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Warriors of the Westfold: Our Hunters

The Hunter class is (in our opinion) one of the most enjoyable classes available in LOTRO. From the combination of ranged and close-combat attacks to the many travel skills, the class has something to offer […]

Get Tickets to Play Directed by ‘Hobbit’ Actor Peter Hambleton

Audiences might be more familiar with Peter Hambleton’s work in front of the camera as Glóin in The Hobbit films, but in addition to his film, television, and stage work, the New Zealand actor is […]

John Callen to Star in ‘Syrenia’

Yesterday, John Callen, known for his portrayal of Oin in The Hobbit trilogy, announced on his Facebook page that he has been cast in the New Zealand feature film Syrenia. Directed by Fraser Grut, Syrenia […]

Call for Papers: Worlds Made of Heroes

The Faculdade de Letras da Universidade do Porto organizes a Tolkien’s Conference in Portugal under the title of Worlds made of Heroes, and invites submissions of 20-minute papers in English (preferably) or Portuguese. The event […]

Choose Your Armor: The Finest T-shirts in Middle-earth

At Middle-earth News, we may all be Tolkien fans, but we have different ways of expressing our love of Middle-earth. Some of us like the good guys, some of us like the bad guys, and […]

Happy Birthday to Our Own Oloriel Berry!

Happy birthday to one of Middle-earth News’ finest! Our own Oloriel Berry celebrates her “coming of age” as she turns 33 years old today. She mostly works behind-the-scenes these days and plays the vital role […]

Happy Birthday, John Rhys-Davies!

John Rhys-Davies celebrates his 70th birthday today! John was born on May 5, 1944, in Ammanford, Wales, United Kingdom. The actor is well-known to fans of The Lord of the Rings films as the stalwart […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

Deviantartist Flocature’s (aka Catherine) newest project is this tiny Hobbit Hole under a glass globe. It is made of Super Sculpey, painted with acrylics, and attached to an adjustable ring base. Catherine promises that it will be available […]

This Week in Middle-earth

Year 2942 – The Hobbit May 1 Gandalf and Bilbo return to Rivendell Year 3019 – The Lord of the Rings May 1 Crowning of King Elessar Elrond and Arwen set out from Rivendell Then […]

The Incredible New ‘AFK’ Webseries Needs Your Support!

Attention all fans of Middle-earth! There is a new fantasy webseries being launched and it needs YOUR support! In this latest creation from New Zealand filmmaker Peter Haynes, six gamers find themselves trapped inside the […]