While struggling their way through Mirkwood, Spiders are not the only issue the party have to contend with, as the Wood Elves who inhabit the forest are not the friendly, welcoming allies audiences ...

The Hobbit trilogy remains one of the most debated adaptations in recent years. One particular scene stands out as especially controversial among fans. Many believe it didn’t fit the tone or source ...

Peter Jackson has released his latest video blog from on the set of The Hobbit, and we’re delighted to see Martin Freeman in full Bilbo Baggins costume bossing around a gaggle of Dwarves. We love that ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

In JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit the dwarfs and Bilbo the hobbit are captured by wood elves, but escape by hiding in giant barrels which are pushed into a river to be collected for transport down stream.

Even 20 years after Peter Jackson brought audiences to Middle-earth, his fantasy films remain unforgettable. The renewed buzz around the films coincides with Jackson being honored with a lifetime ...