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Amazon Cancels LORD OF THE RINGS MMORPG Project

Some years ago, Amazon paid an Erebor’s worth of gold for the rights to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth film and TV rights. Around $1 billion in human money.

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The most menacing monsters of Middle-Earth

Middle-earth is full of the fantastic, but it’s not all sunshine and roses. For all of the mystical Elves and cheery Hobbits, there are a lot of terrifying monsters that pop up throughout J.R.R.

20 A-list actors who completely transformed for a film role

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / September 17

Celebrate Hobbit Day With These 7 Fantastic Hobbit-Themed Books

Let us be realistic: in September, most people are thinking about pumpkin spice lattes, but not Hobbit Day. But for those of us who know better, September 22nd means something far more significant: it’s Hobbit Day, and frankly, it is high time the world caught on to why this matters.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / September 12

Legendary Move: Tolkien Estate Partners With Curtis Brown Heritage for Epic Global Representation 2025

Few literary estates in the world are as distinguished as that of J.R.R. Tolkien. To say that his Middle-earth legendarium was unprecedented in its world-building

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The worst episodes from 20 iconic TV shows

It’s a sad but inevitable fact that even very good shows sometimes have bad episodes. Sometimes, these bad episodes are the result of poor writing and production choices, while at others, it’s just the fact that network seasons often require at least a few filler episodes.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 8

Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum finally announces release date

'Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' will be released on December 17 2027. The spin-off movie of the hit franchise - which is based on the book series by J.R.R.

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20 marvelous movies that have bittersweet endings

There’s something remarkably and uniquely powerful about a movie with a bittersweet ending. Though movies often provide escapism, they can also capture something real and true about the real world outside the theater.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 28

There’s a Real Sam Gamgee and He Contacted Tolkien

If you’re a Lord of the Rings fan, you may be surprised to find out there’s a real Sam Gamgee out there. The real Gamgee felt surprised when he discovered that a fictional character in the LOTR universe shared his name.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 13

THE RINGS OF POWER Officially Renewed for Season 3, Promises Time Jump

Three rings for the Elven-kings under the sky. And, for now, three seasons for Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Yes, although we all suspected that this would be the case, The Rings of Power has been officially renewed for season three, and we are so glad to hear it!

Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 5

LORD OF THE RINGS Fans Have Spent Years Recreating Middle-earth on MINECRAFT

It’s easy to say you’d love to to really visit Middle-earth. It’s a wondrous place full of natural beauty and amazing architecture. But you know what else it has?

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20 iconic film scenes that leave viewers emotionally devastated

The most remarkable of such scenes are those that are particularly devastating for the audience, and several of such moments have become indelible parts of the childhoods of many millennials.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 19

Philippa Boyens Talks the Future of THE LORD OF THE RINGS Movies and Naming a Tolkien Character in THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim brought The Lord of the Rings back to theaters after almost a decade. And it was fitting ride back onto the big screen.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 18

A Beren and Lúthien Movie Is Philippa Boyens’ Dream THE LORD OF THE RINGS Film

The world of The Lord of the Rings is growing. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim has galloped to life in anime form to tell the tale of Rohan.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 18

Philippa Boyens Would Feature Glorfindel or Celebrían in a LORD OF THE RINGS Elf Movie

For years, there’s been much disappointment among The Lord of the Rings fans that Glorfindel was removed from the movie version of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 18

Philippa Boyens Offers THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM Status Update, Teases Plot of THE LORD OF THE RINGS Movie

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is only the beginning of our return to The Lord of the Rings‘ cinematic universe, as imagined by Peter Jackson.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 18

THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM’s Writers Delve Into Bringing Tolkien to Anime Fans and More

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohrrim has ridden into the world to the sounds of the mighty horns of Rohan. The story, which focuses on Tolkien’s Helm Hammerhand, but also his previously unnamed daughter, now called Héra, brings to life a brand new cinematic The Lord of the Rings journey.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 12

The Old Tolkien Animated Movies Are Delightfully Weird

During this time of the year, there are traditions a lot of us return to. Drinking way too much nog is a big one. Spending time with family, of course, but if you’re like us, there’s a good chance you mainline all three extended editions of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings in one day and fall into a Hobbit-fueled fugue state.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 12

THE RINGS OF POWER Showrunners Talk Time Skips in Season 3 and Beyond, Celeborn, Celebrían, and Sauron Not Yet Knowing How to Forge the One Ring

At Nerdist, we loved season two of the The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. In fact, it was one of our best TV series of the year. And so, it was our pleasure to sit down with showrunners Patrick McKay and J.D.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 11

Which THE LORD OF THE RINGS Movies Could We Soon See? THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM Producer Teases the Tolkien Stories He’d Like To Tell

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is riding into theaters. But it sounds like if this movie does well, the door may become open even wider to more new The Lord of the Rings movies in the future.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 11

Luke Pasqualino Talks Villain Wulf’s Huge Vulnerability in THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohrrim is riding into theaters very soon. This epic Tolkien tale takes us back nearly 200 years before the Fellowship of the Ring and their tale to tell a much different kind of story.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / December 9

THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM Gallops to Greatness, Delivers Spectacular THE LORD OF THE RINGS Anime Movie (Review)

It’s been 21 years since The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King graced theaters to put an epic final note on Peter Jackson’s trilogy of The Lord of the Rings movies.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / October 4, 2024

‘Rings of Power’ Gets Bigger and Better in Season 2

The fantasy series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power came out in 2022 with mixed reviews from critics and worse reactions from viewers. Despite its hefty budget and intriguing storylines, it didn’t seem to appeal to longtime franchise fans, who were eager to point out every flaw they perceived during the first eight episodes.

Entertainment News / Agents of Fandom / October 3, 2024

‘Rings of Power’ Season 2 Finale Recap: The Lord of the Rings Is Revealed

Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 finale. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 ends in spectacular fashion, tying up many of the threads set up while also leaving the door open to continue the adventure in Season 3.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 30, 2024

Will There Be a ‘Rings of Power’ Season 3? What Creators Have Said

[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 and book plot.] The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has crossed the one-billion minutes watched mark on Prime Video, according to the Nielsen streaming charts for the week of August 24-September 1.

Entertainment News / Agents of Fandom / August 29, 2024

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2, Episode 1 Recap & Review: The Undoing Begins

Warning: The following contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 1. The biggest franchise in the fantasy genre makes its epic return to television.

Who Is Halbrand, THE RINGS OF POWER’s Mysterious Character?

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap & Review: A Deadly Alliance Forms

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Episode 3 Review & Recap: Númenor Returns

Is THE RINGS OF POWER’s New Dark Wizard Ciarán Hinds Really Saruman?

THE RINGS OF POWER’s Showrunners on Season 2’s Growing Darkness, Tolkien’s Lore, and More