‘Lord of the Rings’: Amazon Series Will Film in New Zealand!!

When Amazon brings audiences back to Lord of the Rings, it’ll be in a Middle-earth that looks mighty familiar. The streamer announced today that production will take place in New Zealand, the same country Peter Jackson filmed both his film trilogy and all three chapters of The Hobbit. In a statement, showrunners and executive producers Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne praised the setting as well … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’: Amazon Series Will Film in New Zealand!!

‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Casts Will Poulter in Unknown Lead Role!!

Will Poulter is one of the most interesting young talents in all of Hollywood, having already worked with A-list filmmakers such as Alejandro González Iñárritu (The Revenant) and Kathryn Bigelow (Detroit). But the English actor has just landed the biggest role of his career, as he has been cast as one of the leads in Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series. Poulter joins Australian actress … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Casts Will Poulter in Unknown Lead Role!!

‘Earthsea’ TV Series in Development from A24!!

Could we have the next Game of Thrones on our hands? Author Ursula K. LeGuin‘s Earthsea fantasy book series, which ran from 1968 to 2001, is in development as an adapted television series from A24 and producer Jennifer Fox (Nightcrawler, Michael Clayton). Per Deadline, A24 will serve as the studio behind the book-to-TV adaptation and will finance the project. Fox will serve as a producer. The in-development project will be shopped … Continue reading ‘Earthsea’ TV Series in Development from A24!!

‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Reveals Creative Team!!

Amazon’s big-budget Lord of the Rings TV series has revealed the creative team that will make up its writers room and beyond, which includes not only producers from series like Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones but also the costume designer from Suicide Squad, a Tolkien scholar, and the production designer from Stars Wars: The Last Jedi. The series, which Amazon said will “explore new … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Reveals Creative Team!!

‘The Lord of the Rings’: Markella Kavenagh Cast in Amazon’s Epic Series!!

Variety has reported that Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings has made its first casting decision. Joining the anticipated series is Australian actress Markella Kavenagh (Picnic at Hanging Rock). Specifics on Kavenagh’s role are currently being kept under wraps, but Variety notes her character is named Tyra. Development on the series has been really picking up steam in the last few weeks. It was the … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings’: Markella Kavenagh Cast in Amazon’s Epic Series!!

‘Lord of the Rings’: J.A. Bayona Will Direct the Amazon Series!!

Amazon has found the right person to guide its forthcoming Lord of the Rings series. This week, Deadline announced director J.A. Bayona had been secured as the series director. Bayona will oversee direction on the series’ first two episodes, establishing the look and feel of the series as well as setting the course for the rest of the season’s direction. Bayona will be the second director to bring author … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’: J.A. Bayona Will Direct the Amazon Series!!

‘Lord of the Rings’: Amazon’s Series Lands ‘Game of Thrones’ Writer Bryan Cogman!!!

Goodbye Iron Throne, hello One Ring. Game of Thrones writer and executive-producer Bryan Cogman has joined Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series as a consultant to writers JD Payne and Patrick McKay, according to Variety. This is some extremely spicy news in the wake of Thrones’ divisive series finale, considering how nicely it mirrors Cogman’s rise up the ranks on HBO’s fantasy series. Cogman famously … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’: Amazon’s Series Lands ‘Game of Thrones’ Writer Bryan Cogman!!!

‘Lord of the Rings’: New Game Starring Gollum In Development!!!

German developer Daedalic Entertainment have announced its upcoming title, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, a narrative focused adventure game that will center around the dual personality hobbit. Releasing in 2021, the game will focus on the character after he has acquired the One Ring but before the events of The Lord of the Rings. Talking to The Hollywood Reporter, CEO and co-founder of Daedalic … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’: New Game Starring Gollum In Development!!!

‘Lord of the Rings’: New Series Map Teaser Welcomes Viewers to the Second Age!! Check It Out!!

Much like the late, great author J.R.R. Tolkien The Lord of the Rings, who began his journey through Middle-earth with a map, so too has Amazon opted to begin their foray into the fantasy landscape with a series of cartographic teasers familiar to many a fan. Though few details have yet to emerge for their live-action series, today’s release may be the best one yet … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’: New Series Map Teaser Welcomes Viewers to the Second Age!! Check It Out!!

Writing Team JD Payne – Patrick McKay Join Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Series!!!!

At the TCA (Television Critics Association) press tour, Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios, announced that its Lord of the Rings TV series (which is a prequel) has put another piece into place. Salke mentioned that this has been “a very thoughtful process” in terms of finding the right road for this series to take within the vast world that J.R.R. Tolkien has created. And now we know … Continue reading Writing Team JD Payne – Patrick McKay Join Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Series!!!!

Peter Jackson Confirms Not Being Involved in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series or Any DC Film!!!

Fans have been divided since rumors surfaced that director Peter Jackson was being courted by Amazon to be involved in their Lord of the Rings series, deciding between that and helming a DC film, it was said. Some weren’t so sure they wanted Jackson involved in Amazon’s billion-dollar adaptation, wanting to see a new vision, while others were desperate to keep him involved with all modern iterations of … Continue reading Peter Jackson Confirms Not Being Involved in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series or Any DC Film!!!

Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Prequel Series Could Focus on Young Aragorn!!!

There have been a lot of questions swirling around Amazon’s Lord of the Rings prequel series, mostly because it’s going to be insanely expensive. But the biggest question is about what, exactly, it will cover. While there is plenty of story to mine in J.R.R. Tolkien‘s Silmarillion, finding something that would be compelling in a TV series format and, surely, tie in to the feature … Continue reading Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Prequel Series Could Focus on Young Aragorn!!!

Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Will Span 5 Seasons!!!

The more that comes out about Amazon’s acquisition of the rights for its Lord of the Rings series, the more insane it becomes. Less than a month ago, we reported that the prequel series would cost (altogether) upwards of $500 million, after Amazon beat Netflix for an initial $250 million payout just for the rights to J.R.R. Tolkein‘s epic. But as THR is now reporting, that total number … Continue reading Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Will Span 5 Seasons!!!

Viggo Mortensen Circling Peter Farrelly’s Next Film ‘Green Book’!!!

Following his Oscar nomination for “Captain Fantastic,” Viggo Mortensen may have found his next role. Mortsensen is in talks to star in Peter Farrelly’s next pic “Green Book.” Farrelly will direct from a script he co-wrote with Nick Vallelonga and Brian Currie. Currie and Jim Burke will produce. The story is set in 1962 and follows Tony Lip, one of the best bouncers in New … Continue reading Viggo Mortensen Circling Peter Farrelly’s Next Film ‘Green Book’!!!