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Oloris Publishing Acquires Silver Leaves Journal

As The White Tree Fund closes its doors, Silver Leaves Journal finds a new home. Oloris Publishing is excited to announce the recent acquisition of Silver Leaves Journal, formerly the official journal of The White […]

Mark Atkin: From Policeman to Actor

Mark Atkin, a former policeman, went through a rather dramatic career change. After being in the police force for several years in England, Mark moved to New Zealand in 2008 to join the force there. When […]

UK Hobbit Fans to Wait Until April 8th for Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download Release

I’m afraid it looks that way, UK fans. According to the official UK Hobbit Twitter and Facebook accounts, our friends across the pond will have to wait until April 8th for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Blu-ray, […]

Sneak Peek of ‘Desolation of Smaug’ on Hobbit Blu-ray

Hobbit fans won’t have to wait much longer before they can watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in their homes! The theatrical version of the film will be released  in the United States as a […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

Sir Ian McKellen received an honorary doctorate from the University of Ulster today! I wonder if this has anything to do with the fact that James Nesbitt, who played Bofur alongside McKellen’s Gandalf, is the Chancellor […]

Peter Jackson: Knight in Shining Armour

A German tourist’s nightmare was turned into a dream by Peter Jackson. Nicole Kleinhoelting returned to her car after a Lord of the Rings tour in Wellington, to find the car had been broken into […]

Our Valentine’s Gift to You

It’s February 1st, and Middle-earth News as gone all romancey. We’d like to gush over every follow, like, comment, tweet, pin, and favorite you’ve given us, but we thought giving something back would be even […]

Tolkien Estate Countersued Over “Lord of the Rings” Slot Machines

The Saul Zaentz Co. has now filed a countersuit against the Tolkien Estate, whom they believe are objecting to the “Lord of the Rings” slot machines and online games in bad faith. The counterclaim also […]

Middle-earth News is Now on Pinterest and Tumblr!

It’s true, folks. Middle-earth News is now on Pinterest and Tumblr! To celebrate the announcement, and to kick off the month of February, we’ve got a little somethin’ somethin’ coming your way today. So, keep an eye […]

First Edition LOTR Makes £24,000

A set of  The Lord of the Rings trilogy has been sold for £24,000 at an auction in South Cerney, Gloucestershire. The books were a first edition set and all three title pages had been […]