There are very few instances where downright bad TV shows that have been bombed by audiences are renewed, because studios usually don't want to spend more money on a project that is bound to fail. As a result, even the good shows that failed to get enough viewers are canceled after only one season, much to the frustration of fans.
Rings of Power, however, cost Prime Video far too much to give up after one unsuccessful attempt. No matter how much people hated what the writers did in season 1, the platform had to give it another go and try to convince everyone that it could handle the rich lore of Tolkien's universe. And from the looks of it, they may succeed with season 2.
Is Rings of Power Season 2 Better Than Season 1?
Of course, with only one trailer released by the production team so far, it's hard to tell if this...
Rings of Power, however, cost Prime Video far too much to give up after one unsuccessful attempt. No matter how much people hated what the writers did in season 1, the platform had to give it another go and try to convince everyone that it could handle the rich lore of Tolkien's universe. And from the looks of it, they may succeed with season 2.
Is Rings of Power Season 2 Better Than Season 1?
Of course, with only one trailer released by the production team so far, it's hard to tell if this...
- 5/15/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
5 Best Villains from The Lord of the Rings - Main Image
What should have been a nice, simple story of good and evil clashing in The Lord of the Rings has been made far more compelling than it has any right to be, thanks to its memorable cast of villains.
This series of films, adapted from the timeless books by J.R.R. Tolkien, serves as a cautionary tale that details the consequences of absolute corruption. Here is how the best villains from The Lord of the Rings poisoned Middle-Earth with their vile intentions.
5. Grima Wormtongue
If there is one word to describe Grima Wormtongue for a first impression, it is deceptive. This Rohirrim served as King Theoden's adviser when Rohan was vulnerable. Saruman's words and influence came through Wormtongue, which weakened the entire Kingdom of Rohan.
Wormtongue deserves much credit as one of the best villains in The Lord of the Rings...
What should have been a nice, simple story of good and evil clashing in The Lord of the Rings has been made far more compelling than it has any right to be, thanks to its memorable cast of villains.
This series of films, adapted from the timeless books by J.R.R. Tolkien, serves as a cautionary tale that details the consequences of absolute corruption. Here is how the best villains from The Lord of the Rings poisoned Middle-Earth with their vile intentions.
5. Grima Wormtongue
If there is one word to describe Grima Wormtongue for a first impression, it is deceptive. This Rohirrim served as King Theoden's adviser when Rohan was vulnerable. Saruman's words and influence came through Wormtongue, which weakened the entire Kingdom of Rohan.
Wormtongue deserves much credit as one of the best villains in The Lord of the Rings...
- 5/15/2024
- EpicStream
Sauron’s rise in Season 2 of “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” will begin August 29 when the new installment of Amazon Prime Video’s fantasy series based on J.R.R. Tolkien IP arrives on the streamer. Prime Video released a teaser trailer and behind-the-scenes featurette Monday. Based on parts of Tolkien’s posthumous “The Silmarillion,” the series has a planned arc of five seasons.
What is ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 2 about?
The drama series takes place thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” books with an ensemble cast of familiar faces mixed with new characters. Set in the not-for-long peaceful Second Age of Middle Earth, the show marks a first-time venture into the adaptation of Tolkein’s history of the fabled period. Villain Sauron (Charlie Vickers) will be “out and about...
What is ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 2 about?
The drama series takes place thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” books with an ensemble cast of familiar faces mixed with new characters. Set in the not-for-long peaceful Second Age of Middle Earth, the show marks a first-time venture into the adaptation of Tolkein’s history of the fabled period. Villain Sauron (Charlie Vickers) will be “out and about...
- 5/14/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, a prequel to the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogy, started airing on Prime Video in 2022. The series got a lot of flak from fans because of poor writing as well as because of the speed at which the story unfolded. Many found it to be lacking because most people were unable to connect with the characters or the story itself.
The Rings of Power received mixed reception for its premiere season. | Amazon Prime Video
After a mediocre first season, Amazon Prime is ready with the second, which is set to premiere in a few months. Recently, we got the first look of Sauron for Season 2 of The Rings of Power. Charlie Vickers played the role in Season 1 and will be reprising it in Season 2 as well. And this is something the fans are not too happy about.
The...
The Rings of Power received mixed reception for its premiere season. | Amazon Prime Video
After a mediocre first season, Amazon Prime is ready with the second, which is set to premiere in a few months. Recently, we got the first look of Sauron for Season 2 of The Rings of Power. Charlie Vickers played the role in Season 1 and will be reprising it in Season 2 as well. And this is something the fans are not too happy about.
The...
- 5/14/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Both George R.R. Martin and J.R.R. Tolkien have been some of the biggest names in the fantasy genre, each renowned for their extensive literary creations that have sparked beloved TV adaptations and blockbuster movies. Martin has openly expressed his admiration for Tolkien’s work on Middle Earth, a realm teeming with fantastical races, intricate languages, and epic battles.
George R.R. Martin | Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Sanna Pudas
However, Martin hasn’t shied away from offering critiques of aspects of Middle-Earth that he believes could have been further developed. Although his comments may contest some devoted fans, they highlight a nuanced approach to the realm of fantasy literature.
