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23 Years Later, Peter Jackson Is Revealing a Surprising Lord of the Rings Backstory

'The War of the Rohirrim' is a new essential part of Middle-earth history. Here's how the new 'Lord of the Rings' anime fits into the bigger picture.

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'Rings of Power' Season 2 is Finally Bringing A Legendary Lord of the Rings Battle to Life

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 is going to bring one of the most important battles in the history of Middle-earth to life onscreen for the first time ever.

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'Rings of Power' star Maxim Baldry confirms season 2 will feature one of Tolkien's most terrifying creations

"The Rings of Power" star confirms Isildur will face one of Middle-earth's most menacing creatures in season 2.

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The Rings of Power season 2 official trailer breakdown: Tom Bombadil, Durin's Bane, a new Ent, young Shelob, and 11 more things you missed

Amazon has released a new, action-packed trailer for The Rings of Power season 2 – and it contains some big surprises.

TechRadar

Hunt for Gollum: are Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen being quietly dropped?

News of Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis’s eyebrow-raising return to Middle-earth seems to have passed the two stars by. Are Aragorn and Gandalf to be replaced?

The Guardian - UK

Who is Tom Bombadil? LOTR show Rings of Power reveals new character in upcoming season

The first trailer for season 2 was finally released this month

Evening Standard

The Lord of the Rings' strangest character is joining Rings of Power Season 2

It's official, Tom Bombadil has finally made his way to on-screen Middle-earth

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Peter Jackson To Produce The Lord Of The Rings Prequel

Peter Jackson returns to Middle-earth with The Hunt for Gollum, shedding light on Gollum's backstory and journey. Andy Serkis directs this new installment ...

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The Rings Of Power’s Ismael Cruz Córdova On Crafting An Elf That Looks Like Him While Following In The Footsteps Of Orlando Bloom And More

LOTR: The Rings of Power star Ismael Cruz Córdova opens up about crafting his elf for the Middle-earth-set show.

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German Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: We Care About the Path of Reform in Saudi Arabia, Ready to Support it

The spokesman for the German Foreign Ministry in the Middle East and North Africa, Dennis Kumetat, stressed that Germany and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia share a “deep” partnership. “Berlin is following with interest the political and social reform processes initiated by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, which would…

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Far-right's Lord of the Rings obsession

Right-wing Lord of the Rings fans find archconservative lessons in Middle-earth. Why?

Wales Online

LEGO announces 6,167 piece The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell set

Home to the house of Elrond, Rivendell is a key location in Middle-earth

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Right-Wing Rings of Power

Lord of the Rings fans from Trump-supporting libertarian billionaire Peter Thiel to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni find archconservative lessons in Middle-earth. Why?

The Guardian - UK

The Fall of Númenor by JRR Tolkien review – masterful world-building from the father of fantasy

Following Amazon’s Rings of Power series, this beautiful compendium of Tolkien’s Second Age of Middle-earth stories offers the ideal palate cleanser

Total Film

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

Inverse

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.

Inverse

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.

The Guardian - UK

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power recap episode seven – is that Gandalf I spy?

Ahead of next week’s finale, it’s high drama with Middle-earth’s answer to Pompeii. And have we really met everyone’s favourite grey wizard?

Inverse

Mordor? 'Rings of Power' just changed Tolkien's canon for the better

Here's how the explosive climax of Episode 6 of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' changes the Southlands forever and expands a moment in Middle-earth history that hasn't previously been explored.

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