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.

The Hobbit

The Hobbit Movie Preview in Empire Magazine

October 25, 2012 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

Empire releases it’s latest issue featuring The Hobbit! Empire offers 5 magnificent covers to choose from containing a different Hobbit cast member on the front. You can choose Bilbo, Gandalf, Gollum, Galadriel, or Thorin. If […]

The Lord of the Rings

Getting "Wild" with Monaghan

October 24, 2012 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

Dominic Monaghan is set to star in the BBC production, “Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan”. Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan is a travel-adventure show that explores some of the most remote corners of the globe. […]

The Hobbit

The Hobbit: Advance Ticket Sales Starts November 7th!

October 22, 2012 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

Get your walking stick ready, pipes filled and Hobbit feet moving! The ticket for adventure starts early! According to IMDB, ticket sales for the much anticipated prequel trilogy, The Hobbit, will begin on November 7th. […]

The Hobbit

V & A Hollywood Costume Dinner with Andy Serkis

October 18, 2012 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

Hey U Guys.co.uk reports from the red carpet for the V&A’ Hollywood Costume Dinner. The launch dinner for the event showcased iconic costumes from The Wizard of Oz, Gone With the Wind, James Bond and […]

The Hobbit

"Luxury Hobbit Feet" for Frodo – According to Astin

October 16, 2012 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

According to Hollywood.com, at the recent NYC Comic Con, Sean Astin recounted his experience with the first generation of Hobbit feet that he wore during the filming of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. […]

The Hobbit Card Game from Fantasy Flight Games

October 9, 2012 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

On October 18th from Fantasy Flight Games, you can own the newest game in fantasy collectible card gaming! The Hobbit Card Game! Relive the epic struggle of good versus evil in Middle-earth with The Hobbit […]

Fantasy Collectibles

Sideshow Collectibles – Frodo and Samwise

October 4, 2012 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

Coming soon from Sideshow Collectibles… From the Lord of the Rings collection – Frodo and Samwise “Frodo and Sam were forced to disguise themselves in Orcish armour and wandered through the barren wasteland of Mordor. […]

Fantasy Collectibles

Weta Workshop Releases "The Hobbit" merchandise!

September 30, 2012 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

October 1st marks the day fans of The Hobbit and Weta Workshop have been waiting for – the release of the merchandise for the upcoming Peter Jackson trilogy, The Hobbit! Whether you’re a fan of […]

J.R.R. Tolkien

Feast Week, Day 8 – The Prancing Pony

September 29, 2012 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

After the Hobbits harrowing escape from the Shire, they finally arrive at the famous Prancing Pony where they are to meet Gandalf the Grey to continue their adventure… but first, some warm food! “They were […]

Convention Reports

ComiCon Survival

August 31, 2012 Steve "Rifflo" Fitch

Each summer events such as the San Diego ComicCon and Toronto FanExpo attract ten’s of thousands of people to their doors. ComiCon’s are very exciting! They offer the chance to meet your favourite celebrities, view […]