New Zealand Stars in ‘The Hobbit’
Air New Zealand has released a new video called “The Magic Making of Middle-earth” that shows off some of the beautiful locations that were used to film The Hobbit movies. “It’s a totally magical place,” […]
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An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth
This shirt is so cute, and I’m going to suggest that it’s pretty spoiler-free if you haven’t read J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. Though I expect Middle-earth aficionados to express annoyance at the placement and design of […]
Special VIDEO Update from New Zealand!
We’ve been getting reports, photos, and short videos back from the group on Middle-earth Network’s Long Expected Journey to New Zealand, and they have been amazing! Use these links to catch up on their trip […]
BREAKING: Our Tour’s Exclusive Visit Inside The Green Dragon!
Here is a very special story from Arwen in New Zealand! I’m going to backtrack a bit to our tour’s visit in Hobbiton last week. As I mentioned before, Ian Brodie, who planned out our […]
An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth
While these socks may not impart all of the robustness of the halfling feet on which they are based, they will certainly keep your feet warm as you trek through the corridors of your cozy […]
Seeing Hobbiton With My Own Eyes
I’ve seen countless photos of Hobbiton. Whether they were taken by professionals or amateurs, Hobbiton holds its own magic and it shows through each snap shot someone takes. Still, with all the beauty I’ve seen […]
Hobbits and Airports and Jet Lag, Oh My!
I made it!! I have now spent my first night in New Zealand. It was quite the journey getting here, but no troubles were met on the way and everything went very smoothly. Upon arriving […]
New Zealand’s Hobbit Installations
The world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Wellington, New Zealand is only days away! As the debut draws near, locals and visitors will see more and more of the commonplace sites being […]
Participate in a ‘Hobbit’ Research Study
Whether you love it or hate it, researchers at New Zealand’s University of Waikato want to know what you think about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey! Read the press release below and click here to […]
The Long Road Ahead
After a year of planning and preparations, myself and a group of others are about to embark on a very ‘Long Expected Journey’ to New Zealand. Come next week I’ll be Middle-earth bound, visiting both the […]
