| 单词 | Tolkien |
| 例句 | Parents of a friend in Farmer’s advanced elementary school class introduced P.J. to Tolkien’s trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Epic in scope, violence, and imagination, Deathstorm is a new benchmark in the fantasy genre and cements forever G. M. Pennington’s status as the American Tolkien. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z On my own I read stuff like Tolkien and A Wrinkle in Time. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Og’s wife was a big Tolkien fan, remember? He built this place for her.” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Dagorath was a word in Sindarin, the Elvish language J. R. R. Tolkien had created for The Lord of the Rings. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z The word dagorath meant “battle,” but Tolkien had spelled the word with just one “g,” not two. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “No, I mean your name—Galadriel. It’s the name of a great queen in a book by a man named Tolkien. But, of course, you know that.” The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z Some Gaiman, Tolkien, Butler, a few tabloids, mints—peppermint, not wintergreen—her swimming ribbons and Girl Scout badges, the posters from the plays she was in. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z Like a European model and one of Tolkien's elves all molded together. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z There will be two films based on the Tolkien novel. Peter Jackson says no "Hobbit" at Comic-Con 2011-07-21T01:59:30Z Tolkien fans back to Middle Earth with his take on "The Hobbit." Hot movies, TV shows and games head to Comic-Con 2012-07-11T15:06:10Z The films are based on novelist J. R. R. Tolkien's epic fantasy series "Lord of the Rings," which followed his novel "The Hobbit." "Hobbit" trailer has film fans buzzing 2011-12-22T00:36:26Z The English novelist J. R. R. Tolkien declined to send him anything. A Childhood Hobby Matures Into a World-Class Collection 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z Tolkien, who also penned "The Lord of the Rings." New 'Hobbit' film pulls in $90.6 million since Wednesday release 2014-12-21T05:00:00Z HarperCollins has announced the acquisition of Tolkien's never-before-published poem The Fall of Arthur, which will be released for the first time next May. 'New' JRR Tolkien epic due out next year 2012-10-09T15:49:40Z The most recent Hobbit movie is only three years old, yet JRR Tolkien’s world is being broken up, reassembled and repackaged again for further consumption. A Lord of the Rings TV series? Nobody has the stamina 2017-11-15T05:00:00Z "Unbelievably, considering his importance, there is no centre devoted to Tolkien anywhere in the world," Rhys-Davies says in the video. Ian McKellen and more "Lord of the Rings" actors call on fans to help save Tolkien’s home 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z Tolkien, taking a break from inventing magical lands, used to knock back a few. Oxford: Where time is fluid, Latin is far from dead and every stone tells a story 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z The “and You …” of McKellen’s title puts the audience on equal footing with him, Tolkien and Shakespeare. When Home Is a Big Broadway Stage 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z The second book is an extended argument for the literary merit and relevance of Tolkien’s work. 4 books for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien 2013-12-20T23:28:45Z Then they start downloading classics: "Tolkien and CS Lewis are both dead, so why should I feel bad about pirating their books?" Are books dead, and can authors survive? 2011-08-22T16:21:14Z Maybe that’s some kind of cosmic punishment for Mr. Brooks, who is sometimes accused of ripping off Tolkien. Review: ‘The Shannara Chronicles,’ an Elfin Adventure, Debuts on MTV 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z Photograph: Max Nash/AFP/Getty Images The beleaguered film production of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit was given a boost today with the announcement that the comedy actor Martin Freeman will play the hairy-toed diminutive. Martin Freeman cast as The Hobbit's Bilbo Baggins 2010-10-22T09:33:00Z Pullman, who describes himself as a “thoroughgoing materialist,” provides a counterpoint to authors like Lewis and his friend J. R. R. Tolkien, believers who infused their children’s fiction with Christian themes. Philip Pullman’s ‘Daemon Voices’ Casts an Entrancing Spell 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z I am told even the adult entertainment industry rejected 48 frames-per-second because it is too lifelike, which is interesting because – like Jackson's Tolkien sagas – that's also a multibillion-dollar business that trades in fantasy. The Hobbit storms US box office and Guardians rise to the challenge 2012-12-17T17:01:26Z Martin takes inspiration from much of what Tolkien did, especially in the areas of magic and world-building; but he has also expanded on Tolkien’s achievements. Fantasy Face-Off: ‘The Rings of Power’ vs. ‘House of the Dragon’ 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z It doesn't satisfy me any more, and I think that's because Tolkien, who created this marvellous vehicle, doesn't go anywhere in it. Philip Pullman: a life in writing 2011-03-03T12:00:00Z Tolkien’s novel of the same name and traces the adventures of hobbit Bilbo Baggins as he attempts to help a group of dwarves regain their wealth and stature from the dragon Smaug. “Hobbit” Trilogy Costs $561m So Far 2013-10-04T13:44:42Z Imagine a musical version of the orcs, Tolkien’s enslaved former elves, made to serve the cult of an all-powerful moving image under the baton of a brainwashed wizard. Review: In ‘The Lord of the Rings in Concert,’ Musicians in Sync With a Soundtrack 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z Tolkien's books, multiple horses are named as well. Galadriel, the "Rings of Power" horse girls and why they matter to Middle-earth 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Every culture is savage in “Game of Thrones,” and that’s a very different view of the world than what Tolkien gave us. “Snow White and the Huntsman”: A would-be fantasy classic 2012-05-30T23:00:00Z Tolkien, Prison is a place where racial hatred is routine, where gangs rule the roost and heroin is the most valuable commodity. Inside the Aryan Brotherhood’s prison heroin empire 2013-03-19T17:58:00Z Tolkien's prequel to "The Lord of the Rings." 'Hobbit' films to be made in New Zealand 2010-10-27T11:31:00Z Back in the early 1930s, when he was an Oxford don, JRR Tolkien was marking exam papers for the now defunct School Certificate when he came across a blank sheet. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – review 2012-12-16T00:05:40Z J. R. R. Tolkien did more than write books like “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy; he invented an alternate reality, complete with its own geography, languages, religion and an era-spanning history. 18 Art Exhibitions to View in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z He acknowledged that he felt some apprehension over finally bringing Tolkien’s great red-golden beast to the screen. Director talks about expanding ‘Hobbit,’ dragon anxiety 2013-12-12T00:32:07Z The letters became a tradition that Tolkien maintained for all four of his children, and he delivered them on Christmas Eve for the next 23 years. Tolkien Christmas letters to his children to go on show 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z It is part of Tolkien lore that Sauron helped forge the Rings of Power. ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 1, Episode 8: Ramble On 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z A World War I veteran who survived the horrific battle of the Somme, Tolkien valued imaginary worlds, a sense of whimsy and a peaceful pipe before the fire. ‘The Hobbit’: overstuffed but jaw-dropping | Movie review 2012-12-13T03:01:34Z "The Tolkien transformation has been absolutely extraordinary for our capital," says Wade-Brown, a British expatriate. The Hobbit promises more gold for New Zealand 2012-10-13T19:08:15Z Tolkien, who invented a deeply structured Elvish language for his “Lord of the Rings” trilogy in the 1950s, including Elvish songs and poetry. How a community of obscure language inventors made it big with ‘Game of Thrones’ 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z You once mentioned that you found useful things in Tolkien’s letters, although you didn’t specify which ones. ‘The Rings of Power’: Charlie Vickers on That Monster Revelation 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Part of what made the “Lord of the Rings” movie trilogy a success was that Jackson and his team simplified Tolkien’s saga, beginning with a prologue that explained what viewers needed to know. ‘The Rings of Power’ Premiere Recap: All is Not Calm in Middle-Earth 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Fans of the younger Tolkien can expect another book soon. Tolkien says he's finally left grandfather's shadow 2010-04-16T11:55:00Z I read everything, from Heinlein to Bradbury to Twain to Tolkien. Brad Taylor Has a Theory About What Makes for Good Thrillers 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z But as the letters progress and Tolkien and his children grow older, they become longer and darker in tone. Tolkien Christmas letters to his children to go on show 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z “I loved it with an intensity of love that was a kind of nostalgia reversed,” Tolkien wrote of England in his great essay “On Fairy-Stories.” Review | Lose yourself in the places that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z A marvelous summer treat, “The Marvellous Land of Snergs” goes mysteriously in and out of print, but the best modern edition, from Old Earth Books, features an excellent introduction by Tolkien scholar Douglas A. Anderson. Review | Before Tolkien created hobbits, there were Snergs. And oh, how delightful they were! 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z Rock and roll has proved to be one of the more potent vehicles for enshrining both Tolkien and Moorcock’s characters in pop culture. The Anti-Tolkien 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z It would all no doubt bewilder Tolkien, who conjured up his Middle-earth from Oxfordshire in the 1930s, and never travelled as far as New Zealand. The Hobbit promises more gold for New Zealand 2012-10-13T19:08:15Z Tolkien wrote a lot of, like, story outlines for what was happening to Gandalf during that time, and it was all `Lord of the Rings' stuff. Hollywood sticks to tried and true in 2013 lineup 2013-01-09T22:01:06Z If you've read any Tolkien, what do you like about the way he writes? Philip Pullman: a life in writing 2011-03-03T12:00:00Z Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings,” committing to spend around a billion dollars — at least — to make a five-season prestige drama series, set thousands of years before the events in Tolkien’s novels. ‘The Rings of Power’ Premiere Recap: All is Not Calm in Middle-Earth 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Tolkien, though, de la Mare eschews massive bloodshed, let alone an epic confrontation between good and evil. Review | Revisiting a forgotten children’s book by one of the 20th century’s most distinctive writers 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z Tolkien Society chairman Shaun Gunner said “millions of people around the world will be forever grateful to Christopher for bringing us” so many of his father’s literary works. ‘Lord of the Rings’ protector Christopher Tolkien dies at 95 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z Tolkien, a devout Catholic, was instrumental in re-introducing his previously agnostic friend to Christianity while the pair were academics at Oxford prior to the second world war. Theological JRR Tolkein biopic secures Expendables 2 director 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z If you stop by New York’s Morgan Library this spring for the Tolkien exhibition, be sure to swing by the Grolier Club as well. Review | The tale of the ‘lost’ Gutenberg Bible and other books about. . .books 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z Both were converted as adults, with Lewis's decision greatly influenced by his Catholic friend and novelist, JRR Tolkien. Where did all the Christian writers go? 2010-03-31T10:11:00Z The Hobbit, written by JRR Tolkien, is the prequel to the British author's epic fantasy The Lord of the Rings, which Jackson made into three Oscar-winning films about 10 years ago. Peter Jackson's The Hobbit to be extended to three films 2012-07-30T20:45:38Z Racist abuse of actors of color and a "review bombing" campaign against "The Rings of Power" suggest that there is more going on than just fan disagreement about Tolkien's world. "The Rings of Power" receives racist backlash, but Tolkien’s work has always lured white supremacist 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z What follows is an exhaustive accounting of the trees, shrubs, herbs and other plants in Tolkien’s Middle-earth — the plants of our world and those, like the White Trees of Gondor, of the elven world. The Great Outdoors: From Your Backyard to a Garden in Japan 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z Those who have read Tolkien's novel will know how that turns out. Next part of Hobbit unveiled 2013-03-25T16:21:55Z We're lucky that even if people do sort of typecast or think of us as one thing, at least it's that wonderful world of Tolkien. "The Lord of the Rings" star Billy Boyd has advice for "The Rings of Power" 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z “As much as in Tolkien, Wodehouse, Chandler or even Jane Austen, this closed world is a whole world,” the critic Boyd Tonkin wrote in The Independent. John le Carré, Best-Selling Author of Cold War Thrillers, Dies at 89 2020-12-13T05:00:00Z Tolkien's “The Lord of the Rings” beating out Jane Austen's “Pride and Prejudice” for the top honor. PBS, with help from celebrities and authors, aims to find 'The Great American Read' 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z The Tolkien estate has hit back at the studio, accusing it of bullying tactics. Hobbit gambling rights: Warner Bros countersues JRR Tolkien estate 2013-03-14T14:52:23Z It is incredible to think that Tolkien considered neither “The Hobbit” nor “The Lord of the Rings” his masterpiece. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z The move also comes just four months after the Tolkien estate and Warner Bros. — the parent company of New Line Cinema — settled an $80 million lawsuit. ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Coming to Amazon 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z Tolkien aficionados will relish glimpses of the author’s hallmarks — not just those goblins but Tolkien’s love of what W.H. Review | Before he dreamed up Frodo, J.R.R. Tolkien let his imagination run wild as Father Christmas 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z Tolkien’s “The Fellowship of the Ring,” Amazon said. Priyanka Chopra Jonas joining Amazon’s spy series ‘Citadel’ 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z Tolkien's epic fantasy novel to the big screen. Peter Jackson meeting with "Hobbit" actors 2010-07-14T02:25:00Z "Beren and Luthien", edited by their son Christopher Tolkien, presents two characters - a man and an elf - taken from Tolkien's fictional world, Middle Earth. Tolkien book inspired by World War One's horrors appears a century later 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy to New Line applies to all "Hobbit" sequels. Weinsteins sue Warner Bros. over 'Hobbit' profits 2013-12-11T23:54:35Z Whether this will make Tolkien a better or worse film, though, is less clear. The minefield of fame: how accurate do biopics need to be? 