Articles written by: Alice

Alice discovered Tolkien’s world when she was 12 years old and watched The Fellowship of the Ring for the first time. It was love at first sight. When not at her desk looking for something Middle-earth related or writing, you'll probably find her reading, playing LOTRO, or journaling.

Discovering Oin, Son of Groin

The Desolation of Smaug has allowed us to understand more deeply the members of Thorin Oakenshield’s Company. Knowing that the audience would not be so amused watching a two and a half hour movie with […]

Philippa Boyens Talks About Tauriel and the Woodland Elves

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug opened in theatres and we finally had the chance to see the new characters added to the storyline, like Tauriel, a Woodland Elf played by Evangeline Lilly. This is […]

The Hobbit: Official Visual Companion App

Good news for all those who are iPad/iPhone or Samsung users! Harper Collins Publishers launched The Hobbit: Official Visual Companion App. Get more from this year’s biggest movie with the ultimate guide to Middle-earth. Explore […]

This Week in Middle-earth

Year 3018 – The Lord of the Rings December 18 (approximately) While the newborn Fellowship of the Ring prepares for departure, Narsil is reforged and named Aduril The Sword of Elendil was forged anew by […]

Peter Jackson’s Newest Production Diary

As promised during the last production diary, Peter Jackson shared another video blog before the end of the year, wishing the fans a fantastic holiday. This video is all about the soundtrack of The Desolation […]

This Week in Middle-earth

Year 2941 – The Hobbit December 9-17 Gandalf, Beorn and Bilbo keep their journey around Mirkwood from the Lonely Mountain He [Bilbo] had many hardships and adventures before he got back. The Wild was still the […]

Stephen Hunter’s Unexpected Red Carpet Video

With the opening of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, no more so far, and the Europe premiere today in Berlin, I’m feeling so excited, but also a little bit nostalgic about the Wellington premiere […]

This Week in Middle-earth

Year 2941 – The Hobbit December 7 Gandalf and Bilbo travel with Beorn along the border of Mirkwood Gandalf and Bilbo rode behind the Elvenking, and beside them strode Beorn, once again in man’s shape, […]

Watch The Hobbit Google+ Hangout HERE on Middle-earth News!

If you are one of the millions of fans looking forward to watch the world premiere of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, maybe you need to spend the time before the event in an […]

Photo Sessions at the #HobbitPremiere

If you have missed The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug world premiere in Los Angeles, you can still watch it here on Middle-earth News. Here is a video with some photo sessions from the event, shared […]