The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien, Movies, Art, Literature, Gaming 
When Maria watched the Fellowship the very first time in cinemas, she fell hopelessly in love with Tolkien’s work. Up to the point where she lost herself in Middle Earth entirely. When not occupied with studying, she likes to draw, hoard books, travel around (if her bank account allows it), and pretending to be a hobbit that is attending Hogwarts in order to become a jedi knight.
Last year, I began my project on Tolkien and the representation of female characters, called “Women and Chauvinism in Middle-earth”. The analysis started with The Lord of the Rings and will continue with The Silmarillion […]
With the centenary of World War I, Sir Peter Jackson will help to form a replica WW1 aerodrome based at Britain’s only intact WW1 airfield, Stow Maries in Essex. Jackson has not commented on it […]
One man will do something that appears to be impossible, Charles Ross will perform every character of The Lord of the Rings in his one-man stage adaptation. There will be no make-up, no props, and […]
A new year brings new adventures. If you’re unsure how to spend the upcoming months and happen to be in Germany, there are a few events that might you. On the grounds of the Castle […]
Ever wanted to start a Middle-earth related collection or expand your existing collection? Then maybe there is something new that might interest you! In February 2014, Eaglemoss releases the official Hobbit collector’s model magazine in Germany. With […]
On Friday, the producer Saul Zaentz, best known for One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest or The English Patient, died at 92. Among the Tolkien community, he is known for acquiring the rights to The […]
Last time, I compared Galadriel and Shelob as opposite ends of the representations of female power. In my article series “Women and Chauvinism in Middle-earth”, I try to examine the interplay and representation of gender […]
Hopefully you’re enjoying the Yuletide season. Some just enjoy a few well deserved days off, others spend time with their loved ones. Either way, I hope you’re enjoying plenty of meals. If you enjoy singing […]
Now, with the Yuletide season approaching, even the most stressful schedule is about to resolve. If you’re not sure what to do with your time, or you just want to give yourself a little treat, […]
William Kircher and Jed Brophy, will be special guests for an exclusive, youth-only screening of The Hobbit in Queenstown, New Zealand on December 21st . While William Kircher and Jed Brophy will be available for […]
