Ian McKellen on Location
Ian McKellen has posted a new blog that highlights various locations he has visited as he travels around New Zealand with the cast and crew of The Hobbit. As he explains, “Five hundred of us […]
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McKenzie Talks Lindir & Cumberbatch Talks Smaug
Fans of The Lord of the Rings may remember a certain handsome, dark-haired elven extra who was present at the Council of Elrond. Some extremely serious fans may even refer to him as Figwit (Frodo […]
Legal Action Threatens The Hungry Hobbit
A cafe in Mosely, Birmingham called the Hungry Hobbit is less than 200 yards away from one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s childhood homes. The shop, lined with pictures from The Lord of the Rings, has been […]
Tolkien Feast Week
With the holidays fast approaching, my mind (tell me I’m not alone in this) is often thinking of food. For a lot of holidays, the food is at the forefront, being either symbolic or traditional. […]
The Bilbo That Could Have Been
I sometimes wonder what The Lord of The Rings films would have been like if different actors had been cast in the roles. And though I haven’t seen The Hobbit films yet, I have become […]
The Hobbit: Bigger Than The Lord of the Rings?
Following the success of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings films, which grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide, and combined with the anticipation of the upcoming Hobbit films, many are now wondering: Will The Hobbit […]
Tolkien in Chocolate
As a self-confessed sugar addict, I often find myself stalking around the office looking for lollipops or trolling for Tootsie Rolls. It isn’t often I find something sweet that makes me think twice about eating […]
Hobbit Film Crew Arrives at Takaka Hill
The next stop on the block of location shooting for The Hobbit films is Takaka Hill at the Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve in New Zealand. According to Stuff.co.nz, crews were setting up and guarding structures […]
Dragon*Con Highlights
Middle-earth Network Radio will be featuring the highlights from Dragon*Con each and every day. Brought to you by our friends and regulars on Middle-earth Network Radio, Riley and Bethany, who produce the excellent show ‘The […]
Sideshow Collectibles’ Arwen Statue Available for Pre-order Today
Today’s the day, Sideshow Collectibles fans! Their long awaited Arwen Statue will be available for pre-order this very afternoon. As it is with every figure they create, this stunning work of art catches every detail featuring Arwen […]
