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Paul Martin of NarniaFans- LIVE on TFI

Our exclusive interview with Paul Martin of NarniaFans.com still ranks as our most popular post on Middle-earth News and we are about to repeat that. Set your smart phone alerts to stun because you won’t […]

Fans’ Reactions to Hobbit Trailer

Two days ago, audiences at the Butt-Numb-A-Thon geek film festival in Texas were shown the teaser trailer for The Hobbit, and Twitter has been buzzing with fan reactions ever since. The trailer, originally set to […]

Movies have made New Zealand Synonymous With Middle-earth

Today is the tenth anniversary of the premiere of “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.” It was the day Peter Jackson and his team of filmmakers first introduced audiences to New […]

Fandango Lists “The Hobbit” as Men’s Most Anticipated 2012 Film

The popular movie ticket website Fandango has released their list of The Most Anticipated Films of 2012, and has categorized them in lists for Men and Women. The Most Anticipated Blockbuster in 2012 According to […]

Town of Twizel Hosts Moviemakers (Again)

Several scenes from “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” were filmed in Twizel, New Zealand, including Faramir’s ride to retake Osgiliath, Théoden’s dramatic speech at Pelennor Fields, and Éowyn’s battle with […]

A Visit to Hobbiton with Ian Brodie

Jim Hickey, weatherman from ONE News NZ, stopped by Hobbiton in Matamata, and talked with a friend of the Middle-earth Network, Ian Brodie. He gave Hickey a tour of some of the hobbit holes used […]

No Truth to Rumors of New Hobbit Release Date

Just hours ago, the web was buzzing with rumors that “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” the first of the two Hobbit films, would push back its release date until 2013. The rumor also surmised that […]

Hobbit Stars Arrive In Nelson

Cast and crew of “The Hobbit” landed at Nelson airport yesterday, according to Stuff.co.nz. Freelance cameraman Ross Wearing snapped some photos of the celebrities after receiving a tip that their chartered plane was scheduled to […]

LOTRO’s Update 5 Launching December 12, 2011

Hot of the Casual Stroll to Mordor Press: Today Turbine has announced that Update 5: Armies of Isengard will be launching on Monday, December 12, 2011. That’s next Monday! This update will include: 5 new […]

Surprise Guests at Opening Night of The Newbury Corn Exchange

Adam Brown, who will play Ori in the upcoming Hobbit films, is one half of the comedy theatre troupe Plested and Brown that performs regularly at the Newbury Corn Exchange. His obligations filming The Hobbit […]