George R.R. Martin’s Candid Criticism of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth
While discussing the narrative of power dynamics in A Song of Ice and Power, the author of the book series, George R.R. Martin said that it was his “answer to Tolkien,...
George R.R. Martin | Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Sanna Pudas
However, Martin hasn’t shied away from offering critiques of aspects of Middle-Earth that he believes could have been further developed. Although his comments may contest some devoted fans, they highlight a nuanced approach to the realm of fantasy literature.
George R.R. Martin’s Candid Criticism of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth
While discussing the narrative of power dynamics in A Song of Ice and Power, the author of the book series, George R.R. Martin said that it was his “answer to Tolkien,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Although a pretty congenial man, George R.R. Martin is notable for penning some of the most gruesome battles in fantasy, which doesn’t shy away from delving into the grotesque nature of wars. Opposed to other fantasy works, the bloodshed in Martin’s Game of Thrones is exponentially high, which makes sense, as he initially set out to pen the novel series in response to High Fantasy.
Explaining his reasoning behind incorporating such bloody battles, the author explained he wanted to depict both sides of a war, and its ugly nature, which many fantasy works stray away from.
George R.R. Martin Wanted to Capture the Ugliness With Game of Thrones
George R.R. Martin via CBS News
While a big admirer of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work, George R.R. Martin stressed that the template he set for wars in fantasy led his imitators to create endless sludge “of dark...
Explaining his reasoning behind incorporating such bloody battles, the author explained he wanted to depict both sides of a war, and its ugly nature, which many fantasy works stray away from.
George R.R. Martin Wanted to Capture the Ugliness With Game of Thrones
George R.R. Martin via CBS News
While a big admirer of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work, George R.R. Martin stressed that the template he set for wars in fantasy led his imitators to create endless sludge “of dark...
- 5/14/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Despite the rash of projects set in the world of "The Lord of the Rings" that have come to our attention lately -- a steadily-growing list that includes multiple upcoming movies, one streaming series, and even video games -- fans of "The Rings of Power" have had no choice but to sit on their hands for quite some time now. Season 1 of the Prime Video series came to an end back in October of 2022, leaving viewers on some pretty significant cliffhangers. The unassuming Southlander Halbrand (Charlie Vickers) had been unmasked as the Dark Lord Sauron himself (though only after helping create the three elven rings), our heroes were left scattered in the aftermath of a bloody battle with an army of orcs, and we all witnessed the birth of Mordor and Mount Doom itself in one of the final scenes.
That lengthy wait ... isn't quite over just yet, admittedly, but...
That lengthy wait ... isn't quite over just yet, admittedly, but...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Amazon had its inaugural upfront presentation today, and it may hold the most exciting information we’ve seen so far.
Amazon MGM Studios has been entertaining us for a while now, but they’ve got even more on tap, with The Boys Season 5 locked, a Legally Blonde-related series, the Cross trailer, and news about Nicolas Cage as a washed-up superhero.
Let the good times roll!
Elle, a Series in the Legally Blonde Universe, Ordered to Series
Prime Video announced that it has ordered the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media.
Creator Laura Kittrell is set as showrunner and executive producer, with Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Lauren Kisilevsky, and Marc Platt also serving as executive producers.
Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to...
Amazon MGM Studios has been entertaining us for a while now, but they’ve got even more on tap, with The Boys Season 5 locked, a Legally Blonde-related series, the Cross trailer, and news about Nicolas Cage as a washed-up superhero.
Let the good times roll!
Elle, a Series in the Legally Blonde Universe, Ordered to Series
Prime Video announced that it has ordered the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media.
Creator Laura Kittrell is set as showrunner and executive producer, with Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Lauren Kisilevsky, and Marc Platt also serving as executive producers.
Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to...
- 5/14/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Take a look at Season 2 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" live-action TV series, based on stories by J. R. R. Tolkien, set in the ‘Second Age of Middle-earth’, thousands of years before the events of Tolkien's “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings”, streaming August 29, 2024 on Amazon Prime Video:
“…the series begins during a time of relative peace and covers all the major events of ‘Middle-earth's Second Age’ including the forging of the ‘Rings of Power’, the rise of the ‘Dark Lord Sauron’,…
“… the fall of the island kingdom of ‘Númenor’ and the last alliance between ‘Elves’ and Men…”
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“…the series begins during a time of relative peace and covers all the major events of ‘Middle-earth's Second Age’ including the forging of the ‘Rings of Power’, the rise of the ‘Dark Lord Sauron’,…
“… the fall of the island kingdom of ‘Númenor’ and the last alliance between ‘Elves’ and Men…”
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- 5/14/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Descubre el ascenso del Señor Oscuro y el destino de la Tierra Media en la esperada continuación de la aclamada serie de Prime Video. © Prime Video
¡La espera ha terminado! Prime Video ha desvelado el primer tráiler y póster de la segunda temporada de “El Señor de los Anillos: Los Anillos de Poder”, que prepara el terreno para Sauron, el legendario villano de J.R.R. Tolkien, mientras sume a la Segunda Edad de la Tierra Media en la oscuridad.