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z Both biopics could yet run into objections from Tolkien's heirs and rights holders for the author's back catalogue. Theological JRR Tolkein biopic secures Expendables 2 director 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z His work is defined by this kind of radical inclusiveness – the language of drug dealers and Tolkien dorks; the problems of destitute Dominican women and their more privileged American sons. Junot Díaz: my inspiration for writing This Is How You Lose Her 2012-12-30T00:05:37Z In his preface, Christopher Tolkien writes that he thought “Beren and Lúthien” would be the final of his father’s stories published on his watch. Review | J.R.R. Tolkien’s latest posthumous book may actually be the last 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z Considering ticket price inflation in the past decade, and the premium for 3D, initial admissions for The Hobbit are clearly down on all Jackson's previous Tolkien movies. The Hobbit journeys to top of UK box office 2012-12-18T17:23:28Z In 2002, Tolkien published his debut novel, "Final Witness," a murder mystery and courtroom drama. Book Talk: Diamonds inspire Tolkien grandson's novel 2011-03-10T11:33:30Z I'm thinking Sawyer and Hurley as the fourth and fifth members of the Istari order of wizards, who Tolkien said disappeared into the far east of Middle-earth and are hardly mentioned in the books. The Desolation of Smaug's quest to transform The Hobbit 2013-06-12T17:04:00Z Tolkien in this biopic about the writer of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit.” What’s on TV Sunday: The Golden Globe Awards and ‘Tolkien’ 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z “People think that fan fiction is rewriting Tolkien. That’s not what it is at all. In fanfiction you take the characters and you tell the story that Tolkien didn’t have time to tell.” The 10 must-listen podcast episodes of the decade 2019-12-29T05:00:00Z Lewis was a don at Magdalen College, Oxford, in 1941 when he wrote “The Screwtape Letters” and dedicated it to his friend and colleague J. R. R. Tolkien. | 'The Screwtape Letters': Adaptation of C. S. Lewis Novella at Westside Theater 2010-06-11T22:44:00Z Below: After reading yet another Tolkien novel, envision your kitchen in a whole new way. Style Invitational Week 1381: Let’s get equinoxious with fictoids 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z An earlier attempt at a story about the writer's work as a codebreaker during the second world war, tentatively titled Mirkwood, stalled after the Tolkien estate refused to offer its support. Theological JRR Tolkein biopic secures Expendables 2 director 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z There is nothing sensationalized or undignified in its depiction of Tolkien, and while like all Hollywood biopics it is of mixed accuracy, that in a larger sense is beyond the point. "Tolkien" has a good idea at its center, but the execution is mixed 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z When you get something as popular as Tolkien, fans want to create new stories. Lord of the Rings reworking a hit with fans, but not Tolkien estate 2011-02-08T13:54:28Z Tolkien imagined his otherworld of hobbits, elves and wizards in pictures, as well as words. Why Tolkien was a fine modern artist 2012-11-29T15:29:21Z Shippey is a Tolkien scholar, so making sure the series stays within the history Tolkien wrote would appear to be one of his jobs on the show. Tolkien scholar reveals the changes Amazon’s "Lord of the Rings" series is banned from making 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z Tolkien, served in France for several months in 1916 until contracting trench fever. Perspective | Six novels that get to the truth of World War I 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z Tolkien’s world could use someone with a different eye. The Hobbit Trailer: Lord of the Rings Redux 2011-12-21T14:30:45Z Ultimately, they couldn't get the rights from Tolkien, because he didn't like the idea of a pop group doing his story. When The Beatles wanted to star in a "Lord of the Rings" movie 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z In Tolkien’s and Martin’s worlds, race doesn’t function as it does in ours. Guess Who’s Coming to Mordor 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z But Tolkien said he has since made up with his dad and that he grew less fond of Jackson's work over the trilogy. Tolkien says he's finally left grandfather's shadow 2010-04-16T11:55:00Z Still, he added: “Everything must be attributed to Tolkien’s writing. He writes pictorially, visually and often tells you characteristics, so that becomes the blueprint.” Clothes and Character: 'Theory,' 'Selma' and 'Hobbit' 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z Not only would this country provide a Middle-earth more in keeping with the gentle rolling Malvern hills of JRR Tolkien's youth, but the various shooting locations would become an almighty tourist magnet. Dream relocation: The Hobbit's Middle-earth made in middle England 2010-10-25T15:07:00Z Tolkien for inspiring entire races and subclasses within the D&D game that were built on racist tropes and reinforced harmful stereotypes. Who’s Playing Dungeons & Dragons These Days? The Usual Fans, and Then Some. 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z This isn't to say that "Tolkien" is without merits. "Tolkien" has a good idea at its center, but the execution is mixed 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z This could make “Rings of Power” an outlier in the TV-fantasy environment post-“Game of Thrones,” whose good-guys-get-decapitated ethos was in many ways a reaction to Tolkien. ‘The Rings of Power’ Review: Shiny, Not Yet Precious 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z It seems Tolkien was engaging a tradition of northern European legends that conjures up dwarves as impish, troublesome foils to more human protagonists. TIME’s Guide to The Hobbit‘s 13 Dwarves 2012-12-13T13:00:20Z Shippey is a leading Tolkien scholar — he met Tolkien and taught from his syllabus at Oxford. 4 books for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien 2013-12-20T23:28:45Z Jackson successfully excised the more whimsical elements of Tolkien's trilogy when he adapted it for the big screen, much to the chagrin of Tom Bombadil fans. Is Peter Jackson planning Lord of the Hobbits? 2010-12-09T13:41:00Z Despite Oxford being his home when The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings were written, Ms De Boo says the link with Birmingham was made by Tolkien himself. Joining Tolkien's childhood walk 2013-06-18T07:37:30Z The Asylum claims its movie is legally sound because its hobbits are not based on the Tolkien creations. Hobbit producers sue 'mockbuster' 2012-11-08T15:32:48Z Tolkien’s appendices to “The Lord of the Rings,” and will begin another about Disney Plus’s “Andor” — the prequel to a prequel of the first “Star Wars” trilogy — later this month. In the Land of Too Much Television, This Nerd Is Queen 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z The popularity of films based on Tolkien's work nevertheless suggests both biopics could find plenty of traction with audiences. Theological JRR Tolkein biopic secures Expendables 2 director 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z Tolkien designed the cover for that first edition of The Hobbit. Why Tolkien was a fine modern artist 2012-11-29T15:29:21Z Let us hope that in the next two movies Jackson will fold in more of Tolkien’s playfulness, his humor and his feel for the dark-light themes in English myth and magic. ‘The Hobbit’: overstuffed but jaw-dropping | Movie review 2012-12-13T03:01:34Z The unfinished work was published posthumously in 1977 under the direction of Tolkien’s son Christopher. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z He is about to appear in Jackson's Tintin and has signed up to reprise his role of Gollum in the director's planned treatment of Tolkien's first Middle Earth adventure, The Hobbit. Gollum star sets up acting school for the 3D era 2010-05-01T23:08:00Z The ghost of Smaug haunts every new rendition, for Tolkien’s creature was that deft mix of threat, wickedness and sophistication, and every dragon since must find its way out of Smaug’s cave. Dragon Tales From the Authors of ‘The Girl Who Drank the Moon’ and ‘A Wish in the Dark’ 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z The film also looks likely to outpace the three instalments in the Kiwi film-maker's previous Tolkien trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. The Hobbit breaks Christmas box-office records in North America 2012-12-17T12:30:22Z Her appointment suggests the film-maker may be preparing to tinker with Tolkien's text once again to ensure The Hobbit maintains consanguinity with its predecessors. Peter Jackson tinkers with Tolkien to hand Cate Blanchett Hobbit role 2010-12-08T11:57:00Z Tolkien is a major character in Hillard's novel, which centres on a young woman's quest to find her grandfather after discovering documents given to him by the writer. Mirkwood novel about JRR Tolkien set for the big screen 2011-08-16T11:44:26Z Twentieth Century Fox offshoot Fox Searchlight announced plans for Tolkien, which is set to focus on the writer's academic career and experiences during the first world war, in November. Theological JRR Tolkein biopic secures Expendables 2 director 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z Jackson said he's enjoying "The Hobbit" far more than he thought he would after directing a similar long shoot on Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Jackson updates Comic-Con crowd on 'The Hobbit' 2011-07-22T19:24:09Z And during the Second Age, Tolkien wrote, the Dark Lord spent some time in disguise, which is why there are now so many characters who are suspected of being Sauron. ‘The Rings of Power’: Who Is That Guy? 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Tolkien’s “The Fellowship of the Ring”, the first instalment in the famed fantasy trilogy set in the fictional land of “Middle-earth”. New Zealand to be Middle-earth again in Amazon's The Lord of the... 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z As for what Amazon’s “Lord of the Rings” series can do in the Second Age, a lot of that depends on the Tolkien Estate. Tolkien scholar reveals the changes Amazon’s "Lord of the Rings" series is banned from making 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z Tolkien continued this practice for more than 20 years, and in 1976, a compilation of his correspondence “J.R.R. Tolkien’s Letters from Father Christmas” was made available to the public. Review | Before he dreamed up Frodo, J.R.R. Tolkien let his imagination run wild as Father Christmas 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z Tolkien fantasy novel about wizards and dwarves, features many of the same actors from the blockbuster "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Bond movie "Skyfall" beats "Lincoln" at box office 2012-12-09T17:54:23Z In 1978, Moorcock did a more thorough takedown in an essay called “Epic Pooh,” in which he compares Tolkien and his hobbits to A. A. Milne and his bear. The Anti-Tolkien 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and on the page the story lives up to its promise. "The Stand" is barely alive enough to capture this year's "end of the world as we know it" vibe 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z Most worrying of all, however, is the news that the new series isn’t going to be based on anything JRR Tolkien wrote. A Lord of the Rings TV series? Nobody has the stamina 2017-11-15T05:00:00Z After coming up with the perfect statement, he used an app to translate it into Elvish, the Tolkien language. How ballet dancers flaunt — and hide — their tattoos on stage 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z The affinity between his vision of The Rite of Spring and Tolkien's images of Middle Earth is striking. Why Tolkien was a fine modern artist 2012-11-29T15:29:21Z “My goal is to have visitors understand more of Tolkien’s world and all that is connected to it.” Down the Hobbit Hole in Switzerland 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Tolkien, is the prequel to the British author's epic fantasy "The Lord of the Rings," which Jackson made into three Oscar-winning films about 10 years ago. "Hobbit" movie adaptation to be a trilogy 2012-07-30T16:53:50Z Tolkien’s artwork ranges from a scene of a bucolic landscape in the English Midlands, “Alder by a stream,” to nearly psychedelic depictions of fantastical vistas like “The Shores of Faery.” Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z And now, 17 years after the Hobbit-shaped director launched his quest to bring Tolkien to the screen — and supervising two mammoth shooting schedules, each of 266 days — it’s over. Review: Do Enlist in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z Lewis, among other veterans of several wars, Tolkien knew first hand the dead-end outcomes of absolute power. 4 books for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien 2013-12-20T23:28:45Z Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" but of the Arthurian legends and chivalric romances that inspire it. "Cripples and bastards and broken things": Why the "Game of Thrones" ending was nearly perfect 2019-05-21T04:00:00Z Perhaps the kookiest — and most wondrous — aspect of the 36,000-square-foot museum is that each of the additional 11 rooms besides the three-room Hobbit hole represents a different location in Tolkien’s fantasy world. Down the Hobbit Hole in Switzerland 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z “It’s the only museum whose sole aim is the promotion of Tolkien, Tolkien’s works and subsequent adaptations,” said Shaun Gunner, chairman of the British-based fan club, the Tolkien Society. Down the Hobbit Hole in Switzerland 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Even though it has plenty of fantasy elements, in many ways it’s more like an epic 19th-century novel with fantasy filigree, often more Tolstoy than Tolkien. George R. R. Martin Wants More ‘Game of Thrones,’ Too 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z For Tolkien beings like Gollum, motion capture without a talented animator is like a soul without a body. Gollum’s Getup: How The Hobbit‘s Groundbreaking Technology Works 2012-12-05T16:00:01Z I might mention novels by Nabokov and Calvino and Tolkien on one occasion, by Fitzgerald and Baldwin and EB White on another. Rereading: Pereira Maintains by Antonio Tabucchi 2011-01-04T14:26:37Z Tolkien was of two minds about his Blue Wizards. ‘The Rings of Power’: Who Is That Guy? 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z So how true to Tolkien's vision -- one that was created in a different and decidedly less multicultural time and place -- does a film need to be? "Hobbit" controversy: When is casting racism? 2010-11-30T21:31:00Z Tolkien’s dragons are not pets; taking them out for joy rides would be inadvisable. Fantasy Face-Off: ‘The Rings of Power’ vs. ‘House of the Dragon’ 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z Ms. Walsh and Ms. Boyens, a former teacher and hard-core Tolkien fan, said part of the solution came from Tolkien’s appendices to “The Lord of the Rings.” Middle-Earth Wizard’s Not-So-Silent Partner 2012-11-30T13:00:00Z Creating maps, languages, history and a detailed visualization of this world was Tolkien’s way of honoring that reality. