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Tom Shippey Presents “Politics in Tolkien: What We Can Learn From Hobbits”

Politics in Tolkien: What We Can Learn From Hobbits Distinguished Guest Lecture Featuring Tom Shippey April 15, 2015, 6:30 – 8:00 PM Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona Old Main Carson Ballroom Cost: Free and open […]

April Fools: New Details for ‘The Hobbit’ Trilogy Extended Edition Box Set Revealed

UPDATE: Alas, ’tis but a jest! Sorry to disappoint/outrage you! Middle-earth News sends its warmest April Fools greetings to all our friends.   In an exclusive interview with Middle-earth News, Peter Jackson gave a sneak […]

April Fools: Peter Jackson Slated to Direct ‘The Silmarillion’ for HBO!

In an exclusive interview with Middle-earth News, Kiwi director Sir Peter Jackson revealed that he will be returning to Middle-earth as early as 2016 as production begins on Tolkien’s timeless epic, The Silmarillion. HBO has […]

‘Hobbit’ Actors Appearing on TV in 2015

The Hobbit movies are over, but you’ll be able to follow your favourite actors in other different productions along 2015. Entertainment Weekly shared a list of Hobbit actors who are going to appear on television during […]

Tickets Still Available for Lincoln Center’s LOTR Concerts

We first reported on Lincoln Center’s The Lord of the Rings concerts back in September of last year, and after all these long months the wait is finally almost over! In just a little over a […]

Time to Add Tolkien Moot XI to your Calendar!

The dates for Tolkien Moot 2015 have been updated! Dates July 17, 18, and 19, 2015 Venue 1432 W. Lawrence Dr., Spokane, Washington 2015 Theme Giants What Is Tolkien Moot? Tolkien Moot is an annually […]

This Week in Middle-earth

Year 3019 – The Lord of the Rings March 23 The Host passes out of Ithilien Aragorn dismisses the faint-hearted Frodo and Samwise cast away their arms and gear March 24 Frodo and Samwise make […]

Happy Birthday to Our Own Britta Siemen!

Happy birthday to one of Middle-earth News’ finest! Our own Britta Siemen celebrates her 25th birthday today! Around these parts, we call her “Tolkien Britta” and she’s known for her gaming articles as well as […]

Congratulations to the Winner of our Tolkien Reading Day Giveaway!

We were amazed by the HUGE amount of participation from all of you in our Tolkien Reading Day t-shirt giveaway, in partnership with our friends at Shirts.com. Nearly 250 of you posted your favorite Tolkien […]

EXCLUSIVE Interview: Jed Brophy, Part 3

Middle-earth News reporters Amanda Capley and Valdis Longbeard had the honor of interviewing fan favorite Jed Brophy during Dragon Con 2014. We shared the first two parts of that interview over the last two weeks […]