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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..

Returning Cast Series — Updated April 2026 The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum releases December 17, 2027. Warner Bros. confirmed the cast at ..

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 ..

Legolas Greenleaf — son of Thranduil, Prince of the Woodland Realm of Mirkwood — was a Sindar Elf who volunteered to represent his people in the Fel..

Thorin II Oakenshield was the King of Durin's Folk, leader of the Company of Dwarves, and rightful heir to the Lonely Mountain. Son of Thráin II and..

The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies were filmed entirely in New Zealand, across more than 150 locations on both the North and South Islands. ..