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z JRR Tolkien crafted a mythology for the modern world from ancient teutonic sources, a mythology that expressed many people's deep fears about industrialisation and world war. George RR Martin's fantasy is not far from reality 2011-07-26T11:52:51Z A year later, Tolkien’s father, still in Africa, died, and the family remained in England. Review | Lose yourself in the places that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" to give the film a bad guy. Review: 'The Hobbit' suffers from story bloat 2012-12-04T23:46:08Z Tolkien was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford before he found fame as an author, with the publication of The Hobbit in 1937, and the first of the Rings trilogy in 1954. Is this the Hobbit's magic ring? 2013-04-01T23:01:00Z The Southlands isn't a place found in Tolkien's work specifically, but in Episode 7, titled "The Eye," "The Rings of Power" supplies a pretty compelling origin story for how Mordor got its boom. "The Rings of Power" are here to fight climate change 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z Tolkien poem from the “darker side” of the author’s imagination will be republished. Rare J.R.R. Tolkien Poem Will Be Republished After 70 Years 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z Their introduction coincides with the period in which Tolkien was working on one of his most renowned works “The Hobbit,” which features a storyline of goblins and wargs. Tolkien Christmas letters to his children to go on show 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z “The Hobbit” is the prequel to Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings,” which was made into a movie trilogy that was also directed by Jackson. “Hobbit” Trilogy Costs $561m So Far 2013-10-04T13:44:42Z Moorcock’s literary agitation shook the fantasy and science-fiction establishment and made it possible for writers to step outside the long shadow of Tolkien and other fantasy devices. The Anti-Tolkien 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z Tolkien fantasy novel that takes place before the trilogy. Taylor: Del Toro to give 'Hobbit' new look 2010-03-22T07:58:00Z In his Unfinished Tales, Tolkien describes Thorin as an “heir without hope,” hardened by both despair and rage. TIME’s Guide to the Dwarves of The Hobbit 2013-12-13T15:00:20Z An archaeologist who looked into the connection between the ring and the curse tablet asked Tolkien, who was an Anglo-Saxon professor at Oxford University, to work on the etymology of the name Nodens in 1929. Ring that may have inspired Tolkien goes on show 2013-04-02T17:13:08Z For already committed devotees of Middle-Earth, Mariner has reissued “Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien,” edited by Christopher Tolkien. Review | 7 beautiful books that transport you to the worlds of Bond, Tolkien, Spider-Man and beyond 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Tolkien, who was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford, published “The Hobbit” in 1937. 'Tolkien' looks at early years of 'Lord of the Rings' writer 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z Following Tolkien on what seems a fool’s errand is a boyish, worried, unfailingly loyal adjutant named, you guessed it, Sam. ‘Tolkien’ Review: A Fellowship That Rings Obvious 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z The new name will be reflected on postmarks on letters and the main local newspaper as the city "has been integral in bringing the fantasy world of JRR Tolkien to life on the big screen". Hobbit to debut in 'Middle Earth' 2012-10-08T15:46:02Z Tolkien once called the “cauldron of story” in search of the girls and women, some silenced and some forgotten, some from the Iliad and some from Netflix, who live in Campbell’s blind spot. What About the Heroine’s Journey? 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z Tolkien decided to assume the identity of Father Christmas in a written reply, and told stories of the North Pole via handwritten text and illustrations. Tolkien Christmas letters to his children to go on show 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z Tolkien books, will be screened at the David H. Koch Theater, with Howard Shore’s scores for the films performed live by the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of Lucerne, Switzerland, conducted by Ludwig Wicki. 'Lord of the Rings' Trilogy, With Live Orchestra, Coming to Lincoln Center 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z The three also served in World War I, an experience that was especially pivotal to Tolkien in his creation of a Middle-earth ravaged by war and its aftermath. J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and 'The Fellowship' of fantasy writers 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z It was the early days of science fiction and fantasy—Tolkien wouldn’t publish The Hobbit till 1937—so he grew up reading Poe and L. Frank Baum and Edgar Rice Burroughs. R.I.P. Ray Bradbury: He Jumped Off Cliffs and Never Hit the Ground 2012-06-06T17:50:51Z Tolkien fan who once met the author in a pub, Lee entertained the notion of playing the noble wizard Gandalf earlier on in his career. Christopher Lee dies: Six of his sinister villain roles 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z The book languished in the children’s realm for about 17 years before Mr. Tolkien, a glacially slow writer, produced its follow-up, “The Fellowship of the Ring,” which immediately gained adult fans, including W. H. Auden. Weekend Entertainments From the Archives of The New York Times 2015-01-01T05:00:00Z What was it that you found in Tolkien that helped shape your portrayal? ‘The Rings of Power’: Charlie Vickers on That Monster Revelation 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Among those tales was of course how he once met Tolkien, in a pub, an anecdote that he worked to some effect on the "LOTR" and "Hobbit" sets. Christopher Lee's Olivier (and Gandalfian) ambitions 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z But as the letters progress and Tolkien and his children grow older, they become longer and darker in tone. Tolkien Christmas letters to his children to go on show 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z "The Hobbit" is the first of another planned trilogy, with two more films to be squeezed out of Tolkien's book. 'Hobbit' bests 'Rings' with $84.8 million opening 2012-12-16T18:28:14Z New Zealander was the unexpected candidate with the epic vision to match Tolkien's richly detailed text. The Lord of the Rings trilogy: No 18 2010-10-21T10:37:00Z The letters will be displayed alongside a selection of Tolkien collections, inspirations and artifacts from the UK and U.S. at the Bodleian Library in Oxford, from June 1 to Oct. Tolkien Christmas letters to his children to go on show 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z A proper Tolkien experience should be somewhat leisurely, where the conversations and the adventures on the road matter as much as the big battles at the final destinations. ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 1, Episode 8: Ramble On 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Tolkien rip-off, while the wisecracking bad guys are from Mogador, which in our world is actually a city in Morocco. "I am Number Four" -- and I am awful 2011-02-17T02:01:00Z Where I grew up, there were Tolkien people and Incredible String Band people and I was definitely one of the Incredible String Band people and we didn't like the Tolkien people. Connolly's work marked with Bafta 2012-12-11T07:02:41Z He's no Tolkien, who had vast appendices and invented languages lurking behind The Lord of the Rings; these days it's getting harder and harder for him to keep track of his own creation. George RR Martin: Barbarians at the gate 2011-04-13T20:30:00Z But Jackson made good on his respect for the Tolkien books and their overarching theme of fellowship. Review: Do Enlist in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z Considering how Jackson has already hijacked Tolkien’s legacy, I wouldn’t be at all surprised. ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ review: Lots of fighting, not much hobbit 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z Otherwise, "The Hobbit" - subtitled "There and Back Again" by Tolkien - is going to feel like traveling the same road more than twice. Review: 'The Hobbit' suffers from story bloat 2012-12-04T23:46:08Z The title of this week’s “The Rings of Power” episode seems a lot like a wink toward even the most casual of Tolkien fans. ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 1, Episode 7: Out of the Ashes 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Fascist appropriation of Tolkien's work may seem surprising given his anti-Nazi statements, which include calling Hitler a "ruddy little ignoramus." "The Rings of Power" receives racist backlash, but Tolkien’s work has always lured white supremacist 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Tolkien wrote at a time when it really seemed like a war was on for the fate of human civilization. George R. R. Martin's Dance with Dragons: A Masterpiece Worthy of Tolkien 2011-07-07T03:45:00Z Tolkien told in his books — is largely concerned with how different groups overcome their biases and superstitions for a higher cause. ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 1, Episode 3: Island Time 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” then in the 1950s, his masterpiece, the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. ‘The Hobbit’: overstuffed but jaw-dropping | Movie review 2012-12-13T03:01:34Z Mr. Benioff, who described himself as a lapsed fantasy reader, said he had become tired of a field crowded with J. R. R. Tolkien rip-offs. Television: A Heroic Fantasy for Skeptics 2011-04-10T01:30:02Z He became obsessed with books as a child, devouring everything from Tolkien to nonfiction about World War I, and realized he wanted to become a writer by the time he was 13. With a Violent Debut, He Reveals a London That Is Rarely Seen 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z The Los Angeles Times that it’s unclear how much the notoriously private Tolkien estate is involved with the project — if at all — but the movie already has a script, penned by David Gleeson. J.R.R. Tolkien Biopic In Development 2013-11-22T13:01:51Z Three years later, Corman cranked out a sequel called "Deathsport" that was more of a rip-off of "Logan's Run," "Star Wars" and Tolkien than a follow-up to the original. The "Death Race" prequel that's better than it should be 2011-01-22T14:01:00Z Tolkien scribbled bits of The Lord of the Rings on the back of undergraduates' exam papers. Can paper survive the digital age? 2012-11-09T09:20:27Z Tolkien created a specific world and narrative, rooted in northern European mythology, whose themes are undercut by casting an adaptation to look like multicultural 21st-century society. Guess Who’s Coming to Mordor 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Both men would later carve their place in English literature with children’s tales — Lewis with “The Chronicles of Narnia” and Tolkien with “The Lord of the Rings” — that explored the dark side in fantasy fiction. | 'The Screwtape Letters': Adaptation of C. S. Lewis Novella at Westside Theater 2010-06-11T22:44:00Z FALLING-OUT Tolkien's support for the Jackson's adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings" sparked a five-year falling-out with his father Christopher, who cut him off from managing his grandfather's literary estate. Tolkien says he's finally left grandfather's shadow 2010-04-16T11:55:00Z The Hobbit is the first of three instalments based on the novel by JRR Tolkien. Critics mixed on Hobbit film 2012-12-11T11:33:19Z But why bring back villainous white orc Azog, whom Tolkien barely mentioned, when Jackson presumably only parachuted him into An Unexpected Journey in order to provide a suitable climactic spat? The Desolation of Smaug's quest to transform The Hobbit 2013-06-12T17:04:00Z Tolkien's history of the world of Middle-earth — a wise route, both building on Tolkien's extensive imagination and breadth of work as well as possibly avoiding a problem with the story: we know it well. "The Lord of the Rings" star Billy Boyd has advice for "The Rings of Power" 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z The Tolkien estate has, belatedly, sponsored a screen version of The Hobbit. Tarzan returns: from Edwardian swinger to hunky ecowarrior 2012-07-14T23:06:48Z Here are four facets of the show that exemplify the depth and breadth of Tolkien’s creation. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z "I worked with Gerald after considering and deciding against various possible readers with the help of my agent," said Tolkien. Tolkien and Dickens descendants collaborate on children's fantasy 2010-08-11T12:24:00Z The result for this latest Tolkien adaptation compares favorably with 2001's Fellowship of the Ring, which began its run with £11.06m from five days. The Hobbit journeys to top of UK box office 2012-12-18T17:23:28Z Tolkien himself and set to music by the series' composer Bear McCreary. Fiona Apple: “Rings of Power” warrior woman 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z Tolkien's "The Hobbit" likely will start shooting in February, if it can overcome one key hurdle. "Hobbit" could start shooting as soon as February 2010-10-16T00:39:00Z Fox Searchlight’s “Tolkien,” a biographical drama about “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” author J. R. R. Tolkien, debuted in ninth place with $2 million from 1,495 locations. Box Office: 'Avengers: Endgame' stays no. 1, 'Detective Pikachu'... 2019-05-12T04:00:00Z Tolkien that follows the trilogy of blockbuster films based on his "Lord of the Rings" book series. Elijah Wood hints at big "Hobbit" show for Comic-Con 2012-07-10T22:42:31Z If you'd like to watch something the Tolkien estate has approved, Amazon is working on a wildly expensive "Lord of the Rings" series set during the Second Age of Middle-earth and due out next September. J.R.R. Tolkien estate vanquishes "Lord of the Rings"-themed cryptocurrency 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Even the real-life tragedies that befell some of Tolkien's intimates fall flat to the audience because, well, sad endings are pretty common in the "stuffy prep schools produce wonderful friendships" genre. "Tolkien" has a good idea at its center, but the execution is mixed 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z This is why fans watching this series have been paying close attention to the names they have never heard before, trying to figure out how they fit into the Tolkien saga. ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 1, Episode 8: Ramble On 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Tolkien’s "The Hobbit," on which she painted the famous image of a hobbit hole. Student's stunning paintings on book edges go viral on TikTok 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z The poems were written a year before the publication of “The Hobbit,” when Tolkien was still little known outside academia. Two Poems by J.R.R. Tolkien Found in School Publication in England 1458-09-19T05:00:00Z These meld Tolkien’s romanticism and his desire for realism with some of his more wild artistic impulses. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z In 2005 I wrote a review of George RR Martin's novel A Feast for Crows in which I called him 'the American Tolkien'. A Dance With Dragons sends George RR Martin flying into charts 2011-07-12T14:18:40Z Tolkien, has made almost $189.5 million to date in the U.S. and Canada. 2014 box office hits $10.3 billion, down 5.2% from previous year 2015-01-01T05:00:00Z Though the author describes his books as "epic fantasy", A Song of Ice and Fire is no magic-and-maidens Tolkien rip-off. George RR Martin: Barbarians at the gate 2011-04-13T20:30:00Z With a low fog hanging just above the loquat trees, Norfolk pine and lush ferns, the property seemed vaguely mystical, like a scene from Tolkien. Woody Harrelson, Rogue Number One 2018-05-26T04:00:00Z Tolkien's book "The Hobbit," Wood said he took the part knowing that it would respect the work. Elijah Wood predicts "amazing" reunion on "Hobbit" 2011-01-17T08:05:29Z The story was likely meant as a tribute to Tolkien’s wife, Edith. A new J.R.R. Tolkien book hits shelves, 100 years after it was conceived 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z I have authored two books on the spiritual significance of Tolkien's work and co-authored one on The Chronicles of Narnia. All is well with Narnia 2010-12-13T16:22:00Z He is described by Tolkien in many different ways, as a puppy with Frodo and a spider and a frog. The Hobbit‘s Andy Serkis on Getting Inside Gollum’s Skin 2012-12-11T13:00:05Z The goal is to not only buy the house but also to turn it into the world's first Tolkien literary center. Ian McKellen and more "Lord of the Rings" actors call on fans to help save Tolkien’s home 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z Not even Tolkien’s vast philological scholarship, his deep knowledge of mythology, and his world-building skills could impress what Moorcock and company saw as a troublesome infantilism inherent in Tolkien’s work. The Anti-Tolkien 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z “We are consciously trying to deepen the characterizations and conflicts without straying too far from Tolkien.” Director talks about expanding ‘Hobbit,’ dragon anxiety 2013-12-12T00:32:07Z This development, as much as any in “The Rings of Power” so far, marks this story as influenced by Tolkien. ‘The Rings of Power’ Premiere Recap: All is Not Calm in Middle-Earth 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Tolkien’s attention to detail here probably surpasses what he did in “The Lord of the Rings”: He went so far as to design heraldic devices for some of the characters featured in the book. