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The new Lord of the Rings has no Viggo Mortensen. But the problem’s bigger than that

COMMENT: With the news that Jamie Dornan will be replacing Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in the new spinoff ‘The Hunt for Gollum’, Louis Chilton asks if the original magic can ever truly be recaptured

The Independent UK

Jamie Dornan as Aragorn in new Lord Of The Rings film ‘The Hunt For Gollum’ gets mixed reaction

The latest entry in the J.R.R. Tolkien big-screen Lord Of The Rings saga gets some casting news... And some fans aren’t thrilled.

Euronews

Elijah Wood’s Way Of Looking At Hunt For Gollum Has Me More Hyped For The Return Of Lord Of The Rings

The Frodo actor has some good points!

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Hunt for Gollum "doesn't have to" live up to Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, says Elijah Wood: "It is a side quest"

Frodo actor Elijah Wood says The Hunt for Gollum "doesn't bear the weight" of the original Lord of the Rings trilogy

Total Film

‘A full-circle moment’: why Stephen Colbert is an enticing fit for Lord of the Rings

The Late Show host is co-writing a new JRR Tolkien adaptation to be produced by Peter Jackson

The Guardian - US

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

From Hollywood to Middle-earth, ‘Lord of the Rings’ Biggest Fan Is Trying His Hand at the Franchise

Stephen Colbert is writing a new Lord of the Rings movie?

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Why Stephen Colbert Writing A Lord Of The Rings Movie Doesn't Surprise Me At All (But Does Excite Me!)

Get him to The Shire!

Cinemablend

Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a 'Lord of the Rings' movie

Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J

The Independent UK

Stephen Colbert to co-write new Lord Of The Rings film

Colbert, known for hosting The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, partnered with filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson to write a new film for the franchise.

Evening Standard

Stephen Colbert lands surprising role on Hollywood blockbuster amid talk show cancellation

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The Independent UK

Stephen Colbert to write new Lord of the Rings movie

Comedian and departing late-night host is a hardcore LOTR fan

The Independent UK

New Lord of the Rings movie takes place after Frodo's death and could feature Tom Bombadil

A surprise addition to Middle-earth is on the way

Total Film

Stephen Colbert is developing new Lord of the Rings film

The Late Show host Stephen Colbert is working on a new The Lord of the Rings story based on The Fellowship of the Ring chapters which didn't feature in Peter Jackson's original trilogy.

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The Guardian - AU

Stephen Colbert to write new Lord of the Rings film after end of the Late Show

Comedian and avid Tolkien fan to write the Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past, a new Peter Jackson-produced film based on unadapted chapters of The Fellowship of the Ring

The Independent UK

Elijah Wood drops Lord of the Rings book bombshell: ‘I’m so embarrassed’

Audience gasped as Frodo Baggins actor made unexpected confession

Radio France Internationale

Screen and music icon Barbra Streisand to get Cannes festival's top prize

Legendary American actress and singer Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary Palme d'Or award at this year's Cannes Film Festival in May, joining New Zealand director Peter Jackson in taking the French festival's top accolade.

Evening Standard

Kate tells brewery founder it has been best to avoid alcohol since her diagnosis

William and Kate visited the Southwark Brewing Company and Fabal Beerhall on London’s Bermondsey Beer Mile on Thursday.

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The Independent UK

Kate says she’s cut back on alcohol since cancer diagnosis

The Princess of Wales made the admission during a visit to a London beerhall

Inverse

'Lord Of The Rings’ Gollum Spinoff Just Cast An Intriguing Mystery Character

One of Peter Jackson's first stars will star in Andy Serkis' 'Lord of the Rings' movie.

Radio France Internationale

New Zealand director Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d'Or in Cannes

New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson is set to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival this year in recognition of his contribution to cinema. The director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy called it "one of the greatest privileges of my career".

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Peter Jackson set to receive honorary Palme d’Or at 79th Cannes Film Festival

In recognition of a filmmaking career that spans blockbuster fantasy epics, early cult horror films and award-winning documentaries, director Peter Jackson is set to receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

The Independent UK

Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

The Lord of the Rings director described the honour as ‘one of the greatest privileges of my career’

The Guardian - UK

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

Cinemablend

I Wish Mystic River Beat Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King For Best Picture. Here's Why

Unpopular opinion, but a correct one.

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