Event News

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Fan Event is Tomorrow

Fans all around the world won’t have to wait much longer until The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug‘s Worldwide Fan Event! Join Peter Jackson and many of the cast members during the special LIVE presentation tomorrow, […]

BREAKING: Peter Jackson Announces Special Event

A few hours ago, Peter Jackson announced – on his Facebook page – a very special event for the fans all around the world on November 4, 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET (and […]

“My Own Shire” Photo Contest

Get in touch with  your inner hobbit by taking part in the Middle-earth News My Own Shire photo contest in honor of Hobbit Day and Tolkien Week! Starting today, September 16, 2013 and running until September 29, 2013 submit your […]

Help Raise Funds in LOTRO’s Bounder’s Bounty Event!

A new event has begun in Middle-earth! The Bounder’s Bounty event is going on now and will last until the launch of LOTRO’s next expansion, Helm’s Deep, this fall. This event is different from traditional […]

Bilbo Boards The Story Train

Bilbo Baggins will be riding on the North Yorkshire Railway this summer, as part of the railway’s Story Train programme and he will not be travelling alone.  Gandalf the Grey, beautiful elf princess Arwen and a […]

Fourth Year for Child’s Play LOTRO Event

For several years now, players of The Lord of the Rings Online have been partnering with the Child’s Play charity, raising money to improve the lives of hospitalised children. Previously, The Fellowship Walk has been […]

The Weta Cave Celebrates 5th Birthday

The Weta Cave in Miramar, Wellington is a small museum, theater, and merchandise store, but to fans of film across the world, this “Cave” is more akin to a dragon’s hoard. The Weta Cave theaterette […]

Peter Jackson Says Thank You For Watching The Live Event

Peter Jackson has posted this message to fans on his Facebook page. Thanks to everyone who tuned into our Live Event last week. I’ve never done anything like that before, and I was pretty nervous. […]

Adam Brown and Jed Brophy at Wales Comic Con

The Hobbit actors Adam Brown (Ori) and Jed Brophy (Nori) join size double Kiran Shah (The Hobbit and LOTR) and The Lord of the Rings star Billy Boyd (Pippin) at Wales Comic Con this April. All […]

Middle-earth Weekend at Sarehole

Come to The Unexpected Party Middle-earth Weekend and celebrate the life of Tolkien in Sarehole, the place that inspired The Shire of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. This Middle-earth Weekend festival is on 11-12 May and […]