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Mellonnen! Mo evínedh? … and new Sindarin in The Hobbit

Elrond Hobbit movie standupMellonnen! Mo evínedh? ”My friend! Where have you been?”… so Lord Elrond asks Gandalf upon meeting up with him in Rivendell in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

I must apologize for my recent absence of posting articles here. I run this site entirely by myself and with the release of The Hobbit in theaters, and the massive influx of information released in regards to the movie, as well as the holidays, I was a bit overwhelmed and had to take a step back for a while.

Even though I have not posted anything recently I am happy to report that the site has had over 50,000 visitors the first year at it’s new home. Hannon le! Thank you to all who have stopped by!

Now that things have sort of calmed down, I hope to get some new posts up for you.

In the mean time, the folks over at Elendilion have put up a G-i-P Report regarding the the Sindarin phrases spoken in The Hobbit, which is where I got the title for this post. I always find it exciting to hear and learn new elvish phrases, which is one of my favorite bits of the movie, but I’ll post more on that in a future post. If you’d like to see the Sindarin phrases that were used in the movie as well as the analysis of them, I encourage you to stop by Elendilion.

Once again, hannon le, thank you, to all who have stopped by over the last year and stay tuned for some new posts!

The Enderi – Middle-days of the Elvish solar year

Enderi written in Tengwar

‘Enderi’ written in Tengwar

Today is the first of three enderi on the elvish calendar. The Enderi, or middle-days, mark the middle of the elvish loa, or solar year, and also signal the transition from a time of growth to a time of fading. They are nestled between the seasons Yávië and Quellë. In elvish leap years, occurring once every 12 years, the enderi are doubled to a total of six. This doubling does not occur however when the leap year occurs at the end of a yén, an elvish year consisting of 144 loa.

Site Updates – New Elvish Locations Added

Beleg Departs Menegroth by Alan LeeLatest site updates (29 July 2012 / 69 Lairë 140th loa of 14th yén)

The following Locations have been added to the website.

The Hobbit Pub still needs help – plans fundraiser

The Hobbit Pub in Southampton

The Hobbit Pub in Southampton

Back in March I reported on a Southampton pub called The Hobbit which had come under fire from the Saul Zaentz Company (SZC) over use of the word ‘Hobbit’ in their name. SZC in California owns the worldwide rights to brands associated with JRR Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and has been cracking down on what they call ‘infringement rights.’

The Internet erupted with this news and even veteran actors Sir Ian McKellen and Stephen Fry got into the fray offering their support  for the pub, with McKellen posting on his blog ‘…I haven’t yet talked to Stephen Fry about his disapproval of this Hollywood bullying but I’m with him all the way. All the way to The Hobbit pub once filming is over in July.’

After this huge outcry, SZC offered an olive branch of sorts in the form of a $100 [£65] a year licensing fee to allow the pub to continue using the word ‘Hobbit.’

Everything seemed like it was going to work out for the good, but as reported by The Daily Echo, almost four months later that amicable offer from SZC has not been put into writing and presented to the pub’s lawyers. Meanwhile the legal fees have been piling up.

“They said they’d give us this licence, but what does it entail and why is it taking so long?” said landlady Stella Roberts.  “There are three lots of solicitors involved – solicitors for Punch Taverns, solicitors for Saul Zaentz and my own solicitor.  If you think that solicitors cost £100 an hour, 20 hours is already £2,000 and obviously a lot more than that has gone in already.  The economic situation is not helping pubs and if you then get a £15,000 or £20,000 legal bill you’re finished.”

In an effort to help offset these costs, the pub is planning on having a fundraiser.  The event called simply ‘Save the Hobbit’ will feature live music from local bands, Tolkien memorabilia, and various items to be auctioned off – which Stephen Fry has already donated a signed book towards. Author Neil Gaiman is even expected to make an appearance via an Internet video link.

The ‘Save the Hobbit’ fundraiser will take place at the pub on  Saturday, August 11. Ticket are just £10. For more information you can email the pub at info@thehobbitpub.co.uk or call them at 023 8023 2591.

Related links:

Possible Resolution in Sight for Hobbit Pub Clash

Sir Ian McKellen backs The Hobbit Pub

Save ‘The Hobbit’…Pub, that is

Save The Hobbit, Southampton Facebook page

 

Today in Middle-earth History post made in error

Oops!

Today I incorrectly posted an event in the ‘Today in Middle-earth History’ series of posts. The post titled ‘Aldúya, 52nd of Lairë – Today in Middle-earth History’ which deals with King Théoden’s funeral escort will be re-posted on the correct day of Elenya, 55th of Lairë, or July 15th on the modern Gregorian calendar.

I am sorry for an confusion this may have caused.

Gandalf vs Darth Vader winner determined!

The folks over at Bat In The Sun have tallied the votes in the Gandalf vs Darth Vader (or Darth Vader vs Gandalf, if you prefer) match up, part of their Super Power Beat Down, and have presented the winner in a short clip.

The qualities of both characters are discussed before a filmed battle sequence is shown and the winner announced. So who won? Sit back, watch and find out!