# Interactive Fantasy Movie Maps This Interactive Middle Earth Map Lets You Explore any Route By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-04-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-middle-earth-map References: [geekologie](http://geekologie.com/2014/04/interactive-lord-of-the-rings-middle-ear.php) & [lotrproject](http://lotrproject.com/) This [interactive middle earth map](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-immersive-quest) is part of the Lord of The Rings Project. The Hobbit map highlights all sorts of options like roads, towns, events and even the [path the actual characters took](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-map-video) in the novels. Middle earth is now as real as you choose to make it. The map allows you to take the same voyage your favorite characters took in the films and novels. The Lord of the Rings Project is dedicated to bringing J.R.R Tolkien's works to life in various ways. This is a great way to re-live to great moments in the novel and books since the movies have all been filmed and one is still set to be released to complete to movie franchise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Fantasy Movie Maps:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating interactive maps for other fantasy movie franchises. - **Exploratory Route Mapping:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing interactive maps for exploring routes in real-world locations. - **Immersive Novel Experiences:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating interactive maps for other popular novels, allowing readers to explore the story's world. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Film and Entertainment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in enhancing the movie-watching experience through interactive maps and additional content. - **Tourism and Travel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the travel industry by providing interactive maps for exploring routes and destinations. - **Publishing and Literature:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the publishing industry by creating interactive maps to enhance readers' engagement with the story's world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Filmic Virtual Fitness Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-fitness-challenge.md) - [Cinematic Exploration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-roadmap.md) - [Cinematic Location Mappings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinemapper-maps.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lord-of-the-rings-lego-set.md) - [Engaging Travel Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-maps.md) - [Fantasy Series Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shire-set.md) - [Historical Mapping Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timemap.md) - [Iconic Fantasy MMOs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lord-of-the-rings-mmo.md) - [Visual Journey Mapping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-map-video.md)