A pile of mostly “unremarkable” books was recently donated to the Oxfam store in Birmingham, England. The staff sifted through the pile to discover a book that stood out. It is one of 2,300 copies of the first edition, second impression of J.R.R. Tolkien‘s “The Hobbit.” The copy has now been sold for £38,400 (around $51,000). The book was first published in 1937 and follows … Continue reading ‘The Hobbit’: Rare Edition Book Sells for $51,000!!
One of the most magnetic and ethereal screen presences in modern Hollywood has just been cast in what must be a dream role, both for her and for audiences. Anya Taylor-Joy has been cast in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. She will play Seren, a new character in the upcoming fantasy film directed by Andy Serkis, who also returns to play … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ Officially Adds Anya Taylor-Joy!!
The road goes ever on, as a return to Middle-earth is fast approaching. After years of different attempts to expand The Lord of the Rings beyond Peter Jackson’s original trilogy, this newest project has one big advantage. It’s a story we already know, and we want to know more, precious. But what exactly is the new Gollum-set prequel about? Well, we might know already. Speaking … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’: Elijah Wood Confirms Plot Details!!
The Lord of the Rings fans have a lot to look forward to in the next few years, and it isn’t just the looming release of The Rings of Power Season 3, which is already confirmed for later this year on November 11. Last week, Warhorse Studios confirmed that it is actively developing a new open world Lord of the Rings video game that will … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 4 is in Early Development!!
All things have a beginning of sorts. For many, the introduction to the world built by J.R.R. Tolkien came with the critically acclaimed Lord of the Rings trilogy directed by Peter Jackson in the early 2000s. Others were lucky enough to glean the tales of Middle-earth directly from the pages of Tolkien‘s novels. Whichever way one encounters orcs, elves, wizards, dwarves, and dark lords, one … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings’: Peter Jackson Teases More Upcoming Films!!
One does not simply not air the third season of your epic fantasy series. For, when your story involves ancient evil, Elven kingdoms, Dwarven halls, Númenórean power struggles, and the slow rise of one of fiction’s most infamous villains, expectations are going to be a little intense. After the second season pushed Middle-earth closer to open war, Prime Video has now confirmed when fans can … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3’ Will Officially Return in November 2026!!
Prime Video is home to many epic series, but one notable story has been a hot topic lately. In 2022, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power brought the audience into J. R. R. Tolkien‘s Middle-earth as never seen before. Set in the Second Age, the series has a unique story based on the history Tolkien included in the appendices of his famous … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’: Prime Video Is Doubles Down on 5-Season Commitment!!
Middle-earth has been sitting in a weirdly fascinating place for a while now. It’s one of the most beloved fantasy worlds ever put on screen, but every new return to it comes with a slightly different kind of pressure. Fans don’t just want scale, spectacle, and familiar names. They want that feeling back. The Hunt for Gollum has already had people curious ever since it … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ Sets December 2027 Release; Reveals Full Cast!!
In a recent interview with Collider‘s Steve Weintraub for his new animated Animal Farm adaptation, Serkis officially confirmed that casting announcements are coming very soon. While Mortensen‘s former co-stars Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood are likely to return, it sounds like they won’t be joined by the actor who portrayed the future King of Gondor. “Yes, well, it’s top secret, obviously, but there will be … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’: Andy Serkis Confirms Aragorn Role Will Be Recast!!
It’s always a great time to be a fan of The Lord of the Rings, but there are plenty of projects in the works right now for Tolkien heads to be excited about. Prime Video has confirmed that the third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power wrapped filming at the end of last year, and while it’s still lacking an … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past’: Stephen Colbert Is Writing a New Installment!!
Kate Winslet has been in three billion-dollar-grossing films, and now it looks like she’s going for a fourth. She’s signed on to star in the latest installment of the big-screen Lord of the Rings franchise, The Hunt for Gollum. She’s set to return to New Zealand to film the potential blockbuster, which is slated to begin filming there in May. According to reports, Winslet will … Continue reading ‘The Hunt for Gollum’: Kate Winslet Joins Andy Serkis’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ Prequel Movie!!
