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‘Storytelling has become the art of world building’: Avatar and the rise of the paracosm

James Cameron’s sequel to his 2009 fantasy epic continues cinema’s love of imaginary worlds formed in childhood that have produced some of film’s most bankable blockbusters

The Guardian - UK

The Lord of the Rings timeline: A chronological trip through Middle-earth

A look at the Lord of the Rings timeline, according to the books

Total Film

Fiona Apple, "Rings" warrior woman

The "Tidal" musician, tired of being marketed as a waif, sang in the series’ finale for a reason

Salon

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Rings of Power Season 2 is set for a huge battle over Isildur’s Bane

'Rings of Power' has carefully crafted Isildur's character as one of a tragic hero who, despite his best efforts, can't let go of his dreams.

Inverse

Mary McNamara: Why are TV's two big fantasy shows so epically humorless?

By definition, all fantasy epics involve a quest. Season 1 of "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," which ended last week, revolves around Galadriel's search for Sauron and, in the finale, sends the Stranger and Nori off on their own adventure. In "House of the Dragon," which ends…

Los Angeles Times

Everyone loves a villain, but should we?

Prime Video's "Lord of the Rings" prequel let us fall for someone monstrous, a disturbing trend in media

Salon

Istar: Why Lord of the Rings' 'Rings of Power' Season 2 may feature a second wizard

The Stranger might not be the only wizard in Middle-earth. Here's why 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 may add another Istar to the show's already sprawling ensemble cast.

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Will Númenor drown in 'Rings of Power' Season 2? How the finale sets up disaster

What does Eärien see in the palantír, and what does it mean for the future of her homeland?

Inverse

'The Rings of Power' Season 1 finale sets up a massive Sauron problem for Season 2

The Season 1 finale of Amazon's 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' totally rewrites Sauron's relationship with Celebrimbor. That may have been a mistake.

Inverse

The great indoors: where to soak up Welsh culture this winter

Wales’ cultural clout and year-round attractions make it a great destination for a winter break

The Guardian - UK

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 news, reviews, cast, and everything you need to know

Our complete guide to The Rings of Power season 2

Total Film

"The Rings of Power" girlfriends

"Lord of the Rings" was a bromance. The prequel has that rarest of relationships: girls being good for each other

Salon

Rhûn: 'The Rings of Power' is going where no other Tolkien adaptation has before

When in doubt, one must always follow their nose. Here's what viewers should know about Rhûn, the mysterious Middle-earth location mentioned in the 'The Rings of Power' Season 1 finale.

Inverse

When does The Rings of Power take place on the The Lord of the Rings timeline?

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Total Film

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Inverse

Three elven rings? How the 'Rings of Power' finale changes LOTR canon

Here's how the Season 1 finale of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' seriously changes Tolkien canon by ending with the creation of the Three Elven Rings.

Inverse

'Rings of Power' ending explained: Istar, Sauron, and the 3 elven rings

Identities were revealed and jewelry was forged at the end of the Lord of the Rings prequel's first season. Here's everything that went down.

Los Angeles Times

Amazon's 'The Rings of Power' is a bona fide hit. Why doesn't it feel like it?

In the lead-up to its premiere this summer, "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" might have been best known for its extravagant price tag.

Inverse

'Rings of Power': One wild Sauron theory reveals the show’s greatest strength

Is Disa secretly Sauron? Probably not, but it's a testament to how well 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's mithril storyline has been told that fans think she is.

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‘They scan your eyeballs just to get on set!’ Charlie Vickers on The Rings of Power

The actor, who plays Halbrand in the Lord of the Rings show, talks about auditioning in secret, fleeing sea beasts with Galadriel … and what Tolkien would think about the racist backlash

The Conversation

'The Rings of Power': Every adaptation is re-interpretation so ignore the haters

Amazon Prime’s billion-dollar production of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has been targeted with a flood of racist and misogynist abuse online.

Salon

"Rings of Power" fighting climate change

When evil comes first to "The Lord of the Rings" prequel, it comes in the form of a ruined natural world

Inverse

Is Celeborn dead? 'Rings of Power' just broke Lord of the Rings canon — or did it?

The reports of Cereborn's death may be greatly exaggerated. In 'Rings of Power' Episode 7, Galadriel seems to contradict a major plot point in Lord of the Rings. So what's really happening here?

Inverse

'Rings of Power' Season 2's release date may be even worse than you thought

'The Rings of Power' showrunners reveal their Season 2 timeline in an article that also details Netflix's pitch for a Gandalf spinoff.

Bristol Post

Take a look inside the stunning Cotswold town that inspired Lord of the Rings

From indie boutiques, tearooms to honey-hued buildings- here’s a look inside the gorgeous Stow-on-the-Wold

Inverse

How 'Rings of Power's stunt coordinator made a more "organic" Helm's Deep

Ex-Indiana Jones stuntman turned stunt coordinator Vic Armstrong walks through several key points in the making of the biggest 'Rings of Power' episode yet.

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