En la segunda temporada de Los Anillos de Poder, Sauron regresa. Expulsado por Galadriel, sin ejército ni aliados, el naciente Señor Oscuro depende ahora solo de su propio ingenio para reconstruir su poder y supervisar la creación de los Anillos de Poder, que le permitirán doblegar a todos los pueblos de la Tierra Media a su siniestra voluntad. Partiendo del viaje épico y la ambición de la primera temporada, la nueva entrega...
¡La espera ha terminado! Prime Video ha desvelado el primer tráiler y póster de la segunda temporada de “El Señor de los Anillos: Los Anillos de Poder”, que prepara el terreno para Sauron, el legendario villano de J.R.R. Tolkien, mientras sume a la Segunda Edad de la Tierra Media en la oscuridad.
En la segunda temporada de Los Anillos de Poder, Sauron regresa. Expulsado por Galadriel, sin ejército ni aliados, el naciente Señor Oscuro depende ahora solo de su propio ingenio para reconstruir su poder y supervisar la creación de los Anillos de Poder, que le permitirán doblegar a todos los pueblos de la Tierra Media a su siniestra voluntad. Partiendo del viaje épico y la ambición de la primera temporada, la nueva entrega...
- 5/14/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Guillermo del Toro is renowned for the many masterpieces he has created. His artistic prowess has allowed a certain sense of faith that fans find themselves with because of the darker elements he is willing to tap into. As someone who has always found himself liking darker sketches and the scary side of things, exploring the gothic storylines isn’t something the director is afraid of.
Sir Ian McKellen with Elijah Wood in Lord of the Rings [Credit: New Line Cinema/Allstar]While there are many projects fans would love to see him make, one in particular stands out more than others. The Lord of the Rings books have been long over since they were published in the 1950s. Adaptations upon adaptations came and went by. Prequels and spin-offs were made and fans seemed to receive them all with great anticipation. However, one project, in particular, is yet to be looked at.
Sir Ian McKellen with Elijah Wood in Lord of the Rings [Credit: New Line Cinema/Allstar]While there are many projects fans would love to see him make, one in particular stands out more than others. The Lord of the Rings books have been long over since they were published in the 1950s. Adaptations upon adaptations came and went by. Prequels and spin-offs were made and fans seemed to receive them all with great anticipation. However, one project, in particular, is yet to be looked at.
- 5/14/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
George R.R. Martin’s book A Song of Ice and Fire has inspired one of the best TV shows of all time- Game of Thrones, taking the fantasy genre to new heights. The success of the Emmy-winning series has been followed by its spin-off House of the Dragon, drawing inspiration from Martin’s expansive universe in Fire & Blood.
A still from Game Of Thrones | Credit: HBO
However, the acclaimed author and screenwriter has credited the success of his fantasy novels and the shows that his books inspired to his dear friend and the late author Robert Jordan, renowned for his masterful work on The Wheel of Time series.
George R.R. Martin Reflected on Robert Jordan’s Influence on His Work
In a previous interview, George R.R. Martin acknowledged the profound influence of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time, which spans 14 volumes, on the development of his own expansive series,...
A still from Game Of Thrones | Credit: HBO
However, the acclaimed author and screenwriter has credited the success of his fantasy novels and the shows that his books inspired to his dear friend and the late author Robert Jordan, renowned for his masterful work on The Wheel of Time series.
George R.R. Martin Reflected on Robert Jordan’s Influence on His Work
In a previous interview, George R.R. Martin acknowledged the profound influence of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time, which spans 14 volumes, on the development of his own expansive series,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Attendees at Amazon’s inaugural upfront presentation this morning in New York City were transported back to Middle-earth as Prime Video unveiled a first look at the upcoming second season of the hit series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The series’ first season was an unprecedented global success and one of the top original series for Prime Video, viewed by more than 100 million people worldwide, and driving more Prime sign-ups worldwide during its launch window than any other previous content to date.
Prime Video also announced that Season Two will debut globally on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in more than 240 countries and territories in multiple languages.
A stunning new Season Two poster was also revealed today, featuring the return of Charlie Vickers in the role of Sauron, one of the world’s greatest literary villains, appearing in a new form – one that will aid him in deceiving the denizens of Middle-earth.
Prime Video also announced that Season Two will debut globally on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in more than 240 countries and territories in multiple languages.
A stunning new Season Two poster was also revealed today, featuring the return of Charlie Vickers in the role of Sauron, one of the world’s greatest literary villains, appearing in a new form – one that will aid him in deceiving the denizens of Middle-earth.
- 5/14/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Take a trip back to Middle-earth as Prime Video gives us a sneak peek at the highly anticipated second season of the popular series ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.’
The debut teaser trailer provides an action-packed glimpse into J.R.R. Tolkien’s Second Age, showcasing the rise of Sauron and his relentless pursuit of absolute power. Additionally, the trailer unveils the highly anticipated creation of more Rings.
In Season Two, Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will. Building on Season One’s epic scope and ambition, the new season plunges even its most beloved and vulnerable characters into a rising tide of darkness, challenging each...
The debut teaser trailer provides an action-packed glimpse into J.R.R. Tolkien’s Second Age, showcasing the rise of Sauron and his relentless pursuit of absolute power. Additionally, the trailer unveils the highly anticipated creation of more Rings.