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is less than two years from entering theaters, and details about the upcoming feature are slowly coming out. This upcoming installment of The Lord of the Rings has Andy Serkis directing and reprising his role as Gollum. The Hunt for Gollum is scheduled to enter production this year, with a handful of familiar names returning. One … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’: Ian McKellen Teases Aragorn’s Central Role in New Feature!!
The 25th anniversary rerelease of The Lord of the Rings trilogy brought fans back to theaters in a big way, turning a nostalgia-driven event into a strong box office performer over the weekend. Lord Of The Rings trilogy made $10.5 million over the weekend after 25th anniversary rerelease Audiences showed up in force for Peter Jackson’s fantasy epic as all three Lord Of The Rings … Continue reading ‘The Lord of The Rings’ Trilogy 25th Anniversary Re-Release Scores Big at the BO!!
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will reportedly recast a fan-favorite actor from the original Lord of the Rings trilogy. What Lord of the Rings actor won’t be returning in The Hunt for Gollum? Knight Edge Media is reporting that Aragorn will be recast with a younger actor in The Hunt for Gollum. Viggo Mortensen famously played Aragorn in Peter Jackson’s Lord … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’ to Reportedly Recast Aragorn Role!!
We shall not pass! Peter Jackson‘s legendary adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien‘s Lord of the Rings is returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary next year. A trilogy seemingly ahead of its time, the films paved the way for a new wave of fantasy epics and now, Fathom Entertainment and Warner Bros. have announced today that new dates have been added to the upcoming release of … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Standard & Extended Editions Set for Re-Release to Celebrate 25th Anniversary!!
The road to Middle-earth has ended once again for Amazon Game Studios, following the news that the giant has officially canceled its Lord of the Rings massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), marking the second time in recent years that an ambitious attempt to bring J.R.R. Tolkien’s world to life has fallen apart. The news came from former Amazon Games engineer Ashleigh Amrine, who shared … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings’: Amazon Cancels MMORPG Project!!
It’s been 25 years since four Hobbits left the Shire and changed fantasy storytelling forever — and now, they’re coming back together for an adventure of their own. FAN EXPO HQ has announced An Evening With the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years, an 11-city reunion tour set to bring The Lord of the Rings stars Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and Elijah Wood … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Stars Set Reunion Tour for 25th Anniversary Celebrations!!
Elijah Wood recently shared new insights about The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum and teased the return of familiar faces from Middle-earth. He spoke about the movie’s strong continuity with the original trilogy, its creative team, and the returning cast members involved in the 2027 release. The actor, best known for playing Frodo Baggins, revealed these details during his appearance at Mexico’s … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’: Elijah Wood Teases Return of Other Middle-Earth Characters!!
It’s been almost a full year since The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power aired its Season 2 finale, and now the hit Prime Video fantasy series is back with its first official look at Season 3. The official Rings of Power X account shared the first sneak peek at Season 3, showing the fabled sword of the Faithful, or Narsil, which is … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 3 Sneak Peek Teases One of the Most Powerful Weapons of Middle Earth!! Check It Out!!
Peter Jackson’s return to Middle-earth just became even more magical. During a recent financial call, Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav confirmed that The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is one of the studio’s crown jewels for the next few years, right up there with Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Harry Potter. While Zaslav emphasized the studio’s confidence in Jackson’s creative team, the … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’: Ian McKellen Reveals Gandalf & Frodo Will Return!!
Andy Serkis is heading back to Middle-earth, and this time he’s not just voicing and motion-capturing the most iconic CGI creature in cinema — he’s directing too. While promoting his long-gestating animated adaptation of Animal Farm at the Annecy Animation Festival in France, Serkis sat down with Collider’s Steve Weintraub and offered fans an exciting update on his upcoming Lord of the Rings spin-off centered … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’: Director Andy Serkis Offers Filming Update!!
The Middle Earth is about to expand again. In a surprising reveal during today’s investor call, Warner Bros. executives decided to announce the release date of the highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum. Details of the project are kept under lock and key, but we do know that, as the title hints, it will center on the fan-favorite character played … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ Sets Release Date
From the Upside Down to Middle-earth, Jamie Campbell Bower is trading in Vecna’s twisted world for the vast landscapes of Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Bower, best known for his horrifically twisted portrayal of Henry Creel/Vecna in Stranger Things, has officially joined the cast of Season 3 of the epic fantasy series on Prime Video. He will be joined by … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 3 Adds ‘Stranger Things’ Villain Jamie Campbell Bower!!
