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Happy Birthday to Manu Bennett!

Happy Birthday to Kiwi actor Manu Bennett, who is 45 today! Jonathan Manu Bennett was born on October 10, 1969 in the city of Auckland, New Zealand. His father Ted, of Māori descent, was a New […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth – June 12, 2014

We love this Dernhelm/Éowyn artwork by Tumblr artist CCCrystalClear! She also made this Hobbit/Wicked crossover piece we find hilariously accurate. (spotted by Middle-earth News contributor Myla) M & M Theatrical Productions visited Pensford Primary School and delighted […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth – June 10, 2014

DeviantArtist ChipsEss0r originally started this bit of Lord of the Rings fan art as a school project. We don’t know what grade she ended up getting for this triptych combining Gimli, Aragorn, and Legolas, but […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth – May 31, 2014

Ever since Sarah from A Dash and a Pinch started making big old fondant cakes, she had this idea in the back of her mind: She wanted to make Bag End. It was the most […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

Etsy seller The Green Dragon Inn creates beautiful travel posters for the lands of Middle-earth. In addition to the Rivendell poster above, you’ll find lovely posters for Rohan, Gondor, The Shire, Mount Doom, and other […]

Exclusive Interview: Aidan Turner and Dean O’Gorman Talk Kili and Fili

In this exclusive interview, Aidan Turner and Dean O’Gorman talk with Middle-earth News about their roles as Kili and Fili in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and how physically challenging some of the scenes […]

‘Smaug: Unleashing the Dragon’ Now Available for Pre-Order

From the same team who brought fans The Hobbit: Chronicles books comes a new companion volume detailing the creation of Smaug, from early concept designs to the digital creature fans got to see on the […]

Exclusive Interview: Martin Freeman Talks Bilbo’s Darker Side

I was quite often asking people, “When does he go dark? Please, let me play that.” Cause I like playing that and I very easily go to that, you know what I mean? It’s a […]

Exclusive Inside Look at Beorn’s House with Hobbit Set Designer, Dan Hennah

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with Dan Hennah while visiting Los Angeles for The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug world premiere. He’s not only worked on The Hobbit films, but The Lord […]

Our EXCLUSIVE Interview with Richard Armitage

Two days ago, we promised to release our exclusive interview with Richard Armitage as a thank you for reaching 30,000 followers. Well, you guys did it, and we are beyond grateful for each and every […]