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The Lord of the Rings trilogy tells the epic quest of Frodo to destroy the One Ring in Mordor and save Middle-earth from the threat of the Dark Lord Sauron. Though he’s the only one capable of bearing the Ruling Ring without succumbing to its dominance, he doesn’t do it alone.
Sure, the story focuses on Frodo and the other main characters, but several others have come to his aid to ensure victory.
From the more minor roles whose achievements are often overlooked to the warriors who have made great sacrifices to face Sauron’s armies, here are the top five unsung heroes of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Treebeard
Also known as Fangorn, Treebeard is the oldest of the Ents living in Middle-earth. The ancient tree-like being is the “shepherd of the trees,” who...
The Lord of the Rings trilogy tells the epic quest of Frodo to destroy the One Ring in Mordor and save Middle-earth from the threat of the Dark Lord Sauron. Though he’s the only one capable of bearing the Ruling Ring without succumbing to its dominance, he doesn’t do it alone.
Sure, the story focuses on Frodo and the other main characters, but several others have come to his aid to ensure victory.
From the more minor roles whose achievements are often overlooked to the warriors who have made great sacrifices to face Sauron’s armies, here are the top five unsung heroes of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Treebeard
Also known as Fangorn, Treebeard is the oldest of the Ents living in Middle-earth. The ancient tree-like being is the “shepherd of the trees,” who...
- 5/6/2024
- EpicStream
Peter Jackson once contemplated erasing his memory about The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Being an avid fan of J. R. R. Tolkien’s novels, the filmmaker crafted a cinematic world that captivated audiences globally and has since become one of the most influential franchises.
The Fellowship of the Ring | Credit: YouTube/Warner Bros. Entertainment
While his films have been a source of joy for fans worldwide, the filmmaker himself never had the opportunity to enjoy the trilogy like an ordinary viewer. And his desire for an unspoiled viewing experience for the film prompted Jackson to consider hypnosis to forget everything about Middle Earth.
Peter Jackson Wanted to Forget The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, the Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson revealed the one reason he regrets being the director of The Lord of the Rings films. He felt like...
The Fellowship of the Ring | Credit: YouTube/Warner Bros. Entertainment
While his films have been a source of joy for fans worldwide, the filmmaker himself never had the opportunity to enjoy the trilogy like an ordinary viewer. And his desire for an unspoiled viewing experience for the film prompted Jackson to consider hypnosis to forget everything about Middle Earth.
Peter Jackson Wanted to Forget The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, the Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson revealed the one reason he regrets being the director of The Lord of the Rings films. He felt like...
- 5/2/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Iconic Fantasy Trilogy Relaunches in Cinemas Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy is making a grand re-entry into theaters, but not as we’ve known it before. Warner Bros. together with Fathom Events has planned a special summer treat by bringing back these beloved films. This time around, fans will be treated to Jackson’s extended editions that were remastered in 2020 for a 4K Ultra HD release. The cinematic journey begins on June 8 with The Fellowship of the Ring, continues with The Two Towers on June 9, and culminates with The Return of the King on June 10 .
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- 4/27/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Iconic Fantasy Trilogy Relaunches in Cinemas Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy is making a grand re-entry into theaters, but not as we’ve known it before. Warner Bros. together with Fathom Events has planned a special summer treat by bringing back these beloved films. This time around, fans will be treated to Jackson’s extended editions that were remastered in 2020 for a 4K Ultra HD release. The cinematic journey begins on June 8 with The Fellowship of the Ring, continues with The Two Towers on June 9, and culminates with The Return of the King on June 10 .
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- 4/27/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Reliving the Magic on the Big Screen Peter Jackson’s esteemed The Lord of the Rings trilogy is poised to enchant audiences once again. This 2024, Warner Bros. and Fathom Events will collaborate to bring the extended editions of these iconic films back to theaters. Notably, this re-release features the versions remastered in 2020 for a stellar 4K Ultra HD viewing experience—marking their first theatrical presentation in this format. A Detailed Schedule for Fans Mark your calendars! The cinematic journey begins with The Fellowship of the Ring on June 8, followed by The Two Towers on June 9, and concluding with
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- 4/27/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The remastered and extended edition of The Lord of the Rings trilogy will be released in theaters this summer.
Presented by Warner Bros. and Fathom Events, the upcoming screenings will mark the first time the 2020 4K Ultra HD remasters of the Peter Jackson-directed series will be shown in theaters. The first film, The Fellowship of the Ring, will be screened on June 8th, with the second and third films screening on June 9th and 10th, respectively.
Locations of AMC, Cinemark, and Regal movie theaters are all participating in the event. To see specifics for screenings near you and to grab tickets, check out Fathom Events’ website.
Meanwhile, the upcoming animated Lord of the Rings prequel film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, is due on December 13th, 2024 via Warner Bros. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, the film’s plot will be set 200 years before the events of The Hobbit.
Presented by Warner Bros. and Fathom Events, the upcoming screenings will mark the first time the 2020 4K Ultra HD remasters of the Peter Jackson-directed series will be shown in theaters. The first film, The Fellowship of the Ring, will be screened on June 8th, with the second and third films screening on June 9th and 10th, respectively.
Locations of AMC, Cinemark, and Regal movie theaters are all participating in the event. To see specifics for screenings near you and to grab tickets, check out Fathom Events’ website.
Meanwhile, the upcoming animated Lord of the Rings prequel film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, is due on December 13th, 2024 via Warner Bros. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, the film’s plot will be set 200 years before the events of The Hobbit.
- 4/26/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
What is the best trilogy of all time? Fans might immediately jump to George Lucas' original "Star Wars" trilogy or maybe Christopher Nolan's more recent Dark Knight trilogy. The more prestige audiences might pull out "The Godfather" trilogy, even if the final chapter doesn't match up to the quality of the first two installments (especially since Francis Ford Coppola revisited them with a superior cut of the final chapter). The indie crowd may put forth Richard Linklater's "Before" trilogy with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy's evolving love story. But honestly, there's really only one answer that makes sense.
Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is the greatest motion picture trilogy of all time. An incredible feat of blockbuster filmmaking and a box office phenomenon, all three movies were shot back-to-back in one of the biggest risks ever taken by a Hollywood studio on a largely untested filmmaker.
Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is the greatest motion picture trilogy of all time. An incredible feat of blockbuster filmmaking and a box office phenomenon, all three movies were shot back-to-back in one of the biggest risks ever taken by a Hollywood studio on a largely untested filmmaker.
- 4/25/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy is coming back again — but it’s a bit different this time.
Warner Bros. and Fathom Events are teaming to rerelease the Oscar-winning fantasy blockbusters this summer.
The versions screened will be Jackson’s extended editions (so you might want get the jumbo tub of popcorn), and also the versions that the filmmaker remastered in 2020 for a 4K Ultra HD rerelease. This is the first time the remastered versions will be in theaters.
