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Tolkien-Signed Books Fail to Sell at English Auction
Three Tolkien-signed books from a family friend’s estate failed to attract a single bid at a Gloucestershire auction, despite estimates up to £23,000.
Stratford Festival’s The Hobbit Delivers Unique Stagecraft on a Familiar Adventure
The Stratford Festival’s 2026 production of The Hobbit dazzles with puppetry and inventive stagecraft, though a dated 1999 script limits its emotional depth.
Peter Jackson on The Hunt for Gollum: ‘It’s About Psychology and Addiction’
Peter Jackson confirms The Hunt for Gollum will explore psychology and addiction—exactly what Tolkien wrote.
LEGO Officially Unveils Minas Tirith: 8,278 Pieces, 10 Minifigures, and a Grond Pre-Order Add-on
LEGO officially unveils the 8,278-piece Minas Tirith set with hybrid-scale design, 10 minifigures, and exclusive Grond gift.
The Hunt for Gollum Officially Arrives December 17, 2027 — Will the Wait be Worth It?
Warner Bros. confirms The Hunt for Gollum for December 17, 2027. Is that enough time to make a new movie in Middle-earth.
Peter Jackson Is Negotiating with the Tolkien Estate for More Rights — Including The Silmarillion
Peter Jackson and Warner Bros. are negotiating with the Tolkien Estate for rights to The Silmarillion and other books.
Stephen Colbert’s Tolkien Credentials Aren’t the Issue. His Brand Is.
Stephen Colbert’s Tolkien credentials are solid, but his political brand poses a strategic risk for Shadow of the Past.
The Hunt for Gollum UK Production Is Ramping Up — Here’s What We Know
The Hunt for Gollum production scales up in the UK as filming approaches. Here’s how the location choice aligns with Andy Serkis’s vision.
Who Decides What Tolkien ‘Really Means’? Not Political Pundits
A Literary Hub essayist claims Peter Thiel is a ‘bad fan’ of Tolkien. But who decides what the Professor ‘really meant’? Not gatekeepers.
Andy Serkis Says ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Will Film Like the Original Trilogy
Director Andy Serkis signals The Hunt for Gollum will return to practical effects and on-location filming.
New LEGO Minas Tirith Set Leaks… and it’s 6000 pieces large
LEGO Minas Tirith set leaks show 6,000+ pieces in what could be the White City build fans have waited decades for.
Rings of Power Season 3 Is Reportedly Targeting November 2026 Release
Amazon’s Rings of Power Season 3 is reportedly targeting November 2026, but with no official confirmation and a 2+ year gap since Season 2.