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First Look at “Gandalf” in The Rings of Power Season 3, Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con
Daniel Weyman appears in full Gandalf costume ahead of SDCC 2026, offering the first live-action look at the character since 2014.
Andy Serkis Details How AI Is Used in The Hunt for Gollum
Andy Serkis confirms AI is partly used in The Hunt for Gollum for de-aging and reference imagery, drawing a firm line around human performance.
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.
LEGO Minas Tirith Is Now on Sale for Everyone
LEGO Icons Minas Tirith (#11377), 8,278 pieces at $649.99, is now available — with a free Grond GWP through June 7.
Free League Releases Three New Supplements for The One Ring and Lord of the Rings Roleplaying
Free League Publishing releases Hands of the White Wizard, Hobbit Tales, and Trials of Saruman for their official Tolkien TTRPGs.
Rings of Power Season 4 Already in Development, Filming Targets Early 2027
Amazon is developing the fourth season of Rings of Power, with preproduction this fall and filming targeting early 2027.
Pope Leo XIV Quotes Tolkien in First Papal Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical quotes Gandalf’s speech from The Return of the King, a first for papal teaching.
The Exploring Tolkien App Is Here! Download It Now on the App Store.
TheOneRing.com’s Exploring Tolkien app is now available on the App Store — extended episodes, Middle-earth portraits, Tolkien date tracker, and more.
Jackson Reveals First Age ‘Connective Tissue’ Pitch to Tolkien Estate at Cannes
Peter Jackson reveals he’s seeking First Age ‘connective tissue’ rights from the Tolkien Estate to support The Hunt for Gollum and future films.
ArdaCon 2026 Comes to Manchester in August — Middle-earth’s Biggest Tabletop Event Returns
ArdaCon 2026, the premier MESBG event, comes to Manchester Aug 5–9. The World Championships sold out with 246 players in the 25th anniversary year.
Oxford’s Tolkien Seminar Returns to Magdalen College for Trinity Term 2026
Oxford’s Tolkien Seminar returns to Magdalen College for Trinity Term 2026, focusing on the Chronicles of Middle-earth.