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First ‘Hobbit’ Merchandise Available From Weta!

We’ve all been not-so-patiently waiting for the announcement from Weta Workshop of their first Hobbit merchandise. Consider the wait over! They have just unveiled their first two pieces that will be available for purchase at […]

Exclusive Hobbiton Set Photos!

Middle-earth News is fortunate to have Jack Machiela as our intrepid reporter! He and his wife visited the Hobbiton set in Matamata in January. They took plenty of photos, but were unable to share them […]

The Hobbit Hunter

Henk Brassien, aka The Hobbit Hunter, collects books by and on Tolkien, but he specializes in copies of “The Hobbit.” It all started when he was eleven years old, and his schoolmaster started reading “The […]

New Company Creates Middle-earth Inspired Make-up

New Company Creates Middle-earth Inspired Make-up

Lord of the Rings has inspired artists, writers, movie producers and video games. But how often has the works of J.R.R. Tolkien inspired make-up? Independent beauty company Cinnamon Candies is probably one of the first […]