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# ![@middleearthupdates Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:youtube::UCVLrS0f3K6GfwHywdS6jeMA.png) @middleearthupdates Middle-Earth Updates

Middle-Earth Updates posts on YouTube about lord of, behind the, new zealand, instead of the most. They currently have XXXXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

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**Social topic influence**
[lord of](/topic/lord-of) #1, [behind the](/topic/behind-the) #41, [new zealand](/topic/new-zealand) #83, [instead of](/topic/instead-of) #240, [stunt](/topic/stunt) #220, [freeman](/topic/freeman) #129, [elrond](/topic/elrond) #8, [twitter](/topic/twitter) #1875, [day of](/topic/day-of) #218, [rings](/topic/rings) #101

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### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/youtube::UCVLrS0f3K6GfwHywdS6jeMA/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"When Martin Freeman accidentally DRANK PEE filming the Hobbit"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ovu1EKNfW5c) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-04-07T12:05Z 201K followers, 638.8K engagements


"Benedict Cumberbatch did Sauron's lines BACKWARDS for the Hobbit - And its seriously impressive"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-OEW2h4PjhM) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-04-27T12:04Z 201K followers, 5.1M engagements


"LOTR bloopers: Orlando Bloom couldn't handle DRINKING like Legolas (funny)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6U6oWy9F2Gc) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-06-19T12:06Z 201K followers, 2M engagements


"The Dead Marshes were too DANGEROUS to film in Lord of the Rings"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7dnnBtCVylc) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-08-01T12:00Z 201K followers, 213.2K engagements


"LOTR bloopers: Sean Astin was a Control Freak while filming"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=89DN4RFXa5Y) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-04-01T10:15Z 201K followers, 2.5M engagements


"50 things you never knew about The Lord of the Rings"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9NL8CNvAajs) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-11-19T13:14Z 201K followers, 926.8K engagements


"NEW Lord of the Rings movie EXPLAINED: The Hunt for Gollum (2027)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9taJPGf78Do) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-07-08T18:21Z 201K followers, 42.4K engagements


"LOTR bloopers: Peter Jackson's BUG SCARE in Fangorn Forest"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HzwB1lI_zb0) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-05-06T12:06Z 201K followers, 573.1K engagements


"The FUNNIEST thing about Thranduil you NEVER noticed"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QrMzH36VqFg) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-06-28T14:03Z 201K followers, 403.6K engagements


"LOTR Cameos in the Lord of the Rings you didn't know - Part 2"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZRbMa4Jba3M) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-08-19T12:06Z 201K followers, 1M engagements


"NEW Lord of the Rings trilogy is coming"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZsnBBpEHhQ0) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-01-05T13:03Z 201K followers, 920.6K engagements


"Peter Jacksons CRAZIEST Effect in LOTR (60000 Skulls)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jcoFDbxrPlc) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-10-03T12:04Z 201K followers, 1.4M engagements


"When Orlando Bloom's MOM was in The Hobbit (wholesome moment)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lC6Yvp2-2qs) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-04-21T12:04Z 201K followers, 887.6K engagements


"The hilarious moment the FAT Dwarf outran his Co-Stars in The Hobbit"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lWmMPsopX5w) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-01-11T13:04Z 201K followers, 3.3M engagements


"LOTR Unreleased Scene: The Elven King Gil-Galad"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mVFI5OE2dSQ) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-08-04T12:03Z 201K followers, 1.4M engagements


"Why the Uruks & Orcs look SO REAL in the Lord of the Rings"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q0X11PXE6Ic) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-05-19T15:35Z 201K followers, 366.4K engagements


"The INSANE Practical Model of Grond in LOTR"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qjOllmI4NbM) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-10-15T12:03Z 201K followers, 451K engagements


"Orlando Bloom's CLUMSY Fight Scene Moment as Legolas"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rCrrBUirdhU) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-12-15T16:15Z 201K followers, 143.5K engagements


"Peter Jackson's HILARIOUS pranks on the LOTR set"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rqKHsOoK23c) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-04-01T12:04Z 201K followers, 2.9M engagements


"How Peter Jackson IMPROVED The Two Towers from the book"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s9uUfItJeL8) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-08-27T14:34Z 201K followers, 478K engagements


"RARE Deleted Scene: Frodo turns into Gollum"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tlpgteTUdm8) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-10-07T12:07Z 201K followers, 127.1K engagements


"Why the Dwarves in The Hobbit FELT LIKE Dwarves"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0KQsYhzfuyQ) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-11-03T13:02Z 201K followers, 4.9M engagements


