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.

Adam Brown Joins the Cast of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ 5

It’s now official that Ori the Dwarf goes to sea or “on an adventure”, if you prefer. Yesterday actor Adam Brown, who played Ori the Dwarf in The Hobbit trilogy, announced on his Twitter profile […]

This Week in Middle-earth

Year 3019 – The Lord of the Rings January 26- February 1 The Fellowship rests in Caras Galadhon, Lothlorien Now as the companions sat or walked together they spoke of Gandalf, and all that each […]

This Week in Middle-earth

Year 3019 – The Lord of the Rings January 23 Gandalf pursues the Balrog to the peak of Zirak-zigil From the lowest dungeon to the highest peak it climbed, ascending in unbroken spiral in many […]

This Week in Middle-earth

Year 3019 – The Lord of the Rings January 12 Snow on Caradhras January 13 Attack by Wolves in the early hours The Company reaches the West-gate of Moria at nightfall Gollum begins to trail […]

Interview with The Hobbit’s Set Decorator

The set decorator of The Hobbit trilogy, Ra Vincent, has been interviewed by Set Decorator Online talking about some of the specifics of making the latest and final film of the series, as well as […]

This Week in Middle-earth

Year 3019 – The Lord of the Rings January 8 The company reaches Hollin Away in the south Frodo could see the dim shapes of lofty mountains that seemed now to stand across the path […]

‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ Received a BAFTA Nomination

After receiving a nomination for the Costume Design Guild in the category ‘Excellence in Fantasy Film’ last January 7, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies received another nomination, this time for the British […]

The Battle of the Five Armies Received a Costume Design Guild Nomination

Yesterday, Wednesday 7th January, the nominations for the 17th Costume Designers Guild Awards has been announced. This is an annual reward that honors costume design excellence in film, television and commercials. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five […]

LOTRO: The Vales of Anduin

Last November LOTRO (The Lord of the Rings Online) launched the Update 15 introducing the new Beorning class. As previously mentioned, the new starter zone is the Vales of Anduin where the players can admire […]

This Week in Middle-earth

Year 2941 – The Hobbit December Gandalf and Bilbo spend the Yuletide season with Beorn   Year 3018 – The Lord of the Rings December 25 The Company of the Ring leaves Rivendell at dusk […]