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‘The Lord of the Rings’ Actor Sir Ian Holm Has Passed Away!!

Sad news to report this morning as Oscar-nominated actor Ian Holm has died at the age of 88. His agent tells The Guardian, “He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer,” adding that his illness was Parkinson’s related. “Charming, kind and ferociously talented, we will miss him hugely.” For genre fans, Holm is probably best known for his work as the duplicitous android … Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Actor Sir Ian Holm Has Passed Away!!

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A ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ Series is in the Works at Amazon!!

Amazon is looking to revive The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. The streamer is developing a project centered on Lisbeth Salander, the hacker character at the center of Stieg Larsson‘s best-selling Millennium trilogy of Swedish crime novels. The potential series comes from Left Bank Pictures (The Crown, Outlander). Instead of adapting Larsson‘s novels, however, the effort would place the character in today’s world, with a … Continue reading A ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ Series is in the Works at Amazon!!

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‘Ringworld’: ‘Game of Thrones’ Alan Taylor to Helm the Pilot!!

Last September, Akiva Goldsman struck a first-look deal at MGM that called for him to write and executive produce a series adaptation of Larry Niven‘s classic sci-fi novel Ringworld, and in a recent interview with Collider, he revealed that Games of Thrones helmer Alan Taylor will direct the pilot. First published in 1970, Ringworld was followed by The Ringworld Engineers in 1980, The Ringworld Throne … Continue reading ‘Ringworld’: ‘Game of Thrones’ Alan Taylor to Helm the Pilot!!

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‘Avatar 2’ and ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Series to Resume Filming in New Zealand!!

Last March, almost all major film and TV productions were temporarily suspended due to ongoing global pandemic. Amazon Studios’ highly-anticipated Lord of the Rings series and James Cameron’s long-in development Avatar sequels were both affected by the production delay as both projects had been filming in New Zealand. However, after over month, things might already be starting to look up for the two high-profile projects … Continue reading ‘Avatar 2’ and ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Series to Resume Filming in New Zealand!!

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‘Avatar’: James Cameron’s Sequels Suspend Production!!

James Cameron has suspended production on the Avatar sequels due to coronavirus concerns in New Zealand, according to the New Zealand Herald. Cameron had planned to shoot at Stone Street Studios in Wellington next month, but producer Jon Landau has confirmed that filming has been delayed indefinitely. Wellington-based VFX company Weta Digital will continue their work on the sequels in the meantime. “We’ve delayed it. … Continue reading ‘Avatar’: James Cameron’s Sequels Suspend Production!!

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‘Lord of the Rings’: Amazon’s Series Reveals Final Cast List!! Check It Out!!

After what feels like years of speculation and rumors, Amazon Studios has finally released the official main cast list for its upcoming The Lord of the Rings series. Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Nazanin Boniadi, Tom Budge, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh, Joseph Mawle, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Charlie Vickers, and Daniel Weyman will all star as series … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’: Amazon’s Series Reveals Final Cast List!! Check It Out!!

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‘Lord of the Rings’ Casts ‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Robert Aramayo in Will Poulter’s Role!!

Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series has found its lead actor. While Midsommar and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch actor Will Poulter was originally set to spearhead the ambitious TV series, he departed for unspecified reasons last month. Now Deadline reports that Robert Aramayo has taken over the “young hero role” which is referred to as Beldor. Aramayo is an up and coming actor with a role … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’ Casts ‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Robert Aramayo in Will Poulter’s Role!!

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‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Casts Morfydd Clark as Young Galadriel!!

Cate Blanchett turned in an iconic performance as Galadriel in six movies from the Lord of the Rings story. One of the most powerful Elves of Middle-earth and wielder of an Elven ring of power, the Lady of the Wood was an important figure in the Third Age, but her roots go back to well before even the First Age itself. And there’s a lot … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Casts Morfydd Clark as Young Galadriel!!

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‘Lord of the Rings’: Will Poulter Exits Amazon’s TV Series!!

Amazon Prime Video’s high-profile Lord of the Rings TV show has lost one of its leading performers. Per Variety, Midsommar and We’re the Millers actor Will Poulter has dropped out of the show due to scheduling conflicts. His role was being kept under wraps, but Poulter was the highest profile name to sign on to the series thus far, as other actors reportedly attached include … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’: Will Poulter Exits Amazon’s TV Series!!

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‘Lord of the Rings’: Amazon Renews Series for Season 2 Before Production Starts!!

The good news is that The Lord of the Rings fans are getting more of their favorite fantasy story now that Amazon Studios has ordered a second season. The bad news is that production on Season 1 hasn’t even started yet and we have no solid idea of when to expect the series to launch. Oh, and some more bad news on that front: The … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’: Amazon Renews Series for Season 2 Before Production Starts!!

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‘Lord of the Rings’: ‘Game of Thrones’ Alum Joseph Mawle Joins the Amazon Series!!

Amazon’s “Lord of the Rings” series has found its villain. Joseph Mawle has been cast in the forthcoming fantasy series from writers J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, according to Deadline. The “Game of Thrones” alum is set to play the series’ main villain opposite “Bandersnatch” star Will Poulter. Few details about the series, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s bestselling series of novels, have been announced, but … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’: ‘Game of Thrones’ Alum Joseph Mawle Joins the Amazon Series!!

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‘Lord of the Rings’: Maxim Baldry Joins the Amazon TV Series!!!

Up-and-coming English actor Maxim Baldry, who recently played Viktor Goraya in HBO’s Years and Years, has landed a significant role in Amazon’s upcoming Lord of the Rings series, Collider has exclusively learned. Australian actress Markella Kavenagh is set to star alongside Midsommar star Will Poulter. Character details are being kept under wraps along with plot details. All we know at this point is that the LOTR series … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’: Maxim Baldry Joins the Amazon TV Series!!!

