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Original at wickedlocal.com
• Wed, Jun 17
MA On his eleventy-first birthday, Bilbo disappeared, bequeathing to his young cousin, Frodo, a golden Ring of Power, and a perilous quest: to journey across Middle-Earth, deep into the shadow of the Dark Lord and destroy the Ring by casting it into the ...
E3 2009: The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest Facts and Screens
Original at NintendoDS Advanced
• Tue, Jun 16
Michigan Players assume the role of Aragorn to take on his greatest quests from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Wielding a sword, shield, bow and spear, fans will battle enemies, lead armies and journey through a colorful and fresh rendition of Middle-earth. ... WIN a Grand Game ITP
Ring*Con 2009 Update
Original at TheOneRing.net
• Tue, Jun 16
New Zealand For one weekend, the sublime hotel Maritim will be changed into Middle Earth with Hobbits, Orcs, Elves and other fantasy creatures. All our star guests will answer questions asked by fans in the so called panels (Q & A sessions), they will tell stories ...
Updates
Original at The Wertzone
• Tue, Jun 16
By noreply@blogger.com (Adam Whitehead) Meanwhile, China Mieville seems to have relaxed his Tolkien-sceptic stance in his old age and has written an article focusing on the 'cool stuff' in Middle-earth here. As he says, and it cannot be argued against too strongly, "Tolk gives good monster."
The Tolkien Industry - Scoop.co.nz
Original at books.scoop.co.nz
• Mon, Jun 15
The Tolkien Industry Why do we no longer see works of the calibre of Barbara Strachey's delightful Journeys of Frodo: An Atlas of JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings (1981), or Karen Fonstadt's Atlas of Middle-earth (1981 / see 2001), in the (potentially) far less ...
Mithril: A Baby Bird Story
Original at Examiner.com
• Mon, Jun 15
Every Tolkin fan knows that mithril (Moria silver), is the rarest and most precious metal in Middle Earth, so the name fits this rare and precious bird. But taking her home at 13 weeks was not to be. In early August when Mithril was seven weeks old, ...
'The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest' (ALL) - New Screens
Original at WorthPlaying.com
• Mon, Jun 15
CA Players assume the role of Aragorn to take on his greatest quests from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Wielding a sword, shield, bow and spear, fans will battle enemies, lead armies and journey through a colorful and fresh rendition of Middle-earth. ...
Key actors returning to Middle-earth
Original at Examiner.com
• Fri, Jun 12
Actors that do not appear on screen rarely get their due credit for their performances (although Smeagol did appear as a live action character briefly). Serkis' work as Gollum is simply inimitable. Although The Hobbit is still far from release, ...
del Toro: Weaving rejoining McKellan and Serkis in The Hobbit?
Original at BSCreview
• Thu, Jun 11
As anybody that's been around our site long enough knows I'ma huge Tolkien fan, and a History of Middle Earth nut, but I'm also a fan of the movies, and when I say I “like the movies from what they are” it's not at all intended to be pandering. ... HOBBIT Stars Confirmed Returning Mania
Sen. Byrd's Medical Condition Remains a Mystery
Original at WSAZ-TV
• Thu, Jun 11
WV Posted By: Gandalf: Greetings from Middle Earth; I thought that Hobbit had a picture taker. Good photo Bilbo! Posted By: The Seeker: Flawless logic there, Bilbo... This man obviously thinks he's really Gandalf. Does that mean you think you're really a ...
MerpCon V 2009 pre-registration ending
Original at Examiner.com
• Tue, Jun 9
Pre-registration will end soon for MerpCon V, a Middle-earth role playing convention to be held this July 24th-26th in Spokane, Washington. MerpCon (Middle-earth Role Playing Convention) is an annual international event dedicated to Tolkien enthusiasts ...
Les finalistes des Mythopoeic Awards
Original at Elbakin.net
• Sun, Jun 7
France HarperCollins, 2008) The History of the Hobbit, Part One: Mr. Baggins; Part Two: Return to Bag-end , John Rateliff (Houghton Mifflin, 2007) The Evolution of Tolkien's Mythology: A Study of the History of Middle-earth , Elizabeth A. Whittingham ...
Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Ques
Original at DS
• Sat, Jun 6
Netherlands Players assume the role of Aragorn and embark on a single player quest reliving his greatest battles from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This action combat game allows fans to defend Middle-earth as they wield sword, bow and shield against Sauron's ...
