Post Tagged with: "The Lord of the Rings"

Announcing ‘Anglo-Saxon Community in J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings” by Dr. Deborah A. Higgens

Announcing ‘Anglo-Saxon Community in J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings” by Dr. Deborah A. Higgens

Embracing elements of an ancient lifestyle which he valued greatly, yet which he viewed as diminishing in modern-day society, J.R.R. Tolkien in The Lord of the Rings reveals to his readers a world as broad and as deep [...]

Willie Nelson Vies For Gandalf (And Magneto)

Willie Nelson Vies For Gandalf (And Magneto)

This Hobbit audition tape was leaked to TeamCoco.com (you can follow them on Twitter @TeamCoco). Before the leak, there were only rumors that Peter Jackson had considered country music legend Willie Nelson for the role [...]

LEGO Shows Off Tower of Orthanc

LEGO Shows Off Tower of Orthanc

LEGO has just revealed another covetable set based on The Lord of the Rings trilogy! The massive Tower of Orthanc model will be available for sale directly through LEGO beginning July 2013. In this video, the [...]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

This gorgeous hobbit hole cake was made by the Pink Cake Box bakery in Denville, New Jersey for a very lucky 5 year-old’s Hobbit-themed birthday party. It almost looks too good to eat! (Evie Bowman) [...]

‘Home Sweet Hole’ Now Available in Paperback

‘Home Sweet Hole’ Now Available in Paperback

This past March I had the privilege of reviewing Lynn Dean’s new book, Home Sweet Hole: A Folio of Feasible Fantasy Floor Plans, featuring 12 detailed floor plans sure to capture any fantasy fan’s eye . At the time, it was [...]

Weta: From CGI to 3D Printing

Weta: From CGI to 3D Printing

A decade ago Weta Digital led the way in CGI, creating  wonderful digital characters such as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Now their sister company, Weta Workshop, is doing the same in the printing of 3D props. [...]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

Looking for a way to introduce your little hobbits to Middle-earth? As a parent, Charles Thurston wanted a non-scary way to introduce his kids to the great pop culture movies, shows, and books that he and [...]

Concerning Pipe Weed: Simply tobacco, or something more?

Concerning Pipe Weed: Simply tobacco, or something more?

Pipe-weed: It is grown and smoked by the hobbits of the Shire and enjoyed by men and wizards alike. It is something that the Shire itself is most famous for, and perhaps, in recent years, [...]

Black Milk Releases More Fab Middle-earth Clothing

Black Milk Releases More Fab Middle-earth Clothing

Earlier in the year we talked to Black Milk about their The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit inspired clothing line. Now we’re delighted to bring you news of the latest releases from their [...]

Singapore’s Upcoming Screening of The Fellowship of the Ring with Live Soundtrack

Singapore’s Upcoming Screening of The Fellowship of the Ring with Live Soundtrack

Some exciting news for Tolkien fans in Singapore! A screening of The Fellowship of the Ring will be held in June at the Star Performing Arts Centre. This will be the public debut of the newly formed Metropolitan [...]

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