One of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood just got confirmed this morning with the news that The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has finally, officially, been renewed for Season 3 by Prime Video. This shouldn’t come as a shock given the sheer amount of money and faith put into the franchise by Amazon Studios, but even still, it’s nice to know … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Renewed for Season 3!!
Synopsis – A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg. My Take – Indeed, filmmaker Peter Jackson‘s multiple awards winning The Lord of the Rings film trilogy (2001–2003) is so ironically … Continue reading The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) Review!!
After months of uncertainty, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power showrunners Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne have confirmed that season 3 of Amazon’s epic fantasy series is officially in development. Following its 2022 premiere on Prime Video, the series, which follows Sauron’s rise during the Second Age of Middle-earth — and his unexpected hotness — returned for a well-received second season this … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 3 is Officially in Development!!
The Lord of the Rings universe is buzzing with excitement lately. Between the success of Prime Video‘s The Rings of Power and the upcoming animated feature The War of the Rohirrim, Tolkien fans are feasting on more than just lembas bread, which, as we know, is pretty dry at the best of times. But perhaps the most intriguing development is the newly announced live-action film, … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’: Viggo Mortensen Has Been Asked To Return As Aragorn!!
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is the first big-screen project to come back to theaters in over a decade, and an extended look at the animated film — from New Line Cinema, and directed by Kenji Kamiyama (Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex) — which was first revealed to fans at New York Comic … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’: New Clip Reveals 8 Minutes of Footage!! Check It Out!!
A familiar voice will be appearing in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, and it will be the very same voice that shouted at the Fellowship on the moutnain of Caradhas in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring several decades ago. In a surprising twist for fans of Peter Jackson‘s acclaimed fantasy trilogy, not only will the … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’: Saruman to Be Voiced By Christopher Lee!!
A new The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim poster is out, previewing the main character of the anime fantasy film set to release later this year. The new poster comes courtesy of Nerdist, who shared it over social media. The poster doesn’t give away much of anything, but does show off many of the main characters of the upcoming movie. It … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!
The Lord of the Rings franchise has received an exciting update from its screenwriter. It was revealed that another film could be in the works, following the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum. Unfortunately, the movie’s title doesn’t have a name yet, and it’s still unknown what it will be about. In an interview with Empire, Lord of the Rings … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings’: Another Film Is Reportedly is in the Works!!
Middle-earth has been front and center of our minds for many months now. From the Prime Video series set in the fantasy universe created by J.R.R. Tolkien, there is more to come with Andy Serkis set to bring audiences back to this breathtaking world. The actor who played the legendary character of Gollum/Sméagol in Peter Jackson’s original The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is set … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’ to Be Split Into Two Films!!
The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, will premiere next Thursday, August 29, and this brings with it great excitement for those eager to return to Middle-earth. The power of the Dark Lord is on the rise, but he might yet be quelled should those who wish to oppose him play their cards right. Central to the theme for … Continue reading ‘Rings of Power’ Season 2: New Promo Teases Discontent from The Elven Rings!! Check It Out!!
Dominion over all of Middle-earth. That is the main goal of the Dark Lord Sauron (Charlie Vickers) and now he sees a clear pathway toward achieving that goal. Harnessing the powers of the rings. In just over a week’s time, the second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, will premiere on Prime Video, as heroes and villains are inevitably set … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2: Jack Lowden to Play Another Version of Sauron!!
Synopsis – A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg. Directed – Kenji Kamiyama Starring (voice of) – Brian Cox, Miranda Otto, Gaia Wise Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ Gets an Epic Trailer!! Check It Out!!
War is coming to Middle-earth, and it looks like no one is safe. With just over two weeks to go until the premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, Prime Video has released a new trailer for the epic fantasy series, which teases war and destruction, and yet also somehow already delivers on the promise of some delicious Haladriel … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Trailer Prepares Us for War!! Check It Out!!
One of the most expensive TV series ever produced and just got a brand-new look weeks ahead of the Season 2 premiere. The official Rings of Power X account has officially unveiled a new poster for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, showing Adar (Joseph Mawle) holding Sauron’s (Charlie Vickers) crown. The first episode in Season 2 is set to … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Gets a New Adar Poster!! Check It Out!!
