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The Tolkien Inspired Art of Justin Gerard

Hopefully you have had a chance to notice the magnificent new artwork on the MyMiddle-earth homepage. The new background features the work of artist Justin Gerard, who has been kind enough to lend us his […]

TMG Acquires ‘The Hobbit’

As part of a five-year free TV rights deal with MGM, the Tele-München Group has landed two major films – ‘The Hobbit’ and the newest James Bond film, ‘’Skyfall.’ In addition to these two films, […]

Lord of the Rings Medley by Lindsey Stirling

Here’s a lovely little tidbit via The Mary Sue: a beautiful-sounding, New Zealand-shot video featuring a Lord of the Rings violin medley performed by Lindsey Stirling. If Lindsey’s previous video (a Legend of Zelda medley) […]

Weta designer Claire Prebble’s Jewelry is an International Sensation

At only twenty-six, Claire Prebble has some pretty impressive items on her resume. This designer has worked for Weta on and off for five years. During that time she created costumes, weapons, and jewelry for […]

Tonight’s TFI: NZ Tour News and Special Guests CSTM!

On tonight’s ‘The Founders’ Inklings‘: Special guests Merric and Goldenstar of A Casual Stroll to Mordor will be joining us LIVE to talk about their partnership with Middle-earth Network. Their Lord of the Rings Online […]

Work Begins on Jackson’s Chapel

Five years ago The Sisters of Mercy applied to have Our Lady Star of the Sea Chapel in Seatoun, New Zealand, removed from the list of heritage buildings so as it could be sold. It […]

Weta Misses Out On BAFTA Awards

 There were no awards for Peter Jackson’s Tintin  or for Weta Workshop’s visual effects at the BAFTA award ceremony in London last night reports msn nz news. The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn, […]

Video of LEGO “Lord of the Rings” at NYC Toy Fair

Jesus Diaz of Gizmodo recorded this video of the new LEGO “Lord of the Rings” sets at the NYC Toy Fair.  First of all, I love that it’s set to music from the films! It’s […]

TFI 18: A Comedy Of Errors

Back after a two week absence filled with a complete Middle-earth Network server change and more new features than you can shake a walking stick at, its episode 18 of The Founders’ Inklings! We give […]

Rumoured Hobbit Expansion for LOTRO

Earlier this week, rumour slipped out about a potential Hobbit expansion for Turbine’s popular MMORPG, The Lord of the Rings Online. The buzz originated on February 6 from Supererogatory’s Twitter feed, Superannuation, whose gaming reports […]