Richard Taylor on Weta’s Busy Year
Richard Taylor, the co-founder and co-director of the Weta companies in New Zealand, wrote a letter to fans in the most recent Weta Newsletter. Hi all our Weta friends! Here at Weta Workshop we’re just […]
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Vintage Tolkien Covers, from the Charming to the Bizarre
Whenever I’m in a used bookstore, I like to look at the copies of anything by Tolkien, just to see what they have. Usually it ends up being the movie editions of The Lord of […]
There and Back Again: Middle-earth Network Announces New Zealand Tour
You heard it here first, folks! Middle-earth Network is working with Ian Brodie, who also works at Hobbiton Tours, to put together an all inclusive tour to New Zealand. This is a trip you won’t […]
Franco Pushes for Oscar Nod for Serkis
Joining the growing list of supporters in the “Oscar for Andy Serkis” campaign is his Rise of the Planet of the Apes costar, James Franco. In an article for the Deadline website, Franco wrote: “Andy […]
‘Hobbit’ Auction Reaches Nearly $15,000
A recent auction on TradeMe – which offers an exclusive opportunity to meet Sir Peter Jackson and visit the set of The Hobbit – has closed at $14,490. The auction was part of a fund-raising […]
The Delightful Dr. Shippey
A memorable interview with Dr. Tom Shippey took place this last Saturday, January 7th. Dr. Shippey, or just Tom as he prefers, visits with us about a range of topics that cover his early life […]
Last Chance to Bid on Peter Jackson in Charity Auction
There are only five hours left before bidding closes on the auction for a chance to meet Peter Jackson on the set of “The Hobbit.” According to the Trade Me website, the winner of the auction […]
The Hobbit Hunter
Henk Brassien, aka The Hobbit Hunter, collects books by and on Tolkien, but he specializes in copies of “The Hobbit.” It all started when he was eleven years old, and his schoolmaster started reading “The […]
Join Your Mythgard Regional Chapter!
Have you taken or are planning on taking a course at Mythgard? Want to connect with other students, auditors, preceptors, and professors? By joining the “Mythgard Meetups” network, you can now connect more easily with […]
The Hobbit Restaurant Offers A Feast That Is Anything But Frugal
Over the holidays, I was fortunate enough to eat some amazing food. But I have to say (no offense to friends and relatives), my favorite meal was the one I shared with my close family […]
