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Project Northmoor Enlists Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman & More For Effort To Save J.R.R. Tolkien’s Oxford Home

A crowdfunding effort called Project Northmoor has formed a fellowship of some fantastic people to aid its effort to save the Oxford home where The Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien penned his fantasy epic. At the helm is author Julia Golding, and she’s enlisted Gandalf and Bilbo Baggins! Or, rather, actors Sir Ian […]

By Kevin Tall | 2y ago

Elijah Wood Says ‘Lord Of The Rings’ TV Show Title Is ‘Misleading’

The Lord of the Rings trilogy is one of the most successful box office franchises of all time, and one of its leads has spoken out recently regarding the upcoming television adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work. Elijah Wood starred as Frodo Baggins in all three Peter Jackson films, and even made an appearance in The […]

By Caitlin Albers | 3y ago

Amazon’s ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Series Finds New Lead In ‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Robert Aramayo

There’s now a second link between Amazon’s upcoming Lord of the Rings series and Game of Thrones, the smash HBO hit that’s desperately missed by so many fantasy fans. According to Deadline, Game of Thrones star Robert Aramayo has been cast as the lead in Amazon’s highly-anticipated LotR series for its online streaming service. Aramayo […]

By Treva Bowdoin | 3y ago

Amazon Has Renewed Their Upcoming ‘Lord Of The Rings’ TV Series For Season 2

Amazon Studios has officially renewed its high-profile Lord of the Rings television show for a second season before the series has even premiered, Deadline reports. At present, the television series is preparing to enter pre-production on location for its highly-anticipated first season. The Inquisitr previously reported that the fantasy series will shoot in New Zealand. […]

By Madison Lennon | 3y ago

Amazon’s New ‘Lord Of The Rings’ TV Show Will Be Shot In New Zealand

New Zealand has been chosen by Amazon as the shooting location of its eagerly-anticipated Lord of the Rings series that’s already entered pre-production. With much of Peter Jackson’s feature films being shot in New Zealand, fans can expect to see more of the beautiful scenery they’ve come to know and love in the movies. The […]

By Mark Mackay | 4y ago

Orlando Bloom Won’t Be Reprising His Legolas Role In Upcoming ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Show

Amazon is set to adapt J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy The Lord of the Rings series into a new TV show. According to Deadline, the streaming platform firmed up its creative team today with executive producers like Bruce Richmond (Game of Thrones), Lindsey Weber (10 Cloverfield Lane), Eugene Kelly (Westworld), and Sharon Tal Yguado […]

By Mandy Savoie | 4y ago

‘The Lord Of The Rings’ Author’s Inspiration And Origin Story Revealed In New Biopic Trailer

The Lord Of The Rings, by author J. R. R. Tolkien, is considered to be one of the most literary fantasy novels ever created. The books were adapted into one of the most massive film franchises as well, one directed by Peter Jackson. The scope and grandness of The Lord Of The Rings movies even […]

By Shah Shahid | 4y ago

Amazon’s ‘Lord Of The Rings’ TV Script Is Protected By Fort Knox-Like Security Measures

Somewhere, in some secret and shadowy corner of this world, there exists a heavily-guarded windowless room. It is whispered that no one can leave or enter that room without fingerprint access. In that room, a group of writers is slaving away to create something they hope will exceed people’s expectations and justify the price tag […]

By Tim Butters | 4y ago

The Beatles And The ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Film That Never Was

With news that The Lord Of The Rings director Peter Jackson is set to make a new Beatles documentary, it got many grey heads to remember that back in the day, the Fab Four had high hopes of obtaining the film rights and starring in their own version of J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece. It sounds strange […]

By Tim Butters | 4y ago

No, The ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Movie Trilogy Isn’t On Netflix

Lord of the Rings– like the Harry Potter movies – has had a rumor swirling on social media the past couple of months that the trilogy would be available to Netflix subscribers in the near future. Unfortunately, unless you see it posted on Netflix’s official Twitter or Facebook page, you can’t believe everything you read […]

