, Ma January 12, 2001 at 05:14:47
This week's Suite101 article marks a return to Middle-earth by Michael Martinez, who has been ill. [more] Is Mithril next 'Old Licensee' to go? January 10, 2001 at 13:44:50
In their latest announcement, Mithril suggests that they are having trouble with renewing their license from Tolkien Enterprises. [more] Tolkien family to go into hiding because of films? January 07, 2001 at 06:52:56
Winona Kent of The Complete Sean Bean has forwarded a disturbing article to various Tolkien Webmasters. [more] British rocker Bob Catley goes to Middle-earth December 27, 2000 at 12:46:30
Progressive/metal rock artist Bob Catley, formerly of Hard Rain and Magnum, is working on his third solo album, titled 'Middle-earth'. [more] Irish Times redeems itself with a great Tolkien retrospective December 24, 2000 at 22:11:56
We can dish out the complaints, we'd better dish out the compliments, too. The Irish Times blew it back in August when Edward Power obliterated Tolkien factuality with a story about the upcoming movies. But now writer Eileen Battersby has produced one of the best Tolkien retrospectives we've seen in a long time. [more] Salon creates a Tolkien topic page -- oboy! December 24, 2000 at 21:24:19
Salon.Com bought out MP3Lit.Com earlier this year, thus scooping up MP3Lit's Tolkien recordings (which were Xenite.Org mentioned a few times) and suddenly the fan community has discovered Salon and Tolkien go hand in hand like Peanut Butter and Beets. [more] New Line on the financial defensive over film budgets, licensing? December 24, 2000 at 21:06:58
Before 'Dungeons and Dragons' was clobbered by 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas', industry analysts were asking if New Line Cinema isn't spending too much money in the wrong places. [more] 'Thirteen Days' limited release in Los Angeles, New York Dec. 25 December 20, 2000 at 01:08:16
Well, we've been scratching our heads here at Xenite.Org because New Line has been promoting 'Thirteen Days' for release within a few days on network television. And yet they claim in their latest press release it won't be shown until January 12. [more] New Line pushes back trailer release date to January 12, 2001 December 20, 2000 at 00:50:05
In a press release posted on every Tolkien news site in the world, New Line Cinema has announced they will release their theatrical trailer for Peter Jackson's 'The Lord of the Rings' on January 12. [more] Where to look for the new LOTR trailer December 19, 2000 at 13:10:12
Newline Cinema has been posting trailers like clockwork on the Apple trailers page. It's reasonable to expect that the new LOTR trailer will also be posted there when 'Thirteen Days' opens in theaters later this week. [more] Dean Kish reviews 'Thirteen Days' December 19, 2000 at 13:05:11
Thinking of seeing 'Thirteen Days' just to get a sneak peak at the LOTR trailer? Dean Kish has reviewed the movie for us all! [more] Ancanar.Com updates Web site with new info, pictures December 18, 2000 at 00:16:28
The official Web site for 'Ancanar' has been redesigned with attractive new graphics and additional information. [more] Glass Hammer updates its Web site December 18, 2000 at 00:06:44
Glass Hammer has nearly finished working on their 'Live from Middle-earth' CD and they have posted some astounding artwork on their Web site. [more] Ancanar one-sheets for sale on eBay December 17, 2000 at 23:53:13
What's a one-sheet? Basically a poster used to promote the movie. Elemental Films has posted several for auction on eBay. [more] Middle-earth online cancelled? December 15, 2000 at 15:03:12
Gamespot is reporting that Sierra Online's Middle-earth game has been cancelled. [more] 'Dungeons and Dragons' -- Don't let the naysayers cheat you December 09, 2000 at 17:16:25
Have all the negative non-reviews led you to decide NOT to see this movie? Think again. Here's what someone who saw the movie has to say.... [more] Mithril seeking fan input on next round of figurines December 08, 2000 at 12:50:21
Mithril, the Irish pewter figurine company, is seeking fan input on what they should produce next.
11th Hour looks at horror's possible impact on LOTR films December 06, 2000 at 21:33:13
The 11th Hour has weighed in with a reflective article that considers Peter Jackson's background in horror. [more] 'Ancanar' goes for Tolkien Elves, not pointy-eared Elves November 29, 2000 at 16:21:37
Sam R. Balcomb, writer and producer of the movie 'Ancanar', just released the following statement concerning the Elf ears in 'Ancanar':
[more] Press release and photos from Young Peoples Theatre Hobbit Play November 29, 2000 at 02:50:46
We asked Young Peoples Theatre in Toronto for a press kit on their Hobbit play, which runs through December 21. [more] Ancanar.com posts production photos from the set... November 25, 2000 at 03:18:23
Okay, they posted the pictures on Nadia Comenici's birthday (November 12 -- and, yes, she hooked up with Bart Conner years ago). But Ancanar.com nonetheless has some nice photographs taken from the set which reveal a little bit more about the movie. [more] Interview with Toronto play's Gollum, Greg Kramer November 25, 2000 at 01:48:28
Greg Kramer, who plays Gollum in the stage adaptation of 'The Hobbit' currently running in Toronto, also does the voice of Smaug, according to The Toronto Sun. [more] Online fandom gears up for war with, boycott of Fandom.Com November 21, 2000 at 15:22:30
When Fandom.Com bought out the popular Ringbearer.Org in 1999, not all fannish reactions were positive. Commercial enterprises have seldom been welcomed with open arms by the SF fandom community. [more] Amazon.com mixup on Visualizing Middle-earth November 19, 2000 at 17:10:22
Amazon.Com initially assigned the title of "Visualizing Middle-earth" to the wrong ASIN number. Unfortunately, Xenite.Org and other sites have been using the wrong ASIN number to promote the book. [more] How disappointing: full plate armor in Jackson's Middle-earth November 14, 2000 at 03:48:01
This might be sufficient reason not to see Peter Jackson's 'The Lord of the Rings' movies. The Evening Post has published a picture of actors in full plate armor. [more] Major battle inside Minas Tirith? November 13, 2000 at 14:02:05
Holmes has posted a 6-minute interview with Peter Jackson where he makes a startling revelation. [more] Sierra gets its game? So says PC Gamer... November 13, 2000 at 04:01:03
When last we heard about Havas Interactive division Sierra Online and the suspended Middle-earth Online game, things looked dark for the developer. [more] Ancalagon unleashes the ultimate movie list: all the changes in the films November 12, 2000 at 05:03:13
One intrepid fan, alone, without aid of spy networks, reporters, funky software, or widespread media acknowledgement has compiled a huge list of all the offenses...er, changes, that may have been made to Tolkien's classic story by Peter Jackson. [more] One News posts video footage of The News Conference November 12, 2000 at 03:17:32
Nothing excites fans more than video footage, and One News brings a few unique moments to Lord of the Rings movie news coverage with their online video clips. They don't disappoint this weekend. [more] Thornton's extends special pricing on 3-volume HOME edition November 12, 2000 at 02:17:54
On September 7 Xenite.Org reported that Thornton's Bookstore was offering a special discount to customers who ordered the three volume edition of The History of Middle-earth by the end of September. [more] Exclusive: Pictures from the London production of 'The Hobbit' November 11, 2000 at 01:56:01
Some of our friends in the United Kingdom took time out of their busy schedules to send us some spectacular pictures of the 'Hobbit' play about to open in London. [more] Suite101 article: If I only had a Bombadil... November 10, 2000 at 06:05:57
A discussion of Tom Bombadil and his importance to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Should fans hope to see Bombadil in a Fellowship of the Ring Dvd? [more]
