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What happened before The Lord of the Rings: Part V – The Darkening of Valinor and The Flight of the Noldor
Hello free peoples of Middle-earth and welcome back to The Blog of The Rings! Today I’m going to wrap up my series on the Silmarillion and discuss one of the most important events of First Age history – specifically the great assault on Valinor and the Noldor’s departure from the Blessed Realm. Although our First… Read more
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a history of The Ents
We all know and love the Ents, our tree like allies who led by Treebeard, defeat Saruman atIsengard and claim Orthanc for their own. However, the Ents and their origins are actuallyquite the mystery in the films. So, who exactly are the Ents? And where did they come from? The Ents were created at the… Read more
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Sir Ian Holm
Like most my age, I was a mere child on the cusp of adolescence when I watched your portrayal of Bilbo Baggins. It was before I read the books, either “The Lord of the Rings” or “The Hobbit.” But I must say, though your screen time was small, your performance as the elder Hobbit looking… Read more
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A conversation with Bombur
Christopher Fenoglio interviewed actor Stephen Hunter on the LordoftheRings_official Instagram channel on June 7, 2020. Stephen Hunter is best known for his portrayal of Bombur, one of the thirteen dwarves in the Company of Thorin Oakenshield in the three Hobbit films by Peter Jackson. You can support Stephen’s charity of choice, the Actors Benevolent Fund… Read more
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A conversation with Dori
Christopher Fenoglio interviewed actor Mark Hadlow on the LordoftheRings_official Instagram channel on May 24, 2020. Mark Hadlow is best known for his portrayal of Dori, one of the thirteen dwarves in the Company of Thorin Oakenshield in the three Hobbit films by Peter Jackson. Hadlow also donned a motion-capture suit to portray Bert the Troll… Read more
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What makes The Lord of the Rings so great?
What makes “The Lord of the Rings” so great? What makes it so… legendary, if you will? When “The Lord of the Rings” debuted, it took the literary world by storm. Since its release in 1954, the books have gone on to sell over one hundred and fifty million copies. That is no small figure.… Read more
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What happened before The Lord of the Rings:
Part IV – The House of Finwë and The Crafting of the Silmarils Hello everyone and welcome back to our discussion on the events of the First Age of Middle-earth! We hope you’re all doing well during this time of corona craziness and hope to brighten your day by sharing some awesome Tolkien lore. This… Read more
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A conversation with Nori
Jed Brophy is best known for his portrayal of Nori, one of the thirteen dwarves in the Company of Thorin Oakenshield in the three Hobbit films by Peter Jackson. He also portrayed a Rohan rider, a High Elf from Rivendell, and three different types of orcs in The Lord of the Rings. An accomplished horse… Read more
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Why We All Need Friends like Merry and Pippin
Without a doubt, Merry and Pippin are the most beloved duo in ‘The Lord of the Rings.’ I’m not saying that we all don’t love the bond between Gimli and Legolas, but there is something so special and wholesome about our little Hobbit duo. Throughout the trilogy, be it the books or the films, these… Read more
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Frodo showed courage and made good choices. Be Like Frodo.
There are moments in life when you must take action, even if they are beyond what is comfortable and routine. You may be leaving for college, walking into a job interview, or buying a new home. You could be faced with forgiving someone you don’t like or helping someone you don’t know. Despite your inexperience… Read more
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What Happened Before the Lord of the Rings?