By Trisha Faulkner | 4y ago

Orlando Bloom Gives Emotional Tribute To Dying Grandmother

Actor Orlando Bloom shared an Instagram tribute to his dying grandmother Thursday, posing for a picture with her while kissing her hand as she lied in bed, according to People magazine. Bloom, who starred in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, in fact, posted a series of pictures […]

By Clyde Hughes | 5y ago

Melissa Joan Hart And Sean Astin Star In New Netflix Sitcom ‘No Good Nick’

Netflix has announced a new family sitcom that will be available to watch on the streaming service in 2019, No Good Nick, starring perennial favorites Melissa Joan Hart and Sean Astin. The multi-camera series is about a family of four who takes in a 13-year-old “street-smart con artist with a secret agenda,” reported Deadline. Although […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 5y ago

Mega Budget ‘Lord Of The Rings’ TV Series, Amazon Studios Picks Two Directors To Rule Them All

Amazon Studios’ streaming service is planning to bring fans a lengthy experience of Lord of the Rings via a television series. The company has been searching for show runners to develop what is likely to be a highly anticipated series, and most recently they settled on two semi-newcomers, reports Entertainment Weekly. John D (J.D.) Payne, […]

By Alisha McKinney | 5y ago

Sean Astin Shares His Thoughts On Amazon’s ‘Lord Of The Rings’ TV Series Project

While Sean Astin has been getting plenty of attention for his current role on the second season of Stranger Things, it is actually the iconic role of Samwise Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings that many people really know him for. With Amazon announcing their plans to bring a series revolving around the Lord […]

By Kimberley Spinney | 5y ago

‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Series In The Works At Amazon

J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings is back in the spotlight, as Warner Bros. Television is in talks with Amazon for a new series. The new show, which would debut on Amazon Video, is not official yet as proper deals still need to be made with Tolkien’s estate. The Hollywood Reporter stated that the search […]

By Caitlin Albers | 5y ago

‘Lord Of The Rings’ Actor Andy Serkis Gives Trump Gollum’s Voice, But The POTUS Is No Fan Of Rings

Andy Serkis is making Middle Earth great again. The actor was on The Late Show Tuesday night to promote his upcoming movie, War for the Planet of the Apes, but host Stephen Colbert had another film franchise on his mind. Colbert is a huge Lord of the Rings fan, so he jumped on the opportunity […]

By Treva Bowdoin | 6y ago

Liv Tyler Turns 40 And Celebrates With Family And A-Listers Kate Moss And Sadie Frost

The Leftovers actress Liv Tyler reached a new milestone, as she celebrated her 40th birthday on Saturday. While Ms. Tyler, who is also the daughter of Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, marked the day with a small family gathering, she also celebrated with some of her best girlfriends. Kate Moss And Sadie Frost Help Mark Liv […]

By Edward VKanty | 6y ago

Nina Dobrev’s Sex Playlist Is ‘Cool’ – ‘Vampire Diaries’ Actress Hints Relationship With Orlando Bloom

Nina Dobrev recently revealed that she has a musical list set for her every mood and has a sex playlist on Spotify. The Vampire Diaries actress talked about detoxing and re-toxing after attending Coachella 2017. She revealed her pre-plans before attending the festival that involved a lot of physical activities with a good mix of […]

By Nids Prabha | 6y ago

This Stephen King Adaptation Is A Sci-Fi ‘Lord Of The Rings’ And Much More [UPDATED]

The three Lord of the Rings films, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, were immensely popular in the early 2000s. They left their mark on pop culture, and fantasy epics attempting to capture the trilogy’s tone are still released regularly today. This summer, Hollywood will take another […]

