Charlotte Observer

There’s a real-life hobbit hole you can rent in North Carolina. Here’s a look inside

Trent Cherry has never seen or read “The Lord of the Rings,” and he has no idea who Bilbo Baggins is. But that didn’t stop him from building a replica of Baggins’ house in The Shire — a full-blown ...
CNN

Huge ‘Hobbit’-themed eagle sculptures to depart New Zealand airport

Two giant eagle sculptures inspired by “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” have loomed over visitors to Wellington Airport for more than a decade. Now, they will take their final flight and ...
Entertainment Weekly

Landlord of the Rings: AirBnB's renting out the Hobbiton set so you too can be Tolkien it easy

Real-world got you down? In the mood to go on a hero's journey with your pals to find demonic jewelry? Are you 2 to 4 feet tall? Well, Airbnb is offering an escape into the Shire, or at least, the ...
GameSpot

The Hobbit Trilogy Steelbook Collection Is Up For Grabs For $150 At Amazon

After dominating the charts with The Lord of the Rings, Peter Jackson turned his gaze to the book that started it all--The Hobbit. The adaptation of The Hobbit isn't nearly as well-regarded as Jackson ...