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Quarta, 18 Novembro 2009 20:00

Middle-earth Minutes #7: Secret agent 007

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It took another few months, and a very long night of work, but we have finally managed to create another episode of the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast. Good thing is that we actually managed to record some other news as well, so you can expect a new episode real soon!

This episode covers the news and events from the last couple of months, where Michael Kaiser and Pieter Collier (that's me) bring you up to date on specific items of interest to any fan of Tolkien.

Please, if you enjoyed this podcast go over to the website of Middle-earth Minutes and subscribe to it! Of course I'll be announcing all new podcasts at this website as well. Please leave your comments about the podcast at the bottom of this page and if you wish first read the show notes below.

J.R.R. Tolkien trained as a British spy:

On Sept. 16, 2009, the Telegraph reported that "Novelist JRR Tolkien secretly trained as a Government spy in the run up to the Second World War, new documents have disclosed" (emphasis added). Pieter shows how this story isn't news by citing sources such as The J.R.R.Tolkien Companion and Guide: Chronology AND Reader's Guide , as well as other Tolkien scholars.

Title:The J.R.R.Tolkien Companion and Guide: Chronology AND Reader's GuideBy: Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond

Pages: 1999 pagesPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers LtdPublication date: 2 Nov 2006

Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0007169728ISBN-13: 978-0007169726

MGM: The Lion, The Ditch, and The Hobbit:

The studio with the most recognizable logo in movie history continues to make news. MTV Movies Blog reported on Sept. 25, 2009 that "things are looking bleak", and that the studio needs a total of $170 million to finish out the year and to "fund high-profile projects like The Hobbit". THR.com reported on Oct. 1, 2009 that MGM has "secured enough support from key lenders to allow the studio enough cash to proceed with its participation in The Hobbit." And Variety.com has reported on Nov. 11, 2009 that, according to several sources, MGM "will essentially be auctioned off within the next few weeks."

We discuss all these things, as well as the great news coming out about the progress regarding the script, casting rumors, and more including:

According to SciFi Wire.com, "Gandalf" has read the script, and Comic Book Movie.com asks "Could we being seeing Brian Cox as a Dwarf in The Hobbit?"

Music

This episode features the song "The Grey Havens" by New York band Fathom.

New Segment: Browsing the Tolkien Library

Each episode Pieter will step out of the Tolkien Library with a prized book, or news of upcoming releases, to share with us. This time we discuss his article about The Book of Jonah, which is to become available in February, 2010. Talk centers around Tolkien's work as editor of The Jerusalem Bible, his translation, and possible as-of-yet unsubstantiated participation in translating other books of the Old Testament.

Title:The Book of JonahBy: J.R.R. Tolkien

Pages: 104 pagesPublisher: Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd Publication date: 17 Feb 2010

Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0232527679ISBN-13: 978-0232527674

Did C.S. Lewis and Tolkien plan to write together?

C.S.Lewis.com conducted an interview with Dr. Steven Beebe about the forthcoming publication about his discovery of a "previously undiscovered fragment" of a manuscript in the Oxford library. A manuscript which he believes is the much-sought-after beginnings of a collaboration between Lewis and Tolkien.

Title:The Annotated HobbitBy: Douglas Anderson

Pages: 512 pagesPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers LtdPublication date: New edition edition (7 April 2003)

Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0007137273ISBN-13: 978-0007137275

Festivals

We reported last episode about the Festival In The Shire. Now we have more news; and it is shaping up to be the pinnacle of Tolkien festivals! Pieter fills in some of the particulars on this episode, and we know that you will be anxious to attend this event.

Also, the Edge of the Wild annual Middle-earth Art Exhibition, now into its 7th year, is scheduled for March 26-29, 2009 according to the Facebook Page.

Miscellaneous:

Do you have a question or comment for us, or maybe some news that you would like to hear reported? Please leave a comment below. If you would like to have your comments heard in your own voice on Middle-earth Minutes use the "Call Me" widget in the sidebar of the Middle-earth Minutes blog. We would enjoy hearing from you and including it on the show.

And that is it for this episode of Middle-earth Minutes.Please visit the blog often at middleearthminutes.comCall the Middle-earth Minutes voice line at: (815) 2-HOBBITEmail us at: middleearthpodcast [at] gmail [dot] comFollow us on Twitter: @middleearthminsJoin the Facebook Page at: facebook.com/middleearthminutesAnd join us on Frodo Lives: The Middle-earth Online Society at frodolives.ning.com.

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