Part III: The Journey of the Eldar to Valinor and the Unchaining of Melkor Welcome back my most excellent and admirable Hobbits to The Blog of the Rings! Before we continue our discussion on the events of the First Age of Middle-earth, our team wants to wish everyone the very best during these difficult and… Read more
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First time in Middle-earth
Everyone remembers their first time in Middle Earth. Whether it was the books or the movies, if you consider yourself a fan of Tolkein, it’s hard to forget that moment where you were quite literally taken into another world, another plane of existence to join a band of heroes on an epic quest. (This is… Read more
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Backpacking around Middle Earth
We are living in very strange, sad and scary times at the moment and as such I hope everyone reading this is doing ok. Originally my article was going to discuss the real-life locations of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ in New Zealand, the best ones to see and how to get there etc. However,… Read more
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A reflective journey through Middle-earth during Lent
It’s Lent, the forty days before Easter when many people fast, give alms, and reflect on who they are in the sight of God and others. Often during Lent, I will watch the extended editions of the three Lord of the Rings films, for they give me another opportunity to visit Middle-earth and to explore the lives… Read more
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The most astounding character of middle earth: the Hobbit
Middle Earth is full of wonderful creatures. Most are well known in the fantasy genre today due to Tolkien’s incredible ability to write them in such a way that, though they may be fantastical, they jump off the page as absolutely real and believable. It is most likely that every fan of the… Read more
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This is what happened after the parting of the fellowship
He drew a deep breath. ‘Well, I’m back,’ he said.[1] These are the last words in the story of the Lord of the Rings, ending the Return of the King with Samwise returning home to his family after the departure of his beloved Mr Frodo to the Undying Lands. For many, the story ends here… Read more
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Gollum & Smeagol: The struggle in us all
Sam believes Gollum shouldn’t be trusted. “There’s naught left in him but lies and deceit.” “I want to help him Sam,” says Frodo, “because I have to believe he could come back.” – The Two Towers 1:28 You shall love your neighbor as yourself. – Leviticus 19:18 There are many obvious examples of good and… Read more
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What Happened Before The Lord of The Rings?
Part II: The Realm of Valinor, The Coming of Elves and The Captivity of Melkor Welcome back my dear Hobbits to The Blog of the Rings, you’re home for the very best Tolkien-related content and discussions! Last month we explored the very beginning of Tolkien’s epic history that many Lord of the Rings fans are… Read more
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Two holidays celebrated in the Middle-Earth that you may not know
Holidays are one of the most special times of the year. There’s no doubt about it. In every culture there are different celebrations which cause great amounts of joy and merriment. Whether it is the American Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas, Kwanza, or any other holiday, these festivities not only have causes at their core that… Read more
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Lessons learned from an uncomfortable, helpful hobbit
“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit…” Professor J.R.R. Tolkien scribbled these words unexpectedly on a blank page in a term paper he was grading during the early 1930s. He had no idea where the words came from or where they would lead, but he was determined to find out. He spent… Read more
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All that a true LOTR fan should know about Gandalf.
Viewed by the Hobbits as “a nuisance and a disturber of the peace”[1], ‘wise’ by the elves and kings of men and by Sauron as dangerous and powerful enemy, Gandalf is arguably the most unpredictable character in Middle Earth. His personality and purpose so seemingly varied, Gandalf is shrouded in mystery, his origins obscured. He… Read more
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What Happened Before the Lord of the Rings?
Part I: The Creation of Middle-Earth When the final volume of The Lord of the Rings was published in 1955, Bernard Levin, a contributor to the periodical Truth, regarded Tolkien’s story as “one of the most remarkable works of literature in our, or any, time.”[1] By the mid-1960s, sales quickly outpaced literary classics including The… Read more
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Things you probably don’t know about the LoTR Series
I remember where I was when I heard there was going to be a Lord of the Rings television series. It sounds odd, I know. To some, it may not seem like a noteworthy event in their lives to keep record of. However, and if you’re reading this blog I’m sure you understand, The Lord… Read more
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A story about interviews with Peter Jackson and the cast
Strolling into the high school auditorium after the bell, my daughter’s friends and classmates slowly took their seats. Getting out of class for a video presentation was a rare event and they were going to savor every minute. “Your dad is going to talk about The Lord of the Rings films?” they asked Kristin. “Yes”… Read more
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What the fellowship did next
The ‘Lord of the Rings’ films saw seasoned and new actors from around the world come together to form an epic cast. The actors who formed the fellowship joined together on-screen to create an unforgettable adaptation of Tolkien’s work. Their determination and undeniable talent culminating with the ‘Return of the King’ resulted in the nomination… Read more
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J.R.R. Tolkien: his story and his works
Welcome my dear Bagginses and Boffins, Tooks and Brandybucks, Grubbs, Chubbs, Hornblowers, Bolgers, Bracegirdles, Proudfoots, (Proudfeet!),[1] dwarves of the Lonely Mountain, elves of the Woodland Realm and Men of Gondor to the Blog of the Rings! We’re a new blog entirely dedicated to bringing the free peoples of Middle-earth fresh content, news and discussions based… Read more
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