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Tolkien's "The Hobbit," the prelude to his epic fantasy trilogy "Lord Of The Rings." Comic-Con fans journey to Middle Earth with "Hobbit" 2012-07-15T03:43:45Z But the search for fantasy is not limited to Tolkien. The Witcher defies critics to fill Games of Thrones hole for TV viewers 2019-12-27T05:00:00Z Tolkien's book and tell the story that leads up to his epic fantasy "The Lord of the Rings", which Jackson made into three Oscar-winning films about 10 years ago. New Zealand becomes Middle Earth as Hobbit mania takes hold 2012-11-26T23:45:27Z The weapon radiates a strange power that allures Theo — not unlike the way Sauron’s One Ring tempts characters throughout Tolkien’s books. ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 1, Episode 4: Strange Magic 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z The Viking connection is telling, for Tolkien's art has a Scandinavian quality. Why Tolkien was a fine modern artist 2012-11-29T15:29:21Z The life of Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien is to be the subject of two competing biopics, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Theological JRR Tolkein biopic secures Expendables 2 director 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z She wrote thousands, at a roll-top desk that had once belonged to J. R. R. Tolkien, answering anyone who wrote to her. Review: ‘Living on Paper,’ Seven Decades of Letters From Iris Murdoch 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z Being troubled by racism is also not just a new "woke" reading of Tolkien's writing. "The Rings of Power" receives racist backlash, but Tolkien’s work has always lured white supremacist 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Tolkien's fantasy novel about a short, hairy-footed hero are expected to take up to two years to make, with the first timed for release in late 2012. 'The Hobbit' closer to filming after long delays 2011-02-11T04:46:26Z Looking at Jackson's Tolkien oeuvre, which we must at this juncture, "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy felt fresh from its opening frame and was soaring by its final fade to black. 'Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' too often overwhelms 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z Photograph: AP A novel controversial for its depiction of Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien is coming to the big screen, according to Hollywood Reporter. Mirkwood novel about JRR Tolkien set for the big screen 2011-08-16T11:44:26Z Some might even see this three-part Hobbit project as an example of the greed that Tolkien defined as the cardinal sin in both of his grand fables. Review: Do Enlist in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z The exhibition, now open through May 12, highlights Tolkien’s unparalleled ability to create an immersive experience using only words and pictures. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z The savage hordes described by Tolkien have been imported by his dozens of imitators over the years, becoming a mainstay of fantasy in books, movies and video games. “Snow White and the Huntsman”: A would-be fantasy classic 2012-05-30T23:00:00Z Most of his films were based on literary properties, and he held the rights to JRR Tolkien's novels. Cuckoo's Nest producer Zaentz dies 2014-01-06T11:34:31Z Yet if you were to name the great Catholic novelists of 20th-century Britain, would Tolkien be on the list with G.K. ‘The Fellowship’ explores the spiritual roots of Tolkien and the Inklings 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z "Though its title had been known from Humphrey Carpenter's Biography and JRR Tolkien's own letters, we never supposed that it would see the light of day," he said. 'New' JRR Tolkien epic due out next year 2012-10-09T15:49:40Z JK Rowling also topped that poll, followed by The Hunger Games and many others which had also been turned in to films, including novels by Roald Dahl, Tolkien, CS Lewis and Philip Pullman. Movies and JK Rowling top book list 2014-01-16T07:38:15Z But now the difficulty is — and Tolkien sort of knew this, he says: "I have left that universe now for others, other minds to put music and song." "The Lord of the Rings" star Billy Boyd has advice for "The Rings of Power" 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z It is here that comparing "Tolkien" to other Hollywood biopics is particularly instructive. "Tolkien" has a good idea at its center, but the execution is mixed 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z A Delaware cabinet-maker built the mahogany windows, including the large arched "butterfly window" - its Art Nouveau-ish flourishes inspired by Tolkien's own drawings. Far from the Shire, a Hobbit house in Pa. country 2012-12-12T22:57:16Z Tolkien decided to assume the identity of Father Christmas in a written reply, and told stories of the North Pole via handwritten text and illustrations. Tolkien Christmas letters to his children to go on show 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z But as Tolkien said about “Lord of the Rings,” the tale grew in the telling. ArtsBeat: Q. & A. With ?Game of Thrones? Author 2011-04-01T12:30:50Z The combination of racial stereotypes and hierarchies built into Middle-Earth make Tolkien's work appealing to racists and a useful political tool for the far-right. "The Rings of Power" receives racist backlash, but Tolkien’s work has always lured white supremacist 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z The 54-inch diameter Spanish cedar door - naturally with a knob right in the center just as Tolkien described - opens with a single hand-forged iron hinge. Far from the Shire, a Hobbit house in Pa. country 2012-12-12T22:57:16Z Tolkien’s creation with lines about hobbit habits, desires and adventures. Leonard Nimoy's music blurred line between man and Vulcan 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z Part of the challenge for Payne and McKay — as it was for Tolkien and Jackson — is to tell a story with clearly defined heroes and villains that leaves room for those heroes to be complicated. ‘The Rings of Power’ Premiere Recap: All is Not Calm in Middle-Earth 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Set in the last days of Arthur's reign, the poem sees Tolkien tackling the old king's battle to save his country from Mordred the usurper, opening as Arthur and Gawain go to war. 'New' JRR Tolkien epic due out next year 2012-10-09T15:49:40Z Tolkien’s never-before-published translation of “Beowulf,” the Old English epic poem, which influenced his Lord of the Rings trilogy. 2014: A good year for book lovers "Tolkien" is one of those good movies that is best understood — both for its strengths and its weaknesses — when compared to other, better movies in its genre. "Tolkien" has a good idea at its center, but the execution is mixed 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z Her father, an environmental policy consultant, filled it with books he hoped they’d enjoy together, including Tolkien’s “The Hobbit.” In the Land of Too Much Television, This Nerd Is Queen 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z That last character, who is now the film’s grand villain, was only mentioned by Tolkien in passing. ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ review: Lots of fighting, not much hobbit 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z Martin, who is often referred to as “the American Tolkien.” Fantasy Face-Off: ‘The Rings of Power’ vs. ‘House of the Dragon’ 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z After Kenner shares his chance discovery of Jorge Luis Borges’s “Labyrinths,” Davenport urges his friend to read Eudora Welty and “the finest allegory I know of in modern times”: Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings.” Review | The most intellectually exhilarating work of the year 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z Tolkien, who also penned "The Lord of The Rings" series. New 'Hobbit' film pulls in $11.2 million from Tuesday night showings 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Tolkien's work, told reporters Wednesday that it "feels proper" to celebrate the film in London, given that a large part of the cast is British and Tolkien was an English writer. Prince William graces 'Hobbit' green carpet in UK 2012-12-12T20:57:09Z It was also here that Moorcock gave a platform for some of the most insightful critiques of Tolkien’s vast influence. The Anti-Tolkien 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z Here, we follow our hobbit protagonist Bilbo Baggins and a baker’s dozen of dwarves, who amble along in Tolkien’s narrative with little individual distinction. TIME’s Guide to The Hobbit‘s 13 Dwarves 2012-12-13T13:00:20Z Perhaps the biggest failing of "Tolkien," though, is the fact that it barely contains anything about the legendarium itself. "Tolkien" has a good idea at its center, but the execution is mixed 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z Or it may be that the latter takes The Hobbit to heights that Tolkien never managed to reach. Is Peter Jackson planning Lord of the Hobbits? 2010-12-09T13:41:00Z Tolkien fans are already finding things to gripe about with the new series, but they’ve have had much more time to get over the “Hobbit” movies. Fantasy Face-Off: ‘The Rings of Power’ vs. ‘House of the Dragon’ 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z Tolkien's story, a group of super-popular celebrities tried to get an adaptation going. When The Beatles wanted to star in a "Lord of the Rings" movie 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Its too-muchness — the encyclopedic detail, the pseudoscholarly exposition, the soaring allegory, the punishing length — was as much a product of Tolkien’s literary sensibility as of Mr. Jackson’s commitment to cinematic maximalism. Movie Review: ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,’ by Peter Jackson 2012-12-13T18:58:19Z “For ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ Tolkien began with the map and made the story fit,” Mr. McQuillen said. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z The lawyer for the Tolkien estate said this was a "particularly flagrant case of infringement." J.R.R. Tolkien estate vanquishes "Lord of the Rings"-themed cryptocurrency 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z From which Tolkien book is the above description taken? Tolkien Day: how well do you know the lands of Lord of the Rings? 2013-03-25T14:53:46Z Tolkien, famed for "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit," was the author in the family, and he was a London criminal barrister. Tolkien says he's finally left grandfather's shadow 2010-04-16T11:55:00Z The show will not be able to alter history as Tolkien wrote it, but it will have the freedom to populate history with new characters. Tolkien scholar reveals the changes Amazon’s "Lord of the Rings" series is banned from making 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z Tolkien novel, began production in New Zealand earlier this month. Peter Jackson announces `Hobbit' cast 2010-10-22T01:22:00Z Tolkien has a bad habit, however, of not trusting his readers. J.R.R. Tolkien’s war experiences inspire his grandson’s novel, ‘No Man’s Land’ 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings," the series introduces new characters in somewhat familiar settings. What makes “The Rings of Power” different from the dragon show? Believing women 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z In the town where J. R. R. Tolkien spent much of his early life, this is an architectural Mordor. 36 Hours: Birmingham, England 2012-01-26T18:29:09Z "Lewis becoming the poster boy for Christianity upset Tolkien," Wernher Pramschufer of Tolkien & Lewis production company Attractive Films told the Hollywood Reporter. Theological JRR Tolkein biopic secures Expendables 2 director 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z The room erupted with laughter, then settled on another Tolkien work — “The Silmarillion” — as the source. Baltimore City Paper is closing after 40 years. Will it be missed? 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z Nonetheless, “No Man’s Land” holds the reader’s interest, mainly because Simon Tolkien is a careful plotter who keeps his story moving along. J.R.R. Tolkien’s war experiences inspire his grandson’s novel, ‘No Man’s Land’ 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z Critics praised the performances but said the movie could do with more imagination and less obvious nods to Tolkien’s legacy. What’s on TV Sunday: The Golden Globe Awards and ‘Tolkien’ 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z Tolkien was an inventor of languages before he was a writer. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Tolkien, brought its total domestic sales to $263.8 million since its December 14 debut. ''Texas Chainsaw'' movie kills rivals at North America box office 2013-01-07T09:02:15Z Tolkien, early December is the box office’s deep breath before the plunge. Holdover Films Chug Away at the Box Office as ‘Last Jedi’ Looms 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z Other exhibits include the Cowardly Lion costume from “The Wizard of Oz,” manuscript pages from “The Hobbit” with handwritten edits by Tolkien and a throne used in HBO’s series “Game of Thrones.” A&E highlights: Spring festivals, James Blake, fantasy exhibit at EMP 2013-04-17T21:26:00Z "Tolkien works best for me, as I was always predominantly a landscape painter, and Middle Earth is full of an amazing variety of landscape; mountains, forests, rivers and beautiful architectural concepts," Jackson said. Student's stunning paintings on book edges go viral on TikTok 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z There's just not that much story to Tolkien's "Hobbit," though. Review: 'The Hobbit' suffers from story bloat 2012-12-04T23:46:08Z Auden wrote an essay on Tolkien, and he said something along the lines of, “Evil loves only itself.” ‘The Rings of Power’: Charlie Vickers on That Monster Revelation 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z As with the original Tolkien classic, the cast of characters encounters challengers and foes en route to defeating the mighty dragon Smaug. The Hobbit: What We Know So Far About Peter Jackson's Epic Trilogy 2012-09-20T12:00:17Z Since then, Tolkien fans have obsessed over every tease of the show’s possible story lines and characters. ‘The Rings of Power’ Premiere Recap: All is Not Calm in Middle-Earth 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z J. R. R. Tolkien’s estate is trying to stop publication of a novel in which he is a character. Crib Sheet: The 10 Things to Talk About This Weekend 2011-03-02T18:30:29Z Garth’s masterful book ends with a reminder that a profound concern for the environment and its despoliation imbues Tolkien’s work. Review | Lose yourself in the places that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z While the incident seems to have been an independent crew member going rogue, it brings up serious issues of how realistic -- even in the fantasy realm of Tolkien -- colorblind casting can ever be. "Hobbit" controversy: When is casting racism? 2010-11-30T21:31:00Z Tolkien didn’t develop this theme until “The Lord of the Rings,” almost 20 years later. ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’: Enter the dragon 2013-12-12T00:35:31Z Even to the most enthusiastic Tolkien fan, it’s just another needless dilution of a work that exists best in print form. A Lord of the Rings TV series? Nobody has the stamina 2017-11-15T05:00:00Z Forests in Tolkien are transitional spaces which stand between one part of the story and another. Summer readings: Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien 2011-07-28T15:01:11Z The century went on to produce CS Lewis, Tolkien, Rowling, Pullman and countless others. A boom in children's theatre? Bah, humbug 2010-11-23T16:59:00Z The story of the romantic protagonists, who are mentioned in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, grew deeper and richer over the years as Tolkien returned to their tale in both poetry and prose. A New Tolkien Book Was Inspired by the Author’s Own Romance 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Tolkien, is: what do we do with the changes we are given? Forget Bruno. “Dos Oruguitas” is the "Encanto" song we really need 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z Much has been written about the “Tolkienesque” landscapes that inspired Tolkien’s work, many now co-opted by the tourism industry — long barrows and fallen castles, British and Northern European woodlands, ruins, mountains and rivers. Review | Lose yourself in the places that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z His eccentric views exasperated and sometimes infuriated the far more conservative Tolkien. J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and 'The Fellowship' of fantasy writers 2015-05-29T04:00:00Z In 1954, novelist Naomi Mitchison, having read early proofs of “The Lord of the Rings,” wrote Tolkien inquiring about various unresolved elements in the tale, including the fate of the Entwives. Review | Lose yourself in the places that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z "The vision is to make Tolkien's house into a literary hub that will inspire new generations of writers, artists, and filmmakers for many years to come." Ian McKellen and more "Lord of the Rings" actors call on fans to help save Tolkien’s home 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z Saruman A Tolkien lover himself, who had actually encountered the author, Lee played Saruman, the traitorous wizard, in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films. Watch 5 of Christopher Lee's greatest roles 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z He gave each character such a unique voice and accent that I can still hear his lisping version of Gollum in Tolkien’s trilogy. Long aftermath of a mass shooting: Remembering my father, killed in 1991 at the University of Iowa 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z When he and Clement travelled to the Edinburgh fringe festival to perform as Flight of the Conchords, they found that those Tolkien fans had flown in from around the world to attend the shows. 'It's fine not to do it their way': Bret McKenzie on home, Hollywood and the oddness of fame 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z Hundreds of houses inspired by Tolkien's books have been built in the U.S. and abroad. Far from the Shire, a Hobbit house in Pa. country 2012-12-12T22:57:16Z Tolkien's Middle-earth, in the sense that he was actually cast as Aragorn — and rehearsed and trained for two months — only to be let go the day before filming. 11 actors who nearly starred in "The Lord of the Rings" franchise 2022-01-01T05:00:00Z When JRR Tolkien dreamed up the sprawling yet gorgeously detailed fantasy world of Middle-earth before the second world war, he had in mind the creation of an epic myth for the English people. Make mine a Darth Vader burger! The weirdest edible movie tie-ins 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z Tolkien completed his translation in 1926 - and the new publication will be accompanied by further thoughts on the text, which Tolkien prepared for a series of lectures given at Oxford during his academic career. Tolkien's Beowulf to be published 2014-03-20T10:19:42Z My absolute favorite is the master of the genre, J. R. R. Tolkien. James Rollins: By the Book 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z The argument of the film, directed by a Finn, Dome Karukoski, has not gone down well with the Tolkien family or with his literary estate. The minefield of fame: how accurate do biopics need to be? 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z So you feel you don’t have the same problems you would face in adapting something like Tolkien? World of Warcraft Director: Female Characters Don't Need 'Slutty Costumes' 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z Traces of the Bible, Shakespeare, Tolkien and other Western-lit staples are sprinkled throughout that series and therefore this one, too. ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Review: Apocalypse Too Soon 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z "Maybe this really is what a lot of people want to see from a film version of The Hobbit, but let's at least accept that Tolkien would probably not have been among them." Weinsteins sue Warner over Hobbit 2013-12-12T10:05:50Z As any fan of J. R. R. Tolkien would recognize, it was a Hobbit hole. Down the Hobbit Hole in Switzerland 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z And it must also satisfy grumpy Tolkien readers who have debated this material for decades. ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’: The Reviews Are in 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z "It is, then, particularly fascinating to see the physical evidence of the Vyne ring, with its links to Tolkien through the inscription associating it with a curse." Is this the Hobbit's magic ring? 2013-04-01T23:01:00Z The language of the text is another of Tolkien’s inventions: the Black Speech of Mordor. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy is the best example of this, with Amazon’s eye-wateringly expensive take on the books currently in development. From Watchmen to Catch-22: can TV tackle 'unfilmable' books? 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z Tolkien, for example, attended Mass every morning and found great comfort in holy communion. ‘The Fellowship’ explores the spiritual roots of Tolkien and the Inklings 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z The famous linguist was none other than JRR Tolkien, and he made the claim in his 1955 lecture English and Welsh. What's the loveliest word in the English language? 2012-05-25T11:30:01Z Running to more than 200 pages, Tolkien's story was inspired by Geoffrey of Monmouth and Thomas Malory's tales of King Arthur, and is told in narrative verse. 'New' JRR Tolkien epic due out next year 2012-10-09T15:49:40Z In Tolkien’s letters, he writes about a moment when Second-Age Sauron tried to repent; the nature of that repentance kept changing. ‘The Rings of Power’: Who Is That Guy? 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Tolkien's books, had been delayed by union issues and the ongoing restructuring of flailing Hollywood studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., which owns half the project. Jackson to start shooting 'The Hobbit' in February 2010-10-16T03:12:00Z If you are a J. R. R. Tolkien fan, this information is old news. House Proud: A Cottage Just Right for Frodo 2011-08-11T17:36:54Z Despite weak reviews, the 3-D adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's first novel in the fantasy series was an even bigger draw than the last "Lord of the Rings" movie, "The Return of the King." 'Hobbit' bests 'Rings' with $84.8 million opening 2012-12-16T18:28:14Z The headstone that marks the grave where Tolkien and his wife are buried is engraved with the names of Beren and Lúthien. A new J.R.R. Tolkien book hits shelves, 100 years after it was conceived 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Tolkien’s epic fantasy features the author’s artwork throughout and could be just the right gift for an 11- or 12-year-old. Review | 7 beautiful books that transport you to the worlds of Bond, Tolkien, Spider-Man and beyond 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Mourning for a world in which there were no more hobbits to follow, he tried to write his own adventure for Tolkien’s characters. It’s 1988 and Philip Marlowe Is Retired. But Not for Long. 2018-07-17T04:00:00Z Perhaps Tolkien is showing us that all types of femininity are valid. Christine O'Donnell praises Tolkien's women 2010-09-17T08:38:00Z While there’s a heavy focus on Tolkien’s male friendships – the inspirations for his “fellowship” in his books, Bratt is fully fleshed-out and three-dimensional, too, not some flimsy, token love interest. Lily Collins: ‘I want to dig deep, tell the truth and be more brave’ 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z “Sharon and the team at Amazon Studios have exceptional ideas to bring to the screen previously unexplored stories based on JRR Tolkien’s original writings.” Amazon announces Lord of the Rings TV adaptation 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z But Society of Authors general secretary Mark Le Fanu warned that even non-commercially distributed titles must be licensed by the copyright owner, in this case the Tolkien estate. Lord of the Rings reworking a hit with fans, but not Tolkien estate 2011-02-08T13:54:28Z It will be a prequel that ditches the canon in order to explore the events between The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, events so dull that Tolkien didn’t bother committing them to paper. A Lord of the Rings TV series? Nobody has the stamina 2017-11-15T05:00:00Z Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings,” which itself spawned an entire genre of fantasy writing that borrowed its high ideals and decidedly Euro-centric settings and characters. Have faith in “Game of Thrones”: We need its urgently human, primal fantasy now more than ever 2015-06-14T04:00:00Z It inspired him to read all of Baum's books, which led him to other fantasy fare such as "Alice in Wonderland" and the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. Disney, Sam Raimi gamble on return trip to Oz 2013-03-07T18:54:12Z Tolkien feels he has written something his grandfather would have appreciated. Tolkien says he's finally left grandfather's shadow 2010-04-16T11:55:00Z On occasions the film seems to be the story of Tolkien's courtship of Edith Bratt, a fellow intellectual confined to a dull life by the gender roles of her era. "Tolkien" has a good idea at its center, but the execution is mixed 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z Tolkien, in other words, is a fine modern artist. Why Tolkien was a fine modern artist 2012-11-29T15:29:21Z Still, the greatest pleasure here comes from sharing in Tolkien’s love for and delight in his family at Christmastime. Review | Before he dreamed up Frodo, J.R.R. Tolkien let his imagination run wild as Father Christmas 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z As Tolkien himself put it, “If you really want to know what Middle-earth is based on, it’s my wonder and delight in the earth as it is, particularly the natural earth.” Review | Lose yourself in the places that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z And it’s heavy baggage indeed, however much we love Tolkien’s creation. “Snow White and the Huntsman”: A would-be fantasy classic 2012-05-30T23:00:00Z It was also a contest of tongues: two mellifluous men, each striving to outdo the other in enunciating the high-flown melodies of Tolkien talk. Postscript: Christopher Lee 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z Tolkien, the author of “The Lord of the Rings” fantasy epic and its predecessor, “The Hobbit.” A New Tolkien Book Was Inspired by the Author’s Own Romance 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Tolkien adaptations had become noisy, exotic fantasy worlds — fun to visit for three-hour stretches but easy to leave behind when the journey's done. 'In the Woods' leaps from musical theater to movie theaters 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z Runic writing is the script of the elves in Middle Earth – but Tolkien did not invent it. Why Tolkien was a fine modern artist 2012-11-29T15:29:21Z The character returned to play a vital role in the The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien's much longer, far darker 1954-5 sequel trilogy. Hobbit release marked with giant Gollum sculpture at Wellington airport 2012-10-29T12:18:06Z Entering the fiction list at No. 5 is “The Fall of Gondolin” by Christopher Tolkien with the writings of his father, J.R.R. Books: National Book Award longlists, a fall preview and concern about ALOUD 2018-09-15T04:00:00Z Given Lewis was Tolkien's friend, it's not surprising that he defended the books. "The Rings of Power" receives racist backlash, but Tolkien’s work has always lured white supremacist 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Tolkien who wanted a worthy - and private - repository for the rare books and Tolkien-inspired memorabilia he has collected in 30 years of travel in the U.S. and abroad. Far from the Shire, a Hobbit house in Pa. country 2012-12-12T22:57:16Z In 1973, long before Tolkien’s characters would become internet memes and Lego figures, the British don died and left behind a pop culture landscape that was quickly being populated by elves, orcs, and hobbits. The Anti-Tolkien 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z Martin and Tolkien territory, is a more pronounced shift, even for an iconoclast like Mr. Ishiguro. For Kazuo Ishiguro, ‘The Buried Giant’ Is a Departure 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z Admittedly it's not English - Tolkien also believed "cellar doors" to be more frequent in Welsh - but, as none of the Welsh friends from whom I learned it were Welsh-speakers, it's in. What's the loveliest word in the English language? 2012-05-25T11:30:01Z A nice sentiment, to remind of all we've loved, but it makes the plotting more than merely unwieldy; it becomes unfocused and scattered, which Tolkien rarely was. 'Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' too often overwhelms 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z What was important to the Tolkien estate was the principle of the narrative flow and the sequence of events, not the dates. ‘The Rings of Power’: The Showrunners Unpack That Twisty Finale 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Garth also emphasizes those places, “real and imaginary, that Tolkien knew from his reading.” Review | Lose yourself in the places that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z Martin, the so-called "American Tolkien," meeting or exceeding most fan expectations via this handsomely crafted tale of knights and kings, sex and swordplay. The Top 10 TV shows of 2011 2011-12-30T19:25:06Z Fans have long hoped that Jackson might win over the Tolkien estate for the rights to direct a film adaptation of the book. Peter Jackson and Capaldi 'Doctor Who' video fuels rumours he'll direct episode 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z Tolkien’s first Middle Earth adventure looks to end up a money maker of Elvish, not Dwarvish, stature. Hollywood Solves Its Fiscal Cliff Crisis: Hobbit, Django and Les Mis All Win Big 2012-12-31T00:33:39Z The films may prove a boon for New Zealand tourism, but they have also provided welcome employment for actors from closer to Tolkien's beloved Blighty. The Hobbit premiere: New Zealand girds itself for An Unexpected Journey 2012-11-28T10:33:44Z In this 2016 novel, Simon Tolkien tackles issues of class and rigid social structure as well as war. Perspective | Six novels that get to the truth of World War I 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z Tolkien's fantasy tome "The Hobbit" also has been delayed. Hunt for MGM CEO hits snag 2010-06-16T05:13:00Z “Road” is a scholarly study of Tolkien’s sources for the creation of Middle Earth, particularly his study of the languages of Old Norse and Anglo-Saxon English. 