"LOTR production had the WORST luck with weather"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=12ZmPKyBTxA) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-10-21T12:07Z 201K followers, 2.3M engagements


"LOTR bloopers: Gimli's hair request of Galadriel could have been WEIRD"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2nLFcj5VKjo) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-04-15T12:42Z 201K followers, 2M engagements


"LOTR bloopers: The cast talk about Elijah Wood's BIG EYES (funny)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=311e2n2a1fs) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-07-03T12:08Z 201K followers, 3.8M engagements


"LOTR: How Liv Tyler just made Arwen WORK"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=34ok5BNj0SU) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-04-14T13:40Z 201K followers, 1.5M engagements


"Gandalf & Frodo OFFICIALLY returning in NEW Lord of the Rings movie"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4uJ9K4fGF54) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-08-18T13:27Z 201K followers, 169.6K engagements


"LOTR bloopers: Sean Astin HATED doing the kissing scene with Rosie"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=56Sf14qR07Q) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-07-10T12:04Z 201K followers, 1.2M engagements


"Gandalf's horse Shadowfax was a real DIVA in Lord of the Rings"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=58hJD1qTW0c) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-07-18T12:03Z 201K followers, 1.1M engagements


"LOTR bloopers: This got Christopher Lee WORRIED during filming (funny)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=89CXhY6mh80) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-03-29T09:03Z 201K followers, 4.3M engagements


"Thoden actor Bernard Hill was a JOY on the set of the Lord of the Rings"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9_0nkY5AHXY) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-05-29T12:00Z 201K followers, 105.6K engagements


"LOTR bloopers: Uruk-Hai Lurtz was HILARIOUS on the LOTR Set"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BZkuP5zW4u4) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-02-19T13:04Z 201K followers, 3M engagements


"When Viggo Mortensen ditched filming to go Fishing on LOTR set"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bw7HoYNN43o) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-11-22T13:03Z 201K followers, 1.6M engagements


"Why Peter Jackson CHANGED Faramir (And Fans Hated It)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FpqPq-fACDI) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-09-02T12:04Z 201K followers, 1.2M engagements


"25 AMAZING behind the scenes moments from Lord of The Rings"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GlxefJXi8uc) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-06-12T14:06Z 201K followers, 448.9K engagements


"BAD NEWS for the New LOTR Gollum Movie: Major Delay Announced"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HgobffJSrKA) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-03-11T14:40Z 201K followers, 527.9K engagements


"Peter Jacksons GENIUS Reuse of this Deleted Sauron Scene"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I0Izgwnm8Wk) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-08-09T12:05Z 201K followers, 1M engagements


"Why Peter Jackson Let Arwen Replace Glorfindel in LOTR"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J22eBcyrl28) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-09-25T13:08Z 201K followers, 177.3K engagements


"Legolass most INSANE (and stupid) stunt in the Hobbit"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K-NBZDws6Q0) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-04-17T12:03Z 201K followers, 734.7K engagements


"LOTR bloopers: Viggo Mortensen and Bernard Hill was GOOFY together"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KfO4cUgjRAk) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-05-31T12:02Z 201K followers, 925.5K engagements


"This moment was HILARIOUS during filming of the Hobbit (Dwarves screams)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LGDKCIKyunU) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-12-05T13:02Z 201K followers, 1.5M engagements


"Viggo Mortensen's WHOLESOME bond with his horse Brego in LOTR"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LWg45yJr8o4) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-07-22T12:05Z 201K followers, 731.5K engagements


"The strong dwarf Broke EVERYTHING on the Hobbit set"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lxgr4LMV77g) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-02-03T13:03Z 201K followers, 2.4M engagements


"LOTR Bloopers: When Sean Astin got butthurt and STORMED off the set"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NkAKYD9WPsg) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-07-22T12:02Z 201K followers, 1.6M engagements


"LOTR: The filmmakers' genius approach to AVOID unnecessary CGI"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OJG3_xuQtQI) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-06-26T12:09Z 201K followers, 1.5M engagements


"ALL Unreleased & Deleted Scenes from The Hobbit Trilogy"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TP0b4hLj4r0) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-10-13T12:07Z 201K followers, 110.1K engagements


"ALL Unreleased & Deleted Scenes from Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zni9KHiG4CM) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-08-02T13:41Z 201K followers, 731.5K engagements


"This deleted Gandalf scene will BREAK you"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_T9tKM4Uz-E) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-07-10T14:03Z 201K followers, 335.8K engagements


"LOTR bloopers: Faramir actor was PERFECTLY cast as Sean Bean's brother (because of their BIG NOSES)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bUDOsfv3Hw4) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-05-20T12:04Z 201K followers, 1.1M engagements


