The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien, Movies, Art, Literature, Gaming 
Tolkien Week has wonderful special events to celebrate, such as the anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit and Bilbo and Frodo’s birthday. Tolkien Week 2014 adds another very special anniversary to observe: the centenary […]
Today, we continue Tolkien Feast Week with Day 3: The Feast of Gildor. After their first scary encounter with a Black Rider, the Hobbits luckily cross paths with some Elves, lead by Gildor, who invites […]
Happy birthday to one of Middle-earth News’ finest! Our own Maria Messer celebrates her 28th birthday today! Maria can seemingly do it all–she writes scholarly articles, knows her fair share of New Zealand history, plays […]
Happy Birthday, Billy Boyd! Tolkien fans likely recognize Billy as the face of Pippin Took, the youngest of the four hobbits within the Fellowship of the Ring. Since his appearance in The Lord of the […]
Dragon Con 2014 is almost upon us! Middle-earth News is excited to announce that we will be taking part for the first time this year. The incredible organizers, directors, and other con gods/goddesses have provided […]
Middle-earth News friend, Lennie Freeman, had an amazing experience at Fantasy Con and we have the honor of sharing her experience with all of you! In the summer of 2013, I decided to take a […]
Journey to Middle-earth with the German Tolkien Society’s (Deutsche Tolkien Gesellschaft) Tolkien Day (Tolkien Tag) this weekend, June 14-15, 2014. As reported on the German Tolkien Society’s site and on thetolkienist.com, Tolkien Day will offer […]
Happy birthday to one of Middle-earth News’ finest! Our own Arwen Kester celebrates her “coming of age” as she turns 33 years old today. As our fearless leader, she plays a vital role both behind-the-scenes […]
On June 28th, the Fortinbras Proudfoot Esq. Foundation will be holding a special Pearls for Charity draw in celebration of Proudfoot’s birthday. All that is required to enter is a donation of $10.00 or more, […]
A rare copy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary book The Hobbit is to be auctioned by Dreweatts & Bloomsbury on 11 April in their sale of Modern Literature. The press release says: As the third and final part of […]