4 books for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien 2013-12-20T23:28:45Z In high school, I got deeply into Tolkien’s books and also loved “Five Smooth Stones,” by Ann Fairbairn, about an interracial relationship and the African-American struggle for civil rights. James B. Comey: By the Book 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z The writing is too cautious, too formulaic, to ever allow Tolkien and his chums to feel like real human beings. "Tolkien" has a good idea at its center, but the execution is mixed 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z However, Tolkien contracted trench fever by October and was sent back to hospital in Birmingham. Hobbit author's WW1 revolver shown 2013-12-11T13:38:26Z But don’t be ashamed to admit your mistake; even totally die-hard Tolkien fans have been there too. The Hobbit Schools Tolkien Fans on How to Pronounce “Smaug” 2013-12-09T15:29:21Z No one will go broke on this superproduction, but it has an arduous journey before it matches the take of Jackson’s other Tolkien tales. A Hobbit Holiday: Bilbo Beats Babs and Tom 2012-12-24T01:57:00Z There are also fans who welcome the increased diversity over what is seen in Tolkien's novels and previous adaptations. "The Rings of Power" receives racist backlash, but Tolkien’s work has always lured white supremacist 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Tolkien’s 1937 children’s novel of the same name, whose adventures here reach a level of maximalism that rivals that of a child’s imagination. What’s on TV This Week: Lorde on Late Night and ‘American Horror Story’ 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z The critics of “The Rings of Power” argue that its casting introduces social-justice politics into Tolkien’s world. Guess Who’s Coming to Mordor 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Tolkien's imagination was vast and varied, but it was not without limits. "The Rings of Power" receives racist backlash, but Tolkien’s work has always lured white supremacist 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Of course, the real art lies in the superstructure, in how Sophocles, Fitzgerald and Tolkien particularize this general archetype and make it into something fresh and uniquely their own. ‘Meanwhile, back at the ranch’ and other storytelling tricks explained in ‘Plots’ 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z Tolkien's novel "The Hobbit," the two films follow the first adventures in Middle Earth, predating Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. McKellen to reprise role as Gandalf in 'Hobbit' 2011-01-11T18:29:08Z It’s the third — and likely last — in tales of the elder days of Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Books: National Book Award longlists, a fall preview and concern about ALOUD 2018-09-15T04:00:00Z Tolkien's novel, was the biggest December opening ever, surpassing Will Smith's "I Am Legend," which opened with $77.2 million in 2007. 'The Hobbit' tops box office with record $84.6M 2012-12-17T22:33:09Z "And obsessive genius Tolkien is blocked, terrified of finishing The Fellowship of the Ring, for fear of the strange, psychotic visions which torture him." Theological JRR Tolkein biopic secures Expendables 2 director 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z Tolkien’s “Rings” books is that while most of his fantasy races have an innate character and purpose, the humans tend to be harder to pin down. ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,’ Season 1, Episode 5: Misty Mountain Hop 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z There is in this movie, for starters, the visual appeal of those Blutoesque beings, lovingly fabricated and ornamented motion-capture creations who share their name with the creatures that J. R. R. Tolkien called orcs. Review: In ‘Warcraft,’ Orcs of a Different Domain, Fighting With Heart 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Tolkien’s lifelong love of language extended into the aesthetic realm as well. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z He touched down at the Hudson Theater on Tuesday for a one-night charity performance of “Ian McKellen on Stage: With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others … and You,” with which he’s been touring Britain. When Home Is a Big Broadway Stage 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z The letters became a tradition that Tolkien maintained for all four of his children, and he delivered them on Christmas Eve for the next 23 years. Tolkien Christmas letters to his children to go on show 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z As the conservative purists note, Tolkien and Martin’s stories — like “The Witcher,” “Harry Potter” and many other big-budget fantasies — remain largely based on European models. Guess Who’s Coming to Mordor 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z JK Rowling also topped that poll, followed by The Hunger Games and many others which had also been turned into films, including novels by Roald Dahl, Tolkien, CS Lewis and Philip Pullman. Movies and JK Rowling top book list 2014-01-16T07:38:15Z Mr. McQuillen suggested that it was Tolkien’s love of his own languages that spurred him to begin writing fiction. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Yet for a film that seems to aspire to greatness, "Tolkien" is done in by its lack of vision. "Tolkien" has a good idea at its center, but the execution is mixed 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z The multi-season adaptation will feature “new story lines preceding J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Fellowship of the Ring,’” which is the first “Rings” book, Amazon said in a statement. ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Coming to Amazon 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z Tolkien wrote his stories, he said, to gift the English with a mythical backstory that would stand up to Norse, Roman and Greek legends. Hobbit films 'could be on way to UK' 2010-10-21T11:43:00Z Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” novels will premiere in September 2022. Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’-inspired series to bow in 2022 2021-08-02T04:00:00Z Tolkien, has made more than $180 million to date in the U.S. and Canada. Holiday films will likely stay strong in new year 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z The film chronicles Tolkien’s early days as a young orphan in Birmingham, England, who bonds with three friends and forms a fellowship. What’s on TV Sunday: The Golden Globe Awards and ‘Tolkien’ 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z Inside the List Forty years after his death, J. R. R. Tolkien is on the hardcover fiction list again, this time with “The Fall of Arthur,” which makes its debut at No. 10. Books - Sunday Book Review - The New York Times 2013-05-31T18:34:44Z Amazon said it will produce the series along with Tolkien Estate and Trust, the book publisher HarperCollins and the film studio New Line Cinema. ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Coming to Amazon 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z They are also, according to Tolkien, the partial inspiration for hobbits. Review | Before Tolkien created hobbits, there were Snergs. And oh, how delightful they were! 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z We bought The Hobbit, an illustrated text adventure based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s book of the same name. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, an Action-Adventure Game 2014-09-28T04:00:00Z She comments that she was “attracted to chemistry the way some people were attracted to Tolkien, because it offered an alternative world full of drama and intrigue.” Books of The Times: Barbara Ehrenreich’s ‘Living With a Wild God’ 2014-04-15T13:00:01Z Tolkien originally divided The Lord of the Rings into six books; if Jackson had carried more clout in the ’90s, when he started work on the series, we might have had a Ring sextet. Review: Do Enlist in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z I’d abandoned the books by J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis that my friends were pushing. Good Paperback Vibrations 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z Tolkien’s “The Fellowship of the Ring,” the first installment in the famed fantasy trilogy set in the fictional land of Middle-earth. 'Game of Thrones' actors among Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' cast 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z The Asylum had already been threatened with legal action by the Hobbit studios and The Zaentz Co which controls trademark rights to the Tolkien book. Hobbit producers sue 'mockbuster' 2012-11-08T15:32:48Z In the case of Tolkien, those partisans tend to be fans, and with Lewis, it’s Christians. Love “Game of Thrones?” Thank “unfashionable” Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, who went against the grain and conquered pop culture 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z We are reminded that Tolkien first drafted this story while in the hospital recuperating from the Battle of the Somme. Review | J.R.R. Tolkien’s latest posthumous book may actually be the last 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z But what literature means depends on where you are: Tolkien's swords and sorcery will always speak to me more powerfully of the wars of post-colonial Africa than any green and pleasant land. Summer readings: Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien 2011-07-28T15:01:11Z Warner Bros. responded with a statement calling the Weinsteins' sale of Tolkien's book rights "one of the great blunders in movie history." Weinsteins sue Warner Bros. over 'Hobbit' profits 2013-12-11T23:54:35Z A JRR Tolkien expert working on the adaptation claimed in August that Amazon had been refused permission by the estate to use the bulk of the book’s plot. Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV show to be filmed in New Zealand 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z And Warner Bros and MGM, which brought The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies to cinemas, might look dimly on any attempt to tie Tolkien's life too closely to his famous creations. Theological JRR Tolkein biopic secures Expendables 2 director 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z And, while in person her accent is pure California, on screen in Tolkien, her clipped, turn-of-the-century English consonants and vowels are flawless, as are her more working-class ones for Fantine. Lily Collins: ‘I want to dig deep, tell the truth and be more brave’ 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z As China Miéville astutely noted several years ago in Socialist Review, Tolkien was writing about "a rural idyll that never existed -- feudalism lite." "Hobbit" controversy: When is casting racism? 2010-11-30T21:31:00Z Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” — the author has created another world that becomes totally real even as the story grips you. How Books Led a Young Jane Goodall to Live Among the Chimps 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Complicating that task even further, the screenwriters did not have the rights to Tolkien’s posthumously published “Silmarillion,” an early draft of which was written as a follow-up to “The Hobbit.” Middle-Earth Wizard’s Not-So-Silent Partner 2012-11-30T13:00:00Z Tolkien as well as a fearless reader of curious and neglected volumes. Review | This is getting weird: Critics on horror, science fiction and fantasy 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z The “Hibernation” chapter in Part 2 is about a Polish village where the locals dress up like Tolkien characters to earn a pittance from visiting tourists. What Trained Bears Can Teach Us About Formerly Authoritarian Countries 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z "The Hobbit" is Tolkien's prequel to the story of "The Lord of the Rings." New Zealand tries to keep 'The Hobbit' 2010-10-26T03:18:00Z If viewers are disappointed by the Amazon series, Drout predicts, it will because it lacks the “literary and moral depth” of Tolkien’s world. ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’: The Reviews Are in 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Tolkien's fantasy epic - spurring a real-life tourism industry along the way. Peter Jackson made a knight _ for real 2010-04-28T06:56:00Z Tolkien’s maps, eight of which appear in the exhibition, are about more than verisimilitude. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Tolkien published the novel – subtitled There and Back Again – in 1937, 18 years before his later, much longer work. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey overcomes setbacks for premiere 2012-11-28T20:06:36Z Now the trust the late Irish author established in the few days before she died is launching a pilot scheme that will bring JRR Tolkien and other writers to children in care. Pilot scheme to send book parcels to children in care 2010-07-19T12:10:00Z Tolkien gained a commission as a second lieutenant on his graduation from the University of Oxford in June 1915. Hobbit author's WW1 revolver shown 2013-12-11T13:38:26Z One of the poems, “The Shadow Man,” is an early version of one that Tolkien published in a 1962 collection, “The Adventures of Tom Bombadil.” Two Poems by J.R.R. Tolkien Found in School Publication in England 1458-09-19T05:00:00Z Yet his images are ponderous compared to the ethereal drawings and paintings in which Tolkien pictured places such as Rivendell and the Shire. Why Tolkien was a fine modern artist 2012-11-29T15:29:21Z Tolkien's "The Hobbit" has stepped down after two years on the project amid studio delays and schedule conflicts. "The Hobbit" director quits amid studio delays 2010-06-01T06:00:00Z Shippey notes one key to Tolkien’s ongoing appeal: The ancient world Tolkien drew on “existed before fairy tale, a merciless world without a Geneva Convention,” he wrote. 4 books for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien 2013-12-20T23:28:45Z Their introduction coincides with the period in which Tolkien was working on one of his most renowned works “The Hobbit,” which features a storyline of goblins and wargs. Tolkien Christmas letters to his children to go on show 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z Because of arcane legal spells and incantations limiting its rights agreement, “Rings of Power” is working at Tolkien’s margins, using the six appendices to his trilogy as source fodder. ‘The Rings of Power’ Review: Shiny, Not Yet Precious 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Jackson made Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy in his native New Zealand, boosting the local film industry and enhancing the tiny country's international image. New Zealand's Hobbit crisis spurs national rallies 2010-10-25T09:08:00Z But reread those opening pages: they hold up as many children’s fantasies don’t, and their stylistic influence is as broad and deep as anything by Lewis Carroll or Tolkien. Why Narnia Still Matters 2013-11-22T18:24:54Z Fans who feel they are defending Tolkien's legacy are being used as pawns to serve dangerous anti-democratic and anti-egalitarian agenda and siding, whether they mean to or not, with racist extremists. "The Rings of Power" receives racist backlash, but Tolkien’s work has always lured white supremacist 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z The letters will be displayed alongside a selection of Tolkien collections, inspirations and artifacts from the UK and U.S. at the Bodleian Library in Oxford, from June 1 to Oct. Tolkien Christmas letters to his children to go on show 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z The remarkable structure serves as the striking entrance to the Greisinger Museum, the world’s first museum dedicated to Tolkien’s fictional universe, Middle-earth. Down the Hobbit Hole in Switzerland 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Less likely, but not inconceivable, is that Jackson plans to move into pastures new, or at least tinker with Tolkien to an alarming extent. Will Peter Jackson's third Hobbit film bring us crashing to Middle Earth? 2012-07-26T14:49:12Z Tolkien's great grandson, Royd Tolkien, has also come out for the premiere. Hobbit faithful occupy New Zealand city ahead of premiere 2012-11-28T00:23:59Z Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” for television for its Prime streaming service. ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Coming to Amazon 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z Presley, Tolkien, Schulz and Lennon all appeared on last year's list, which was topped by fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent with $350 million after the sale of much of his estate. Michael Jackson top-earning dead celebrity: report 2010-10-25T19:36:00Z Ms. Moran was a co-producer of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” the first of three planned films based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s book “The Hobbit.” Eileen Moran, Special Effects Wizard for Weta, Dies at 60 2012-12-05T05:23:01Z Elves might also be the group that comes to mind when one thinks of Tolkien's creatures and the natural world. "The Rings of Power" are here to fight climate change 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z Tolkien’s children’s book certainly feels a lot faster than the soporific first movie. Movie Listings for Feb. 21-27 2014-02-20T23:52:06Z My stepson had read all of J. R. R. Tolkien by age 10, even “The Silmarillion.” It’s 1988 and Philip Marlowe Is Retired. But Not for Long. 2018-07-17T04:00:00Z British critics raved, comparing the book to George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” and to the fantasies of J. R. R. Tolkien, Jonathan Swift and A. A. Milne. Richard Adams, Author of ‘Watership Down,’ Dies at 96 2016-12-27T05:00:00Z I’m trying to marry some of those — the expansiveness of Tolkien with the humor of Dahl. The Decemberists Lead Singer Spins a Sequel 2012-03-30T10:45:03Z But with the Tolkien catalogue just about run dry, the next challenge is to sustain life after Middle-earth. The Hobbit promises more gold for New Zealand 2012-10-13T19:08:15Z Tolkien, The Hobbit is set 60 years before the Lord Of The Rings trilogy of films. Hobbit premiere details revealed 2012-06-06T10:49:55Z Tolkien who penned "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings." Book Talk: Diamonds inspire Tolkien grandson's novel 2011-03-10T11:33:30Z Tolkien first published in 1937, essentially launching the epic fantasy genre that now dominates so much of popular culture. “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”: Peter Jackson’s long goodbye to Middle-earth 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z Now a smaller independent movie, Tolkien & Lewis, will focus on his friendship with CS Lewis, author of the Narnia books. Theological JRR Tolkein biopic secures Expendables 2 director 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z Tolkien hit shelves Thursday, a century after the fantasy author first started working on it. A new J.R.R. Tolkien book hits shelves, 100 years after it was conceived 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Tolkien’s famed “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” fantasy-adventure novels. Amazon’s untitled ‘Lord of the Rings’ forges itself a name 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Tolkien's popular novel "The Lord of the Rings," leaving viewers to play a game of Guess Who? each week. Everyone loves a villain, but in "The Rings of Power," maybe we shouldn’t 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Like in Tolkien, the Elves, who are immortal, are jealous of humans, who have this mysterious passage that's not available to them. Miranda July faces "The Future" 2011-07-27T00:30:00Z When Tolkien uses the term “race,” he means something like “species” — humans, elves, dwarves et al. Guess Who’s Coming to Mordor 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z That was one quality which Tolkien himself was never accused of lacking. "Tolkien" has a good idea at its center, but the execution is mixed 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z As an act of obsessive world-building, closely imagined, scholarly, dense, scrupulous, it’s hard to think of anything comparable to it other than J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth. The Forgotten Novel That Inspired Homesickness for an Imaginary Land 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z And this despite JRR Token arguing that "token" was a generic term and couldn't possibly be confused with "Tolkien," nor was it infringing on any intellectual property. J.R.R. Tolkien estate vanquishes "Lord of the Rings"-themed cryptocurrency 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z If we were to judge each show solely by the artistry of its languages, Tolkien’s Quenya would surely win. Fantasy Face-Off: ‘The Rings of Power’ vs. ‘House of the Dragon’ 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z Tolkien's fantasy novel of the same name and featuring many of the same characters seen in his Oscar-winning "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Few family films among Hollywood's holiday movies 2012-11-14T13:08:33Z Tolkien’s Elvish language but rendered in a closed circle. It’s all in the wording: ‘Arrival’ raises profile of linguists, making them almost cool. 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z Tolkien wrote contradictory versions of their tale, but it seems likely that the Stranger might be searching for a fellow fallen friend. ‘The Rings of Power’: Who Is That Guy? 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z I’m not specifically criticizing Tolkien here — I don’t want to be portrayed as blasting Tolkien. George R. R. Martin on the One 'Game of Thrones' Change He 'Argued Against' 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z The latter pair of actors will return from The Lord of the Rings despite not appearing in Tolkien's 1937 tale. Finally, The Hobbit set to film in March 2011-02-08T11:33:54Z "It's Tolkien, so it's absolutely huge, it's one of the most adored books ever after Lord of the Rings, everyone's really excited," said student Chelsea Thomson. Hobbit faithful occupy New Zealand city ahead of premiere 2012-11-28T00:23:59Z "Tolkien," on the other hand, strives to be a story about how the future author's close boyhood friendships inspired the characters he created in his legendarium. "Tolkien" has a good idea at its center, but the execution is mixed 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z The estate doesn’t want the world to think that Tolkien had any Bilbo baggage. Crib Sheet: The 10 Things to Talk About This Weekend 2011-03-02T18:30:29Z Nevertheless, I am not Tolkien, and I am doing things differently than he did, despite the fact that I think Lord of the Rings was one of the great books of the 20th century. George R. R. Martin on the One 'Game of Thrones' Change He 'Argued Against' 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z As a college instructor, I have taught the literary theories and works of both Lewis and Tolkien. All is well with Narnia 2010-12-13T16:22:00Z Tolkien, despite the snub, was not in bad company; Robert Frost and E. M. Forster were also considered by the Nobel jury that year but were dismissed, the BBC said, “because of their advanced years.” ArtsBeat Blog: Tolkien Snubbed by Nobel Prize Jury, Papers Reveal 2012-01-06T14:48:14Z On the other, he has a strong anarchist streak and is deeply hostile to the Christian pastoral fantasy tradition of JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis. When Hari Kunzru met Michael Moorcock 2011-02-04T12:05:01Z I’m missing the gene, too, that would persuade me to care about the psychic and aesthetic source material many video games draw on, including Tolkien, “Star Wars,” “Dune” and Dungeons & Dragons. Books of The Times: ?Extra Lives?: Tom Bissell?s Video Game Manifesto 2010-06-22T22:53:00Z A giant statue of the Tolkien character Gandalf above the entrance of the Embassy theatre in Wellington, New Zealand. The Hobbit: handlers claim deaths of animals could have been prevented 2012-11-20T00:57:11Z Tolkien, future Oxford don and author of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. J.R.R. Tolkien’s war experiences inspire his grandson’s novel, ‘No Man’s Land’ 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z Tolkien, stars Martin Freeman in the title role. Final 'Hobbit' film draws holiday season crowds at box office 2014-12-21T05:00:00Z Its third edition uses state-of-the-art digital scans to bring out the full beauty of Tolkien’s drawings and watercolors. Review | 7 beautiful books that transport you to the worlds of Bond, Tolkien, Spider-Man and beyond 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z If you’re as much of a Tolkien geek as I am, you will already know that Jackson has some justification for some of the immense poetic license he has taken. “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”: Peter Jackson’s long goodbye to Middle-earth 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z “Game of Thrones” and my book version of it, “A Song of Ice and Fire,” is, in some ways, a classic high fantasy in the mode of Tolkien and many, many writers who followed. George R.R. Martin Is Finally Getting the Show He Wanted 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z The Tolkien estate has now recovered the JRRToken.com domain name, which goes nowhere. J.R.R. Tolkien estate vanquishes "Lord of the Rings"-themed cryptocurrency 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Tolkien's work, he writes, is nothing more than "a pernicious confirmation of the values of a morally bankrupt middle class", something not so far from the fascism he had agitated against as a young activist. When Hari Kunzru met Michael Moorcock 2011-02-04T12:05:01Z Tolkien did as he sent the Fellowship of the Ring trudging toward Mount Doom. Harry Potter: Hail and Farewell to a Hallowed Franchise 2011-07-10T05:45:00Z In Tolkien’s lore, we aren’t even told the dwarves’ real names—presumably something unpronounceable in Khuzdul, the Dwarvish language—and instead only hear the monikers they use for themselves in the human common tongue. TIME’s Guide to The Hobbit‘s 13 Dwarves 2012-12-13T13:00:20Z Tolkien himself isn't around so it's the estate's view that it's best to say no to everything. Lord of the Rings reworking a hit with fans, but not Tolkien estate 2011-02-08T13:54:28Z Cartography was at the heart of Tolkien’s most famous creation, “The Lord of the Rings,” a trilogy that chronicles the journey of Frodo, a hobbit, to destroy the ring he inherited from his uncle Bilbo. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z The Lord of the Rings is the most obvious predecessor to Martin’s work, and it’s not hard to find subtle rhetorical responses to Tolkien in his books. “Snow White and the Huntsman”: A would-be fantasy classic 2012-05-30T23:00:00Z That's true of religion and genre franchise entertainment, and often the twain meets within the fandoms of heritage brands like "Star Wars," the Tolkien universe, and, yes, "Star Trek." "Star Trek: Picard" challenges us to consider that our icons change, yes even in franchises 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z It is this sense of place, of a place so real in his mind that he can map or draw it, that makes Tolkien the greatest of all modern fantasy writers. Why Tolkien was a fine modern artist 2012-11-29T15:29:21Z Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy remain a gold standard of blockbusterdom – and his forthcoming version of “The Hobbit” will almost certainly follow suit. “Snow White and the Huntsman”: A would-be fantasy classic 2012-05-30T23:00:00Z Tolkien’s life work was closely identified with that of his father, J.R.R. ‘Lord of the Rings’ protector Christopher Tolkien dies at 95 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z Tolkien himself struggled with this dilemma, second-guessing whether orcs were completely irredeemable. ‘The Rings of Power’: Who Is That Guy? 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Tolkien famously said that “the road goes ever on and on,” and at 600-plus pages it sometimes seems that “The Fellowship” does, too. ‘The Fellowship’ explores the spiritual roots of Tolkien and the Inklings 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z In a country that revels in its association with the “Lord of the Rings” movies, J. R. R. Tolkien’s orcs and elves wouldn’t appear out of place here. In New Zealand, Centuries of Smoke 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z But there is that dialogue that’s going on between me and Tolkien, and between me and some of the other people who follow Tolkien, and it’s a dialogue that’s continuing. George R. R. Martin on the One 'Game of Thrones' Change He 'Argued Against' 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z Concert performance of a musical parody of Tolkien’s “The Fellowship of the Ring.” L.A. theater openings, Dec. 7-14: 'Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight' and more 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z Even Amazon, which once mirrored Netflix in dropping its seasons all at once, went with a weekly schedule for its mithril-plated Tolkien series, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” Streaming Changed TV. Is TV Changing Streaming Back? 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Critics have suggested the move to extend the project into a trilogy – by culling material from the appendices of Lord of the Rings and Tolkien's other books about Middle-earth – was made for commercial reasons. The Hobbit works as a trilogy, says Peter Jackson 2012-12-06T12:31:33Z As for the Tolkien deal, it didn’t pay off immediately. Saul Zaentz: What Does a Producer Do, Anyway? 2014-01-09T17:04:41Z Amazon bought the TV rights to Tolkien’s literary classic two years ago when screens were ruled by HBO’s blockbuster fantasy series, “Game of Thrones”. New Zealand to be Middle-earth again in Amazon's The Lord of the... 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z Part of the appeal of Tolkien’s stories is their unembarrassed earnestness, their willingness to deal in good and evil and matters of honor; they are anti-modern, anti-antihero. ‘The Rings of Power’ Review: Shiny, Not Yet Precious 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z The only stories set there, thanks largely to the close attention of the Tolkien estate, are those by or closely adapted from Tolkien. Will Peter Jackson's third Hobbit film bring us crashing to Middle Earth? 2012-07-26T14:49:12Z Family support is a useful endorsement, but a good protest, such as the one about Tolkien, often kickstarts a promotional push. The minefield of fame: how accurate do biopics need to be? 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z Tolkien, will have yet another film to look forward to: Chernin Entertainment and Fox Searchlight are developing a biopic of Tolkien’s life. J.R.R. Tolkien Biopic In Development 2013-11-22T13:01:51Z The dust jacket had an illustration of trees and mountains in blue, green and black with Tolkien’s name beneath. Experience: I found a fortune in a charity shop 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z Tolkien novel about a world of dwarfs, elves and dragons in the fictitious Middle Earth. "Hobbit" fever beats Tom Cruise at box office 2012-12-23T17:12:23Z Tolkien’s view was informed by his experiences as a World War I veteran. 4 books for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien 2013-12-20T23:28:45Z Tolkien's Middle Earth chronicles and "House of the Dragon," one of many prequels to "Game of Thrones." Why am I not over the moon to see "Doctor Strange"? Because I'm drowning in Marvel 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z So begins “Noel,” one of two previously unseen poems by J. R. R. Tolkien, discovered in a 1936 school annual in England. Two Poems by J.R.R. Tolkien Found in School Publication in England 1458-09-19T05:00:00Z Tolkien’s hand-scrawled note alongside reads: “I hope so — I don’t know.” Review | Lose yourself in the places that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z In contrast they found that four works – Shakespeare's Richard III, Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring, the first instalment of Rowling's Harry Potter series and Hugo's Les Misérables ,"contained telltale signs of being fictional". Beowulf, Shakespeare and the plausibility of fiction 2012-07-25T17:04:25Z A translation of the Old English poem Beowulf by author JRR Tolkien is to be published for the first time, nearly nine decades after it was completed. Tolkien's Beowulf to be published 2014-03-20T10:19:42Z Living in the shadow of such a literary titan kept the younger Tolkien from even considering trading in his wig and gown for writing. Tolkien says he's finally left grandfather's shadow 2010-04-16T11:55:00Z Which of the following is not a name used by Tolkien for Rivendell? Tolkien Day: how well do you know the lands of Lord of the Rings? 