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US ‘Hobbit’ Premiere in New York on Dec. 6!

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is to premiere to US audiences at the Ziegfield Theatre in New York on December 6, 2012. The premiere will benefit The American Film Association. Single tickets for the screening and […]

Krüger Coffee Products Get Hobbit-Inspired Makeover

Chai and cappuccino drinkers rejoice! In anticipation of the release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, German coffee maker Krüger has appropriately redesigned the packaging of their cappuccino, chai, and hot chocolate products for a […]

New Hobbit Poster

There’s a new Hobbit poster on the horizon, and this one’s slightly grittier than the others we’ve seen. Of course our stereotypically good-looking dudes are prominently featured (Thorin, Fili, Kili) along with Bilbo holding the […]

Exclusive Photos: The Contract of Bilbo Baggins

If you loved Weta Workshop’s prop replica of The Contract of Bilbo Baggins, you’ll love this exclusive look at Weta Cave’s display of the already-favored item from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey! The bad news is […]

New Hobbit Toys

A slew of brand-new Hobbit toys hit the shelves today, and while these aren’t quite the wondrous toys from the market of Dale, for fans awaiting The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, they’re pretty darn close. Of particular […]

Sarehole Mill Looked Sad for Hobbit Birthday

People visiting Sarehole Mill for The Hobbit‘s birthday were disappointed to find that the scenic sight has, for the time being, disappeared. The mill, which inspired The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit is lost […]

Middle-earth Day at the Higgins Armory

Yesterday, the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts held a Middle-earth Day, encouraging guests to dress up as their favourite character and participate in various crafts and activities. I had visited the museum many years […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

This precious shirt is up on the Woot Shirt derby and needs your vote to make its dream of being your Halloween costume a reality. UPDATE: This shirt is now available for purchase. (Lily Milos […]

New ‘Hobbit’ Scroll Shows Off Dwarves

TheHobbit.com has released a new scroll for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, this time featuring character shots of Gandalf, Bilbo, and Thorin and his company of dwarves! This new scroll gives us another good look […]

‘Hobbit’ Toys From The Bridge Direct Hit Stores Oct. 1!

The Hobbit Trilogy Inspired Master Toy line from The Bridge Direct Journeys to Retailers Nationwide on October 1 The Bridge Direct Unveils Action Figures and Role Play Toys Inspired by The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Creating Excitement for […]