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Heirs of Durin Feature in Latest ‘The Hobbit’ Posters

Warner Brothers continue their ‘The Defining Chapter’ range of posters for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies with a couple of super banners featuring the Heirs of Durin: Thorin, Fili and Kili. Today’s […]

‘BOTFA’ Trailer Release Date Announced

With less than one month until the world premiere in London, fans have been asking again and again when we will get the trailer for The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies and we FINALLY have an […]

Pottery from Middle-earth: Interview with Sean Robinson of Functional Mud

Here at Middle-earth News we love to meet artisans around the world that share in our love of Tolkien. Not only is it great to have someone to “geek out” with,  but knowing a craftsperson […]

Three New Clips from ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ Extended Edition

Here are three new behind-the=scenes clips from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition which is released on Blu-ray and DVD  in the UK today and in the US tomorrow 4 November, 2014. Evangeline Lilly […]

5 Week Middle-earth Movie Marathon: The Two Towers

Welcome to week two of our 5 Week Middle-earth Movie marathon. The next seven days will be all about The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, so get your TTT DVDs and join in on the fun. I’ve got mine […]

This Week in Middle-earth

Year 2941 – The Hobbit October 30 Bilbo finds and opens the Secret Door Soon he saw the orange ball of the sun sinking towards the level of his eyes. He went to the opening […]

Nine Extended Edition Featurettes (videos)

Still wondering whether to buy The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug extended edition when it comes out on Blu-ray and DVD next week? These featurettes from the EE may help you make up your mind. […]

‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ Trailer Classified

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies trailer has been classified today by Alberta Film Ratings. The trailer is classified as PG (Parental Guidance) and is 2 minutes 24 seconds long. Now the trailer has been […]

New Heirs of Durin Poster in Belgian Competition

This new ‘The Defining Chapter’ poster is one of eight that people can vote for, to be used to advertise The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies in Belgium. It features the Heirs of Durin: […]

Happy Birthday, Sir Peter Jackson!

Happy birthday to Sir  Peter Jackson, who celebrates his 53rd birthday today! He was born in Wellington, New Zealand, on October 31, 1961. He grew up in Pukerua Bay, a small town near Wellington. Peter […]