In Season Two, Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will. Building on Season One’s epic scope and ambition, the new season plunges even its most beloved and vulnerable characters into a rising tide of darkness, challenging each...
- 5/14/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Attendees at Amazon’s inaugural upfront presentation this morning in New York City were transported back to Middle-earth as Prime Video unveiled a first look at the upcoming second season of the hit series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
The series’ first season was an unprecedented global success and one of the top original series for Prime Video. It was viewed by more than 100 million people worldwide and drove more Prime sign-ups worldwide during its launch window than any other previous content to date.
Prime Video announced that The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 will debut globally on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in multiple languages in more than 240 countries and territories.
New Season Two key art was also revealed today, featuring the return of Charlie Vickers in the role of Sauron, one of the world’s greatest literary villains, appearing in a new form...
The series’ first season was an unprecedented global success and one of the top original series for Prime Video. It was viewed by more than 100 million people worldwide and drove more Prime sign-ups worldwide during its launch window than any other previous content to date.
Prime Video announced that The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 will debut globally on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in multiple languages in more than 240 countries and territories.
New Season Two key art was also revealed today, featuring the return of Charlie Vickers in the role of Sauron, one of the world’s greatest literary villains, appearing in a new form...
- 5/14/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 Will Stream On Amazon Prime. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
It’s time to be transported back to Middle-earth as Prime Video unveiled a first look at the upcoming second season of the hit series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The series’ first season was an unprecedented global success and one of the top original series for Prime Video, viewed by more than 100 million people worldwide and driving more Prime sign-ups worldwide during its launch window than any other previous content to date.
With the stage set, get ready for “The Rings of Power‘s” epic second season, which will take you deeper into the increasingly intense confrontation. This time, the focus is entirely on what happens after the Elven Rings are crafted, with the Elves rising up to oppose Sauron’s evil influence and drive back the darkness.
It’s time to be transported back to Middle-earth as Prime Video unveiled a first look at the upcoming second season of the hit series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The series’ first season was an unprecedented global success and one of the top original series for Prime Video, viewed by more than 100 million people worldwide and driving more Prime sign-ups worldwide during its launch window than any other previous content to date.
With the stage set, get ready for “The Rings of Power‘s” epic second season, which will take you deeper into the increasingly intense confrontation. This time, the focus is entirely on what happens after the Elven Rings are crafted, with the Elves rising up to oppose Sauron’s evil influence and drive back the darkness.
- 5/14/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Today brings us some big news for the most annoying people you know. Seemingly out of nowhere, "The Lord of the Rings" has become a hot commodity once again between the recent announcement of the "Hunt for Gollum" spin-off/prequel movie, this year's upcoming animated effort titled "The War of the Rohirrim," and, of course, the ongoing television show that's caused no controversy or divided opinions whatsoever known as "The Rings of Power."
Set thousands of years prior to the events of "The Fellowship of the Ring" during the period known as the Second Age, season 1 of the wildly expensive streaming series was a solid and enjoyable enough experience that attempted to reach the same heights as Peter Jackson's original trilogy. It may not have become the instant "Game of Thrones"-sized cultural juggernaut that Prime Video was likely hoping for -- it's worth noting that even the hit...
Set thousands of years prior to the events of "The Fellowship of the Ring" during the period known as the Second Age, season 1 of the wildly expensive streaming series was a solid and enjoyable enough experience that attempted to reach the same heights as Peter Jackson's original trilogy. It may not have become the instant "Game of Thrones"-sized cultural juggernaut that Prime Video was likely hoping for -- it's worth noting that even the hit...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
The rings are once more forged in fire for “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 2.
The hit Prime Video series, which made history on the streaming platform upon its debut, is welcoming a familiar face back to the Middle-Earth for its second installment. Charlie Vickers is back as the villainous Sauron, but this time, he’s in a new form to deceive those who try to unite the Second Age realm.
After being cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-Earth to his sinister will, the official synopsis teased.
The series is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” books,...
The hit Prime Video series, which made history on the streaming platform upon its debut, is welcoming a familiar face back to the Middle-Earth for its second installment. Charlie Vickers is back as the villainous Sauron, but this time, he’s in a new form to deceive those who try to unite the Second Age realm.
After being cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-Earth to his sinister will, the official synopsis teased.
The series is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” books,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The Rings of Power season two is starting to reveal itself.
Prime Video released a teaser trailer, premiere date and story description for the sophomore season of its Lord of the Rings drama series at Amazon’s inaugural upfront presentation in New York City on Tuesday.
Below is the trailer, which features Charlie Vickers reprising his role as Sauron, only with a dramatically different look, “one that will aid him in deceiving the denizens of Middle-earth.”
The season will return fans to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Second Age, and promises to show “the ascending evil presence of Sauron as he continues his vengeful quest for complete power.” The show will return on August 2.
Here’s the official description: “In Season Two of The Rings of Power, Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his...
Prime Video released a teaser trailer, premiere date and story description for the sophomore season of its Lord of the Rings drama series at Amazon’s inaugural upfront presentation in New York City on Tuesday.
Below is the trailer, which features Charlie Vickers reprising his role as Sauron, only with a dramatically different look, “one that will aid him in deceiving the denizens of Middle-earth.”
