Articles written by: Britta Siemen

Britta first read The Hobbit when she was ten years old and has since devoted the majority of her time to studying and writing about Tolkien's legendarium. When not immersed in maps and books, she can be found battling the agents of Sauron in The Lord of the Rings Online.

Warner Bros., New Line, Zaentz Victorious in ‘Hobbit’ Lawsuit

The Asylum is a studio known for making low-budget “mockbuster” films which play off of the names of successful Hollywood films – among them, “Titanic II,” “Snakes on a Train,” and “Transmorphers.” They recently become […]

Anthony Gibbon’s Roost Treehouses Would Let You Live Like an Elf

Surely every Tolkien fan has, at one point or another, fantasised about living in a Hobbit hole. With Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit continuing to grow in popularity, businesses are stepping […]

Real D to Provide Technology for ‘Hobbit’ World Premiere

3D movie specialist RealD will be providing the technology for the world premiere of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The company, whose 3D technology has been implemented in approximately 21,500 screens across 900 […]

Cate Blanchett’s Secret Crush

Actress Cate Blanchett recently revealed to Empire magazine that working with Sir Ian McKellen has been the “highlight” of her career. “What was extraordinary for me was getting to work with Ian McKellen,” she said. […]

Halloween, Tolkien-Style

With October 31st fast approaching, many of us already have our Halloween costumes planned out. But for those of you who may have waited until the last minute, fret not! We’ve all chosen some of […]

Wellington Announces Road Closures for ‘Hobbit’ Premiere

Wellington, NZ – which has been renamed “The Middle of Middle-earth” in honour of the upcoming world premiere of The Hobbit – is busy making preparations for the big event. From the 27th to the […]

Possible ‘Hobbit’ Cameo for Stephen Colbert

Turns out it’s true! Scroll to the bottom for update! If you’re a fan of Stephen Colbert, then you’ve probably heard him profess his love of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings numerous times […]

Benedict Cumberbatch Talks Smaug and Motion-Capture

In a recent interview with Total Film magazine, Benedict Cumberbatch talked about his rising career and sex-symbol status – and, most importantly, portraying the dragon Smaug in Peter Jackson’s upcoming Hobbit films. “It’s very freeing, […]

Krüger Coffee Products Get Hobbit-Inspired Makeover

Chai and cappuccino drinkers rejoice! In anticipation of the release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, German coffee maker Krüger has appropriately redesigned the packaging of their cappuccino, chai, and hot chocolate products for a […]

Middle-earth Day at the Higgins Armory

Yesterday, the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts held a Middle-earth Day, encouraging guests to dress up as their favourite character and participate in various crafts and activities. I had visited the museum many years […]