Noted author and Middle-earth creator J.R.R. Tolkien passed away back in 1973 – far too early to see how his epic fantasy saga would captivate film audiences around the globe. One of the most interesting things about Tolkien--and there are many--is that while an entire generation of fantasy fans adore his work, most of them haven’t even heard the man speak. That will change later this year. Tolkien attended what was called a “Hobbit dinner” in the Netherlands way back in 1958. Someone recorded the audio of the event, which found the writer talking about his work, reading poetry in Elvish, and just generally holding court amongst an appreciative audience. The recording disappeared, and was presumed lost for the ages, until Jay Johnstone (cofounder of the...
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- 5/27/2014
- by Mike Bracken
- Movies.com
In 1958, author J.R.R. Tolkien attended a "Hobbit Dinner" in the Netherlands. Tolkien's Dutch publisher set up the event, and 200 hardcore fans attended to hear their favorite author talk about The Lord of the Rings and reveal the real meaning behind the story. He even recited a poem in Elvish.
Tolkien's speech was recorded, but until recently it was thought to have been lost. The recording was discovered in a basement in Rotterdam. The man who found it kept this important reel-to-reel tape hidden away. Until recently, only he had heard the recording.
According to the Huffington Post, the reel-to-reel tape "was discovered in 1993 by a Dutchman named René van Rossenberg, a Tolkien expert who owns a shop in the Netherlands devoted to all things Middle-earth." When asked why he didn't share it with anyone until now. Rossenberg said, "Like Smaug I am guarding my treasure, hissing at any collector who comes near.
Tolkien's speech was recorded, but until recently it was thought to have been lost. The recording was discovered in a basement in Rotterdam. The man who found it kept this important reel-to-reel tape hidden away. Until recently, only he had heard the recording.
According to the Huffington Post, the reel-to-reel tape "was discovered in 1993 by a Dutchman named René van Rossenberg, a Tolkien expert who owns a shop in the Netherlands devoted to all things Middle-earth." When asked why he didn't share it with anyone until now. Rossenberg said, "Like Smaug I am guarding my treasure, hissing at any collector who comes near.
- 5/26/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
A host of celebrities will join Dodgers legend Steve Garvey for his special Celebrity Softball Classic and Family Fun Festival this Saturday.
The star will be joined by Nicollette Sheridan, Pete Rose (who will swing a bat again for the first time in decades), James Denton, Jose Canseco, Tillman the Skateboarding Bulldog, Sophie Monk, Michael Clarke Duncan, Carl Weathers, Greg Finley, Omar Miller, James Van Der Beek, Logan Huffman, Ron Cey, Maury Wills, Todd Zeile, Jay Johnstone Bill Russell, Jimmy Van Patten, Bobby Castillo, Kenny Landreaux, Lee Lacy, Rudy Law, Jerry Reuss, Derrel Thomas and others at the Eddy D. Stadium, Pepperdine University, Malibu, on July 10.
The event will raise money for the Als Association, an organization that aims to lead the fight to cure and treat Als through global, cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing...
The star will be joined by Nicollette Sheridan, Pete Rose (who will swing a bat again for the first time in decades), James Denton, Jose Canseco, Tillman the Skateboarding Bulldog, Sophie Monk, Michael Clarke Duncan, Carl Weathers, Greg Finley, Omar Miller, James Van Der Beek, Logan Huffman, Ron Cey, Maury Wills, Todd Zeile, Jay Johnstone Bill Russell, Jimmy Van Patten, Bobby Castillo, Kenny Landreaux, Lee Lacy, Rudy Law, Jerry Reuss, Derrel Thomas and others at the Eddy D. Stadium, Pepperdine University, Malibu, on July 10.
The event will raise money for the Als Association, an organization that aims to lead the fight to cure and treat Als through global, cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing...
- 7/7/2010
- Look to the Stars
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