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Will Stephen Colbert’s Lord of the Rings film be Tom Bombadil’s time to shine?

The US talkshow host’s script will focus on chapters three to eight of Tolkien’s first volume – a section Hollywood originally thought disposable but is now circling back to monetise

The Guardian - UK

Do Middle-earth and Westeros make sense? Climate scientists modelled them to find out

When English author J.R.R. Tolkien crafted his fantasy world Middle-earth, he argued storytellers are essentially “sub-creators” – they build fictional realms with internally consistent laws.

The Conversation

The Hunt for Gollum looks like a step too far for the endless Lord of the Rings franchise

As the film-makers behind the seemingly neverending river of Tolkien adaptations seek to wring every last drop of story from Middle-earth, it risks running the whole thing into the ground

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Why It Took 20 Years For Lord of the Rings To Finally Make A Cozy Game

Despite there being some beloved Lord of the Rings games, the series has been criminally underutilized in the cozy realm for decades.

Inverse

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

GamesRadar

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

Evening Standard

The Most Controversial Fantasy Film of 2024 Is Finally Streaming

Don't sleep on 'The War of the Rohirrim.' Here's why the 2024 'Lord of the Rings' anime is totally worth your time.

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If you squint, those Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim cameos work surprisingly well in Tolkien lore

What's going on with those Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim cameos? All your questions answered

Total Film

The New Standalone Lord of the Rings Movie Reveals Exactly What the Franchise Needed

Don't worry too much about the lore or the timeline, 'The War of the Rohirrim' is a great standalone 'Lord of the Rings' movie.

Inverse

'Rings of Power' Exclusive Clip Reveals the Shocking Effects of Sauron's Master Plan

Inverse can share an exclusive clip from 'The Rings of Power' Episode 5, which foreshadows the dark effects of Sauron's plan.

Inverse

90 Years Later, The Weirdest Lord of the Rings Character Just Got Even More Elusive

Tom Bombadil has made his long-awaited live action appearance in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.' But do we know more or less about now than before?

Inverse

Who is Tom Bombadil in The Rings of Power? Tolkien's most mysterious and surprisingly powerful character explained

Meet Tom Bombadil, who is finally making his on-screen debut in The Rings of Power season 2

Total Film

The Rings of Power season 2 sets the tone for the show's journey to The Lord of the Rings: "History does repeat itself"

Exclusive: Total Film goes to Middle-earth (aka Windsor) to walk the walls of Eregion

Total Film

Everything You Need to Know About Sauron's Evil Plan in 'The Rings of Power' Season 2

Let’s look back at Sauron's master plan in 'The Rings of Power' Season 1, and how it sets up a huge reckoning for Season 2.

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Total Film

New The Rings of Power season 2 trailer sees Middle-earth unite to resist Sauron

Darkness rises in a new trailer for The Rings of Power season 2

Inverse

22 Years Later, One Crucial 'Lord of the Rings' Detail Will Finally Make Sense

Get ready to ride. 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' will give us more info on the Riders of Rohan than ever before.

Inverse

70 Years Later, The Most Bizarre 'Lord of the Rings' Character Is Finally Getting the Spotlight

The man with the yellow boots is finally getting the onscreen spotlight. Here's how and why Tom Bombadil will crash season 2 of 'The Rings of Power.'

The Guardian - UK

‘I left the cinema, walked home and announced I was moving’: films that made people emigrate

If The Lord of the Rings had you yearning for New Zealand, or Julia Roberts on a bike made you fall in love with Bali, you’re not alone. But did you grab your passport and start packing? Meet the people who did

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The Conversation

Italy's far-right claim The Lord of the Rings – but they've misread Tolkien's message

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni and I have precious little in common. But one important thing we share is The Lord of the Rings. Both she and I regard the J.R.R. Tolkien trilogy as a personal “sacred text” which has profoundly shaped our values and our political commitments.

GamesRadar

The One Ring and Lord of the Rings Roleplaying are the RPGs Tolkien fans have always wanted

Few RPGs have been able to capture the wonder of Middle-earth, but The One Ring and Lord of the Rings Roleplaying do. Here's why

GamesRadar

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum review: "Not so much an unexpected journey as it is one to avoid altogether"

Deep in the blackened bowels of Barad-Dur, a great evil is brewing. Sauron's army grows with every passing day, as the Dark Lord's piercing eye surveys the lunar wastelands of Mordor for his prized possession – the Ring of Power: one ring to rule them all. It's far from his…

PC Gamer

Gollum dev says it's charging for the precious Elvish-language DLC because it had to train voice actors in how to speak it

We wants the Sindarin.

Salon

Far-right's Lord of the Rings obsession

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

Capital & Main

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?

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

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