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Call for Papers: Mythgard Institute’s “Mythmoot II”

“Mythmoot” is an annual celebration and conference of the Mythgard Institute and Signum University. The first Mythmoot, “A Long-Anticipated Journey,” was held on December 15-16, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. Participants enjoyed a private viewing of […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

In last week’s “Eagle’s View,” we featured an Arwen doll by Noel Cruz, a well-known repaint artist in the doll community. This fabulous Thranduil – King of Mirkwood was created by Susan of My Immortals. […]

This Week in Middle-earth

14th June, 3019 [The Lord of the Rings] The sons of Elrond meet the escort and bring Arwen to Edoras (during the days after the fall of Sauron)   16th June, 3019 [The Lord of […]

San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Hobbit Collector Figure Azog

Last month, Bridge Direct announced Azog as their exclusive San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Hobbit Collector Figure, letting down all those fans who where hoping it was Smaug. No need to worry, because today the toy company […]

Now Shipping from Sideshow Collectibles – Frodo and Samwise

Sideshow Collectibles has created some amazing polystone statues of our favorite characters from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Joining their line of The Lord of the Rings collectibles is the long awaited Frodo and […]

First Trailer for The Desolation of Smaug

It’s here! The first trailer for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug! We’ve been waiting for this moment ever since the credits rolled for An Unexpected Journey and now, at last, it’s here. What are you […]

The World Premiere Of The Desolation of Smaug Will Not Be In NZ

The world premiere of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug will not be in New Zealand. As yet, the location of the premiere for the second Hobbit film has not been revealed, but it will not be […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

No, you’re not looking at some never-before-seen screen test for Liv Tyler as Arwen in The Lord of the Rings. This is a doll that was repainted by Noel Cruz, a versatile and distinguished repaint artist […]

June 11 Release Date for ‘Desolation of Smaug’ Teaser Trailer

It has been officially announced via The Hobbit movie Twitter and Facebook pages that the new teaser trailer for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug will be unveiled Tuesday, June 11th, at 10:00 AM Pacific […]

This Week in Middle-earth

4th June, 2941 [The Hobbit] The company fords the Bruinen and arrives in Rivendell “You are come to the very edge of the Wild, as some of you may know. Hidden somewhere ahead of us […]