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8 Iconic Pop Culture Characters Who Will Soon Enter the Public Domain

You may not know this, but many of your favorite characters have been in the public domain for decades or longer. Thor and all of the Norse gods, Sherlock Holmes, Frankenstein, Tarzan, John Carter, and more, are all public domain characters.

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Orlando Bloom wants Legolas return

Orlando Bloom wants to play Legolas again in the upcoming Lord of the Rings film but admitted he hasn't been approached for it.

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50 Memes About ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ That Might Inspire You To Have A Movie Marathon

When was the last time you had a Lord of the Rings marathon?

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50 Memes About ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ That Might Inspire You To Have A Movie Marathon

When was the last time you had a Lord of the Rings marathon?

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The Lord Of The Rings voted best classical film music for third year running

The soundtrack was voted the best movie music in a poll of Classic FM listeners and Radio Times readers.

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An 11-Day Middle-earth Fantasy in New Zealand

New Zealand's geography feels magically pulled straight from J.R.R. Tolkien's stories.

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Peter Thiel Played Role In Ethereum Creation, Names Companies After 'Lord Of The Rings': 5 Facts You Might Not Know About PayPal, Palantir Co-Founder

Peter Thiel is best known to many investors as the co-founder of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL) and Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR).

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First edition of The Hobbit discovered in UK home sells for £43,000

Auction house Auctioneum said it is one of only 1,500 copies printed in September 1937.

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Rare 'Hobbit' First Edition Auctioned For GBP43,000

A rare first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" sold for 43,000 pounds ($57,000) at auction on Wednesday, after it was found during a house clearance in southwest England.

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I've played 15 hours of Tales of the Shire and these are my favorite Lord of the Rings easter eggs that I've spotted so far

Middle-earth lore fans rejoice because I've discovered the best Tales of the Shire easter eggs

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Stardew Valley-infused Lord of the Rings life sim Tales of the Shire almost had its hobbits speaking Westron – but while "die-hard Tolkien fans" would've loved it, "there just wasn't enough to go on"

The language "would sound a little bit like Simlish," too

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Tales of the Shire review: "As a long-time Tolkien fan, I'm both pleasantly surprised and slightly frustrated at what should've been my dream Lord of the Rings game"

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I Am Giorgia: All the Right stuff —the making of Meloni

Whatever your political stance, this book is beguiling, and a fascinating read

Evening Standard

Palantir, Anduril, Erebor: Peter Thiel, The Lord Of The Finance Rings

Peter Thiel's fascination with J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" isn't just a personal quirk — it's a strategic theme that runs through his business empire.

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Peter Thiel’s Palantir poses a grave threat to Americans

Working with the Trump administration, the data company could be used to target the president’s opponents

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10 Types of Jade Plants That Will Bring Good Vibes to Any Room

These low-maintenance succulents are a wonder to care for and when it comes to jade plant varieties, these ten are the best of the best.

The Guardian - UK

Statues of JRR Tolkien and his wife to be unveiled in East Yorkshire

The wooden statues commemorate the author’s time in the area while recuperating after the first world war and a moment that inspired a tale of star-crossed love in Middle-earth

Evening Standard

Gollum is back: the ‘stinker’ returns to the big screen in new Lord of the Rings film - The Hunt for Gollum

Andy Serkis will direct and star in The Hunt for Gollum with Peter Jackson and original team on board

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Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum finally announces release date

'Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' will be released on December 17 2027, New Line Cinema and Warner BRos have announced.

The Independent UK

Huge Gandalf statue to be removed from airport after 12 years of delighting tourists

‘It’s been quite a Lord of the Rings-heavy storytelling theme in here’

The National (Scotland)

First Scottish Gaelic translation of The Hobbit published

THE first Scottish Gaelic translation of JRR Tolkien’s classic The Hobbit has been completed ...

The Guardian - UK

‘WH Smith wasn’t just a workplace’: ex-staff and shoppers on the high street chain

With the brand to disappear from town and city streets, readers share their memories of how it touched their lives

The National (Scotland)

Best-selling novel to be published in Scottish Gaelic for first time

AN EPIC fantasy novel, which has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide, has been translated into Scottish Gaelic for the first time ...

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Cozy Lord of the Rings game Tales of the Shire aims to be something "Tolkien would be happy with," and "add to his world like a real mythology"

The upcoming life sim aims to "fit within Tolkien's world"

The Guardian - UK

Writers’ work built on women’s labour

Brief letters: Not another elf! | Quick crossword | Cooking for one | Fewer ingredients

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