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170. Tolkien’s Only Courtroom Drama : Children of Húrin #7
In this episode, we explore an incredibly rare event in Tolkien’s legendarium: a formal Elven trial.
Dominic Monaghan Says He’s Had Talks About Returning as Merry in Middle-earth Projects
Dominic Monaghan says “vague-ish” conversations with Jackson, Walsh, and Boyens have touched on his possible return as Merry Brandybuck.
Syzygy Forge Launches Licensed John Howe Helm of the Witch-king Kickstarter
Syzygy Forge has opened a Kickstarter for an officially licensed 1:1 Helm of the Witch-king, designed with Tolkien illustrator John Howe and drawn from his book illustrations, not the films.
Howard Shore Confirmed to Return for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’
Howard Shore is returning to Middle-earth to score Andy Serkis’s ‘The Hunt for Gollum’, set for release December 17, 2027.
Aspyr Confirms More Classic Lord of the Rings Games Are Coming to Modern Platforms
Following the shadow drop of War in the North – Legacy Edition, Aspyr confirms more classic Lord of the Rings game remasters are on the way.
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169. Túrin’s Fatal Arrogance : Children of Húrin #6
Túrin doesn’t listen to any advice, and neither does anybody else in Doriath, it seems.
168. Orcs Writing Poetry and Galadriel’s Love Triangle – The Rings of Power News
Get the Exploring Tolkien App to listen to every episode, a Tolkien calendar, the latest news, and member exclusives! Is The Rings of Power Season 3 course-correcting—or just running out the clock? In this episode, we wade through two weeks of Comic-Con news and...
167. Pride Comes Before the Thrall : Children of Húrin #5
Is Morwen heroic, tragic, or just stubborn to a fault? Chapter 4 of The Children of Húrin exposes Morwen’s prideful flaws, commencing her long story of sorrow and tragedy.
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