The films will screen across three days at Fathom Events participating chains, like AMC, Cinemark and Regal.
The screenings will start with 2001’s The Fellowship of the Ring on June 8, then 2002’s The Two Towers on June 9, followed by 2003’s The Return of the King on June 10.
Tickets are now up on the Fathom Events site.
This year will be a big one for Lotr fans. Prime Video’s...
Warner Bros. and Fathom Events are teaming to rerelease the Oscar-winning fantasy blockbusters this summer.
The versions screened will be Jackson’s extended editions (so you might want get the jumbo tub of popcorn), and also the versions that the filmmaker remastered in 2020 for a 4K Ultra HD rerelease. This is the first time the remastered versions will be in theaters.
The films will screen across three days at Fathom Events participating chains, like AMC, Cinemark and Regal.
The screenings will start with 2001’s The Fellowship of the Ring on June 8, then 2002’s The Two Towers on June 9, followed by 2003’s The Return of the King on June 10.
Tickets are now up on the Fathom Events site.
This year will be a big one for Lotr fans. Prime Video’s...
- 4/25/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After "The Hobbit" trilogy got a mixed reception (despite being a commercial success) and "The Rings of Power" improved upon the feature films and even turned war from a cool source of thrills into the horror Tolkien described, the "Lord of the Rings" franchise is going back on the big screen where it belongs.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has been threatening new live-action "Lord of the Rings" movies in his quest to just mine every piece of intellectual property the studio owns, but in the meantime, we are getting a brand new story set in Tolkien's legendarium, and there are many reasons to be excited about it. "The War of the Rohirrim" is a brand-new story set in Middle-earth, and it's one of our most anticipated movies of the year. But what exactly is this movie? Here's your guide to everything we know about "The War of the Rohirrim,...
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has been threatening new live-action "Lord of the Rings" movies in his quest to just mine every piece of intellectual property the studio owns, but in the meantime, we are getting a brand new story set in Tolkien's legendarium, and there are many reasons to be excited about it. "The War of the Rohirrim" is a brand-new story set in Middle-earth, and it's one of our most anticipated movies of the year. But what exactly is this movie? Here's your guide to everything we know about "The War of the Rohirrim,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth mythology includes several epic and powerful love stories. Aragorn and Arwen are probably the best known thanks to the Lord of the Rings films, plus Sam and Rosie get married at the end, and the extended editions also feature Éowyn and Faramir’s relationship, though that one was a bit rushed even in the books. But book fans also know the stories of Tuor and Idril, Elwing and Eärendil, and the rather more tragic story of Aegnor and Andreth, among others.
The love story that meant the most to Tolkien himself, though, was the story of Beren and Lúthien, which was directly inspired by the writer’s own life.
The story of Beren and Lúthien is one of very few stories about the First and Second Ages of Middle-earth told, in a brief and summarized form, in The Lord of the Rings itself. Fuller versions can...
The love story that meant the most to Tolkien himself, though, was the story of Beren and Lúthien, which was directly inspired by the writer’s own life.
The story of Beren and Lúthien is one of very few stories about the First and Second Ages of Middle-earth told, in a brief and summarized form, in The Lord of the Rings itself. Fuller versions can...
- 4/16/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
The year 2023 was clearly dominated by Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3, be it in terms of sales and revenue generated or sweeping through the award ceremonies. The game was applauded by both players and critics alike, while it also managed to claim the 2023 Game of the Year title.
Come 2024, and the game isn’t completely dead yet. Fans continue to obsess over the game. Naturally, a lot of fans expected and were eagerly awaiting more announcements from Larian Studios regarding a possible Dlc or a sequel.
Baldur’s Gate 3
However, the hopes of the fans were shattered when the devs announced that they had no such plans. That being said, the makers also shared some other interesting details about the game, assuring fans that there is indeed more to the game.
While it was no secret that Baldur’s Gate 3 was one of the most promising titles way before its release.
Come 2024, and the game isn’t completely dead yet. Fans continue to obsess over the game. Naturally, a lot of fans expected and were eagerly awaiting more announcements from Larian Studios regarding a possible Dlc or a sequel.
Baldur’s Gate 3
However, the hopes of the fans were shattered when the devs announced that they had no such plans. That being said, the makers also shared some other interesting details about the game, assuring fans that there is indeed more to the game.
While it was no secret that Baldur’s Gate 3 was one of the most promising titles way before its release.
- 3/26/2024
- by Amarylisa Gonsalves
- FandomWire
In a stunning cinematic universe where sand dunes rise like mountains and the fate of galaxies hangs in the balance, Denis Villeneuve’s first voyage into the Frank Herbert’s “Dune” saga clinched six of its 10 Oscar nominations. Yet, in a twist as dramatic as Dr. Wellington killing Duke Leto, Villeneuve found himself overlooked in the best director category — a snub that left fans (and pundits) in disbelief. I dare the Academy’s Directors Branch to make such an omission once again.
As “Dune: Part Two” unfolds, we dive back into the treacherous universe alongside Paul Atreides, played by the ever-charismatic Timothée Chalamet. Seeking vengeance for his father’s death (Oscar Isaac), Paul’s journey intertwines with new allies and enemies, portrayed by a constellation of stars including Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Javier Bardem and Christopher Walken.
Villeneuve, a contemporary maestro of the screen, has spent over...
As “Dune: Part Two” unfolds, we dive back into the treacherous universe alongside Paul Atreides, played by the ever-charismatic Timothée Chalamet. Seeking vengeance for his father’s death (Oscar Isaac), Paul’s journey intertwines with new allies and enemies, portrayed by a constellation of stars including Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Javier Bardem and Christopher Walken.
Villeneuve, a contemporary maestro of the screen, has spent over...
- 3/2/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air. Then again, nobody needs to have the foresight of Galadriel to have caught wind of the latest round of rumors and speculation running rampant among "The Lord of the Rings" fans in recent weeks. While the obsessive fandom waits for more movies to arrive down the line, we at least have Prime Video's "The Rings of Power" series to keep us occupied in the meantime. But no matter how far removed we are from a first season that attracted all sorts of discourse in late 2022, from theories about the mysterious Stranger's identity to the guessing game surrounding the reveal of the Dark Lord Sauron, that hasn't stopped many from attempting to read the pipeweed anyway and make their best guess about which major figures from author J.R.R. Tolkien's lore might appear next.
- 2/23/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
There’s a famed scene in Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of the Ring that doesn’t appear in J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel. During a quaint moment at the start of their epic journey, Sean Astin’s Samwise Gamgee stops midstride in a grassy field, gripped by a sudden realization. “If I take one more step, it’ll be the farthest away from home I’ve ever been,” he says. And with Frodo’s encouragement, he does, and nothing about their journey is quaint ever again.
