Happy Birthday, Alan Lee!
Alan Lee celebrates his 67th birthday today. Born in 1947, Lee can look back at a successful career as one of the most known illustrator to visualize Tolkien’s works. After growing up with a passion […]
The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien, Movies, Art, Literature, Gaming Articles written by: pencilphilos
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.
Catching Up with Sir Ian McKellen
Times have been busy for Ian McKellen in the last few weeks. Whenever possible, the English actor never seizes to help others when not occupied with work. Middle-earth News decided to do another news round-up […]
New ‘The Battle of the Five Armies’ Book Covers Released
Earlier this day, several new book covers for The Battle of the Five Armies, the last instalment of The Hobbit trilogy, have been revealed. Fans can expect, including but not limited to, signed limited edition […]
Sean Bean Calls Boromir’s Death His Favorite
In a recent interview with HuffPost Live, Sean Bean sat down to discuss his career filled with onscreen deaths. Sean Bean revealed that his favourite death scene was those of Boromir in The Lord of […]
Call for Papers: On Fairy Stories
The German Tolkien Society (DTG) has sent out a call for papers for their upcoming Tolkien Seminar in co-operation with the Institute for British, American, and Romance Studies at the RWTH Aachen University, Germany from […]
BBC Launches Online Guide on Tolkien and the Great War
This year marks the centenary of World War One, also known as The Great War. The legacy of WWI is still part of our societies up to our time. Among the most immediate influences on […]
Tolkien’s favourite tree to be cut down
Tolkien’s love for trees is no secret. Tolkien’s love for trees dates back to his childhood. Later, his love manifested itself in the creation of the Two Trees of Valinor or Ents. During his time […]
60 years since The Lord of the Rings was published
Today marks an event of special magnificence my dear Hobbits, Dwarves, Elves, and Men. Today we celebrate 60 years of The Fellowship of the Ring, the first instalment of The Lord of the Rings. Originally, […]
Sir Peter Jackson to get a star on Walk of Fame
Earlier this day, it has been announced that Sir Peter Jackson is among a group of 30 elected stars to be honoured with a star Hollywood Boulevard. On the homepage of the Walk of […]
Tolkien Calendar 2015 Features Artwork from Artist Mary Fairburn
Every year, the official Tolkien calendar features the breath taking artwork by Tolkien inspired artists. In 2014, newcomer Jemima Catlin had the honour. For 2015, the artwork of Mary Fairburn, whose art was admired by […]
