She explained that, while a lot of the team visited the real-life Hobbiton in New Zealand, they chose to stay away from the look of the films and create a visual style similar to what Tolkien ...

In 1896 Arthur Tolkien died, and the family once again ... The village is widely thought of as the inspiration for Hobbiton and the Shire. The mill that features in "The Hobbit" and "The Lord ...

Tolkien's iconic hobbit community ... is quite funny when he gossips so much that nearly everyone in Hobbiton becomes aware of Frodo's impending departure with the Ring. Without question, one ...

Located roughly 110 miles southeast of Auckland on a working sheep farm, the Hobbiton Movie Set is a must for fans of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" movies. It's the country's only ...

On Instagram, you can find pictures of Sam's house, complete with yellow door, under the "Hobbiton" location filter. The set is in Matamata, New Zealand. Here's a look at Edoras, the capital city ...