E3 09: The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest
Original at GameFocus
• Wed, Jun 3
Players assume the role of Aragorn and embark on a single player quest reliving his greatest battles from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This action combat game allows fans to defend Middle-earth as they wield sword, bow and shield against Sauron's ...
Tolkien 101: Bilbo Baggins
Original at Examiner.com
• Tue, Jun 2
Bilbo Baggins is the title character of 1937's The Hobbit, Tolkien's first published novel that takes place in Middle Earth. The story is told from Bilbo's perspective; in fact, although this is not indicated in the novel itself, it was Tolkien's ...
JRR Tolkien fans have fun in the rain at Middle Earth Weekend
Original at BirminghamMail.net
• Mon, May 18
UK FANTASY fans had a magical weekend in a Birmingham suburb transformed into a scene from Middle Earth to celebrate author JRR Tolkien. About 5000 of them went along to the tenth Middle Earth Weekend at Sarehole Mill, in Hall Green, a former childhood ...
The Return of the King
Original at National Review Online Blogs
• Fri, May 8
NY Fans of Tolkien will get a special insight into the myths that inspired the creation of Middle Earth with this week's release of his new book, The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún. This new book lies somewhere between a translation and an original work. ...
Total War in Westeros and Middle-earthOriginal at The Wertzone
• Mon, May 4
By noreply@blogger.com (Adam Whitehead) First up, and most obviously, is Middle-earth. The Third Age: Total War sees the player fighting for control of Middle-earth, playing as either Gondor, Rohan, Dale, Eriador, Harad, Isengard, Rhun, Mordor, the Silvan Elves, the High Elves, the Dwarves or the Orcs of the Misty Mountains. T...
How To: Lord of the Rings Battle for Middle Earth 2 1 00 Do it your self Hack TutorialOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, May 4
By rss@youtube.com (cainey2006) Author: cainey2006
Tolkien Society Also Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Original at TheOneRing.net
• Thu, Apr 30
New Zealand Ian Collier of The Tolkien Society writes: I thought that you'd be interested in the news about this year's Middle-earth weekend (formerly the Tolkien Weekend) event at Sarehole Mill. Like TORN the event is celebrating its 10th anniversary so this one ...
Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II User Review ...
Original at uk.video.yahoo.com
• Wed, Mar 4
Review of The Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth Videopinions are product reviews and demonstrations by the people who use them - in full ... uk.video.yahoo.com
Today in Middle-earth, March 1
Original at TheOneRing.net
• Sat, Feb 28
By grammaboodawg 1. Birth of Aragorn II (Elessar) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 296 TT) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 111 TT) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 120 TT) 4. Aragorn meets Gandalf the White. Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 122 TT) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 132 TT) Tolkien, 1965 Ballantine, p. 338 TT)
How To: The battle guide for Lord of the Rings:Battle for Middle Earth 2Original at YouTube
• Sat, Feb 28
By rss@youtube.com (how2men) The how2men giving you some info on the battels in LOTR:BFME 2 in a real game battle that dosent look lyk we will win!!! Author: how2men Keywords: how to play lord of the rings Added: February 28, 2009
How To: The basic guide to Lord of the Rings:Battle for Middle Earth 2Original at YouTube
• Sat, Feb 28
By rss@youtube.com (how2men) The how2men informing you on some of the most important tips and basic skills you will need to succeed in this epic game!!! Author: how2men Keywords: how to play lord of the rings Added: February 28, 2009
John Howe’s Journal: FROM BABEL TO BARAD-DÛR
Original at TheOneRing.net
• Sat, Feb 28
By xoanon Or a Tale of Two Towers: Art and Archetypes in Middle-Earth Tolkien’s Middle-Earth is conspicious in that it contains no places of worship. Few fantasy authors resist the urge to have temples and gods (usually malevolent ones with slimy and unappetizing minions, against which the hero u...
Wertzone Classics: The Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien
Original at The Wertzone
• Tue, Feb 24
By noreply@blogger.com (Adam Whitehead) So begins the hopeless war of the Noldor against Morgoth. The Valar, furious with the disobedience and kinslaying of the Noldor, refuse to intervene and the War of the Jewels spills out of control, engulfing the races of Dwarves and Men. The lands of Beleriand, where the war is fought, becom...
