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40th Anniversary of the Publication of ‘The Silmarillion’

The Silmarillion is the history of the War of the Exiled Elves against the Enemy, which all takes place in the North-west of the world (Middle-earth). Several tales of victory and tragedy are caught up […]

Tolkien Bioepic is Finally a Reality

We’ve been hearing whispers since 2013, but this week it has been officially announced: a Tolkien bioepic is in the works! The film is to be directed by Dome Karukoski, with the story line following […]

Hobbit Book Club Week 3: Hopes and Heroes

Welcome to a recap of week three of our Hobbit Book club. For the entire month of June, we and a handful of readers will read Tolkien’s The Hobbit. At the beginning of each week, I will write […]

Join Our Hobbit Book Club in June!

All month long in June, Middle-earth News will host a book club were we will read Tolkien’s The Hobbit. Ever wanted to discuss a scene or dialogue in The Hobbit? Something in the novel you […]

Tolkien’s Grandson Publishes a Novel Based on His Grandfather’s Experiences at The Somme

No Man’s Land is the latest novel written by Professor Tolkien’s grandson, Simon Tolkien, it has been published last June 30 by Harper Fiction, 100 years on from the eve of the battle at The Somme when […]

Exclusive Cover Reveal: Tolkien Calendar 2017

The official Tolkien Calendar for 2017 is available for pre-order and will feature J.R.R. Tolkien’s artwork and letters. Those of you that aer part of the mailing list of the official Tolkien Store, you’ve probably […]

Middle-Earth’s Secrets: Tolkien Documentary

For those of us celebrating Easter, there were many gems to be found this weekend. One, rather unexpected, gem I stumbled upon earlier on Youtube is a documentary on Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings […]

Celebrate Tolkien Reading Day in Germany!

The German Tolkien Society invites you to celebrate Tolkien Reading Day with them.  As many as eight readings, an all-time high for the German Tolkien Society, will take place until March 28th. When & Where? Sa, […]

[Video] How to Build a Fictional World

Educator Kate Messner explained how to build a fictional world in a TEDtalk video. If you are not familiar, TEDtalk videos feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators. The […]

Pottery from Middle-earth: Interview with Sean Robinson of Functional Mud

Here at Middle-earth News we love to meet artisans around the world that share in our love of Tolkien. Not only is it great to have someone to “geek out” with,  but knowing a craftsperson […]