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On May 13, 2026, Peter Jackson received an Honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, presented to him by Elijah Wood. The following morning, ..

The Kawarau River in the Queenstown region of New Zealand's South Island served as the Anduin River in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the ..

Bilbo Baggins — born September 22, TA 2890, Bag End, Hobbiton, the Shire — was the hobbit who found the One Ring. Son of Bungo Baggins and Belladonn..

Returning Cast Series — Kate Winslet Kate Winslet is confirmed as Marigol in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, releasing December 17, 2027...

May 5, 2024 — May 5, 2026 Remembering Bernard Hill King Théoden of Rohan — 1944 to 2024 Two years ago today, Bernard Hill died at the age of 79. H..

This Day in Middle-earth May 1, TA 3019 The Crowning of King Elessar On May 1 in the year 3019 of the Third Age, Aragorn II, son of Arathorn, heir..

Elrond Half-elven — Master of Rivendell, bearer of Vilya, herald of Gil-galad — was born in the First Age and dwelt in Middle-earth for over six tho..

This Day in Middle-earth April 28, TA 2941 Bilbo Baggins Leaves Bag End On April 28 in the year 2941 of the Third Age, a hobbit named Bilbo Baggin..

Galadriel — Lady of Lothlórien, bearer of Nenya the Ring of Water, the mightiest of the Elves who remained in Middle-earth after the fall of Gil-gal..

Tom Bombadil — called Iarwain Ben-adar by the Elves, Forn by the Dwarves, and Orald by Men, all meaning the same thing: Eldest, Oldest and Fatherles..

Helm Hammerhand — born TA 2691, ninth King of Rohan — was the last ruler of the First Line of Rohirric kings and the man who gave Helm's Deep its na..

Tauriel — Captain of the Guard of the Woodland Realm of Mirkwood — is a character created by Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, and Fran Walsh for The ..