Similarly, having been chased out of the once peaceful village of Kalm and forced out into the pastoral grasslands outside the city of Midgar, Cloud Strife and his friends look back at the city they’ve left behind and the Shinra helicopters hunting them down. They then turn toward the unknown, pondering the uncharted road ahead with caution until Aerith Gainsborough, as undaunted and hopeful as ever,...
Similarly, having been chased out of the once peaceful village of Kalm and forced out into the pastoral grasslands outside the city of Midgar, Cloud Strife and his friends look back at the city they’ve left behind and the Shinra helicopters hunting them down. They then turn toward the unknown, pondering the uncharted road ahead with caution until Aerith Gainsborough, as undaunted and hopeful as ever,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Justin Clark
- Slant Magazine
The 10th annual Variety Artisans Awards at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival hosted its biggest crowd to date at this year’s event, with 2,000 attendees packing the Arlington Theater to hear artisans behind Oscar-nominated films discuss their projects.
After one-on-one conversations, honorees Stephane Ceretti, visual effects supervisor on “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” Billie Eilish and Finneas, songwriters on “Barbie’s” “What Was I Made For,” Ludwig Göransson, composer on “Oppenheimer,” Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer, production designers on “Barbie,” Kazu Hiro, makeup artist on “Maestro,” Jennifer Lame, editor on “Oppenheimer,” Rodrigo Prieto, cinematographer on “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Michael Semanick, re-recording mixer on “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and Holly Waddington, costume designer on “Poor Things,” gathered for a panel discussion.
Senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay challenged the honorees to name their favorite rainy day movies.
“Amadeus,” came up a few times. Goransson mentioned he had two...
After one-on-one conversations, honorees Stephane Ceretti, visual effects supervisor on “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” Billie Eilish and Finneas, songwriters on “Barbie’s” “What Was I Made For,” Ludwig Göransson, composer on “Oppenheimer,” Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer, production designers on “Barbie,” Kazu Hiro, makeup artist on “Maestro,” Jennifer Lame, editor on “Oppenheimer,” Rodrigo Prieto, cinematographer on “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Michael Semanick, re-recording mixer on “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and Holly Waddington, costume designer on “Poor Things,” gathered for a panel discussion.
Senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay challenged the honorees to name their favorite rainy day movies.
“Amadeus,” came up a few times. Goransson mentioned he had two...
- 2/12/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
The Rings of Power season 1 is in part the start of the story of how Galadriel became the incorruptible force that would one day, thousands of years later, overcome temptation in The Fellowship of the Ring. She’s not quite there yet at the end of the first season of Amazon’s ambitious Lord of the Rings prequel series, of course. Although she does reject Sauron’s offer to join her as his queen so that they may rule over Middle-earth together, Galadriel doesn’t warn Elrond, Celebrimbor, and Gil-galad about Halbrand’s true nature either, instead becoming too entranced by the light of the first three rings of power, including Nenya, the Elven ring she will soon wear.
“We spoke a lot about how there’s an almost childlike ‘back to Valinor’ thing that happens to the Elves when they look upon those rings. So for a brief moment,...
“We spoke a lot about how there’s an almost childlike ‘back to Valinor’ thing that happens to the Elves when they look upon those rings. So for a brief moment,...
- 1/24/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Rank Film (distributor) Three-day gross (Jan 19-21) Total gross to date Week 1. Mean Girls (Paramount) £2.5m £3.2m 1 2. Wonka (Warner Bros) £1.7m £58.4m 7 3. Poor Things (Disney) £1.1m £3.7m 2 4. Anyone But You (Sony) £1.1m £7m 4 5. One Life (Warner Bros) £857,500 £7.5m 3
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Paramount’s musical comedy Mean Girls has grossed £2.5m on its opening session, ending the six-week run of Wonka atop the UK-Ireland box office.
Playing in 647 sites, Mean Girls took a £3,864 location average. This is up on the £1.4m opening of the original Mean Girls from 2004, at a £3,829 average.
Directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr.,...
Gbp to Usd conversion rate: 1.27
Paramount’s musical comedy Mean Girls has grossed £2.5m on its opening session, ending the six-week run of Wonka atop the UK-Ireland box office.
Playing in 647 sites, Mean Girls took a £3,864 location average. This is up on the £1.4m opening of the original Mean Girls from 2004, at a £3,829 average.
Directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr.,...
- 1/22/2024
- ScreenDaily
Over the course of four years, Peter Jackson didn’t just make three The Lord of the Rings movies, he made three epics in the truest sense of the word. Between The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, the trilogy clocked in at an astounding 9 hours and 18 minutes. (That was for the theatrical run — Jackson’s subsequent director’s cuts added an extra two hours to that total!) Complicating matters even more was the fact that Jackson was shooting all three of them in one mammoth, 14-month-long shoot. However, the stars aligned, and Jackson told us that somehow, everything managed to work out perfectly. (Click on the media bar below to hear Peter Jackson) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Peter_Jackson_Lord_of_the_Rings_Trilogy_.mp3 The Lord of the Rings trilogy is currently streaming on Max and available on DVD,...
- 12/26/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Return of the King, the final part of the Academy Award-winning The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Adapted from celebrated author J.R.R. Tolkien’s high fantasy novels of the same name, these films more than just introduced the iconic realm of Middle-earth to millions of fans around the world; they became legends in their own right. So much so, The Lord of the Rings has become a holiday staple celebrated by millions around the globe.
Indeed, despite being set in a world without the usual Yuletide trappings, this trilogy has quietly become something of a Christmas tradition, and an annual viewing appointment every December. Here’s how the films’ surprise connection with the holiday season began, why they’re so perfectly suited for the festive start of winter, and how The Hobbit trilogy only strengthened the association a decade later.
An Annual...
Indeed, despite being set in a world without the usual Yuletide trappings, this trilogy has quietly become something of a Christmas tradition, and an annual viewing appointment every December. Here’s how the films’ surprise connection with the holiday season began, why they’re so perfectly suited for the festive start of winter, and how The Hobbit trilogy only strengthened the association a decade later.
An Annual...
- 12/20/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
At this point, Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is the stuff of pure legend. What the filmmaker accomplished -- filming three of the most sprawling fantasy epics all at once, with all three films turning into monster success stories both critically and commercially -- is made all the more impressive when we consider that before filming J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth saga, Jackson was best known for making smaller-scale horror movies like "The Frighteners." 20 years ago, that success story took its most impressive victory lap when "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" hit theaters.
For all of the financial success (unexpected though it may have been) that both "The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers" had achieved,...
At this point, Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is the stuff of pure legend. What the filmmaker accomplished -- filming three of the most sprawling fantasy epics all at once, with all three films turning into monster success stories both critically and commercially -- is made all the more impressive when we consider that before filming J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth saga, Jackson was best known for making smaller-scale horror movies like "The Frighteners." 20 years ago, that success story took its most impressive victory lap when "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" hit theaters.
