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Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power recasts Adar actor Joseph Mawle for season 2

New episodes will look a bit different when they arrive

The Independent UK

Lord of the Rings actor Bernard Hill says ‘money-making’ Rings of Power is ‘not the real thing’

Actor said Peter Jackson’s trilogy should have ‘completely’ put an end to future Tolkien adaptations

The Independent UK

A "Willow" quest that includes everyone

Although the Disney+ show takes time to hit its stride, it offers a refreshing take on the usual fantasy narrative

Salon

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Lord of the Rings star slams Amazon's Rings of Power prequel as ‘money-making venture’

Lord of the Rings star Bernard Hill, who starred as King Théoden in the original trilogy, has distanced himself from the Amazon spin-off series The Rings of Power

Daily Mirror

Andor disrupts the Star Wars fairy tale

In a TV landscape flooded with adaptations of famous intellectual property, the man with no history rules them all

Salon

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

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh bar inspired by Lord of the Rings earns rave reviews online

The Cocktail Geeks have previously created pop-up bars inspired by everything from Game of Thrones and Harry Potter to the Walking Dead and Stranger Things.

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The 'amazing' Scottish cocktail bar inspired by Lord of the Rings

An Edinburgh cocktail bar inspired by the works of J. R. R. Tolkien is serving up drinks based on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and has earned rave reviews from Middle-earth fans

Daily Record

‘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

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

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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

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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Total Film

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

Salon

"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

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.

Total Film

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

When is The Rings of Power set?

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.

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