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The Blue Wizards

Five Istari were sent to Middle-earth – Olórin, also known as Gandalf, Curunir/Curumo, also known as Saruman, Radagast, and then two others – the mysterious Blue Wizards. So who were they? And what did they do in Middle-earth? Canon In canon, the Blue Wizards are hardly mentioned, being known from a single sentence – “the […]

The Two Towers

So what were the Two Towers? This is a common question. Tolkien’s books are littered with towers – Minas Morgul, Orthanc, Barad-dûr, the Hornburg, Minas Tirith, Carchost, Narchost, Cirith Ungol – which two are the Two Towers? This is a slightly artificial problem in that it only ever came about while making the books ready […]

Were there one or two Glorfindels?

Basically, there was one. Tolkien explicitly said so, just a year before his own death, but only after many years of consideration, after not realising he was making such a problem for himself when he accidentally used the same name twice. Until the publication of “The Peoples of Middle-earth” (HoME XII), the question about the […]

Happy Birthday Bernard Hill

Today, December 17th is Bernard Hill’s birthday. Bernard was born in 1944 in Manchester, England and today he will celebrate his 61st birthday. You can read his cast bio here. In the CoE gallery there are pictures of Bernard here and of Bernard in the role of Théoden here.

Happy Birthday Bernard!

CoE Moderator of the Month: an interview with Eressëa

1. So, you have been chosen by the wizards to answer their own particular brand of questions this month. Does this make you proud? Why do you think the wizards have chosen you? Obviously, I’m proud, who wouldn’t be? I mean, I’ve always held the wizards in very great esteem! And, of course, they chose […]

Happy Birthday Miranda Otto

Today, December 16th is Miranda Otto’s birthday. She was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1967, and is 38 today. You can read her cast bio here. In the CoE gallery there are pictures of Miranda here and of Miranda in the role of Eowyn here.

Happy Birthday Miranda!

CoE Member of the Month: an interview with k

1. So, you have been chosen by the wizards to answer their own particular brand of questions this month. Does this make you proud? Why do you think the wizards have chosen you? LOL, I dread to think… 2. Let’s start with something easy. A simple choice. Which do you prefer and why? – Middle-earth […]

Interview with the Two Wizards

1.So, you have been chosen by the wizards to answer their own particular brand of questions this month. Does this make you proud? Why do you think the wizards have chosen you? Pink Wizard: Errmm, because they had no choice? Blue Wizard: We are the wizards! Who makes these silly questions? Pink Wizard: Exactly! Blue […]

Top Ten Middle-earth Hunks

1. Éomer Nephew to King Théoden of Rohan, he was booted out because the King’s evil party planner, Gríma, was afraid that he would figure out that he was indeed working for Saruman. Éomer remained loyal to Théoden, while at the same time building a fan club of screaming Rohan maidens who took a fancy […]

Rings preview

Journalists have been given a preview of six scenes from the forthcoming stage version of the LotR. These included Frodo agreeing to destroy the ring and two battle scenes.

You can read the full story at the National Post who comment, “The excerpts, presented without costumes, sets or lights, reveal a fast-paced show full of energy, athleticism and emotion that will appeal well beyond Tolkien’s fan base — but one that will undoubtedly be bolstered when the full special effects and illusions are added in.”