For all of the financial success (unexpected though it may have been) that both "The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers" had achieved,...
- 12/16/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Peter Jackson‘s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy amassed 28 Oscar nominations and 17 wins between the three films while the prequel “The Hobbit” series garnered a further seven nominations. Out of those 35 Academy Award bids, however, only one came for acting. That was for Sir Ian McKellen when he was nominated in 2002 for Best Supporting Actor for “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.” It was Jim Broadbent who won that category that year, for “Iris,” so Middle Earth performers have been overlooked somewhat for their part in the huge success of the fantasy film series. However, a handful of thespians who have appeared in either “The Lord of the Rings” or “The Hobbit” (or both) have found Oscar success elsewhere in their career. Here’s the rundown.
Cate Blanchett — Eight nominations and two wins
Cate Blanchett played Galadriel in all six of Jackson’s Middle Earth movies,...
Cate Blanchett — Eight nominations and two wins
Cate Blanchett played Galadriel in all six of Jackson’s Middle Earth movies,...
- 11/21/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Sure, 28 Oscar nominations and 17 wins aren’t to be sniffed at. But the remarkable thing about Peter Jackson‘s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is that it should have been nominated for more. Only one of the cast was nominated for an Oscar across all three films — that was for Best Supporting Actor for Sir Ian McKellen in 2002 for “The Fellowship of the Ring” — while there were a few other curious snubs that, in hindsight, just don’t make sense. So, there was actually more room to nominate this rightly-heralded trilogy of astounding films. With that in mind, here are five more Oscar nominations “The Lord of the Rings” should have landed.
Best Original Score: “The Two Towers”
The music of “The Lord of the Rings” has gone down as one of the best scores ever committed to film. Howard Shore‘s adored score is so top drawer it leaves you clamoring for more.
Best Original Score: “The Two Towers”
The music of “The Lord of the Rings” has gone down as one of the best scores ever committed to film. Howard Shore‘s adored score is so top drawer it leaves you clamoring for more.
- 11/15/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
In 2004, “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” became the film with joint-most Oscar wins of all time with a whopping 11 victories, matching the total tallies of both “Titanic” and “Ben-Hur.” Those 11 Academy Awards capped off a hugely successful trilogy of movies that collectively snagged 28 Oscar nominations and 17 wins in total. But yet… Peter Jackson‘s film series, adapted from the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, is so, so good that, well, it could have won more. That sounds greedy and over the top, of course, but if you take a look at each film’s nominations, it’s actually very feasible that any one of the three films could have turned the bid into a win. So, with that in mind, here are five Oscar nominations that “The Lord of the Rings” films could and perhaps should have turned into victories.
Best Art Direction — “The Fellowship of the Ring...
Best Art Direction — “The Fellowship of the Ring...
- 11/13/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
The acting ensemble in Peter Jackson‘s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is nothing short of spectacular. Younger actors including Elijah Wood and Orlando Bloom became stars while the cast was peppered with veteran thespians, too, including Sir Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee, and John Rhys-Davies.
British actors such as Sean Bean and Andy Serkis, American stars like Sean Astin and Viggo Mortensen, and Australian performers including Cate Blanchett and David Wenham all melded together to breathe life into Middle Earth. The shocking thing, however, is that only one actor landed an Oscar nomination for their work in the esteemed trilogy. That was McKellen, who was nominated in 2002 for playing Gandalf the Grey in the first movie, “The Fellowship of the Ring.” But so many more actors could and should have been nominated for their work in Jackson’s film series. Here are just five such cases.
Sean Bean — Best...
British actors such as Sean Bean and Andy Serkis, American stars like Sean Astin and Viggo Mortensen, and Australian performers including Cate Blanchett and David Wenham all melded together to breathe life into Middle Earth. The shocking thing, however, is that only one actor landed an Oscar nomination for their work in the esteemed trilogy. That was McKellen, who was nominated in 2002 for playing Gandalf the Grey in the first movie, “The Fellowship of the Ring.” But so many more actors could and should have been nominated for their work in Jackson’s film series. Here are just five such cases.
Sean Bean — Best...
- 11/10/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
It is well known that The Lord of the Rings is a very long book, so long that the original publishers insisted on dividing it into three volumes. And so it is hardly surprising that not every character in the book made it into the major screen adaptations directed and produced by Peter Jackson, and often with good reason. Many of them do not need any special mention; there’s no need to list every Orc that did not get individually named or every minor Hobbit character at Bilbo’s birthday party.
However, some of the characters who did not quite make the cut could have made great additions to the screen versions, if only time had allowed. Here are characters who did not make it into the films, but who we’d love to see have their day on the big screen, or if anyone ever makes a long-running...
However, some of the characters who did not quite make the cut could have made great additions to the screen versions, if only time had allowed. Here are characters who did not make it into the films, but who we’d love to see have their day on the big screen, or if anyone ever makes a long-running...
- 10/30/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Viggo Mortensen is a three-time Oscar nominated performer who has been very picky with his projects, appearing only in a handful of movies in a 30-plus year career. But how many of his titles hold up as classics? Let’s take a look back at 12 of his greatest films, ranked worst to best.
Born in 1958 in New York City, Mortensen made his big screen debut with a brief performance as an Amish farmer in “Witness” (1985). Supporting roles in “Carlito’s Way” (1993), “Crimson Tide” (1995), “G.I. Jane” (1997) and many others quickly followed. He achieved stardom in middle age playing the warrior Aragorn in Peter Jackson‘s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, released in 2001, 2002 and 2003. His first Oscar bid as Best Actor came shortly thereafter for David Cronenberg‘s thriller “Eastern Promises” (2007), followed by nominations for “Captain Fantastic” (2016) and the Best Picture-winning “Green Book” (2018).
In addition to his Oscar bids, Mortensen earned Golden Globe,...
Born in 1958 in New York City, Mortensen made his big screen debut with a brief performance as an Amish farmer in “Witness” (1985). Supporting roles in “Carlito’s Way” (1993), “Crimson Tide” (1995), “G.I. Jane” (1997) and many others quickly followed. He achieved stardom in middle age playing the warrior Aragorn in Peter Jackson‘s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, released in 2001, 2002 and 2003. His first Oscar bid as Best Actor came shortly thereafter for David Cronenberg‘s thriller “Eastern Promises” (2007), followed by nominations for “Captain Fantastic” (2016) and the Best Picture-winning “Green Book” (2018).
In addition to his Oscar bids, Mortensen earned Golden Globe,...
