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From the Creation of Middle-earth to the War of the Ring by Laura Hayes The events in this period are covered by The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The quest to retake Erebor,…
Linguist / Writer
Born: 3 January 1891
Died: 2 September 1973 (Natural causes)
Birthplace: Bloemfontein, South Africa
Best known as: The author of The Lord of the Rings
Name at birth: John…
Bringing Middle-earth to the silver screen by Laura Hayes Peter Jackson "I want to take movie-goers into Middle-earth, in a way that is believable and powerful." —Peter Jackson Frodo…
From the creation of Middle-earth to the War of the Ring by Laura Hayes The appearance of Hobbits, a ring is found, the return of Sauron. The Ages Lamps / Trees First…
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Director:Peter JacksonWriters:Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter JacksonNew Line Cinema; PG-13; 180 minutesRelease:12/01Cast:Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett The Lord of…
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