By Dustin Kemp | 6y ago

See ‘Shadow Of War’ Artwork: ‘Shadow Of Mordor’ Sequel Ad Leaked

Target has accidentally leaked an ad online for a new game, Shadow of War, the sequel to Shadow of Mordor, which came out in 2014. Before the leak, the existence of Shadow of War had not been known, but a NeoGaf user spotted it and downloaded the box-art from the game before Target took the […]

By Kristine Moore | 6y ago

David Bowie Nearly Played Gandalf, Admits ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Casting Agent

Ian McKellen’s performances as Gandalf in The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, as well as the subsequent three Hobbit films, have been roundly lauded as some of the most iconic in modern movie history. But it turns out that Ian McKellen was almost overlooked for the part in favor of one of the greatest musicians […]

By Gregory Wakeman | 6y ago

Elijah Wood ‘Couldn’t Deny’ Coming To TV For ‘Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency’ [Video]

Developed by BBC America from the Douglas Adams novel, Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency promises to be something unusual, even for those who feel they have truly seen it all. As such, it only seems fitting that Elijah Wood joins the project, considering his adventures in Tolkien’s Middle Earth as Frodo Baggins, only to have […]

By Edward VKanty | 7y ago

Orlando Bloom Joins The Extraordinary League Of Hollywood Bare-All Actors

Orlando Bloom has been seen by the whole world with his recent full frontal nudity on Twitter, according to the New York Daily News. The Pirates of the Carribean star has effectively shut down the internet with his recent bold action. Now the last few weeks’ big stories, such as the continuing Taylor Swift and […]

By Plutarc Sicat | 7y ago

Orlando Bloom: Why Legolas Still Wows Katy Perry And Countless Other Women

Orlando Bloom takes fitness seriously and it shows. According to Us Weekly, the Lord of The Rings actor has been spotted hitting the gym regularly for the past few months near his Los Angeles home. On Sunday, July 10, Orlando was photographed taking a shirtless stroll in Malibu, wearing a pair of low-rise navy blue […]

By Plutarc Sicat | 7y ago

Viggo Mortensen On ‘Captain Fantastic’ Film: ‘There Really Isn’t A Hero’ [Video]

Viggo Mortensen isn’t a typical Hollywood actor. In fact, viewing his film credits proves that Viggo can’t really be pigeonholed at all, with his projects ranging from the big budget epic The Lord of the Rings trilogy to low-budget indie films and less successful dramas like Jauja (2014) and The Two Faces of January (2014). […]

By Edward VKanty | 7y ago

‘Warcraft’: Will The Movie Be Better Than The Game? Fans Stand Divided

World of Warcraft has a huge following not just in the U.S. and Europe, but also in China. This was probably the reason Warcraft, the movie, was first released in China — two days ahead of the U.S. audience. In fact, the Chinese make up about half of the five million World of Warcraft players […]

By Caroline Diana | 7y ago

Elijah Wood Opens Up About His Experience With Hollywood Child Abuse

Elijah Wood has opened up about his experience with child abuse, according to People magazine. The Lord of the Rings star, who began his acting career at the age of eight, admitted that the movie industry is full of “vipers.” Elijah Wood speaks out on child abuse in Hollywood: “There are a lot of vipers” […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

Famous Volcano Startles New Zealand With 20 Degree Temperature Spike

The New Zealand volcano featured as Mount Doom in the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, Mount Ruapehu, is coming to life. Officials are now telling hikers to keep at least two kilometers away, and its temperature is surging. According to CNN, GNS Science, a New Zealand state-owned company focusing on geology and nuclear science, […]

By Justin Streight | 7y ago

Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom Split? ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Star Spotted Partying With Former Flame Selena Gomez

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s romance is one of the hottest in Hollywood. Not only have they confirmed their status as a couple, but Perry was been sighted hanging out with Bloom’s son this past month. Although their new relationship was going great, Bloom’s latest activities might indicate things are over between him and Perry […]

By Perry Carpenter | 7y ago

‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Lord Of The Rings,’ Other Children’s Stories Cause Mental Illness, Says Headmaster Graeme Whiting

The Harry Potter books, as well as those from Lord of the Rings and other children’s stories, have been labeled unhealthy for young minds and should require a license to purchase. This is the general conclusion that Graeme Whiting, headmaster at the independent Acorn School in Nailsworth, Gloucester, has come to. It’s not just books […]

By David Cornell | 7y ago

Orlando Bloom And Katy Perry Continue With PDAs, Even At Coachella: But What’s That In Katy’s Hand?