- 10/13/2023
- by Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Fantasy films are hard done by when it comes to earning acting nominations at the Oscars. “The Lord of the Rings,” which was an academy darling, of course, only garnered one nomination for its cast across all three movies. That was for Ian McKellen who reaped a Best Supporting Actor bid for the first film in the trilogy, “The Fellowship of the Ring.” The likes of Andy Serkis, Sean Astin and Elijah Wood were repeatedly snubbed.
Harry Potter is another of those fantasy film franchises that was short-changed at the Oscars for its acting despite a plethora of excellent performances from the cream of the British crop. Not to mention the central trio of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint who developed from child stars to fully-fledged thespians across the eight-film series. With that in mind, let’s take a look at five performances in the Harry Potter film...
Harry Potter is another of those fantasy film franchises that was short-changed at the Oscars for its acting despite a plethora of excellent performances from the cream of the British crop. Not to mention the central trio of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint who developed from child stars to fully-fledged thespians across the eight-film series. With that in mind, let’s take a look at five performances in the Harry Potter film...
- 9/7/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Starting at the age of 8, Elijah Wood built a good career for himself as a child actor, with two dozen film and TV credits to his name when he was 18. As he entered his twenties, though, he took a role that would redefine him as an actor: Frodo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings movies. When the first film, The Fellowship of the Ring, was released in 2001, Wood talked to us about how excited he was to take on such an iconic role in an even more iconic set of movies. (Click on the media bar below to hear Elijah Wood) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Elijaha_Wood_Lord_of_the_Rings.mp3 The Lord of the Rings trilogy is currently streaming on Max and available on DVD, Blu-Ray, 4K, and most digital platforms.
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- 8/30/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings has largely helped define the idea of epic fantasy fiction for generations of readers since its initial publication in 1954, and its impact is still keenly felt in almost every popular piece of fantasy-adjacent media we see today. And director Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning trilogy of films has, in its turn, basically come to define the idea of “Tolkien” in popular culture, turning even the most casual of viewers into hardcore lore experts on the lifestyle choices of hobbits and orcs. But Tolkien’s most famous work actually concludes his massive fantasy history of Middle-earth, the bulk of which takes place well before Bilbo Baggins ever steals a powerful piece of jewelry from creature named Gollum.
Prime Video’s The Rings of Power explores the Second Age of Middle-earth, which is set millennia before the movies, and follows the story of Sauron’s initial rise to power,...
Prime Video’s The Rings of Power explores the Second Age of Middle-earth, which is set millennia before the movies, and follows the story of Sauron’s initial rise to power,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Lacy Baugher
- Den of Geek
It’s officially summer, and if you’ve actually got some time off in the coming months, maybe you’re hoping to get through the stack of books that has been collecting dust on your nightstand. Amazon wants to help you knock out your growing to-read list, no matter where you plan on doing your relaxing.
From now until July 31, Amazon Prime members can opt-in to a free three-month Audible Premium trial. Users will get one credit per month to pick any title from Audible’s premium selection, including bestsellers, new releases, podcasts, audiobooks, concerts, solo shows, and more.
And amongst the thousands of titles on the Amazon subsidiary are a wide-ranging collection of books that have since been turned into Prime Video series of their own. From a tell-all memoir into the world of classical music to a long-standing crime thriller series, here are some of our favorite Amazon...
From now until July 31, Amazon Prime members can opt-in to a free three-month Audible Premium trial. Users will get one credit per month to pick any title from Audible’s premium selection, including bestsellers, new releases, podcasts, audiobooks, concerts, solo shows, and more.
And amongst the thousands of titles on the Amazon subsidiary are a wide-ranging collection of books that have since been turned into Prime Video series of their own. From a tell-all memoir into the world of classical music to a long-standing crime thriller series, here are some of our favorite Amazon...
- 6/23/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power represents a slew of firsts for J.R.R. Tolkien screen adaptations. It’s the first time fans have seen stories from the Second Age of Middle-earth played out on screen (all previous versions are set in the Third Age), the first time kingdoms and cultures of Tolkienian lore have been seen before their tragic fates befell them, and, in what was particularly exciting for lovers of this world, the first time we’ve seen the Dwarves (including Dwarf women!) at their mightiest in the depths of Khazad-dûm. The rich, thriving culture of the Dwarves, not its tragedies seen in The Fellowship of the Ring and The Hobbit trilogy, is finally shown in detail in the first season of Prime Video‘s fantasy epic, led by Owain Arthur and Sophia Nomvete‘s effortlessly charming Prince Durin IV and Princess Disa. Second only to the Hobbits,...
- 6/18/2023
- TV Insider
Elijah Wood, a renowned American actor, has captivated audiences with his versatile and impressive performances for over three decades. Born on January 28, 1981, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Wood’s career as an actor began at a young age. He has starred in numerous films and television series, most notably as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s blockbuster The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. This article delves into the life and career of this iconic actor, showcasing his incredible journey from child star to accomplished Hollywood actor.
Early Life and Childhood Elijah Wood. Depostiphotos
Elijah Jordan Wood was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as the second of three children to Debbie Krause and Warren Wood. His parents managed a local delicatessen together. Wood’s ancestry includes English, German, Austrian, and Danish roots. As a child, Wood displayed a natural talent for performing, which led his mother to take him to the...
Early Life and Childhood Elijah Wood. Depostiphotos
Elijah Jordan Wood was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as the second of three children to Debbie Krause and Warren Wood. His parents managed a local delicatessen together. Wood’s ancestry includes English, German, Austrian, and Danish roots. As a child, Wood displayed a natural talent for performing, which led his mother to take him to the...
- 6/10/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
With HBO Max turning into Max, Warner Bros. Discovery is introducing a higher-priced plan — $19.99 per month — with an expanded bouquet of 4K Ultra HD content aimed at pushing customers to the pricier package.
On Monday, the company announced that the 4K tier will feature more than 1,000 films and episodes in 4K Uhd, an increase of nearly eightfold over what has been available in HBO Max.
The 4K Uhd content on Max will include “Game of Thrones,” “The House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” the Harry Potter films, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Dark Knight trilogy, the Matrix films and more. Additionally, all Warner Bros. movies released this year and going forward will be available in 4K Uhd when they arrive on Max following their theatrical windows.
Max’s new Ultimate Ad-Free tier also will offer four concurrent streams, up to 100 offline downloads and Dolby Atmos and...
On Monday, the company announced that the 4K tier will feature more than 1,000 films and episodes in 4K Uhd, an increase of nearly eightfold over what has been available in HBO Max.
The 4K Uhd content on Max will include “Game of Thrones,” “The House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” the Harry Potter films, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Dark Knight trilogy, the Matrix films and more. Additionally, all Warner Bros. movies released this year and going forward will be available in 4K Uhd when they arrive on Max following their theatrical windows.
Max’s new Ultimate Ad-Free tier also will offer four concurrent streams, up to 100 offline downloads and Dolby Atmos and...
