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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LOTR: Why Does Gandalf Silence The Hobbits In Front Of The Mouth Of Sauron?

He doesn't allow them to express their grief when Frodo is presumed dead, despite being so affected by his own. Why?

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LOTR: How Did Gandalf And The Balrog End Up On The Top Of A Mountain?

The fight between them is known as the 'Battle of the Tower,' but how did Gandalf and the Balrog wind up where they did?

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LOTR: Is There A Secret Ring Of Power That The Others Don't Know About?

Did Saruman create another unknown ring of power for himself, and did it gain the attention of Sauron?

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LOTR: This Extended Scene Completely Changes Boromir's Character

Boromir knew that the ring was too dangerous long before it consumed him, but he was in a pressured position.

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LOTR: Why Does Aragorn Challenge Sauron In The Palantir?

It was a dangerous gamble for Aragorn, so why did he take up this risky challenge?

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LOTR: Who Is Goldberry, And Why Isn't She In The Films?

Besides every great mythical man is an equally mythical woman, but who is this character that was neglected from Peter Jackson's trilogy?

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11 Fantasy Tropes That Will Never Get Old

Fantasy is one of the most popular genres within media, and it comes with several tropes that fans have loved since the beginning.

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LOTR: Why Didn't Gandalf Warn The Others About The Balrog In Moria?

This is one of the least sensical changes that Peter Jackson made in his trilogy, and it's hard to explain away.

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LOTR: Could Sam and Frodo Have Redeemed Gollum If They Had Met Him Years Earlier?

Perhaps, if he had known what it meant to truly be cared for, Smeagol may have turned out differently.

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Lord Of The Rings: 6 Things About Saruman The Movies Changed From The Books

The Lord of the Rings film trilogy is, by and large, a faithful adaptation of Tolkien's work. However, some differences regarding Saruman do exist.

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7 Underappreciated PS2 Games That Need To Be Part Of PS Plus Premium

While the PS2 was home to many great titles, there were some that were overshadowed by their competitors.

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Lord Of The Rings: 12 Important Characters From The Books Who Weren't In The Movies

Tolkien's vision of Middle-earth was so vast that not all of it could fit into the Lord of the Rings movies, so some big characters had to be cut.

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Every Actor Who’s Been In Both LOTR And The MCU
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These actors are among the lucky few who have gotten to be a part of two of the most beloved properties in pop culture.

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Lord of the Rings: Gollum Needs to Ramp Up Marketing If It Intends to Hit Its 2022 Release Date

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum hasn’t gotten much publicity in the last few months in spite of Daedalic’s plans to release it this year.

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LOTR: Why Didn't Eomer And Eowyn Know Boromir Or Faramir Before The War Of The Ring?

The kingdoms are just next door to each other, so how did they never cross paths?

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The Hobbit: Why Was Thranduil So Disapproving Of Tauriel?

Was Thranduil just over-protective of his son, or was there something more sinister at play?

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Lord Of The Rings: 8 Powers Sauron Possessed

Everyone who knows the Lord of the Rings series knows Sauron is immensely powerful. But, did you know he had these powers?

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LOTR: Eowyn's Most Undermining Moments

Eowyn may be a fan-favorite character, but she went form a noble warrior to totally lovesick.

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The Rings Of Power: The Relationship Between Elrond And Galadriel

The relationship between these two elves is special. Is there more to it than fans have been led to believe?

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The Hobbit: What Happened To Radagast At The End Of The Third Age?

Did Radagast go to the Undying Lands with Gandalf?