The season will return fans to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Second Age, and promises to show “the ascending evil presence of Sauron as he continues his vengeful quest for complete power.” The show will return on August 2.
Here’s the official description: “In Season Two of The Rings of Power, Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his...
- 5/14/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
J.R.R. Tolkien’s ultimate villain is alive and in the flesh in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, premiering this summer on Prime Video. Sauron’s identity was revealed in the Season 1 finale in 2022, and he’s terrorizing Middle-earth in the first The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power teaser. [Warning: The following will reveal Sauron’s Season 1 disguise. One does not simply blame us for spoilers if you keep reading!] Before we dive into the teaser, the biggest piece of new intel first: Prime Video announced at its inaugural upfront presentation on Tuesday, May 13 in New York City that The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 will premiere globally on Thursday, August 29. The new season will see Sauron darken Middle-earth’s Second Age, and The Rings of Power teaser shows a markedly darker tone as the big bad villain takes control of the narrative. The teaser trailer features ...
- 5/14/2024
- TV Insider
“Prepare yourselves.”
That’s what a sword weilding Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) declares to Elrond (Robert Aramayo) and her other warrior companions in the just released teaser trailer for Season 2 of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – see below:
Season 2 of the J.R.R. Tolkien adaptation is coming on August 29, and “prepare yourselves” just might be an understatement.
One word: Sauron. Another word: Unleashed.
Much grittier and darker than most of Season 1, the just released peek at Season 2 also gives a brief look at the Charlie Vicker’s portrayed Mordor master’s Dark Tower. As well, there’s some new rings and their creation in there too, and one Hell of an explosion that could rival Mount Doom’s big blow-up in Season 1. Or, as Khazad-dûm Prince Durin (Owain Arthur) puts it in said minute-long teaser: “an evil, ancient and powerful has returned” — as you can see above.
That’s what a sword weilding Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) declares to Elrond (Robert Aramayo) and her other warrior companions in the just released teaser trailer for Season 2 of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – see below:
Season 2 of the J.R.R. Tolkien adaptation is coming on August 29, and “prepare yourselves” just might be an understatement.
One word: Sauron. Another word: Unleashed.
Much grittier and darker than most of Season 1, the just released peek at Season 2 also gives a brief look at the Charlie Vicker’s portrayed Mordor master’s Dark Tower. As well, there’s some new rings and their creation in there too, and one Hell of an explosion that could rival Mount Doom’s big blow-up in Season 1. Or, as Khazad-dûm Prince Durin (Owain Arthur) puts it in said minute-long teaser: “an evil, ancient and powerful has returned” — as you can see above.
- 5/14/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
When it was announced that Amazon was set to produce The Rings of Power, a prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, fans were ecstatic to revisit J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-Earth. But despite opening to a record 25 million viewership, the highest in the streaming platform’s history, the sentiment surrounding the new addition to the iconic IP was pretty mixed.
Despite winning over fans with its eye-popping visuals, with many deeming it a worthy addition to the iconic franchise, its naysayers accused the show of pushing a woke agenda. And with the trailer for Season 2 set to be unveiled soon, a similar discourse has popped up once again.
The Rings of Power Season 2 Trailer Announcement Opens to Mixed Reception
A Still from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Amazon Studios
Even before The Rings of Power premiered, which cost Amazon a whopping $700 million to produce, some...
Despite winning over fans with its eye-popping visuals, with many deeming it a worthy addition to the iconic franchise, its naysayers accused the show of pushing a woke agenda. And with the trailer for Season 2 set to be unveiled soon, a similar discourse has popped up once again.
The Rings of Power Season 2 Trailer Announcement Opens to Mixed Reception
A Still from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Amazon Studios
Even before The Rings of Power premiered, which cost Amazon a whopping $700 million to produce, some...
- 5/13/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Prime Video has announced that we will get our first look at some footage from the second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power tomorrow when the first teaser trailer is released online.
Production has been underway since late 2022 at Bray Studios, just outside London. Season 1 was shot in New Zealand, but the decision was made to change-up location because The UK is "considered more economical and is also where the company is establishing a multi-show hub."
The first season concluded with the reveal that the seemingly benevolent Halbrand was actually Sauron all along. The Dark Lord offered Galadriel the chance to join him once his ruse was discovered, and when she refused, he fled back to the Southlands (soon to be known as Mordor).
It was also heavily implied that "The Stranger" was really Gandalf, but this is yet to be confirmed by actor Daniel Weyman or the showrunners.
Production has been underway since late 2022 at Bray Studios, just outside London. Season 1 was shot in New Zealand, but the decision was made to change-up location because The UK is "considered more economical and is also where the company is establishing a multi-show hub."
The first season concluded with the reveal that the seemingly benevolent Halbrand was actually Sauron all along. The Dark Lord offered Galadriel the chance to join him once his ruse was discovered, and when she refused, he fled back to the Southlands (soon to be known as Mordor).
It was also heavily implied that "The Stranger" was really Gandalf, but this is yet to be confirmed by actor Daniel Weyman or the showrunners.