- 5/22/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Peter Jackson‘s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy was a box office and awards blockbuster when it was released from 2001 to 2003. Now the ambitious big-budget “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” streaming series has come two decades later. But will it do as well at the Emmys as the trilogy did at the Oscars?
“Lotr” was embraced by the motion picture academy right away, though it took a few tries for the sprawling fantasy epic to be awarded in the top categories. The first film, 2001’s “The Fellowship of the Ring,” burst out of the gate with 13 nominations and won four of those: Best Cinematography, Best Makeup, Best Original Score, and Best Visual Effects. But it was denied in top categories, with Best Picture going to “A Beautiful Mind.”
SEEIsmael Cruz Córdova (‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’) on creating a new type...
“Lotr” was embraced by the motion picture academy right away, though it took a few tries for the sprawling fantasy epic to be awarded in the top categories. The first film, 2001’s “The Fellowship of the Ring,” burst out of the gate with 13 nominations and won four of those: Best Cinematography, Best Makeup, Best Original Score, and Best Visual Effects. But it was denied in top categories, with Best Picture going to “A Beautiful Mind.”
SEEIsmael Cruz Córdova (‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’) on creating a new type...
- 5/22/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.
Bullitt by Ted Hammond
The Fast and the Furious by Ben Terdik
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 by Alan David
Han Solo by Grant Griffin
John Wick Chapter 4 by Julien Rico Jr.
Bullitt by Ted Hammond
The Fast and the Furious by Ben Terdik
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 by Alan David
Han Solo by Grant Griffin
John Wick Chapter 4 by Julien Rico Jr.
- 5/20/2023
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
Mumbai, May 6 (Ians) Iconic film franchises ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ are returning to Indian cinemas getting a re-release on the big screen to create the magic again.
As part of the 100 years celebration of the iconic studio Warner Bros., audiences in India will get to watch two of the biggest movie franchises on the big screen.
PVR-Inox, Miraj cinemas are releasing the Harry Potter films at their cinemas till May 11. ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ Trilogy will play in cinemas from May 13 to May 15.
Speaking on the initiative, Denzil Dias, VP & Managing Director India Theatrical at Warner Bros. Discovery said: “As part of our Centennial Celebrations, we plan to re-release some of our most cherished films and franchises in cinemas starting with the Harry Potter Series and the ‘Lord of the Rings Trilogy with many more to come to serve our loyal fans.”
The ‘Harry Potter...
As part of the 100 years celebration of the iconic studio Warner Bros., audiences in India will get to watch two of the biggest movie franchises on the big screen.
PVR-Inox, Miraj cinemas are releasing the Harry Potter films at their cinemas till May 11. ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ Trilogy will play in cinemas from May 13 to May 15.
Speaking on the initiative, Denzil Dias, VP & Managing Director India Theatrical at Warner Bros. Discovery said: “As part of our Centennial Celebrations, we plan to re-release some of our most cherished films and franchises in cinemas starting with the Harry Potter Series and the ‘Lord of the Rings Trilogy with many more to come to serve our loyal fans.”
The ‘Harry Potter...
- 5/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Elijah Wood may be having a bit of a moment with "Yellowjackets," but it's far from his only headline-grabbing role. Wood has been steadily working on our screens since the late 1980s, with a varied career that includes acting in TV and movies, doing voice work, producing and writing, and more.
While Wood definitely has become a permanent fixture in pop culture thanks to his role in "The Lord of the Rings," his career is much more eclectic and varied than just the blockbusters. He's the kind of actor who seems to delight in taking unusual and creative projects, with roles ranging from outright comedy and family-friendly hits to thrillers, dark dramas, and everything in between. Let's take a look back at some of his big-screen highlights over the years.
Elijah Wood Movies 1. "Back to the Future Part II"
Did you know that Wood's very first on-screen credit was in...
While Wood definitely has become a permanent fixture in pop culture thanks to his role in "The Lord of the Rings," his career is much more eclectic and varied than just the blockbusters. He's the kind of actor who seems to delight in taking unusual and creative projects, with roles ranging from outright comedy and family-friendly hits to thrillers, dark dramas, and everything in between. Let's take a look back at some of his big-screen highlights over the years.
Elijah Wood Movies 1. "Back to the Future Part II"
Did you know that Wood's very first on-screen credit was in...
- 4/18/2023
- by Amanda Prahl
- Popsugar.com
The MTV Movie and TV Awards are driven by fans, so they’re more welcoming to popular sequels than, say, the Oscars usually are. To date, three film franchises have won the Golden Popcorn for Best Movie multiple times. This year there could be a fourth if “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” or “Scream VI” prevails.
The first franchise to win the top prize multiple times was “The Lord of the Rings.” In fact, all three films in the trilogy won Best Movie: “The Fellowship of the Ring” in 2002, “The Two Towers” in 2003, and “The Return of the King” (the one that won the Oscar) in 2004.
Even more popular was “Twilight,” which won Best Movie for four out of its five entries: the original in 2009, “New Moon” in 2010, “Eclipse” in 2011, and “Breaking Dawn Part 1” in 2012. “Breaking Dawn Part 2” wasn’t even nominated for Best Movie; MTV might have wanted to avoid...
The first franchise to win the top prize multiple times was “The Lord of the Rings.” In fact, all three films in the trilogy won Best Movie: “The Fellowship of the Ring” in 2002, “The Two Towers” in 2003, and “The Return of the King” (the one that won the Oscar) in 2004.
Even more popular was “Twilight,” which won Best Movie for four out of its five entries: the original in 2009, “New Moon” in 2010, “Eclipse” in 2011, and “Breaking Dawn Part 1” in 2012. “Breaking Dawn Part 2” wasn’t even nominated for Best Movie; MTV might have wanted to avoid...
- 4/12/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
This post contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Mandalorian" Chapter 23 - "The Spies"
In episode after episode of "The Mandalorian," characters come and go, and sometimes they die. Sometimes those sacrifices mean a lot and sometimes they're almost played for a laugh. But the major death at the end of this episode was definitely not played for a laugh; it had a gravitas to it that was almost unexpected when you consider the origins of the character. But this loss has been building through this entire season and even back into "The Book of Boba Fett," and it's now time to honor one of the great unsung heroes of "The Mandalorian": Paz Vizsla.
Paz Vizsla's Development
Over the course of three seasons of "The Mandalorian" and his small but vital appearance in "The Book of Boba Fett," Paz Vizsla (voiced by series creatorJon Favreau) has become an important character...
In episode after episode of "The Mandalorian," characters come and go, and sometimes they die. Sometimes those sacrifices mean a lot and sometimes they're almost played for a laugh. But the major death at the end of this episode was definitely not played for a laugh; it had a gravitas to it that was almost unexpected when you consider the origins of the character. But this loss has been building through this entire season and even back into "The Book of Boba Fett," and it's now time to honor one of the great unsung heroes of "The Mandalorian": Paz Vizsla.
