Post Tagged with: "Middle-earth"

Warriors of the Westfold: Doom and Gloom in Middle-earth

While we’ve discussed some of the more beautiful parts of LOTRO’s Middle-earth, we haven’t really talked about the scarier or more inhospitable locations. ALICE Starting from the fact that I’m always scared when I’m not […]

Book Recommendations: For Those Interested in Artwork

In my last article of book recommendations I focused on hobbits. This time around I decided to look at books all about the art of Middle-earth. There are many talented artists who have brought this mythical world […]

Interview With Joe Letteri

“For me, it’s keeping the focus on the character.” – Joe Letteri Joe Letteri is Weta Digital’s senior visual effects supervisor and studio director. Among a long list of awards bestowed upon him, he is a winner […]

Go Medieval with Tolkien Scholars

Medieval studies scholars from all over the world will gather in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, in May 2014, when the Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University hosts the 49th International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 8-11, […]

Lonely Planet’s advice for a perfect day in Middle-earth

Last week, Middle-earth News gave some recommendations for how to spend your time in New Zealand, now the guidebook publisher Lonely Planet created an interactive map helping you to create the perfect day in Middle-earth. […]

Could the Arkenstone Be One of the Silmarils?

Tolkien spent a great amount of time delving into the history of every person, place, and object in his legendarium, working and reworking his ideas so that nearly everything in Middle-earth was linked. Some changes […]

Must-have Gifts for Your Tolkien-loving Valentine

If the way to your prospective Valentine’s heart lies straight through Middle-earth, we’d like to offer a few suggestions to help you show your devotion. Whether your Valentine is lad or lass, elf, dwarf, hobbit, […]

Exploring Middle-Earth: Tour Guides and Tips

Planning your next holidays and considering to go to New Zealand? The chances are that you will visit at least one The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit movie location, whether you are a […]

Warriors of the Westfold: Hot Spots in Middle-earth

Middle-earth is a beautiful place. The folks at Turbine did not disappoint when they brought Tolkien’s creation to life in a virtual setting. For this week’s Westfold Wednesday, we’d like to share some of our […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

This is how tumblr user petitpotato imagines the dwarves Ori, Nori, and Dori would look if they were elves! She also re-envisioned Bombur, Bofur, and Bifur as their woodland elf counterparts. (Myla) Natalia Bilenko and […]