- 5/13/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Zack Snyder is one of the most prolific filmmakers of today’s age. Having created epics like 300, Army of the Dead, Justice League, and more, the director is known best for creating action-packed, grim tales of adventure that are often characterized by intricate details. Whether it is his independent features or the Snyderverse, Snyder’s movies are a true treat to audiences who love bold and gritty themes.
Hollywood filmmaker Zack Snyder (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
While Snyder’s imagination and ability to craft fictional worlds are quite impressive, the director’s Snyderverse shares unmistakable similarities with Peter Jackson’s The Lord of The Rings franchise. The two different worlds have several distinct connections that are quite baffling.
Zack Snyder’s Snyderverse Shares Several Similarities with The Lord of The Rings
Zack Snyderʼs Justice League [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]One is based on a set of comics, and the other is based on fantasy novels,...
Hollywood filmmaker Zack Snyder (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
While Snyder’s imagination and ability to craft fictional worlds are quite impressive, the director’s Snyderverse shares unmistakable similarities with Peter Jackson’s The Lord of The Rings franchise. The two different worlds have several distinct connections that are quite baffling.
Zack Snyder’s Snyderverse Shares Several Similarities with The Lord of The Rings
Zack Snyderʼs Justice League [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]One is based on a set of comics, and the other is based on fantasy novels,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
The Lord of the Rings franchise is a classic lore of good vs evil which follows heroes who embark on a perilous quest to save the world from darkness. It is all thanks to J.R.R. Tolkien’s creativity that curated a detailed world with diverse mythologies. While the novel series gained quite a bit of attention, it is Peter Jackson who put the stories in the cinematic format to reach wider audiences.
Image via The Two Towers | Warner Bros Entertainment – YouTube
And yet, Jackson’s adaptations are far from being true to the source material. In particular, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) is one film that often disappoints book readers due to its non-coherent sequences.
The Lord of the Rings Author Commented on The Two Towers Timeline!
In his foreword to The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings (Lotr) author, J.R.R. Tolkien...
Image via The Two Towers | Warner Bros Entertainment – YouTube
And yet, Jackson’s adaptations are far from being true to the source material. In particular, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) is one film that often disappoints book readers due to its non-coherent sequences.
The Lord of the Rings Author Commented on The Two Towers Timeline!
In his foreword to The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings (Lotr) author, J.R.R. Tolkien...
- 5/12/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Viggo Mortensen will forever be synonymous with his role in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The actor played the role of Aragorn in all three films and was the sworn protector of Frodo and Sam in their journey from the Shire to Mount Doom. The actor won the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast In A Motion Picture for The Return of the King.
While the final film in the trilogy made history for being the first fantasy film to win Best Picture at the Oscars, Mortensen seemed to have a less-than-stellar opinion about the movie. He mentioned how the last two films leaned more towards CGI and visual effects as opposed to the practical effects of The Fellowship of the Ring, which seemed to have carried over to Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy.
Viggo Mortensen Criticized The Extensive Use Of CGI In The Lord Of The Rings...
While the final film in the trilogy made history for being the first fantasy film to win Best Picture at the Oscars, Mortensen seemed to have a less-than-stellar opinion about the movie. He mentioned how the last two films leaned more towards CGI and visual effects as opposed to the practical effects of The Fellowship of the Ring, which seemed to have carried over to Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy.
Viggo Mortensen Criticized The Extensive Use Of CGI In The Lord Of The Rings...
- 5/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
It was 1957 when screenwriter Morton Grady Zimmerman approached J.R.R. Tolkien on the subject of creating an animated film out of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The famed British author expressed all of his sentiments and criticisms about the script in a series of letters.
J.R.R. Tolkien via BBC
It turns out, he was not fond of the interpretation of his books in the said script. He also accused Zimmerman of never reading the books, only skimming through them, and composing the screenplay based on the fragments he remembered from the novels.
J.R.R. Tolkien Lambasted Morton Grady Zimmerman’s Animated Film Script Of The Lord Of The Rings
A post from The Tolkien Wiki Community generously shared an excerpt of Letter 210 that J.R.R. Tolkien wrote about the proposed animated movie. One of the trivial but very intriguing observations he made was about the lembas.
J.R.R. Tolkien via BBC
It turns out, he was not fond of the interpretation of his books in the said script. He also accused Zimmerman of never reading the books, only skimming through them, and composing the screenplay based on the fragments he remembered from the novels.
J.R.R. Tolkien Lambasted Morton Grady Zimmerman’s Animated Film Script Of The Lord Of The Rings
A post from The Tolkien Wiki Community generously shared an excerpt of Letter 210 that J.R.R. Tolkien wrote about the proposed animated movie. One of the trivial but very intriguing observations he made was about the lembas.
- 5/12/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
There are no words in the dictionary that can perfectly describe late Christopher Lee’s career in the film industry. With over 250 films to his name, the actor was a force to reckon with. Even though it has almost been a decade since he passed away, Christopher Lee’s legacy still lives on, and his fans will finally get to learn more about him in an upcoming documentary on his life.
Christopher Lee in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
Titled The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee, the documentary is directed by Jon Spira, who has access to the actor’s scrapbooks and interviews from the British Institute’s library. However, this is no ordinary documentary, just as Christopher Lee was no ordinary man.
