Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings is one of the most iconic names in entertainment. The franchise started with novels from J. R. R. Tolkien before being adapted onto the big screen by Peter Jackson in one of the most critically-acclaimed film trilogies of all time. There have also been numerous The Lord of the Rings video games of varying quality. 

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Faithful Adaptations Are Failures In The Making

With the many adaptations now and soon-to-be streaming, fans are the ones who need to learn to adapt.

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Survival Crafting Game Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Announced

Developers announce Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, the first-ever crafting survival game set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings universe.

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The Rings Of Power: 5 Questions Fans Hope The Series Answers

There’s a ton of details that fans are curious about in the Rings of Power but the answers to a few particular questions could make or break the show.

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The Hobbit: What Makes Dol Guldur So Dangerous For The Enemies Of Sauron?

Why is this location so significant, and why does Sauron keep such a close eye on the lands nearby?

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Dumbledore Vs. Gandalf The Grey: Who Would Win In A Fight?

When it comes to literary wizards, they don't come much bigger than Dumbledore and Gandalf from the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings franchises.

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Lord Of The Rings: The Essential Role Of Music In Middle Earth

Songs and poems are extremely prevalent in Tolkien's books. In fact, they are key to Middle Earth's authenticity.

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LOTR: Which Race Of Beings Is Thought To Be The Souls Of Middle Earth?

Which race in Lord of the Rings was thought to represent the soul of all Middle-earth, and what do the others represent?

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The Hobbit: Why Was Thranduil So Cut Off From The Rest Of The World?

Was Thranduil hiding because of instinct, or was he just a cold person overall?

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The Hobbit: A Palantir Is Hidden In The Background Of This Important Scene

Though the scene that showed it more prominently was cut, eagle-eyed fans have spotted the stone during a famous battle.

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LOTR: 6 Things Only Book Readers Know About Gollum

There are several facts about Lord of the Rings' Gollum that only book readers know because of how condensed the movies were.

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The Hobbit: This Scene Was One Of The Most Harrowing To Create

After lovingly hand-crafting sets for this scene in Peter Jackson's film, destroying them took an emotional toll on cast and crew.

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LOTR: 6 Things Only Book Readers Know About Gimli

The Lord of the Rings movies didn't do the novel characters justice with its fast pacing, leaving much unknown, especially about Gimli.

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The Hobbit: Are Tauriel & Kili A Recreation Of Gimli & Galadriel?

Though this relationship is not original to Tolkein's works, it's meant to mirror one that is. Both are fleeting and beautifully sad.

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LOTR: 6 Things Only Book Readers Know About Legolas

Legolas is one of the most central characters in Lord of the Rings, but those who only saw the movies might not know his full story.

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The Hobbit: How The Female Dwarves In Dale Matched The Original Vision

Crafting the appearances of the female dwarves in The Hobbit took inspiration from the books, and a little cinematic wizardry.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Release Date Finally Announced
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Release Date Finally Announced

Daedalic Entertainment finally announces the release date of its highly anticipated action-adventure title, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum.

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George Miller Explains How Lord Of The Rings' Gollum Made Happy Feet Possible

Director George Miller reveals how Lord of the Rings character Gollum deeply inspired the making of his animated penguin film, Happy Feet.

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Talion May Not Be Lord of the Rings Canon, But He Should Be

Talion is a vital part of the Middle-earth games, but he's not a canon character in Lord of The Rings lore, despite his fascinating backstory.

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The Hobbit: Why Do Gandalf & Radagast Visit The Tombs In Angmar?

Their earth-shattering discovery in these tombs affects the whole of Middle Earth.

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The Hobbit: Each Of The Thirteen Dwarves' Characteristics Explained

How to tell apart the one with the axe in his head from the one who plays the flute and more.