The One Ring | The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and J.R.R Tolkien

Assembled from the various published texts, The Fall of Númenor brings the tale of the Second Age of Middle-earth into one volume.

The Fall of Númenor to be Published November 15, 2022

June 22, 2022

Melkor Walks Middle-earth - Anna Grumbine

With the stage set for enormous battles between Melkor and the Valar, Jonathan, Michael, and Dan dive into "Of the Beginning of Days".

Of the Beginning of Days | Episode 5

June 21, 2022

In the second chapter of The Silmarillion, Valaquenta, Michael, Dan, and Jonathan test their knowledge with "All that is Gold, Does Not Glitter", decide that Varda should've dated Melkor, and explain that Tolkien was a true flat-earther!

Valaquenta | Episode 4

June 14, 2022

Why is music so important? Are the Valar really transgender? Join Michael, Dan, and Jonathan as they begin the long journey through The Silmarillion with the first chapter, Ainulindalē.

Ainulindalë | Episode 3

June 7, 2022

Michael, Dan, and Jonathan offer their thoughts on what we know and what we’ve seen about Amazon’s Rings of Power series.

Thoughts on Amazon's Rings of Power | Episode 2

May 31, 2022

Window on the West Podcast

Join Jonathan, Michael, and Dan as they explore Tolkien’s Middle-earth every week!

Maps of Middle-earth

Take a deeper look at the lay of Middle-earth

The Complete List of Film Changes

Read about every change the films made to the books!

Quote of the Day

C.S. Lewis is a very old friend and colleague of mine, and indeed I owe to his encouragement the fact that in spite of obstacles (including the 1939 war!) I persevered and eventually finished The Lord of the Rings.

— J.R.R. Tolkien, In a Letter to Mrs E.C. Ossen Drijver – January 5, 1961

Latest Tolkien News

May 2022 25

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Video Game to release September 1, 2022

By Jonathan | Games

The Gollum video game will be released on September 1st on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S (Switch version coming soon).

Feb 2022 15

Animated Film “The War of the Rohirrim” Due to Hit Theaters April 12, 2024

By Jonathan | News

"Of the Kings of the Mark between Eorl and Théoden most is said of Helm Hammerhand. He was a grim man of great strength..."

Feb 2022 14

Trailer for Amazon’s “The Rings of Power” Debuts

By Jonathan | News

Today Amazon released their first teaser trailer for their upcoming show, "The Rings of Power." Take a look!My thoughts... well, this trailer didn’t let us sit on one shot for more than a second or two. I really wanted to feel more after this trailer--give us...

Feb 2022 9

Film and Gaming Rights for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit for Sale

By Jonathan | News

Looks like Middle Earth Enterprises is about to break the bank with the sale of their film and gaming rights to the highest bidder.

Doors of Durin, Gate to Moria - Ralph Bakshi

Feb 2022 3

The Hands of The Rings of Power – Character Posters

By Jonathan | News

23 new photos focusing on the hands of The Rings of Power characters in Amazon Prime's upcoming TV series.

The Rings of Power Character Poster Gold Hands

Aug 2021 13

Production of Lord of the Rings TV Series to move to U.K.

By Jonathan | News

With Season 1 finished filming, Amazon Studios has decided to move production of the most expensive TV show in history to the United Kingdom.

Aug 2021 2

First Photo of Amazon’s Lord of the Ring Series Released, Premieres Sept 2022

By Jonathan | News

The first image from Amazon's Lord of the Rings series hints at revealing a bit more history to Middle-earth... a reveal that will premiere in September 2022!

Jul 2021 7

Andy Serkis to read The Lord of the Rings Audiobook

By Jonathan | News

To accompany his reading of The Hobbit, Andy Serkis and Harper Collins UK will be releasing a brand new complete audiobook of The Lord of the Rings in September of this year.