"Peter Jackson caught this HUGE Hobbit mistake too late (funny)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bz1D_wDZCcQ) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-08-29T12:12Z 201K followers, 435.5K engagements


"The Hidden LEGEND Who Played Arwen Orcs & Uruk-hai in LOTR"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dxK5qQuTtCE) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-09-29T12:06Z 201K followers, 473.1K engagements


"Denethor Wasnt Just Eating Tomatoes. He Wore THIS Under His Robe 🍅"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eIWqUFBYdUU) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-10-19T12:22Z 201K followers, 177.2K engagements


"The HILARIOUS Behind-the-Scenes of Gandalf vs Saruman (LOTR bloopers)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eQoH5qgKWP8) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-09-23T12:05Z 201K followers, 297.8K engagements


"The Most OVERLOOKED Moment in The Hobbit Incredible Acting"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eg_luIkSEMk) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-04-11T00:04Z 201K followers, 2.8M engagements


"Peter Jackson explains the REAL reason Tom Bombadil was CUT from The Lord of the Rings"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k2NDrQqku58) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-05-30T13:35Z 201K followers, 2.3M engagements


"LOTR bloopers: Brad Dourif's Hilarious Eyebrow Sacrifice (Grma Wormtongue)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kLq5U3DhorA) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-06-09T12:12Z 201K followers, 855.6K engagements


"LOTR bloopers: These shots were TOO Inappropriate to be kept in the movie"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kfz4uzCdVs0) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-07-26T12:04Z 201K followers, 2.2M engagements


"Why the Dwarves wanted to Kill Thranduil (Off Camera Too)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ko7ECp2qpp4) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-06-18T14:03Z 201K followers, 346.7K engagements


"The Hobbits OLDEST extra was a total legend (wholesome)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=llA8gkS8dhk) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-09-17T12:07Z 201K followers, 103.3K engagements


"The INSANE Practical Model of Minas Tirith in LOTR"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o0aT6GSSKuY) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-10-01T12:07Z 201K followers, 655.5K engagements


"LOTR: Uruk-Hai actors had to SUFFER at Helms Deep"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qxnXjWVu2Wo) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-06-15T12:09Z 201K followers, 955.4K engagements


"The WORST Gollum Actor in Lord of the Rings (and It's HILARIOUS)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qyK6voDs0cg) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-08-07T12:05Z 201K followers, 3.7M engagements


"Peter Jackson about the Unreleased ENDING of the Lord of the Rings"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tIizNML4Og4) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-07-20T12:04Z 201K followers, 487.4K engagements


"LOTR: Frodo TRANSFORMING into Gollum (deleted scene)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uiyFuKpvdTU) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-05-26T12:13Z 201K followers, 378.8K engagements


"Andy Serkis SURPRISING Role Behind Gollums Design in LOTR"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wpTQXuiBFYk) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-10-11T12:47Z 201K followers, 153.3K engagements


"The Ride of the Rohirrim: The Most EPIC Scene in Cinema History (Side-by-Side Behind the Scenes)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PKxpI5U5hyw) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-10-17T12:07Z 201K followers, 1M engagements


"Peter Jacksons Last-Minute PANIC over Beorns Axe in The Hobbit"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XhVYU2JMKlU) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-01-16T13:05Z 201K followers, 7.5M engagements


"LOTR bloopers: This disaster could have RUINED the ending of LOTR (Elrond's hair)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bLXLeULtvpk) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-07-07T12:03Z 201K followers, 1M engagements


"LOTR: Dom and Billy was the PERFECT Merry and Pippin"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xXLbeTHLbm0) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-03-30T09:16Z 201K followers, 228.6K engagements


"Why LOTR Stayed TRUE to the Books (Thanks to Ian McKellen & Peter Jackson)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1ur2z_3sKx8) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-08-24T12:03Z 201K followers, 353K engagements


"Orlando Bloom's EPIC stunt as Legolas"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2FztgHnc7zM) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-11-05T13:03Z 201K followers, 385.3K engagements


"LOTR bloopers: When Peter Jackson made Merry SUFFER (funny)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OwLFTUtCCnQ) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-06-10T13:10Z 201K followers, 1.1M engagements


"Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (2027) - The FULL Story"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PGpfMh5Hyog) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-07-02T14:10Z 201K followers, 177.2K engagements


"Ian McKellen BROKE DOWN and cried on the Hobbit set"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZWrKZnXaLew) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-08-10T12:02Z 201K followers, 2.8M engagements


"This Boy's SHOCKING Voice in LOTR Left Millions Speechless"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jGtg5Aiyfbg) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-03-03T16:05Z 201K followers, 915.4K engagements