Fictional Frontiers Transcript
Original at TheOneRing.net
• Sun, Feb 15
By xoanon Sohaib: Speaking of going to New Zealand, I know Christopher Lee would love to be in the new films, but because of his advanced age it’s going to be quite a trial for him to go down there. Is there still the possibility you think that we might see him in the films in some capacity, maybe if they dec...
REVIEW: The Lord of the Rings: Conquest
Original at odt.co.nz
• Mon, Feb 2
New Zealand - The idea: Fight - for the good or evil sides - in a series of battles across Middle-earth. Characters: Pretty much everyone from the films. ...
Review of The Lord of the Rings: Conquest
Original at Zergwatch
• Thu, Jan 29
Then the forces of evil regain it and begin backtracking across all those places you visited in the first campaign, with big 12-foot-tall Sauron the Bad-Ass stomping all over the free peoples of Middle-Earth and resurrecting his lieutenants one by ...
GT Review: Lord of The Rings Battle For Middle Earth 2 (360)Original at YouTube
• Fri, Jan 23
By rss@youtube.com (shkdbsahbdlabf) A side of Middle Earth never seen before. I agree with everything on all GT Reviews Author: shkdbsahbdlabf Keywords: GT Review Lord of The Rings Battle for Middle Earth RTS XBOX 360 PC Added: January 23, 2009
LotRO: Mines of Moria Takes 1UP's Best MMORPG - Ten Ton Hammer
Original at tentonhammer.com
• Mon, Jan 19
By Savanja Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria has made wave after wave in the MMORPG community. Having impressed players across the globe this underdog has made a lasting impression on the readers of 1UP.com. Subscriber-wise, Warcraft may have a stranglehold on the MMO genre, but that doesn't ke...
The battle for Middle Earth
Original at TheOneRing.net
• Thu, Jan 8
By xoanon Jonathan Dean from independent.co.uk writes: Eleven hours and 38 minutes. That’s how much of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings is available for anyone smitten by elves, dwarves and small things with hairy feet. It’s the same time it takes to fly halfway round the world. It’s a heck of a stret...
Cruise to Middle earth, the review (part 1)
Original at TheOneRing.net
• Sat, Jan 3
Garfeimao here, finally over my jet lag, mostly unpacked, and sort of caught up at work now. This is going to be a bit of a review of the Cruise portion of the Cruise to Middle earth, with part 2 containing the review of Land excursions and part 3 containing the many thanks I need say.
Fanfiction: Spiced Wine on a Snowy Day by Nieriel Raina
Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction
• Fri, Nov 21
Story Notes:. Disclaimer: The characters and world belong to Professor Tolkien. I just borrow them. Part of the Golden Lord of Gondolin Series. Written for the Middle-earth Express Prompt Challenge # 92: Snow. EXACTLY 500 WORDS! ...
Fanfiction: A Torturous Predicament Called 'Entertainment' by Nieriel Raina
Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction
• Fri, Nov 21
Disclaimer: If this fic doesn’t prove I am not Tolkien, I’m not sure what would. Written for the Middle-earth Express Prompt #84: Entertainment WARNING: This short story contains sexual innuendo and alludes to a male’s reaction to ...
Fanfiction: My Middle Earth Portal by owlett
Original at Lord of the Rings Fanfiction
• Wed, Nov 19
My Middle Earth Portal I first discovered the Lord of the Rings Fanfiction (a Tolkein loving community) website when I was looking for a place to post my continuing story Arrow of Mirkwood. My friends thought it was well written and a ...
Live Chat with Alan Lee!
Original at TheOneRing.net
• Mon, Nov 10
By Altaira The Children of Húrin from Amazon: The first complete book by J.R.R. Tolkien in three decades–since the publication of The Silmarillion in 1977–The Children of Húrin reunites fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, dragons and Dwarves, Eagles and Orcs. Presented for t...
Pandemic Sets Date For Lord Of The Rings: Conquest [Release Date]
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Oct 30
By Mike Fahey “Players will finally be able to fight through Middle-earth along the frontlines of good or evil,” says Josh Resnick, co-founder and general manager at Pandemic Studios. “And what ‘The Lord of the Rings’ fan hasn’t fantasized about joining Sauron’s army to slay Hobbits?”
