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An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

If you’re looking for a highly entertaining synopsis of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, look no further than Thug Notes. Their most recent video analyzes the book in a rather unique way. Be forewarned, […]

Roxy Creates Hobbiton On A Plate

New Zealand is often referred to as Middle-earth. If you think that’s only thanks to its gorgeous landscapes, greenery, and a mountain range which fits almost perfectly into Tolkien’s descriptions, you might be delighted to […]

Middle-earth News has Moved to a New Server

Middle-earth News is now running on a new server and is no longer associated with Middle-earth Network. This transition opens lots of doors for our site and for all those who read and follow us. […]

This Week in Middle-earth

22 August, 3019 [The Lord of the Rings] The travellers come to Isengard; they take leave of the King of the West at sunset   22 August, 2941 [The Hobbit] The company is first captured […]

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – LEGO Teaser Trailer

The Brotherhood Workshop is a group of artist dreaming to make feature films, in the meantime they spend their time making short LEGO videos. Visit the Workshop Brotherhood Facebook page and YouTube channel for more […]

The Hobbit Is Nominated for Two Screen Awards

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has been nominated for two UK Screen awards 2013. It  has been shortlisted in the categories for 3D Film Campaign of the Year (with Join the Company and Play Nicely)  and Online […]

The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug Trailer in 48 fps

An  HFR (48 fps) interpolation of the The Hobbit:Desolation of Smaug trailer has been created by HFR enthusiast, Michael Sanders. In a post to hfrmovies about the trailer, Michael said that, “Faster actions scenes proved somewhat problematic, but overall it […]

Spend an Evening in Middle-earth with the Brisbane Tolkien Fellowship

Peter Kenny (aka Fortinbras Proudfoot) and the Brisbane Tolkien Fellowship welcome you to join them for an Evening in Middle-earth – the first event of its kind in Brisbane (and perhaps even in all of […]

The Hobbit Films Recoup $67m In Rebates

The New Zealand Film Commission provides loans and equity financing to NZ filmmakers to assist in the development and production of feature films and short films. According to their website, they “also administer funding from the […]

Aidan Turner is ARTICLE Magazine’s Cover Star

  Aidan Turner is the cover star of the September edition of ARTICLE magazine. Aidan, who plays Kili in The Hobbit, features in a fashion shoot and gives an in-depth interview to the magazine. Here’s […]