"LOTR: How this iconic scene made MOVIE-HISTORY (Brand new CGI technique)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kX0td3hfmWQ) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-07-15T12:08Z 201K followers, 1.2M engagements


"The MIND-BLOWING Practical Model of Minas Morgul in LOTR"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0_RqsDh2uqg) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-10-09T12:05Z 201K followers, 373.9K engagements


"Elijah Woods WHOLESOME return as as Frodo in the Hobbit will melt your heart ❤"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GlteoltcV8k) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-05-21T12:00Z 201K followers, 1.4M engagements


"This TERRIFIED Cate Blanchetts Kids on The Hobbit Set"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GtOJFnRTTRU) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-04-15T12:04Z 201K followers, 1.5M engagements


"The Hobbits Most INAPPROPRIATE (and HILARIOUS) Behind-the-Scenes Moment"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X50F1akCF-4) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-08-31T12:05Z 201K followers, 2.7M engagements


"Peter Jackson HATED The Hobbits Practical Goblins (and replaced them with CGI)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ecoJN2Hq8) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-08-22T12:02Z 201K followers, 1.9M engagements


"How the Filmmakers NAILED Scale Differences in the Lord of the Rings"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j7ZfAPcK5uI) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-12-17T13:01Z 201K followers, 803.5K engagements


"LOTR Deleted Scene: Tom Bombadil in Lord of The Rings"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ltFQiM9XPpI) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-08-09T12:02Z 201K followers, 724.1K engagements


"The cast's wholesome prank on Martin Freeman"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m-ub4E2Rfz8) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-09-23T12:06Z 201K followers, 344.9K engagements


"How the Misty Mountains song from The Hobbit was made"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zijJzHl4PfE) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2023-10-21T15:00Z 201K followers, 2.5M engagements


"LOTR: When Peter Jackson SECRETELY played Sam in RotK"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=00SW24Y4Cv0) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-07-01T12:02Z 201K followers, 718.2K engagements


"LOTR bloopers: Merry and Pippin's HILARIOUS deleted scene in Isengard"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=39apS-KivJI) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-06-18T12:08Z 201K followers, 86.9K engagements


"LOTR: This scene was SURPRISINGLY the most complicated to shoot (Council of Elrond)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4Gc7EUn40ko) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-04-13T14:37Z 201K followers, 247.6K engagements


"When Peter Jackson TROLLED the Costume Team in LOTR"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GgGD_5CdecI) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-10-05T12:04Z 201K followers, 382K engagements


"Peter Jackson was OBSESSED with these tiny jewels on set"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LuqUU7aYbcg) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-07-04T17:24Z 201K followers, 2.4M engagements


"Peter Jacksons WORST Hobbit Scene (And Why Filming Was Hilarious)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PHiUeuce1dk) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-09-08T13:54Z 201K followers, 267.3K engagements


"Peter Jackson on REMOVING Tolkiens Real Ending from LOTR"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iGG_wrsMM50) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-08-05T12:05Z 201K followers, 1.2M engagements


"LOTR bloopers: How Andy Serkis SUFFERED to play Gollum"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oGoppxSCL3g) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-05-17T12:02Z 201K followers, 134.7K engagements


"Why the dwarves in the Hobbit LOOKED RIGHT"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pYAa-HIx2Mc) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-10-13T12:05Z 201K followers, 3.7M engagements


"LOTR director Peter Jacksons genius fix for the TOUGHEST scene"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qsK3GL9qazM) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-09-27T12:03Z 201K followers, 304.6K engagements


"This deleted Peter Jackson cameo was TERRIBLE"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vQPjjlpYfYQ) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-10-27T13:03Z 201K followers, 1.4M engagements


"LOTR: The INSANE final XX hours of filming the Lord of the Rings trilogy"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2QxktGu-7kg) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-07-11T12:05Z 201K followers, 882.5K engagements


"LOTR bloopers: The EXPLOSION During Frodo and Sam's Intense Scene"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3DTO5k9ffgw) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-06-06T12:04Z 201K followers, 261.6K engagements


"How Peter Jackson CHANGED Gollum's death in LOTR"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7grj5yOOoY8) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-07-25T12:05Z 201K followers, 365.5K engagements


"When Legolas was DRUNK PARTYING on the set (Orlando Bloom funny moment)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C-iIRfFknnU) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-12-28T13:05Z 201K followers, 719.1K engagements


"LOTR bloopers: The Rohan riders were actually WOMEN with beards"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CO724gUP3ho) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-04-22T12:36Z 201K followers, 75.9K engagements


