Peter Jackson’s Last Battle in Middle-earth
The idea that greatness comes from small things is an ongoing theme in Tolkien’s writings, and director Peter Jackson has often picked up on that theme in his film adaptations for both The Lord of […]
The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien, Movies, Art, Literature, Gaming Articles written by: Valdis
Valdís is a classic nerd, with many geeky interests, but her life-long love of Tolkien rules them all. She was completely hooked the first time that she read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings at age 8. Since then, she has read the books at least once a year, and delves into Middle-earth at every opportunity with a fervor that would make any dwarf proud. She also deeply loves Peter Jackson’s films, and defends them staunchly when need arises. When reality forces her out of Middle-earth, Valdís is a university professor, a wife, mother of two daughters, and servant to two cats.
Peter Jackson to Receive Walk of Fame Star on December 8
Sir Peter Jackson will receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a ceremony on December 8, 2014. As reported in the New Zealand Herald, the Kiwi director has “scored prime real estate […]
Marathons of ‘The Hobbit’ in Cinemas in USA
Several different cinema chains in the USA have announced that they will present marathon showings of all three Hobbit films on Monday, December 15, 2014. Besides having the opportunity to see all three films in […]
‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ TV Spot #1
Warner Brothers Pictures has released the first television spot for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. There are a couple small tidbits in the 30-second spot that we didn’t see/hear in the main […]
Happy Birthday, Sir Peter Jackson!
Happy birthday to Sir Peter Jackson, who celebrates his 53rd birthday today! He was born in Wellington, New Zealand, on October 31, 1961. He grew up in Pukerua Bay, a small town near Wellington. Peter […]
BREAKING: WORLD PREMIERE OF ‘THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES’ ANNOUNCED!
At last! The official announcement has just been posted that the world premiere of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies will take place in London on December 1, 2014! There will be a […]
Happy Birthday, Jed Brophy!
Jed Brophy, Kiwi actor and director, is celebrating his 51st birthday today! Fans of The Hobbit films are looking forward to seeing Jed again as Nori the Dwarf when The Hobbit: The Battle of the […]
Happy Birthday, Stephen Hunter!
Stephen Hunter was born on October 28, 1968, in Wellington, New Zealand. Stephen is celebrating his 46th birthday today! By the time this story publishes in the early hours of October 28 in the USA, […]
Review: ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ Extended Edition
I will begin by saying that I am unabashed fan of The Hobbit films, and therefore I have a predisposition to like the recently released Extended Edition of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. I […]
Billy Boyd to Write and Perform Song for ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’!
Information emerged today that Billy Boyd (Peregrin Took inThe Lord of the Rings films) will write and perform the original song for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Warner Bros Awards 2014 website […]
