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Happy Twelfty-First Birthday, Professor Tolkien!

Happy Twelfty-First Birthday, Professor Tolkien!

On January 3, 1892 John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. During his lifetime he became a master storyteller, completing many novels such as The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Monsters and the Critics [...]

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 11

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 11

Today is Day 11 of ‘The 12 Days of Bombur’, where we hear Stephen’s thoughts on the New Zealand filming locations. Missed yesterday’s Q&A? Click here! Arwen: The breathtaking New Zealand scenery sets the stage for Middle-earth with it’s dramatic back [...]

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 10

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 10

Today is Day 10 of ‘The 12 Days of Bombur’, where Stephen talks barrel-riding! Missed yesterday’s Q&A? Click here! Arwen: We know from the production videos you were very fond of the barrel riding scenes, saying you wished [...]

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 9

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 9

Today is Day 9 of ‘The 12 Days of Bombur’, where we learn when additional filming is scheduled. Missed yesterday’s Q&A? Click here! Arwen: Now that ‘The Hobbit’ films have been split into three parts, Peter Jackson has [...]

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 8

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 8

Today is Day 8 of ‘The 12 Days of Bombur’, otherwise known as, “The Night of the Eggs!” Missed yesterday’s Q&A? Click here! Arwen: One of my favorite scenes in AUJ was when the dwarves are in [...]

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 7

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 7

Today is Day 7 of ‘The 12 Days of Bombur’, where Stephen talks about his input into Bombur’s character, design, and personality. Missed yesterday’s Q&A? Click here! Arwen: In a recent interview with Middle-earth News, Richard Armitage revealed the [...]

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 6

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 6

Today is Day 6 of ‘The 12 Days of Bombur’, and today you get an inside scoop on the Bombur costume! Missed yesterday’s Q&A? Click here! Arwen: Bombur is the largest dwarf in Thorin and Co., how long [...]

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 5

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 5

Today is Day 5 of ‘The 12 Days of Bombur’, where Stephen talks about Bombur’s character. Missed yesterday’s Q&A? Click here! Arwen: In the book, Bombur provides a lot of comic relief, however, in ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected [...]

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 4

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 4

Today is Day 4 of ‘The 12 Days of Bombur’, where I ask Stephen who is favorite character is in both the films and book. Missed yesterday’s Q&A? Click here! Arwen: Do you have a favorite character [...]

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 3

The 12 Days of Bombur – Day 3

Today is Day 3 of ‘The 12 Days of Bombur’, where we find out Stephen’s thoughts on Tolkien’s book, ‘The Hobbit’. Missed yesterday’s Q&A? Click here! Arwen: Had you read ‘The Hobbit’ before trying out? If not, have you [...]

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