EXCLUSIVE Interview: Jed Brophy, Part 1
Middle-earth News reporters Amanda Capley and Valdis Longbeard had the opportunity to sit down with Jed Brophy during Dragon Con 2014. We’ve been saving the interview for a rainy day, so to speak. To tide […]
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.
TheOneRing.net Throws ‘One Last Party’
Tolkien and Peter Jackson fans from all over the world gathered in Hollywood, California on February 21, 2015, for a gala celebration of all six Peter Jackson Middle-earth films. Our good friends at TheOneRIng.net organized […]
Reflections on ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’
It’s the second half of February now. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies has all but disappeared from cinemas in the USA and many other places. Why has it taken so long for […]
Join Tolkien Fans Everywhere to Toast ‘The Professor!’
Tolkien fans throughout the world will join in the tradition of the annual Tolkien Birthday Toast on January 3, in honor of J. R. R. Tolkien’s birthday. The beloved author of The Hobbit and The […]
New Battle of the Five Armies Interactive Infographic
Shirts.com have published a new interactive infographic battle map of the Battle of Five Armies. The map is based on the original description of events from The Hobbit, not on the film version of the […]
‘Home Sweet Hole’ Kindle Book FREE December 17, 2014 Only!
Are you ready to build your own Middle-earth themed abode? Author Lynn Dean has announced that the Kindle book of Home Sweet Hole: A Folio of “Feasible Fantasy” Floor Plans is FREE to download today […]
LIVE Facebook Q&A with Martin Freeman NOW!
Martin Freeman is doing a live Facebook Q&A RIGHT NOW! Post your questions in the comments for the post linked below! Post by The Hobbit.
50,000 Twitter Followers for Middle-earth News!
Middle-earth News has gathered 50,000 Twitter followers! Thank you to all our followers, new and old alike! We love sharing all the Tolkien news and fun with our friends and fellow fans out there. We had […]
LIVE Q&A sessions with Luke Evans and Lee Pace, December 3!
You have the chance to ask Luke Evans (Bard) and Lee Pace (Thranduil) your questions! The actors will be doing live Q&A sessions on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Luke Evans will join fans in the […]
Watch the Live Stream of ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ WORLD PREMIERE
For those of us who were not able to get to London for the world premiere of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Warner Bros. UK will be providing a live stream from […]