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‘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!!

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‘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!!

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Amazon Cancels ‘Forever’, ‘Too Old to Die Young’, and Three Other Shows!!!

It was a bit of a bloodbath for Amazon Prime original series over the weekend, as the streaming service announced the cancellations of five series in total. The supernatural half-hour drama Forever was among those the got the axe, as the Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen-fronted series won’t be continuing past its first season. The show—which was run by Master of None co-creator Alan Yang—kept … Continue reading Amazon Cancels ‘Forever’, ‘Too Old to Die Young’, and Three Other Shows!!!

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‘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!!

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‘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!!

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‘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!!

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‘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!!!

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‘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!!!

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‘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!!

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‘Prospect’ Filmmakers Sell Sci-Fi Series to Amazon Studios!!

Just as their debut feature Prospect hits theaters, writing and directing duo Zeek Earl and Christopher Caldwell have sold an untitled sci-fi series to Amazon Studios, Collider has exclusively learned. The new TV show aims to employ a handmade sci-fi style similar to that seen in Earl and Caldwell’s groundbreaking space western Prospect, which stars Pedro Pascal, Sophie Thatcher and Jay Duplass. The film follows a … Continue reading ‘Prospect’ Filmmakers Sell Sci-Fi Series to Amazon Studios!!

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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!!!!

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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!!!

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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!!!

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Peter Jackson Reportedly Deciding Between a DC and Middle-Earth Movie!!

Although he has stayed busy as a writer and a producer, Peter Jackson has dropped out of directing for a bit. He’s got a World War I documentary in the works and he’s attached to do the sequel for The Adventures of Tintin if that should ever happen, but he hasn’t signed on to direct a film since he wrapped The Hobbit trilogy back in … Continue reading Peter Jackson Reportedly Deciding Between a DC and Middle-Earth Movie!!

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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!!!

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Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Prequel Series Reportedly Will Cost Over $500 Million!!!

The rise of streaming services — especially regarding their cryptic viewership numbers and production costs — has changed how success is measured when it comes to television. With broadcast, cable, and even some premium networks, transparency has led to some (fairly) easy correlations when it comes to cost and ratings, with a little alchemy thrown in for critical acclaim and “because the network president likes … Continue reading Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Prequel Series Reportedly Will Cost Over $500 Million!!!

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‘Conan the Barbarian’ TV Series Being Developed at Amazon!!

Robert E. Howard‘s creation of Conan the Barbarian, a sword-and-sorcery fantasy icon, is about to get new life long after the author’s untimely death. Arnold Schwarzenegger became synonymous with the character thanks to the career-launching title role in two 80s films. These were followed up by a pair of animated series–Conan the Adventurer and Conan and the Young Warriors–and a short-lived live-action TV series in the 90s. Most recently, Conan was … Continue reading ‘Conan the Barbarian’ TV Series Being Developed at Amazon!!

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Peter Jackson Developing World War I Documentary with Restored Footage!!!

Best known for his Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, Peter Jackson is turning his efforts to a much more harrowing real-world project: a documentary of the lives of soldiers fighting in World War I. One hundred years after the great conflict, which reached an armistice in early November 1918, Jackson’s collaboration will restore archival historical footage to near high-definition standards, complete with hand-colorized updates. The production … Continue reading Peter Jackson Developing World War I Documentary with Restored Footage!!!

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‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Series Gets Multi-Season Order from Amazon!!!

About a week ago, we reported that Amazon was in talks with Warner Bros. and J.R.R. Tolkien‘s estate for a possible TV series adaptation of The Lord of the Rings. Now, Amazon has announced that it has acquired the global television rights with a multi-season commitment. The upcoming Amazon Prime Original will be produced by Amazon Studios in cooperation with the Tolkien Estate and Trust, HarperCollins and New Line Cinema, a … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Series Gets Multi-Season Order from Amazon!!!

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‘Lord of the Rings’: Amazon, Warner Bros. in Talks for Series Adaptation!!!

Warner Bros. Television and the estate of J.R.R. Tolkien are in talks with Amazon Studios to develop a series based on the late author’s “The Lord of the Rings” novels. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is said by sources with knowledge of the situation to be personally involved in the negotiations, which are still in very early stages. No deal has been set. The studio and … Continue reading ‘Lord of the Rings’: Amazon, Warner Bros. in Talks for Series Adaptation!!!

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Lily Collins Joins Nicholas Hoult in J.R.R. Tolkien Biopic!!

Lily Collins is in talks to join Nicholas Hoult in Chernin Entertainment and Fox Searchlight‘s J.R.R. Tolkien biopic Tolkien. Anthony Boyle, known for playing Scorpius Malfoy in the British play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, also has signed on for the film centered on the famed author. In Tolkien, Hoult will play the author of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings book series that … Continue reading Lily Collins Joins Nicholas Hoult in J.R.R. Tolkien Biopic!!

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‘Middle-earth: Shadow of War’ Trailer: Talion and Celebrimbor Return in the Video Game Sequel!!! Check it Out!!!

Oh J.R.R. Tolkien fans, is this an interesting day for you! It brings us the announcement trailer for Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Monolith Productions and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s sequel to the critically acclaimed and award-winning video game, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. In the previous game, players controlled the ranger Talion, who was killed by the Black Hand of Sauron and whose spirit merged with the wraith of the … Continue reading ‘Middle-earth: Shadow of War’ Trailer: Talion and Celebrimbor Return in the Video Game Sequel!!! Check it Out!!!

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