A Documentary Gives Insight into Christopher Lee’s Life
A still from the trailer of The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee (2024) | Credit: Canal Cat Films...
Christopher Lee in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
Titled The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee, the documentary is directed by Jon Spira, who has access to the actor’s scrapbooks and interviews from the British Institute’s library. However, this is no ordinary documentary, just as Christopher Lee was no ordinary man.
A Documentary Gives Insight into Christopher Lee’s Life
A still from the trailer of The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee (2024) | Credit: Canal Cat Films...
- 5/12/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
George R. R. Martin is one of the most influential and famous writers of our times. Having created the brilliant mythos of Game of Thrones, the writer is also a screenwriter and producer. Known for his intricate plotlines, complex characters, unusual themes, and detailed world-building, Martin’s influence on popular culture extends beyond the literary world he has created.
A still from Game of Thrones
A fan of J. R. R Tolkien and having sought inspiration from him, the Game of Thrones creator himself is an influence and inspiration to several young writers. Yet, his fame and acclaim have not kept Martin safe from fans’ demands and questions, to which The Sandman creator had more than a befitting reply to give.
When Neil Gaiman Defended George R. R. Martin Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself | Instagram)
Among the plethora of artists today, George R. R. Martin and Neil Gaiman exert a considerable influence over others,...
A still from Game of Thrones
A fan of J. R. R Tolkien and having sought inspiration from him, the Game of Thrones creator himself is an influence and inspiration to several young writers. Yet, his fame and acclaim have not kept Martin safe from fans’ demands and questions, to which The Sandman creator had more than a befitting reply to give.
When Neil Gaiman Defended George R. R. Martin Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself | Instagram)
Among the plethora of artists today, George R. R. Martin and Neil Gaiman exert a considerable influence over others,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Did you see that plot twist coming, Precious? Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced the news that we'll be returning to Middle-earth in a new movie about Gollum, everybody's favorite fish-eating gremlin, tentatively titled "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum." Despite the usual excitement that follows any developments about such popular material, it's fair to say that the collective reaction to this reveal mostly amounted to: "...Him?" Compared to the likes of the classic "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and the widely-panned "The Hobbit" movies, the animated "The War of the Rohirrim" film, and even Prime Video's "The Rings of Power" show, a prequel following an awfully brief chapter in the centuries-spanning life of pathetic ol' Sméagol, of all characters, doesn't quite conjure up the same images of epic storytelling and sweeping adventures fans have come to expect from their beloved franchise. It certainly helps that actor...
- 5/10/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
A 15-year-old “Lord of the Rings” fan film titled “The Hunt for Gollum” is back online and streaming on YouTube after it was temporarily blocked in the aftermath of Warner Bros. revealing its next “Rings” movie has the same title (via Entertainment Weekly). The fan film, which centers on Gandalf tasking Aragorn with hunting down Gollum before the latter can find Frodo and the One Ring, has earned 13 million views since its debut more than a decade ago.
The fan-created “Hunt for Gollum” was unavailable to watch on May 9 after Warner Bros. announced Andy Serkis is starring in and directing “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Viewers got the following message on the fan film: “This video contains content from Warner Bros. Entertainment, who has blocked it on copyright grounds.” The fan film was restored on YouTube by the morning of May 10.
Warner Bros.’ new “Rings” movie...
The fan-created “Hunt for Gollum” was unavailable to watch on May 9 after Warner Bros. announced Andy Serkis is starring in and directing “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Viewers got the following message on the fan film: “This video contains content from Warner Bros. Entertainment, who has blocked it on copyright grounds.” The fan film was restored on YouTube by the morning of May 10.
Warner Bros.’ new “Rings” movie...
- 5/10/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
The Lord of the Rings franchise is set to add another project to its league, which is set to be out in 2026. Titled Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, it is starring and directed by original Gollum actor Andy Serkis. However, the project is garnering a negative spotlight due to what Warner Bros did after announcing the project.
Gollum from The Lord of the Rings
Just one day after the studio announced the upcoming project, a fan-made movie of the same name was taken down from YouTube, which didn’t fit well among fans.
A New Lord of the Rings Movie Has Been Announced!
The original The Lord of the Rings trilogy filmmaker, Peter Jackson and his partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens are producing the upcoming Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. As reported by Variety, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav made a surprise...
Gollum from The Lord of the Rings
Just one day after the studio announced the upcoming project, a fan-made movie of the same name was taken down from YouTube, which didn’t fit well among fans.
A New Lord of the Rings Movie Has Been Announced!
The original The Lord of the Rings trilogy filmmaker, Peter Jackson and his partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens are producing the upcoming Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. As reported by Variety, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav made a surprise...
- 5/10/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Andy Serkis will return to his critically acclaimed motion capture role of Gollum in the newly announced Lord of the Rings film, titled The Hunt for Gollum. Serkis, not only returns as an actor, but he takes on the new role of director of this film. The original Lotr director Peter Jackson will serve as a producer of the film alongside his partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Interestingly, the film may feature two prominent characters from the original trilogy.
