Filmmaker Peter Jackson shared a loving tribute for the late Ian Holm in the wake of beloved actor's passing on Friday, June 19. Holm passed away at age 88, with a statement from his agent reading, "It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88. He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer," adding that his illness was Parkinson’s-related before going on to say, "Charming, kind and ferociously talented, we will miss him hugely." [caption id="attachment_805403" align="alignright" width="360"] Image via …

Bilbo Baggins appears in both the Hobbit and LotR, and is always ready to inspire...

When we think about hobbits, “fierce” isn’t usually the first word that comes to mind. “Short,” “hungry” and “dangerous if you get between them and their mushrooms” are descriptions we readily associate with the halflings, but there is a great deal more to these curious little creatures than their short stature and insatiable appetites. This is why Gandalf keeps showing up in the Shire and dragging them off on adventures. They may be small, but they have a strength of spirit that even the fiercest of dragons would be hard-pressed to match.