Paz Vizsla's Development
Over the course of three seasons of "The Mandalorian" and his small but vital appearance in "The Book of Boba Fett," Paz Vizsla (voiced by series creatorJon Favreau) has become an important character...
- 4/12/2023
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
Jordan Peele’s next film will arrive sooner than you might think, dropping in theaters around Christmas of 2024.
“Jordan Peele will be releasing his fourth feature film on Christmas 2024. Universal Pictures, the distributor responsible for all three of his earlier films – Get Out, Us and the most recent, Nope – updated its release calendar to reflect an ‘untitled’ Peele film that’s slated to premiere in theaters on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.”
Read more at HypeBeast
Perhaps Warner Brothers moved too quickly on this one, but was it a mistake to spoil Gal Gadot’s appearance as Wonder Woman in the trailers for Shazam! Fury of the Gods?
“One of the oddest things about the promotional work for Shazam! Fury of the Gods is that Warner Bros. has chosen to officially spoil Wonder Woman’s appearance in the film. I saw my screening before the now-infamous ad was released but the studio itself...
“Jordan Peele will be releasing his fourth feature film on Christmas 2024. Universal Pictures, the distributor responsible for all three of his earlier films – Get Out, Us and the most recent, Nope – updated its release calendar to reflect an ‘untitled’ Peele film that’s slated to premiere in theaters on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.”
Read more at HypeBeast
Perhaps Warner Brothers moved too quickly on this one, but was it a mistake to spoil Gal Gadot’s appearance as Wonder Woman in the trailers for Shazam! Fury of the Gods?
“One of the oddest things about the promotional work for Shazam! Fury of the Gods is that Warner Bros. has chosen to officially spoil Wonder Woman’s appearance in the film. I saw my screening before the now-infamous ad was released but the studio itself...
- 3/21/2023
- by Lee Parham
- Den of Geek
“Deep Dive” is a in-depth podcast and video essay series with the stars and creative team behind an exceptional piece of filmmaking. For this winter edition, the IndieWire Crafts team partnered with Prime Video to take a closer look at the first season of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” with showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, stars Morfydd Clark, Sophia Nomvete, and Charlie Vickers, and eight key members of the creative team behind the series.
“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” truly embraces both halves of its “based on ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and appendices by J.R.R. Tolkien” credit. Lots of people know “The Lord of the Rings”: “The Fellowship of the Ring,” “The Two Towers,” and “The Return of the King” have sold millions of copies and were later adapted by Peter Jackson into a box-office-conquering, Oscar-hoarding series of feature films.
“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” truly embraces both halves of its “based on ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and appendices by J.R.R. Tolkien” credit. Lots of people know “The Lord of the Rings”: “The Fellowship of the Ring,” “The Two Towers,” and “The Return of the King” have sold millions of copies and were later adapted by Peter Jackson into a box-office-conquering, Oscar-hoarding series of feature films.
- 12/8/2022
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
Amazon Prime’s “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is keeping viewers on their toes each week by dropping clues to several ongoing mysteries. None are more intriguing than the secret identity of the man known only as “The Stranger.”
The Stranger (Daniel Weyman) blasts through the skies of Middle Earth on a meteor before crash landing and being discovered by a Harfoot named Nori (Markella Kavenagh). Little is known about this man. He can barely speak, appears disoriented, and demonstrates a clear connection with magic. The show has dropped several breadcrumbs as to the man’s true identity. Using information from “The Lord of the Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien’s descriptions of Middle Earth lore, we can piece those clues together to form a small list of suspects.
See‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ drops new trailer
The Stranger is most likely one...
The Stranger (Daniel Weyman) blasts through the skies of Middle Earth on a meteor before crash landing and being discovered by a Harfoot named Nori (Markella Kavenagh). Little is known about this man. He can barely speak, appears disoriented, and demonstrates a clear connection with magic. The show has dropped several breadcrumbs as to the man’s true identity. Using information from “The Lord of the Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien’s descriptions of Middle Earth lore, we can piece those clues together to form a small list of suspects.
See‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ drops new trailer
The Stranger is most likely one...
- 9/21/2022
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
Warning: slight spoilers follow for "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."
If there's one thing that connects all the disparate fandoms — at least, the small and annoyingly vocal branches of each of them — it's passionate disdain for any complicated female character. Strategic, overwhelming backlash has become par for the course in science fiction and fantasy, but I don't think it's a coincidence that the girlies have always gotten the brunt of it. More than enough internet ink has been spilled about this topic, especially with the recent (but long overdue) pivot to more inclusive storytelling. Amazon series "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" has been a major godsend on the fantasy front, with no shortage of complex women to love. Front and center, though, is Morfydd Clark's dauntless Galadriel.
As most likely know already, Clark is delivering a very different take on the...
If there's one thing that connects all the disparate fandoms — at least, the small and annoyingly vocal branches of each of them — it's passionate disdain for any complicated female character. Strategic, overwhelming backlash has become par for the course in science fiction and fantasy, but I don't think it's a coincidence that the girlies have always gotten the brunt of it. More than enough internet ink has been spilled about this topic, especially with the recent (but long overdue) pivot to more inclusive storytelling. Amazon series "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" has been a major godsend on the fantasy front, with no shortage of complex women to love. Front and center, though, is Morfydd Clark's dauntless Galadriel.
As most likely know already, Clark is delivering a very different take on the...
- 9/16/2022
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
When it comes to the most entertaining Easter eggs and tidbits sprinkled throughout "The Lord of the Rings," there are a handful of time-honored traditions that fans have passed down and made sure to turn into endearing memes. Did you know that Viggo Mortensen broke his toe after kicking a helmet? How about the fact that Sir Christopher Lee was the only cast member to actually know J.R.R. Tolkien? Oh, and then there are all the various cameos by director Peter Jackson throughout the trilogy.
But even the most knowledgeable viewers may have missed a specific fun fact that has linked every single live-action Tolkien adaptation together. Of all the talent that have participated in various Middle-earth stories over the last two decades, only a sole individual has left their fingerprints on each and every one on-camera. No, it's not mo-cap actor extraordinaire Andy Serkis or even director Peter Jackson,...
But even the most knowledgeable viewers may have missed a specific fun fact that has linked every single live-action Tolkien adaptation together. Of all the talent that have participated in various Middle-earth stories over the last two decades, only a sole individual has left their fingerprints on each and every one on-camera. No, it's not mo-cap actor extraordinaire Andy Serkis or even director Peter Jackson,...
- 9/16/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Warning: Major spoilers ahead for "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."
