Contributor: Shaun Gunner

The Tolkien Society has around 1,400 members in over 30 different countries, many of whom play a full and active role in the Society. If you are looking for a last–minute gift for a loved one (or, indeed, yourself!) here’s what Tolkien Society membership has to offer.

Fox Searchlight and Chernin Entertainment have begun filming the biopic Tolkien, with first images available. And, more news on the cast.

The deadline for booking meals and accommodation for this year’s Oxonmoot is this Saturday, 26th August. Book now to avoid disappointment!

Amazon have today announced that they will be creating a new television series based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth.

Following the announcement in July that Finnish director Dome Karukoski will direct a biopic of J.R.R. Tolkien, there have been a flurry a news stories announcing developments in the film.

The Tolkien Society is pleased to confirm the speakers at this year’s Oxonmoot. Over a dozen speakers will be speaking at this year’s event on topics ranging from Worcestershire to George Allen and Unwin, from Tolkien art to the Silmarils and Terry Pratchett.

The Tolkien Society has around 1,400 members in over 30 different countries, many of whom play a full and active role in the Society. If you are looking for a last–minute gift for a loved one (or, indeed, yourself!) here’s what Tolkien Society membership has to offer.

Amazon have today announced that they will be creating a new television series based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth.

Fox Searchlight and Chernin Entertainment have begun filming the biopic Tolkien, with first images available. And, more news on the cast.

Following the announcement in July that Finnish director Dome Karukoski will direct a biopic of J.R.R. Tolkien, there have been a flurry a news stories announcing developments in the film.

The deadline for booking meals and accommodation for this year’s Oxonmoot is this Saturday, 26th August. Book now to avoid disappointment!

The Tolkien Society is pleased to confirm the speakers at this year’s Oxonmoot. Over a dozen speakers will be speaking at this year’s event on topics ranging from Worcestershire to George Allen and Unwin, from Tolkien art to the Silmarils and Terry Pratchett.

About the Author: Shaun Gunner
Shaun is the CEO of The Tolkien Society, having previously served as the Chair from 2013 to 2025. Shaun has overseen the Society's expansion from 600 to over 4,000 members. Shaun regularly speaks about adaptations of Tolkien's works and the future of Tolkien scholarship whilst passionately believing the Society needs to reach out to new audiences. In his spare time he can be found playing video games and Lego, or on X (formerly known as Twitter). He chaired another charity, Mankind, and is a local councillor.