2013-03-25T14:53:46Z Critics have lambasted Jackson's decision to extend Tolkien's 1937 novel over three films with help from the English writer's notes on Middle-earth in the appendices of The Lord of the Rings. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on course for $70m US opening 2012-12-12T11:32:08Z "It is well known that a prominent strain in my father's poetry was his abiding love for the old 'Northern' alliterative verse," said Tolkien's son, Christopher Tolkien, who has edited the book and provided commentary. 'New' JRR Tolkien epic due out next year 2012-10-09T15:49:40Z Tolkien began writing The Fall of Arthur a few years before he wrote The Hobbit. 'New' JRR Tolkien epic due out next year 2012-10-09T15:49:40Z At a certain point, she compares herself to Tolkien’s Gollum; the blog, she writes, is her “precious.” Megan Boyle’s “Liveblog” and the Limits of Autofiction 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z That in the late ’50s Marquette University bought the manuscripts of “The Hobbit,” “The Lord of the Rings” and other Tolkien works for just 1,500 pounds? ‘The Fellowship’ explores the spiritual roots of Tolkien and the Inklings 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z And if you’ve ever completed a book and found that there’s an online encyclopedia dedicated to its world and mythology — that’s also thanks to Tolkien. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z And as Tolkien fans know, adventures are more fun. ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 1, Episode 8: Ramble On 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The TV adaptation will cover different ground, focusing on “previously unexplored stories based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s original writings,” Matt Galsor, a representative for the Tolkien Estate and Trust and HarperCollins, said in a statement. ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Coming to Amazon 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z Lee had always been a Tolkien buff and enjoyed the rare distinction, on set, of having met the author. Postscript: Christopher Lee 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z In fact, Tolkien created a secondary world, one with its own integrity. ‘The Fellowship’ explores the spiritual roots of Tolkien and the Inklings 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z Well, I am not a fan ... but that's because I'm a literary snob who prefers the meticulous work of Tolkien over the slapdash, write-it-and-read-it-in-an-afternoon approach in Lewis's children's books. All is well with Narnia 2010-12-13T16:22:00Z Tolkien dropped in both the text of “The Lord of the Rings” novels and in their extensive appendices. ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 1, Episode 8: Ramble On 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Though only two films were planned originally, Jackson has tapped Tolkien's appendices to the Rings to make it into three. Jackson's Hobbit: the journey begins 2012-12-07T05:09:12Z That wonder and delight seems to have begun to flourish soon after Tolkien first saw England, at the age of 3. Review | Lose yourself in the places that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z It is Mr. Greisinger’s fascination for Tolkien’s books that feeds his art collection. Down the Hobbit Hole in Switzerland 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Science-fiction and fantasy narratives, by contrast, often seek to create a feeling of expansiveness: J. R. R. Tolkien created a world so detailed and all-encompassing that his narratives felt like pieces of something larger. The Narrative Experiment That Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe 2019-04-26T04:00:00Z In contrast to the rural decencies of Tolkien, Moorcock's writing belongs to an urban tradition, which celebrates the fantastical city as a place of chance and mystery. When Hari Kunzru met Michael Moorcock 2011-02-04T12:05:01Z A decision on whether to keep the films in New Zealand, the location for Jackson's successful adaptation of Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, is expected by the end of the week. New Zealand rules out open checkbook to keep Hobbit 2010-10-27T03:59:00Z “The Hobbit,” by J. R. R. Tolkien: as compelling as ever. Ayaan Hirsi Ali: By the Book 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z The need to overcome differences to form alliances and make the world better is a central theme in Tolkien's writing. "The Rings of Power" receives racist backlash, but Tolkien’s work has always lured white supremacist 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z If you look at a mangrove swamp underwater, it seems as implausible as any Tolkien landscape, with ent-like trees towering out of tangles of roots. Summer readings: Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien 2011-07-28T15:01:11Z You are standing in Hobbiton, the place where J. R. R. Tolkien’s furry-footed Hobbits came to life in Mr. Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and will soon reappear in his “Hobbit” prequels. New Zealand’s Hobbit Trail 2012-10-05T16:25:35Z For the book's editor at HarperCollins, Chris Smith, the news that Tolkien had finished work on The Fall of Arthur was an unexpected surprise. 'New' JRR Tolkien epic due out next year 2012-10-09T15:49:40Z Jackson said she particularly enjoys doing fore-edge painting on copies of Tolkien’s work. Student's stunning paintings on book edges go viral on TikTok 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z It is not the first time that adapting Tolkien’s fantasy novels for the screen has required a search for unusual-looking actors. Lord of the Rings TV series issues New Zealand casting call for 'funky-looking' people 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z Because Moorcock is a fiction writer, it was only fitting that he would offer a critique of Tolkien through his own work. The Anti-Tolkien 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z Tolkien's version of formal English, the latest "Willow" heroes sound and think like the people who are keen to watch their adventures unfold. The "Willow" legend continues, only now the quest is open to all who would take it, including girls 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z When asked which of the two languages is more difficult to perform, she didn't hesitate to pick Tolkien's fictional dialect. Soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian hopes to give voice to her Armenian ancestors 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z A Lord of the Rings series had been rumoured, but on Monday the streaming service confirmed it had acquired rights to Tolkien’s work and would be pursuing the project with a potential spin-off. Amazon announces Lord of the Rings TV adaptation 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z Photograph: The Art of the Hobbit The film series of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit is unlikely to come anywhere near matching the author's own visualisation of his imaginary world. Why Tolkien was a fine modern artist 2012-11-29T15:29:21Z But not so in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the first ofthree films Jackson has shaped out of one slim Tolkien volume. TIME’s Guide to The Hobbit‘s 13 Dwarves 2012-12-13T13:00:20Z Tolkien's three-doorstep magnum opus is boiled down to a couple of hundred pages, with the main characters reinvented as a fairly grimy, down-at-heel set, the simple hobbits of the Shire transformed into greedy, smelly Boggies. After Tolkien, get Bored of the Rings 2011-02-08T13:01:04Z As Tolkien researcher Craig Franson explains, far-right political actors are whipping up the controversy, weaponizing it to help get fascist talking points into the mainstream. "The Rings of Power" receives racist backlash, but Tolkien’s work has always lured white supremacist 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z The Tolkien Society and HarperCollins UK confirmed his death but no details were provided. ‘Lord of the Rings’ protector Christopher Tolkien dies at 95 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z If you want to see an example of different styles in action, just compare something like "The Hobbit" by JRR Tolkien to "Ulysses" by James Joyce. The Brontës, Shelleys & Kingsley and Martin Amis: Research suggests relatives share writing styles 2022-01-01T05:00:00Z Tolkien, has made almost $170 million to date in the U.S. and Canada. 'Hobbit' dominates weekend; 'Interview' pulls in over $15 million on VOD 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z Lynn Forest-Hill, education officer for the Tolkien Society, says the exhibition will explore the ring's story and let visitors decide whether it is Tolkien's One Ring. Roman ring that 'inspired Tolkien' goes on show 2013-04-02T15:07:12Z There is more to Middle-earth, Tolkien implies, than any single tale could convey. Tolkien’s World: An Exhibition Transports Us to Middle-earth 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Tolkien's fantasy novel, is a two-part prequel to Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, which saw Wood in the starring role of Frodo Baggins. Jackson, Wood liken "Hobbit" filming to family reunion 2012-01-22T17:54:11Z Lewis, and a letter from Tolkien to a University of Washington professor who wondered, years ago, whether the word “hobbit” was in any way influenced by Sinclair Lewis’ “Babbitt.” Harry Potter, Frodo, Cowardly Lion meet at EMP Museum 2013-04-22T19:45:25Z Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy into a pair of films, when Shaye stopped him with a question: "Why make two films when you can make three?" 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1' is just a place-holder 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z As Tolkien himself made clear in Appendix E of the Lord of the Rings trilogy: The Hobbit Schools Tolkien Fans on How to Pronounce “Smaug” 2013-12-09T15:29:21Z Tolkien novels, were shot back to back for 16 months, followed by three years of occasional pickup shots and fall publicity tours. Elijah Wood on ‘The Lord of the Rings’ at 20 and Being Frodo to Fans Forever 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z Warner's suit follows the example set by Zaentz's Saul Zaentz Company, which has sued the Tolkien estate on similar grounds, claiming breach of good faith and fair dealing. Hobbit gambling rights: Warner Bros countersues JRR Tolkien estate 2013-03-14T14:52:23Z Melodic bass line and gentle vocals begin this track, which was influenced by JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Led Zeppelin: a beginner's guide 2012-10-11T14:30:00Z Tolkien fantasy novel, had been expected to start around the middle of February. Director Peter Jackson's surgery to delay "Hobbit" filming 2011-01-27T06:40:17Z Photograph: AP It's the story of a dark world, of knights and princesses, swords and sorcery, quests and betrayals, and it's from the pen of JRR Tolkien. 'New' JRR Tolkien epic due out next year 2012-10-09T15:49:40Z Tolkien’s prequel to The Lord of the Rings, “The Hobbit”, was also made into a movie trilogy by Jackson in New Zealand. New Zealand to be Middle-earth again in Amazon's The Lord of the... 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z The 'cursed' Roman ring that may have inspired Tolkien's Hobbit books. Is this the Hobbit's magic ring? 2013-04-01T23:01:00Z Forced to stay off school until his fits can be controlled by a mixture of meditation and medication, he reads Tolkien, conducts a charming correspondence with a meteor expert and helps in his mother's shop. The Universe versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence – review 2013-03-15T17:45:01Z There are more than 40 themes to choose from, including cooking, fashion and Tolkien. Need some affordable artwork to spruce up your place? Try these websites. 2016-07-19T04:00:00Z Five months later Ms. Walsh was on the phone, having agreed to spend 30 minutes discussing how she collaborated with Philippa Boyens to adapt J. R. R. Tolkien’s “Hobbit” for the screen. Middle-Earth Wizard’s Not-So-Silent Partner 2012-11-30T13:00:00Z "The one thing I knew from a very early age was I can't write," Tolkien told Reuters in an interview to promote his second novel, "The Inheritance," published this week by Minotaur Books. Tolkien says he's finally left grandfather's shadow 2010-04-16T11:55:00Z "One of the things we wanted to impress upon the students was the fact that Tolkien was a fanatical reviser," said Fliss said. Tolkien class at Wis. university proves popular 2012-12-14T12:41:19Z The country's capital has been transformed into "the middle of Middle Earth", the fictional world created by Tolkien as a uniquely Anglo-Saxon mythological playground and populated by hobbits, dwarves, elves, dragons, trolls, goblins and wizards. The Hobbit premiere: New Zealand girds itself for An Unexpected Journey 2012-11-28T10:33:44Z I ask him why he dislikes Tolkien and the Inklings so much. When Hari Kunzru met Michael Moorcock 2011-02-04T12:05:01Z Tolkien devoted his life to those books, not in a small way. "The Lord of the Rings" star Billy Boyd has advice for "The Rings of Power" 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z She played the same part in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy of films which are also based on Tolkien's books and were a smash hit at theaters. Cate Blanchett joins cast of "The Hobbit" 2010-12-07T23:38:00Z He read off some loopy texts from a helpful stoner friend, a Tolkien fan who said there is a place called Grey Havens in Middle-earth. Baltimore City Paper is closing after 40 years. Will it be missed? 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z But the shire is Tolkien's fantasy of Anglo-Saxon rural life. "Hobbit" controversy: When is casting racism? 2010-11-30T21:31:00Z The story centers on a series of daunting quests and forbidden love, extracted from a longer novel that Tolkien revised and developed several times, according to HarperCollins Publishing. Tolkien book inspired by World War One's horrors appears a century later 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z I have no idea how well Blomkamp knows Tolkien, or whether he's even interested, but the blend of action, humor and drama in "District 9" was promising. Will Tarantino direct "The Hobbit"? 2010-06-01T21:30:00Z J. R. R. Tolkien did more than write books like “The Hobbit” and the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy; he invented an alternate reality, complete with its own geography, languages, religion and an era-spanning history. 18 Art Exhibitions to View in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z Just as the previous three books rest on a strong footing of real history, the Tolkien world works because it sits on a firm foundation of Old English and Norse mythology. Charlie Fletcher's top 10 adventure classics 2012-12-19T17:01:21Z Later, as a teenager, I read and reread Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Tess Gerritsen Still Prefers to Read Books the Old-Fashioned Way, on Paper 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z The Tolkien novels, like Batman, Spider-Man and many of their superhero brethren, predate 9/11 by decades, as do the first “Star Wars” movies. The 9/11 Decade: Outdone by Reality 2011-09-01T16:55:45Z All adaptations, including of Tolkien's writings, change their source material in ways that reflect the time and place in which they are made. "The Rings of Power" receives racist backlash, but Tolkien’s work has always lured white supremacist 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Tolkien's racial prejudices are implicit in Middle-Earth, but his values – friendship, fellowship, altruism, courage, among many others – are explicit, which makes for a complex, more interesting world. "The Rings of Power" receives racist backlash, but Tolkien’s work has always lured white supremacist 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Tolkien and Dorothy Sayers who met at an Oxford pub for lively conversations, Staub, 63, launched The Kindlings Muse in 2006. Northwest Christians explore faith, art and culture 2011-04-22T23:34:36Z |
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