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The Guardian view on Tolkien: much more than special effects

Editorial: Television’s The Rings of Power is the latest proof that fantasy fiction has not lost its grip on culture

The Guardian - UK

Sauron? 'Rings of Power' theory may reveal Halbrand’s evil true identity

Halbrand’s fate may end up being even darker than fans think. Here's how one twist in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Episode 3 lends further credence to a popular theory about Charlie Vickers' mysterious character.

Inverse

'Rings of Power' Episode 3 explained: Mordor twist may confirm a huge finale theory

An important part of Sauron’s plan has been revealed. Here's why one twist in Episode 3 of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' may confirm a long-held fan theory about where the Amazon series' first season is heading.

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Leslie Megahey obituary

Director of arts documentaries whose subjects ranged from Orson Welles to 17th-century painters

The Guardian - UK

Who is Adar in The Rings of Power? Terrifying villainous orc leader, explained

JRR Tolkien readers will have a hard time remembering him from the ‘Lord of the Rings’ books

The Independent UK

Where is Numenor? 'Rings of Power's most important location, explained

In its third episode, 'The Rings of Power' finally takes viewers to Númenor. Here's what you should know about the legendary island kingdom of Men.

Inverse

'Rings of Power' star reveals how his character almost changed LOTR history

Isildur failed to cast the One Ring at Mount Doom when he had the chance. But what of his father, Elendil? One 'Rings of Power' star says it would be possible.

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The Lord of the Rings – The Rings of Power: Four biggest talking points from episode 3

Galadriel uncovers the truth about her shipmate Halbrand’s identity, while Arondir attempts to break free from his chains

The Independent UK

Amazon defends diverse casting in 'Lord of the Rings' prequel series

New York (AFP) - Streaming giant Amazon has defended the racially diverse casting of its big budget series "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," which some fans say distorts the world of J.R.R.Tolkien.

AFP

'The Lord of the Rings' cast denounces threats to nonwhite actors depicting Middle-earth characters

The cast of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" issued a statement Wednesday that denounced threats, harassment and racism facing actors of color by people who have complained about the series' racially diverse Middle-earth.

Los Angeles Times

‘I expected both to be cheap cash-ins’: readers’ verdicts on House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings

Costumes, sets, CGI, scripts and performances go under the spotlight – as readers weigh up the new ventures into Middle-earth and Westeros

The Guardian - UK

Lord of the Rings stars speak out against racist ‘threats, harassment and abuse’

Official statement from The Rings of Power cast opposes racism directed at actors of colour

The Guardian - UK

LOTR stars champion diversity after Rings of Power backlash

High-powered former Lord of the Rings stars have leapt to the defence of the diverse cast of Amazon's latest spin-off amid a widening backlash.

The New Daily

Mary McNamara: We bonded over Tolkien when my son was 4. So of course we live-texted 'Rings of Power'

I took my son Danny to see "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" when he was not quite 5 years old.

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Benzinga

Lord Of The Rings Reignites Billionaire Rivalry As Elon Musk Throws Shade At New Show From Jeff Bezos' Amazon

E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) recently released “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” — a prequel show inspired by the J.R.R. Tolkien book series.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk condemns new Lord of the Rings series: ‘Tolkien is turning in his grave’

‘The Rings of Power’ series premiered on Prime Video on 1 September

The Street

Elon Musk Shoots Down Amazon's Shiny Next Big Thing

Tesla CEO blasts Amazon's latest big project everyone's talking about.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk condemns new Lord of the Rings series: ‘Tolkien is turning in his grave’

‘The Rings of Power’ series premiered on Prime Video on 1 September

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The Guardian - UK

The backlash to rule them all? Every controversy about The Rings of Power so far

It’s only been out for three days, but it has already sparked multiple rows. From review bombing to the lack of female beards, here’s a rundown

The New Daily

Why Tolkien fans are blasting The Rings of Power over diverse casting

Diehard Lord of the Rings fans say prequel series The Rings of Power's diverse casting has rendered the Amazon Prime show "unwatchable".

The New Daily

Amazon delays reviews to The Rings of Power

Amazon has delayed user reviews of its new Lord of the Rings show, The Rings of Power, to combat trolls and a spree of bombing reviews.

The Street

Streaming War: Amazon Has News That Disney, Netflix and HBO Won't Like

The e-commerce giant has a new audience machine in its war against Netflix and Disney.

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power; Ridley; The Suspect; Days That Shook the BBC With David Dimbleby

Amazon’s mega-budget Tolkien prequel requires an A-level in orc studies; Adrian Dunbar sings; Aidan Turner broods; and David Dimbleby asks some difficult questions of the BBC

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Lord of the Rings’ Prequel Is Amazon Prime Video’s Biggest Premiere

Amazon announced Saturday that its big budget series "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, had marked the biggest premiere in the history of Prime Video -- with 25 million viewers. With this flagship production that started streaming Friday, Prime Video…

Los Angeles Times

Amazon says 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' draws record 25 million viewers

Amazon Studios on Saturday said its much-anticipated series, "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," broke viewership records, with more than 25 million people tuning in to watch on the first day.

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