WARNING: Contains mild spoilers for Shogun.The critically acclaimed new FX/Hulu historical epic Shogun follows Lord Toranaga, based on the real-life Japanese shogun. The first two episodes of the series premiered on February 27, 2024, and contributed to outstanding reviews from Shogun, who compared the limited series to the popular HBO historical drama. Game of Thrones. … Read more
Few The Lord of the Rings debates are as heated as who is more powerful when it comes to Morgoth vs. Sauron, but there would be a clear victor if Middle-earth’s two greatest villains ever battled. Though Sauron is the overarching nemesis in The Lord of the Rings, forcing the story’s heroes on a quest … Read more
As epic as the original theatrical trilogy was, the Lord of the Rings extended editions added a lot more to the adventures in Middle-earth. One year after the theatrical cut of each Lord of the Rings movie, an extended version arrived. These editions add tons of new footage, increasing the Lord of the Rings extended … Read more
Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2! The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power may tell a different story, but there are still very clear influences from Tolkien The Lord of the Rings. The Prime Video series is set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, thousands of years … Read more
The Lord of the Rings 2024 is having a big year and it looks like it's just the beginning, with 2026 offering an exciting sequel to the Peter Jackson trilogy with the latest casting proposal. Andy Serkis is set to direct the next film The Lord of the Rings franchise, directing and starring its protagonist, … Read more
Warning! This article contains spoilers Rings of power Season 2, Episode 3! The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 features the first glimpse of a baby orc, and it's a pretty big deal. Prime Video has portrayed the social dynamics of these dastardly creatures differently than past screen adaptations of Tolkien's … Read more
This article contains spoilers The Lord of the Rings book.New The Lord of the Rings movie is coming, and it might feature some classic Tolkien characters. The new movie currently has a working title Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for My Armbut this may change (via Popverse). The title of the film refers to … Read more
Unseen though they may be, the Valar are vital to The Lord of the Rings. A mere snapshot of J.R.R. Tolkien’s mythology was provided by Frodo’s journey to Mordor – way back in the beginning, there was the supreme Creator, Eru Ilúvatar. Riffing on Bible lore, Eru brought the Valar into existence as a fantasy … Read more
Summary Frodo left Middle-earth due to lingering injuries from his journey seeking healing in the Undying Lands. His decision was influenced by Tolkien's own experience of trauma and a desire for peace. In The Rings of Power, Frodo is portrayed as a hero who finds solace and closure in the Undying Lands. Frodo eventually went … Read more
Summary The extended editions of The Lord of the Rings trilogy add valuable scenes and depth to the original theatrical cuts. Each extended edition provides additional context to the characters and their relationships, enhancing the overall viewing experience. While some added scenes may not directly align with Tolkien’s books, the extended editions are worth the … Read more