Tolkien News
The latest and most important news about J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, and everything Middle-earth.
The Wizard Duel and Orthanc in Real Time : Film Changes #29 and #30
Peter Jackson made some pretty significant changes to Orthanc... especially when it comes to that Wizard's Duel!
An Interview with Howard Shore, Lord of the Rings Composer – 2003 Roundtable Interviews
We spoke with Lord of the Rings composer Howard Shore. He really goes in depth on his thoughts and composing process!
The Rings of Power is PEAK TV – Top Scenes, Top Characters and Top Quotes
As season 2 of the Rings of Power approaches, Michael and I decided to look back at our favorite scenes, favorite characters, and favorite quotes from our favorite television show!
Sauron’s FIRST Defeat – Finishing Tolkien’s Unfinished Tale – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 8
In this final episode of looking at The Mariner's Wife, we fully finish Tolkien's tale--but staying true to Tolkien's characters and world.
NEW Tolkien Book with UNPUBLISHED Content Announced!
This month we found out that renowned Tolkien scholars Christian Scull and Wayne Hammond will be publishing a NEW book with NEW content by Tolkien!
Finishing Tolkien’s Unfinished Tale – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 7
Aldarion and Erendis is perhaps Tolkien's most emotionally gut wrenching tale.... and it deserves to be finished!
A Spiteful Marriage, a New Enemy, and a Watery End – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 6
We don't know exactly how Tolkien intended to finish Aldarion and Erendis--but he gave us some pretty strong clues!
The Sacrificial King and the Fallen Queen – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 5
As we close out the prose of this story, the king makes a great sacrifice for the greater good of Númenor, and the new queen becomes a pitiable creature with no hope for her own future.
Middle-earth’s Worst Dad – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 4
Aldarion gets married and is able to stay on land for a few years... up until his daughter turns 4, and then he just leaves AGAIN!
Mariner, King, or Husband? – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 3
Aldarion and Erendis finally get married! But Aldarion can't seem to make up his mind on who he really is.