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Tolkien’s Unpublished Translation of 13th-Century Allegory “Sawles Warde” Brought to Light
Scholars have published J.R.R. Tolkien’s previously unreleased translation of the Middle English allegory Sawles Warde, along with evidence of a lost critical edition.
LEGO Reportedly Planning Helm’s Deep Remake and First-Ever Prancing Pony Set for 2027-2028
Unconfirmed rumors point to two major Middle-earth LEGO Icons sets in development: a Helm’s Deep remake and the first Prancing Pony.
LOTRO’s New Expansion “The Wolves of Mordor” Pulls Directly from Tolkien’s First Age
Standing Stone Games goes back to The Silmarillion for LOTRO’s Fall 2026 expansion, grounding Sauron in his canonical First Age role as lord of werewolves.
‘Rings of Power’ Season 3 Filmed Rivendell in the Swiss Valley That Inspired Tolkien (something they got right!)
Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay confirmed at SDCC 2026 that Season 3 filmed Rivendell scenes in Lauterbrunnen Valley, Switzerland.
HarperCollins Announces Deluxe Edition of ‘The Fall of Númenor’ for November 2026
HarperCollins announces a deluxe illustrated edition of The Fall of Númenor for November 10, 2026, featuring artwork by Alan Lee.
‘The Rings of Power’ Season 3 Introduces Marnûkh, an Orc Character Who Writes Poetry and Rebels Against Sauron
J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay revealed details on Marnûkh, a Season 3 Orc who writes poetry and challenges Sauron’s authority in Mordor. Yes. Writes poetry.
Steam Listing Leaks ‘The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Legacy Edition’ Remaster
A SteamDB update reveals an unannounced ‘War in the North, Legacy Edition,’ pointing to a remaster of Snowblind Studios’ 2011 co-op action game.
Free League Announces ‘The White Tower’ and ‘Creatures Strange and Foul’ for The One Ring RPG
Free League Publishing has announced two new expansion sourcebooks for The One Ring RPG, featuring Gondor, Rohan, and a Middle-earth bestiary.
Harfoots Taking a ‘Backseat’ in ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 3
Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay confirm the Harfoots and Stoors will feature far less in Season 3 as the story shifts to the War in Eriador.
‘The Rings of Power’ Season 3 to Open With ‘Fellowship-Style’ Prologue
Season 3 of The Rings of Power will open with a sweeping prologue mirroring Galadriel’s iconic opening sequence in The Fellowship of the Ring.
Elros Confirmed to Appear in ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 3
Showrunners Payne and McKay confirm a flashback appearance for Elros Tar-Minyatur, twin of Elrond and the first King of Númenor, in Season 3.
Armored Mûmakil, Fell Beasts, and Practical Orcs Highlight The Rings of Power Season 3 Creature Designs
An IGN preview reveals new creature designs for Season 3 of The Rings of Power, including armored Mûmakil, pterodactyl-inspired Fell Beasts, and hero Orcs.