Secrets of <b>Middle-Earth</b> - Inside <b>Tolkien</b>’s “<b>The Hobbit</b>” Review <b>...</b>
Original at basecampcomm.com
• Wed, Oct 15
By shandroblog5091 Secrets of Middle-Earth - Inside Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” A unique, one-of-a-kind movie! Both Tim Hildebrandt and Greg Hildebrandt (II) has earned overwhelmingly positive reviews and is considered by many to be one of the best films of ...
Celebrate Father's Day In Middle Earth
Original at Kotaku
• Wed, Jun 11
By Mike Fahey June 11th, 2008 - Codemasters Online are inviting fathers from across the UK to celebrate this year’s Father’s Day in virtual style by taking part in the Father’s Day celebrations set to take place across Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings Online.
LOTRO Book 11: More Cowbell [Lord Of The Rings]
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Oct 18
By Mike Fahey Two New Areas -- Players can now explore even more of Middle-earth. Tâl Bruinen is an extension of the Trollshaws where players can see Gollum for the first time in The Lord of the Rings Online. Players can also trek to the High Pass in the Misty Mountains to combat fierce snowstorms and visit G...
Musical adaptation of Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" gets mixed reviews in London
Original at Asbury Park Press
• Wed, Jun 20
The Lord of the Rings," the most expensive production in West End history, opened to a standing ovation from its audience, and mixed reviews from the critics, with some praising it as brilliant and a wonder, and others calling it "a thumping great flop" and corny. The stage adaptation of J.R....
Book Review: The Children of Hurin by JRR Tolkien
Original at Blogcritics
• Tue, Jun 12
By Asgard Darker than Lord of the Rings and more mature than The Hobbit, The Children of Hurin takes place several thousand years before the events of The Hobbit, at a time that the Elves were greater and were strongly allied with the nations of Men. Elves and Men have suffered a disastrous defeat in wa...
Book Review: The Children of Hurin by JRR Tolkien
Original at Blogcritics
• Tue, Jun 12
By Asgard The Children of Hurin is an assemblage of Tolkien's assorted writings, put together in novel format by son Christopher. The story was begun by JRR Tolkien in 1918, but never assembled as a complete novel. Christopher Tolkien has organized the work into novel format without altering his fa...
LOTRO Shores of Evendim Detailed [Lord Of The Dance]
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Jun 5
By Mike Fahey The Lord of the Rings Online delivers an interactive experience brimming with life and filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the most beloved fantasy adventure of all time. From the quaint surroundings of the Shire to Angmar, the vile kingdom of the Witch-king, playe...
PC Game Review: Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar
Original at Blogcritics
• Wed, May 16
By Kaonashi Turbine's long awaited The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of Angmar (LOTRO) was released on April 24, much to the delight of Tolkien and MMORPG fans alike. For $14.99 a month, anyone can assist Frodo, Gandalf, and the rest of the Fellowship in preventing Sauron and his armies from enslaving the F...
LOTRO Tops PC Sales in USA and Europe [Hard Hobbit To Break]
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, May 10
By Mike Fahey 10th May, 2007 - Today, Turbine, Inc., Midway Games Inc. and Codemasters Online Gaming announced that The Lord of the Rings Online : Shadows of Angmar is the #1 selling PC title across North America and Europe based on the most recent industry reports. The Lord of the Rings Online has outsold a...
Opinion: The Gates to Middle Earth Swing Wide
Original at Kotaku
• Mon, Apr 23
Computer and Video Games over in the UK gave the game a 9.2 in their exclusive review back on the 12th. Of course there is no real way to review an MMO prior to launch, and their website is now festooned with LoTRo ads, but that's probably just a coincidence.
New at LOTRO Allakhazam database: items, quests, geography, bestiary
Original at MMORPG blog
• Tue, Apr 3
By Tim Y. Given that Turbine's Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar MMORPG is set in the massive world of Middle-earth, expect yourself immersed in all the fascinating adventures and creatures this realm will offer. Now, in case you may find yourself more lost in Middle-earth than the prove...
Review Round-Up: Battle for Middle-Earth II
Original at Kotaku
• Fri, Jul 7
By Brian Crecente Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-Earth II hit stores today and if you were lucky you got yourself one. I'm sure there are going to be plenty of hardcore computer RTS fans out there who will say you can't do real-time strategy on a console, but I think this game proves you can.