For the rest of the year, there is arguably no other fantasy series that is eagerly anticipated as the second season of Prime Video‘s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, which has its return marked for August 29. Several interviews of the show’s cast and crew have suggested that the coming season will see the rise of villains, as seen in the … Continue reading ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Featurette Teases the Sheer Brutality of Damrod!! Check It Out!!
The highly anticipated second season of Prime Video‘s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, is set to make its return on August 29. All of Middle-earth is on the precipice of a conflict that will require everyone – well everyone except Tom Bombadil (Rory Kinnear) – to pick a side. Evil is making a powerful emergence in this new season and the … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Gets a New Arondir Poster!! Check It Out!!
In less than a month, the highly anticipated second season of Prime Video‘s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will premiere. We return to Middle-earth during the calm before the storm. The first set of rings has been forged; three rings for the Elven kings under the sky. One of those rings, Nenya, will be worn by Lady Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) from … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Gets a New Galadriel Poster!! Check It Out!!
With House of the Dragon airing the season finale of its second season recently, all those in search of action-packed fantasy dramas will have to look elsewhere. Luckily, the highly anticipated second season of Prime Video‘s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premieres later this month. We return to the Second Age of Middle-earth as it tethers on the precipise of war … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Gets a New Elrond Poster!! Check It Out!!
Who would have thought a little piece of jewelry could cause this many problems? With just over a month to go until the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, Prime Video unveiled a new trailer at San Diego Comic Con that hints at mounting dangers for all of Middle-earth when the season premieres on August 29. The trailer … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Teaser Teases Mounting Dangers!! Check It Out!!
The premiere of the second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is just over a month away. Fewer fantasy worlds hold as much appeal as Middle-earth, and we will return there with Prime Video on August 29. Season 2 will bring with it a change of pace and even the introduction of new key characters. However, some familiar faces will … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Gets a New Galadriel Poster!! Check It Out!!
With less than a month until The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns to screens, Prime Video is reintroducing an old character, albeit with a new face. Season 2 brings with it a few new additions to its staggering cast of characters, among which is the shipwright, Círdan, who fans of the Peter Jackson trilogy will remember from his brief appearances in … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2: New Image Teases Círdan!! Check It Out!!
We’re inching ever closer to a return to Middle-earth and, as such, the animated feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is becoming clearer by the day. Following a first look at the hero and villain of the prequel story at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival last month, a new image has been exclusively revealed by Anime Expo that spotlights … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’: New Image Teases the Upcoming Animated Feature!! Check It Out!!
When we speak of the apex of epic book-to-screen adaptations, most usually tout The Lord of the Rings trilogy as being at the very top of that list. Behind that masterpiece from the early 2000s was director Peter Jackson, and the filmmaker is set to return to the world of Middle-earth once more, coming onboard to executive produce his next Lord of the Rings movie, … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’: Peter Jackson Teases Plot Details!!
Andy Serkis says that Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum might get a title change. In May 2024, it was announced that Serkis, who plays Gollum in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, was directing a new movie set in Middle Earth titled Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. What did Andy Serkis say about Lord of the Rings: … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ Might Get a Title Change!!
The first Dark Lord of Middle-earth has been defeated, yet, evil still lurks in the shadows. From the deep north emerges, the second Dark Lord, the servant of Morgoth, none other than Sauron (Charlie Vickers) himself. The second season of Prime Video‘s big-budget series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, returns on August 29, and with it comes the full emergence of … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2: New Image Tease the Barrow-wights!! Check It Out!!
When Prime Video premiered its multi-million dollar first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power in 2022, it did so alongside HBO‘s hit drama series, House of the Dragon. HBO has recently premiered the second season of its popular fantasy series, and as its run ends in early August, the vacuum it leaves behind will be filled by Prime Video‘s offering … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Gets a New Teaser!! Check It Out!!
Mere days after another popular fantasy series premiered with House of the Dragon Season 2, another highly anticipated show just got an interesting new look. The official Prime Video X account unveiled a new teaser for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, which is set to premiere on Prime Video on August 29. The new sneak peek teases an ominous … Continue reading ‘Rings of Power’ Season 2: New Teaser Teases an Ominous Evil!! Check It Out!!
