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The Tolkien Inspired Art of Ulla Thynell

There’s so much beautiful art out there created by the Tolkien community, and while roaming around the internet in search for more, I came across Ulla Thynell’s Deviantart page. What struck me first about her […]

Viggo Mortensen on Turning Down ‘Hobbit’ Role, Making Directorial Debut

While promoting his most recent film, Everybody Has a Plan, actor Viggo Mortensen spoke a little about his decision not to reprise the role of Aragorn for Peter Jackson’s Hobbit films. “Before they started shooting, […]

Happy Birthday, Adam Brown!

Adam Brown, who plays the young dwarf Ori in The Hobbit, is 33 today! Adam was a relatively unknown stage actor when, two and a half years ago, he was plucked from playing King Frog in […]

Going Back to Middle-earth: An Interview with Jed Brophy

I’m very happy to say that I had the chance to ask Kiwi actor and director Jed Brophy some questions about his role in The Hobbit trilogy. Jed, who plays Nori the dwarf, is no stranger to […]

Hobbit News From the Dwarves

The last block of filming on The Hobbit started on May 20th. For many days prior, there was only speculation about when the filming would start, but Peter Jackson informed his fans with a message […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

The assignment was to create a book cover, but for Wes Talbott, it meant a lot more. J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit has been extremely inspiring and influential to his work, so he designed this beautiful […]

This Week in Middle-earth

(Uncertain dates) May, 2941 [The Hobbit] The company encounters the trolls “Blimey, Bert, look what I’ve copped!” said William. “What is it?” said the others coming up. “Lumme, if I knows! What are yer?” “Bilbo Baggins, […]

New Arthurian Epic By Tolkien Released This Thursday

Tolkien Society Press Release: A brand new J.R.R. Tolkien epic, The Fall of Arthur, will be released this Thursday. This never-before-seen story starts with the legendary King Arthur going to war in “Saxon lands” before returning […]

Bridge Direct Announces ‘Hobbit’ Comic-Con Exclusive

On May 13, Hobbit toy makers The Bridge Direct started releasing clues about this year’s San Diego Comic-Con exclusive figure. Three clues were released last week, encouraging fans to email their answers for a chance to win the limited […]

Peter Jackson Announces Hobbit Filming Has Begun

Peter Jackson has used his Facebook page to announce that the final filming on The Hobbit has begun. He says, Back on set for our last Hobbit pick ups. Our last ever Tolkien pick ups, in […]