The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien, Movies, Art, Literature, Gaming

Aidan Turner Turns Thirty

by eviebowman × on June 19, 2013 at 1:55 am ×

Happy Birthday Aidan Turner! Aidan, known to millions as the dwarf Kili, brother of Fili and nephew of Thorin Oakenshield, is thirty today. When he was first cast in The Hobbit Peter Jackson said, “Aidan [...]

Previously Unknown Tolkien Poem Discovered

by Britta × on June 18, 2013 at 12:28 pm ×

Husband and wife team Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull have found reference to an earlier version of Tolkien’s poem The Shadow Bride in the Annual of Our Lady’s School (1936). This earlier version, titled [...]

Vanderbilt University Offers Online Gaming Course

by Britta × on June 17, 2013 at 8:47 pm ×

Are you a fan of online gaming – particularly Turbine’s The Lord of the Rings Online? Ever wished you could turn your passion into college experience? This September, Vanderbilt University is offering an exciting seven-week [...]

Call for Papers: Mythgard Institute’s “Mythmoot II”

by lilymilos × on June 17, 2013 at 10:17 am ×

“Mythmoot” is an annual celebration and conference of the Mythgard Institute and Signum University. The first Mythmoot, “A Long-Anticipated Journey,” was held on December 15-16, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. Participants enjoyed a private viewing of [...]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

by lilymilos × on June 16, 2013 at 3:00 pm ×

In last week’s “Eagle’s View,” we featured an Arwen doll by Noel Cruz, a well-known repaint artist in the doll community. This fabulous Thranduil – King of Mirkwood was created by Susan of My Immortals. [...]

This Week in Middle-earth

by Alice × on June 15, 2013 at 10:00 am ×

14th June, 3019 [The Lord of the Rings] The sons of Elrond meet the escort and bring Arwen to Edoras (during the days after the fall of Sauron) 16th June, 3019 [The Lord of [...]

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Hobbit Collector Figure Azog

by Arwen × on June 13, 2013 at 2:12 pm ×

Last month, Bridge Direct announced Azog as their exclusive San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Hobbit Collector Figure, letting down all those fans who where hoping it was Smaug. No need to worry, because today the toy company [...]

Now Shipping from Sideshow Collectibles – Frodo and Samwise

by lilymilos × on June 12, 2013 at 7:01 pm ×

Sideshow Collectibles has created some amazing polystone statues of our favorite characters from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Joining their line of The Lord of the Rings collectibles is the long awaited Frodo and [...]

First Trailer for The Desolation of Smaug

by eviebowman × on June 11, 2013 at 12:58 pm ×

It’s here! The first trailer for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug! We’ve been waiting for this moment ever since the credits rolled for An Unexpected Journey and now, at last, it’s here. What are you [...]

The World Premiere Of The Desolation of Smaug Will Not Be In NZ

by eviebowman × on June 10, 2013 at 4:16 am ×

The world premiere of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug will not be in New Zealand. As yet, the location of the premiere for the second Hobbit film has not been revealed, but it will not be [...]