One of the most beautiful things about J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy world is the way in which even the smallest aspects of the story have major repercussions on the fate of Middle-earth. Mere chance encounters can be life-changing, and the discovery of a precious metal can spell doom and hope at the same time. Episode 4 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" leans into this aspect of Tolkien's saga and introduces a plot point that will essentially shape the course of events in Middle-earth. This occurs when Elrond (Robert Aramayo) finds out that his dear dwarf friend Durin IV (Owain Arthur) has discovered a rare, precious metal named mithril in the old mines of Khazad-dûm.
Fans of Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" are familiar with this powerful, lightweight metal, as mithril saves...
One of the most beautiful things about J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy world is the way in which even the smallest aspects of the story have major repercussions on the fate of Middle-earth. Mere chance encounters can be life-changing, and the discovery of a precious metal can spell doom and hope at the same time. Episode 4 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" leans into this aspect of Tolkien's saga and introduces a plot point that will essentially shape the course of events in Middle-earth. This occurs when Elrond (Robert Aramayo) finds out that his dear dwarf friend Durin IV (Owain Arthur) has discovered a rare, precious metal named mithril in the old mines of Khazad-dûm.
Fans of Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" are familiar with this powerful, lightweight metal, as mithril saves...
- 9/16/2022
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
This Lord of the Rings article contains spoilers for The Rings of Power.
There are lots of special swords in Tolkien’s mythology – Narsil, the broken blade that Isildur used against Sauron; Glamdring and Orcrist, ancient Elven swords found in a trolls’ cave by Gandalf and Thorin Oakenshield; and Sting, Bilbo’s short sword from the same cave. But The Rings of Power seems to have introduced a new special sword into the story – and this time, it’s an evil one.
Back in episode 2 of The Rings of Power, young Southlander Theo found a mysterious sword hilt with the symbol of Sauron on it in a barn near his home in the Southlands (the land that will become Mordor). When a drop of Theo’s blood falls on the sword, it puffs up into smoke and the hilt begins to re-grow a full blade.
In episode 4, we found out...
There are lots of special swords in Tolkien’s mythology – Narsil, the broken blade that Isildur used against Sauron; Glamdring and Orcrist, ancient Elven swords found in a trolls’ cave by Gandalf and Thorin Oakenshield; and Sting, Bilbo’s short sword from the same cave. But The Rings of Power seems to have introduced a new special sword into the story – and this time, it’s an evil one.
Back in episode 2 of The Rings of Power, young Southlander Theo found a mysterious sword hilt with the symbol of Sauron on it in a barn near his home in the Southlands (the land that will become Mordor). When a drop of Theo’s blood falls on the sword, it puffs up into smoke and the hilt begins to re-grow a full blade.
In episode 4, we found out...
- 9/16/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
In the singular world of Middle-earth, you just never quite know what you'll stumble upon next. Author J.R.R. Tolkien created such an unimaginably huge and fully lived-in universe that readers always had to stay on their toes. At any given moment, fans could anticipate the introduction of fascinating new settings and wild fantasy concepts (and maybe a jarring and divisive character or two) unlike anything else in the genre. Considering the thousands of years of history that Tolkien made up from scratch, the creators behind "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" faced an uphill battle to make all of this digestible to mainstream audiences. That's what makes it all the more remarkable that the last episode neatly (re)introduced a certain object that fans have definitely seen before.
Episode 4, titled "The Great Wave," takes a wide-ranging look at all the major characters now scattered across the land,...
Episode 4, titled "The Great Wave," takes a wide-ranging look at all the major characters now scattered across the land,...
- 9/16/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
This Rings of Power review contains spoilers.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Episode 4
There’s a loose theme around the subject of parents and children running through this week’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. And also themes of risk and safety. We see that clearly in Míriel’s dream during the opening where she greets a roomful of babies before the titular Great Wave comes and destroys the city. The dream of “The Great Wave” is a recurring one Tolkien himself had. He gave it to Faramir in The Two Towers, so it’s very appropriate that it appears here first.
It is Míriel’s fear of this dream coming true that has her in conflict with her ailing father and unwilling to trust Galadriel. Meanwhile, Prince Durin is taking risks that bring both reward and danger, and which his father...
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Episode 4
There’s a loose theme around the subject of parents and children running through this week’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. And also themes of risk and safety. We see that clearly in Míriel’s dream during the opening where she greets a roomful of babies before the titular Great Wave comes and destroys the city. The dream of “The Great Wave” is a recurring one Tolkien himself had. He gave it to Faramir in The Two Towers, so it’s very appropriate that it appears here first.
It is Míriel’s fear of this dream coming true that has her in conflict with her ailing father and unwilling to trust Galadriel. Meanwhile, Prince Durin is taking risks that bring both reward and danger, and which his father...
- 9/16/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Ensemble shows like "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" tend to come with a built-in disadvantage compared to smaller stories with less sprawling casts. With so many characters and only so much narrative real estate to go around, J.R.R. Tolkien adaptations have always had their work cut out for them.
Director Peter Jackson navigated around this potential obstacle thanks to the very structure of "The Fellowship of the Ring" -- first we meet Gandalf and our primary hobbit protagonists, then Aragorn, and then the rest of the Fellowship organically (and various other supporting characters) after it's no longer so overwhelming. For a better comparison within the same medium, "Game of Thrones" began by throwing nearly every major character into one location and then followed their progressively disparate journeys into every corner of Westeros. In both cases, the respective stories established strong foundations upon which viewers could easily...
Director Peter Jackson navigated around this potential obstacle thanks to the very structure of "The Fellowship of the Ring" -- first we meet Gandalf and our primary hobbit protagonists, then Aragorn, and then the rest of the Fellowship organically (and various other supporting characters) after it's no longer so overwhelming. For a better comparison within the same medium, "Game of Thrones" began by throwing nearly every major character into one location and then followed their progressively disparate journeys into every corner of Westeros. In both cases, the respective stories established strong foundations upon which viewers could easily...
- 9/16/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
All is not well in Númenor, dear reader. Queen Regent Míriel is plagued by dreams (or are they prophecies?) of the island’s destruction via “The Great Wave” that gives this episode its title, and rabble-rousers are gathering in the town square to accuse her of being an “elf-lover” — a serious charge indeed. Her waking hours are no less stressful, as Galadriel is putting that theory to the test by once again bothering Míriel about Sauron. She also takes it upon herself to reveal that Halbrand may in fact be the exiled heir to the Southlands’ throne, a theory Míriel neither believes nor cares about; what concern is it of hers whether a far-away would-be kingdom is without its rightful king?
Self-interested kingdoms wishing to keep to themselves rather than join an uneasy alliance for the greater good are nothing new in Middle-earth. We may never find out where Gondor was when the Westfold fell,...
Self-interested kingdoms wishing to keep to themselves rather than join an uneasy alliance for the greater good are nothing new in Middle-earth. We may never find out where Gondor was when the Westfold fell,...
- 9/16/2022
- by Michael Nordine
- Variety Film + TV
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