Articles by Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

About Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

Steve, also known as “Rifflo”, is a University MBA Administrator in Ontario Canada where he lives with his wife, Lisa and two young daughters, Alexa and Ava. Steve has an extensive background in corporate sales. Steve also worked for ISAF: International Security Assistance Force and the Canadian Military as a recruiter in Human Resources for the operations in Bosnia and Afghanistan. When not immersed in Tolkien works,sci-fi, and film, you can find him training in Muay Thai, and Italian rapier.

J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug "Catch Up!"

October 30, 2013 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

The excitement for the release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is growing and so are the promotions and advertisements! Promotions include everything from EVENTS, CONTESTS, POSTERS, MAGAZINES, and BOOKS. The most anticipated and […]

J.R.R. Tolkien

EMPIRE Magazine "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" Covers

October 28, 2013 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

Empire Magazine has just released a sneak peak look at their upcoming “Desolation of Smaug” magazine covers! “Your choices are Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) in Mirkwood, Gandalf the Grey in the dark domain of Dol […]

J.R.R. Tolkien

From the Shire to Your Plate: "Hild's Mushroom Bacon Dish of Might"

October 27, 2013 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

Hild’s Mushroom Bacon Dish of Might by Astrid Winegar Tolkien fans will recognize this as the “Mighty Bacon Mushroom Dish” served by Farmer Maggot to the four hobbits. This is the ultimate comfort-food dish and […]

J.R.R. Tolkien

WORLDWIDE FAN EVENT FOR “THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG” ANNOUNCED!

October 26, 2013 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

Warner Bros. has announced the worldwide fan event for the second installment of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: WORLDWIDE FAN EVENT FOR “THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG” SET FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2013 Fans Get Chance […]

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Trailer Sneak Peak

October 24, 2013 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” will pick-up where “Marvel’s The Avengers” left off, as Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and teams up with Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, to […]

Doctor Who

Doctor Who: "The Day of the Doctor" Details from BBC

October 23, 2013 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

Doctor Who BBC has announced the details for the November 23rd special. “BBC Worldwide today announces that the special 50th Anniversary episode of Doctor Who will also be screened in 3D in cinemas across the […]

Exclusives

Mythgard Institute Presents: "Lord of the Rings III"

October 23, 2013 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

From Mythgard Institute’s Official Press Release: Lord of the Rings III Hollis, NH – On this Thursday, October 24 at 9:30 PM EDT, the Mythgard Institute is beginning an eight-week study of Tolkien’s Return of […]

Fantasy Books

"Chronicles of the Children: Key" – The First Book from Kylie Leane

October 23, 2013 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

From Grail Quest Books: On November 5th, Grail Quest Books is excited to present the international debut of Key, the opening novel in Kylie Leane’s the epic fantasy series Chronicles of the Children. Livila is […]

Sci-Fi Movies

"Winter Soldier is Coming" – New Poster and News for Captain America: The Winter Soldier

October 22, 2013 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

Marvel’s “Phase 2″ is upon us and the filming for Captain America: The Winter Soldier has begun! When we last saw Steve Rogers in the summer MEGA-Hit, The Avengers, we are left to wonder…”What’s next” […]

J.R.R. Tolkien

"The Desolation of Cumberbatch" – NEW Pictures from The Hobbit

October 22, 2013 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

New images of Benedict Cumberbatch on the motion capture stage have been posted by Tolkiennerd. The pictures show a fierce Cumberbatch as he becomes the Dragon Smaug for the much anticipated next installment of Peter […]