Orlando Bloom, the actor best known for his role in the Pirates of the Caribbean series as Will Turner and the Lord of The Rings trilogy as Legolas, is deep in the throes of romance with Katy Perry. Initially starting as a rumor too good to be true for fans of the pair, it turned […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Relies On Nostalgia To Lure Now-Grown-Up ‘Harry Potter’ Fans Back

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a spinoff of the famous Harry Potter series of books and movies, recently released its first full trailer. The first taste fans had for Fantastic Beasts happened when Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit cinemas last December. According to Forbes, this full trailer for Fantastic Beasts features the […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

David Bowie Was Too Big For Peter Jackson’s ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Trilogy

It’s no secret that David Bowie was a true renaissance man, exploring his creativity in a wide range of mediums, but aside from music, acting was probably his second greatest love. Having appeared in film and on television, beginning with a guest role on Theatre 625 in 1968, and starring in such films as The […]

By Edward VKanty | 7y ago

Orlando Bloom Deported From India

Orlando Bloom was due to visit the Taj Mahal in India in December 2015, but his trip ran into a hitch when he arrived in the Delhi airport. The Guardian reports that although Bloom’s trip was sponsored by the Taj Mahal, and he was actually invited by the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh state, when […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

‘Spiritual Center Of The Universe’ & Hobbits in Unusual New Zealand

Anyone who has seen the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies already has an idea how green, lush and beautiful New Zealand is. Spread over two islands, there are many great vacation spots to visit, whether in the main cities themselves or outlying areas. There are also some rather more weird and unusual locations […]

By Anne Sewell | 8y ago

The Beatles: ‘Help!’ Turns 50, Learn How They Almost Starred In ‘Lord Of The Rings’

The Beatles’ movie Help! turns 50 years old today, which in itself is pretty exciting for the Fab Four from Liverpool. Though they were only in existence for about 14 years, The Beatles were one of the most prolific bands in history, and their music would influence nearly every popular musical group we listen to […]

By Kevin Carneglia | 8y ago

‘Lord Of The Rings’ Replica City: Architects Are Crowdfunding To Build Working Replica Of Minas Tirith In England

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live and work within the walls of a Lord of the Rings city? If so, you are not the only one. A group of architects have decided they want to undertake the task of building a fully functioning Lord of the Rings replica city — […]

By Joanna Jaguar | 8y ago

Jesus Christ’s Face Spotted On Bathroom Wall In Mexican Home — Do You See Him?

It seems that prankster Jesus Christ is up to his old tricks again. This time, however, he’s chosen to appear not in a food item — like a piece of toast, or a tortilla — but in a bathroom wall in Mexico. The bathroom where Jesus decided to make himself known is in a family […]

By Joanna Jaguar | 8y ago

Ian McKellan: Magneto And Gandalf Were Almost ‘Mission: Impossible’ For The New ‘Mr. Holmes’

Sir Ian McKellan told People that his two most iconic roles almost didn’t happen for him, and all because of the movie Mission: Impossible II starring Tom Cruise. “It’s ridiculous that I’ve gotten to play both Gandalf [in the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies] and Magneto [in the X-Men film saga].” Ridiculous? […]

By Dionne Charlet | 8y ago

R.I.P Christopher Lee: The Screen’s Most Prolific Star

This week, fans around the world said goodbye to the most prolific movie actor of any generation, Sir Christopher Lee, who died last Sunday at the age of 93. Christopher Lee became recognized in 2007 by Guinness Book of World Records for most screen credits, which at the time stood at 244 before Lee acted […]

