Amazing Photos of Hobbiton
On his Flickr account, Gareth Eves recently posted some amazing photos of the Hobbiton set from a recent trip to New Zealand. When I sought permission to post them on the Middle-earth News site, he […]
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Hobbit Helps Local Economy
The Nelson region of New Zealand was hit by terrible flooding last December, cutting short the filming of The Hobbit. The floods, the worst for 50 years, affected trading in what would usually be […]
Itinerary Brochure for Middle-earth Network’s NZ Tour is Here and it’s EPIC!
You may have heard rumors of a bunch of Tolkien and Lewis fans planning a trip to New Zealand, and I’m happy to report, those rumors are true! Middle-earth Network’s A Long Expected Journey to […]
Radio News Show, Warriors of the Westfold, Premieres Feb. 3
Look out, Middle-earth! The ‘Warriors of the Westfold’ are taking over Middle-earth Network Radio starting February 3 at 9 PM EST. Check back here for more details and follow ‘Warriors of the Westfold’ on Twitter!
‘Road to the Shire’ Hobbits Gear Up to Leave for Hobbiton Jan. 31
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: HOBBITS EN ROUTE TO SHIRE Provo, Utah- January 16- The hobbits are heading back to the shire! Brigham Young University advertising students are finally going to be on their way. John Storey, […]
Hobbiton’s Looking for a Gardener!
..and cutting the grass, tending the plants and pulling out weeds. Yes! A gardener is needed for Hobbiton. Seek (“Australia’s #1 job site”) is advertising this job for Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tours who, every year, welcomes thousands of […]
This Week’s TFI: Ian Brodie & Paul Martin Talk NZ Tour Itinerary
Join us this Tuesday, January 17, at 10 PM EST on Middle-earth Network Radio as this week’s The Founders’ Inklings‘ special guests, Ian Brodie (of Ian Brodie Photo) and Paul Martin (of NarniaFans.com), talk “The […]
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 […]
Movies have made New Zealand Synonymous With Middle-earth
Today is the tenth anniversary of the premiere of “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.” It was the day Peter Jackson and his team of filmmakers first introduced audiences to New […]
A Visit to Hobbiton with Ian Brodie
Jim Hickey, weatherman from ONE News NZ, stopped by Hobbiton in Matamata, and talked with a friend of the Middle-earth Network, Ian Brodie. He gave Hickey a tour of some of the hobbit holes used […]
