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Will The Hunt for Gollum really be two movies? That’s got to be a stretch

If Ian McKellen is right, a double feature Lord of the Rings movie based on a story gleaned from Tolkien’s appendices seems overly thin, even with an AI Orlando Bloom

The Guardian - UK

23 Years Later, Lord of the Rings' Could Finally Redeem Its Worst Hero

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' could go on for five seasons, and it probably should.

Inverse

70 Years Later, ‘The Rings of Power’ Is Revealing a Mysterious Tolkien Tragedy

'The Rings of Power' Season 2 is teasing the fall of Khazad-dûm, a major locale in 'The Lord of the Rings.'

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23 Years Later, the Lord of the Rings Just Redefined Ringwraith Canon

Behold, the power of the Unseen World. Here's what you need to know about the most confusing moment in this week's episode of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.'

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Why the nine rings for men spell doom in The Rings of Power: the Nazghûl explained

It's a very bad sign that Annatar wants nine more rings

Total Film

What is lurking in Khazad-dum in The Rings of Power season 2, episode 5? What Disa saw explained

Here's what Disa saw

Total Film

12 Years Later, Lord of the Rings Is Repeating Its Worst Movie Mistake

'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' could be split into two films, foiling the franchise's return with another bloated mess.

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Neanderthal remains found in France reveals there were not one, but at least two lineages of late Neanderthals in Europe, our research shows

The prevailing narrative of how humanity came about seemed straightforward enough: in Europe, the last Neanderthals bowed out as Homo sapiens began arriving on the continent around 40,000 to 45,000 years ago. Neanderthals were thought to be part of a single, genetically homogeneous population, spread across Spain, France, Croatia, Belgium,…

The Conversation

First publication of J.R.R. Tolkien’s collected poems offers new insights into the Lord of the Rings author’s personality

If you have read The Lord of the Rings, there is a good chance that you skipped over one or more of the 75 songs and poems in J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy epic. Yet long before he was the “father of modern fantasy”, Tolkien’s great ambition was to be a poet.

The Conversation

70 Years Later, Lord of the Rings' Most Overlooked Monsters Just Broke Tolkien Canon

Cold be hand and heart and bone. In its latest episode, 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' gives Tolkien fans something they've been waiting to see for 23 years or more.

Inverse

The Rings of Power doesn't need to stick to canon, it honors Tolkien by expanding it

Opinion | The Rings of Power altering Tolkien's canon is a good thing

Total Film

The Rings Of Power Episode 4 Recap: Nostalgia Overload

Explore how The Rings Of Power combines nostalgia with fresh storytelling in a modern take on classic fantasy, drawing inspiration from J.R.R. Tolkien's works.

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23 Years Later, 'Lord of the Rings' Is Taking a Classic Canon Mystery Way Too Far

Should we care about how Gandalf got his staff? In 'The Rings of Power' Season 2, one mystery box reveals a bigger problem with the Lord of the Rings show.

Inverse

The Rings of Power season 2 just introduced a character with a link to a deep-cut Lord of the Rings villain

Who is Old Man Ironwood?

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Who was the woman singing in Tom Bombadil's house? Here's your answer

Who is that singing voice in The Rings of Power episode 4?

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Who is The Stranger in The Rings of Power? Season 2 episode 4 of the hit Prime Video show just dropped a huge hint about the wizard's real name

The mystery surrounding Daniel Weyman's character in The Rings of Power is one step closer to being solved.

Total Film

The Rings of Power does justice to Tom Bombadil by remembering one crucial thing

Opinion | Tom Bombadil has always been Middle-earth’s most mysterious character, I’m glad The Rings of Power honors that

Total Film

Who are the Stoors in The Rings of Power? Their link to Gollum explained

Explaining that new type of halfling in The Rings of Power season 2

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Who are the Entwives in The Rings of Power? Explaining their tragic Lord of the Rings history

Explaining the Entwives in The Rings of Power

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The Next 'Lord of the Rings' Movie Can Fix Peter Jackson's Biggest Gandalf Blindspot

Ian McKellen is ready to play Gandalf again, and 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' could be just the film to bring him back.

The Independent UK

Ian McKellen reveals he’ll return as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings movie – on one candid condition

‘They hope that I’ll be playing him,’ actor said

Inverse

23 Years Later, One Scene in 'Rings of Power' Completely Redefines a Lord of the Rings Twist

Meet Narvi. 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2's mysterious new Dwarf is a legendary Middle-earth figure whose historical impact extends all the way to 'The Fellowship of the Ring.'

Inverse

70 Years Later, One Scene in 'Rings of Power' Rewrites a Lord of the Rings Origin Story

"Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky…" In one chilling scene, 'The Rings of Power' Season 2 has given its own answer to a 'Lord of the Rings' mystery that has long puzzled Tolkien fans.

The Guardian - UK

‘You know your show is garbage!’: inside TV’s biggest backlashes

From Watchmen to The Rings of Power, TV is increasingly being bombarded with outrage. We talk to the creators of shows who faced down furore, review bombing and a furious police force

Inverse

'Rings of Power' Season 2 Episode 3 Ending Explained: Does It Break Lord of the Rings Canon?

With the third episode in its three-part Season 2 premiere, 'The Rings of Power' is futzing with some deep-cut 'Lord of the Rings' canon. But, don't worry, they're fixing some stuff, too.

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