By Joshua Waldrop | 8y ago

Christopher Lee: In His Own Words

Sir Christopher Lee spent a lifetime exploring a wide genre of films and roles, from portraying one of horror’s most iconic vampires in films such as 1958’s Horror of Dracula to Saruman the White in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, and even exploring his musical interests with his very own heavy metal albums. […]

By Edward VKanty | 8y ago

‘The Hobbit’ Director Peter Jackson To Open WWI Museum

After finishing his work on The Hobbit trilogy, director Peter Jackson will help launch a World War I museum in Wellington, New Zealand. Jackson was speaking on Wednesday at a Screen Advisory Board event to promote local film projects with the Park Road Post Production offices. According to the Associated Press, Jackson is a WWI […]

By Amanda Lager | 8y ago

‘The Hobbit’ Toppled At The Box Office While Stars Weigh In On Romantic Subplot

The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies had a wonderful run at the top of the box office following its December 2014 release, but the juggernaut may have finally reached he end of all things. For the first time since its release three weeks ago, The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies was not the […]

By Erin Staley | 8y ago

‘The Hobbit’ Is The Last Middle Earth Film — No ‘Silmarillion’ To Come

The final installment in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy is going out with a bang, dominating the box office for much of its run in theaters. But now it seems that The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies will be Jackson’s very last film in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth. Despite a few reports from last […]

By Benjamin Simon | 8y ago

‘Tower Of Sauron’: Real Life Barad-Dur Coming To Casablanca

The Tower of Sauron will soon loom over Casablanca, after a new building, intended to be Africa’s tallest skyscraper, breaks ground in the coming year. A French Architectural agency, Volade et Pistre, is responsible for the design of the soon-to-be-built Al Noor tower, according to From Quarks To Quasars. Planned for construction in the Moroccan […]

By Dustin Wicksell | 8y ago

‘The Hobbit’ Rules The Box Office

The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies is the culmination of a journey director Peter Jackson began 13 years ago with the 2001 release of The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring. Audiences all over the world have paid to see Jackson’s sweeping vision of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth, and Battle of the […]

By Erin Staley | 8y ago

‘Lord Of The Rings’ Cat Litter Box Is A Hobbit-Hole With Tower Of Sauron Scratching Post

If you are a Lord of the Rings fan and cat lover, this “Super-Fan Build” project will knock your socks off. These creations were made for the hard-core LOTR fans. In the video, the builders create a hobbit-hole cat litter box that features a Tower of Sauron scratching post. Super Fans Build is a YouTube […]

By Tara West | 8y ago

‘The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies’ Dominates With $117.6 Million International

Despite all the hate Peter Jackson’s Hobbit films have been getting, the final installment in the new J.R.R. Tolkein trilogy has beat out the competition with its international release. The Hobbit: Battle of the Five armies earned $117.6 million in its opening weekend across the globe. According to Variety, The Hobbit: Battle of the Five […]

By Benjamin Simon | 8y ago

‘Lord Of The Rings’ Fans, Russia Planned To Build ‘Eye Of Sauron’ In Moscow

In both literature and filmography, J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings Trilogy is considered a monumental gem in entertainment. With its origins in literature back in 1954, the LOTR trilogy was not only a beloved tale, it would make such an impact that a legacy would be established. That legacy would further be cemented through […]

By Jan Omega | 8y ago

‘The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies’ To End Trilogy On A High Note? Early Reviewers Weigh In

It’s less than a week until The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies hits the theaters, putting an end to the six-part Middle Earth saga that began with The Lord Of The Rings trilogy in 2001, and continued with The Hobbit trilogy in 2012. So does the series do a good job of tying […]

By Joseph Medina | 8y ago

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