"LOTR: The cast talks about Viggo Mortensen as the real life Aragorn"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FRDJxQhVXjE) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-04-05T11:42Z 201K followers, 939.8K engagements


"LOTR: They ALMOST shot this iconic scene with a stunt-double"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HMVXlMK3YcA) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-07-14T12:04Z 201K followers, 1.6M engagements


"When Elijah Wood was PRANKED in an interview (hilarious)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L5WTwAMFXHc) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-02-27T16:04Z 201K followers, 325.2K engagements


"LOTR: Unreleased Scene: Gandalf narrates the ORIGINAL prologue (instead of Galadriel)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MwB3n_8EGNw) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-08-08T12:00Z 201K followers, 174.3K engagements


"LOTR: Unreleased Scene: Elves vs. GOBLINS Action scene in Lothlrien"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PexXTNabUBw) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-08-11T12:00Z 201K followers, 858.7K engagements


"LOTR: Director Peter Jackson CRIED when filming this iconic scene"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q6raZ6m2Tw0) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-07-05T12:05Z 201K followers, 1.5M engagements


"LOTR Unreleased Scene: Sauron Forging the One Ring scene is CRAZY"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RZ9JKVDxsjg) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-08-06T12:01Z 201K followers, 1.4M engagements


"Ian McKellen & Hugo Weaving were HILARIOUS together on the Hobbit set"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S0UaEeUw7Jk) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-08-15T12:04Z 201K followers, 1.4M engagements


"NEW Lord of the Rings movie production begins & Viggo Mortensen talks returning as Aragorn"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UHkK54V_b_Y) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-08-14T12:52Z 201K followers, 216.8K engagements


"The hidden LEGEND behind LOTRs epic Sword Fights"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aGqQ9HFobr0) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-09-10T13:39Z 201K followers, 320.4K engagements


"LOTR bloopers: This made Viggo Mortensen SCARED of the Uruk-hais"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aSBjD8DUJec) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-04-16T13:34Z 201K followers, 1.4M engagements


"Tolkien Wouldve Hated This Witch-King Scene"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a_srxaWgCDY) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-07-30T12:06Z 201K followers, 204.6K engagements


"LOTR bloopers: When Billy Boyd first met Orlando Bloom"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=akfHvDC4Qn0) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-03-28T10:04Z 201K followers, 1.7M engagements


"LOTR director Peter Jackson had a serious ADDICTION when filming the Hobbit"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=alCFffR4te0) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-01-14T13:04Z 201K followers, 7M engagements


"LOTR bloopers: Doms accident during filming (hilarious)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cYxwSngDyas) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-03-20T13:10Z 201K followers, 2M engagements


"Everyone HATED This Hobbit Scene Until They Filmed It"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cqiDESeLPrw) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-09-15T12:54Z 201K followers, 298.9K engagements


"The Moment the Dwarves Caused HILARIOUS Chaos on set of The Hobbit"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d6bYQ2fs7xw) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-06-20T12:03Z 201K followers, 719.3K engagements


"LOTR bloopers: Filming outside the Black Gate was DANGEROUS (funny)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fIXKayAvK_U) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-07-02T12:09Z 201K followers, 6.9M engagements


"This moment was HILARIOUS during filming of the Hobbit (Barrels on wheels)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hhFsg0BylH8) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-05-03T12:03Z 201K followers, 695.3K engagements


"LOTR: Viggo Mortensen's wholesome CAMPOUT during filming Lord of the Rings"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oclunV1rX_I) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-04-29T10:11Z 201K followers, 2.1M engagements


"LOTR bloopers: The cast talk about how Legolas was Orlando Blooms FIRST role"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rp3X_KtYSG8) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-04-17T11:59Z 201K followers, 851.5K engagements


"The HARDEST job in Lord of the Rings (You Never Noticed)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sLYXXPuwsGg) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-07-28T12:04Z 201K followers, 833.5K engagements


"LOTR: How they made the Uruk-hai appear LARGER than the Hobbits"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=szOi47TWz9g) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2024-04-30T13:03Z 201K followers, 577.9K engagements


"10 times The Lord of the Rings was kinda bad"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uzxR-xY7liQ) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-07-24T13:26Z 201K followers, 102.5K engagements


"When Balin got PISSED on the Hobbit set (funny)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zhM5JcdoOqk) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-02-21T13:07Z 201K followers, 392.2K engagements


"Gandalf's INCREDIBLE staff detail in The Hobbit (you missed)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zloQIOc0PEA) [@middleearthupdates](/creator/youtube/middleearthupdates) 2025-09-19T12:07Z 201K followers, 238.3K engagements