Andy Serkis’ Gollum from The Lord of the Rings will return in a new film, titled The Hunt for Gollum
From the title, it is expected that the film will explore J.R.R. Tolkien’s storyline from the book The Fellowship of the Ring involving Gollum and Aragorn. Gandalf the Grey tasks Aragorn with the challenging job of finding Gollum in the Middle-earth.
Andy Serkis’ The Hunt For Gollum Could Bring...
Andy Serkis’ Gollum from The Lord of the Rings will return in a new film, titled The Hunt for Gollum
From the title, it is expected that the film will explore J.R.R. Tolkien’s storyline from the book The Fellowship of the Ring involving Gollum and Aragorn. Gandalf the Grey tasks Aragorn with the challenging job of finding Gollum in the Middle-earth.
Andy Serkis’ The Hunt For Gollum Could Bring...
- 5/10/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Peter Jackson clearly changed the whole movie adaptation game with his Middle-earth trilogy, based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s fantasy novel. It is still considered the best adaptation ever filmed, as it satisfied even the most demanding fans of the original, unlike the subsequent Lotr movies and shows.
The Hobbit trilogy and The Rings of Power only raised questions regarding the necessity of such adaptations. While the next take on Tolkien’s universe, The War of the Rohirrim, is scheduled to be released this year, we receive another questionable update.
It has just been announced that the next Lotr project titled The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is already in development and will be starring and directed by the Gollum actor, Andy Serkis. Peter Jackson is involved only as an executive producer.
This news was received quite negatively by the fandom, who question the reasonability of...
The Hobbit trilogy and The Rings of Power only raised questions regarding the necessity of such adaptations. While the next take on Tolkien’s universe, The War of the Rohirrim, is scheduled to be released this year, we receive another questionable update.
It has just been announced that the next Lotr project titled The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is already in development and will be starring and directed by the Gollum actor, Andy Serkis. Peter Jackson is involved only as an executive producer.
This news was received quite negatively by the fandom, who question the reasonability of...
- 5/10/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
The duo’s newly announced collaboration almost certainly means the franchise is going to cover old ground – which makes you wonder, why bother?
There are some news stories that, as soon as you’ve clocked them, lead to a frantic bout of mental calendar checking – because it’s almost impossible to accept that they could be real unless it’s 1 April. “The Hunt for Gollum: Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis to work on new Lord of the Rings film” is most definitely one of these.
What on Middle-earth is going on here? We’ve known for some time now that Hollywood is primed and ready to re-plunder Jrr Tolkien’s beloved high-fantasy tomes, ever since Warner Bros announced a deal to make multiple new movies based on the books in February last year. The first of these will be the animated venture The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,...
There are some news stories that, as soon as you’ve clocked them, lead to a frantic bout of mental calendar checking – because it’s almost impossible to accept that they could be real unless it’s 1 April. “The Hunt for Gollum: Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis to work on new Lord of the Rings film” is most definitely one of these.
What on Middle-earth is going on here? We’ve known for some time now that Hollywood is primed and ready to re-plunder Jrr Tolkien’s beloved high-fantasy tomes, ever since Warner Bros announced a deal to make multiple new movies based on the books in February last year. The first of these will be the animated venture The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
A new Lord of the Rings spin-off movie has been announced, and it’s getting the old gang back together; the producers/writers of both film trilogies, Peter Jackson, Phillipa Boyens, and Fran Walsh will be producing once more, and directing duties will be taken over from Jackson by Andy Serkis, who played Gollum in both trilogies and who was also second unit director on The Hobbit films. Since then, he has directed three movies so he is well prepared to take on this one.
Serkis will also star in his original role of Smeagol/Gollum, and the film is currently tentatively titled The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. If that title means what we think it means, it could be a really exciting prospect.
The (Presumed) Story
We are assuming, on the basis of the title, that this film will cover Gandalf and Strider/Aragorn’s search for Gollum,...
Serkis will also star in his original role of Smeagol/Gollum, and the film is currently tentatively titled The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. If that title means what we think it means, it could be a really exciting prospect.
The (Presumed) Story
We are assuming, on the basis of the title, that this film will cover Gandalf and Strider/Aragorn’s search for Gollum,...
- 5/9/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Fans of The Lord of the Rings franchise are starting to get baffled by the onslaught of new movies coming their way. After Warner Bros. announced The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, fans are getting another one with Andy Serkis at the helm.
Gollum from The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is confirmed to be a working title, although it seems the project is truly coming to life after Wbd CEO David Zaslav revealed its tentative 2026 release.
Andy Serkis To Direct The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
In a statement released by renowned director Peter Jackson and writers Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, they announced the return to Middle-earth with the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum with Andy Serkis (via IndieWire):
“It is an honour and a privilege to...
Gollum from The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is confirmed to be a working title, although it seems the project is truly coming to life after Wbd CEO David Zaslav revealed its tentative 2026 release.
Andy Serkis To Direct The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
In a statement released by renowned director Peter Jackson and writers Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, they announced the return to Middle-earth with the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum with Andy Serkis (via IndieWire):
“It is an honour and a privilege to...
- 5/9/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Andy Serkis gained critical acclaim for his role as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Serkis made a name for himself in motion capture soon after he did the role of Gollum. While the actor was praised for his incredible performance in the role, he was not admired by all.
Andy Serkis shared that there were many people including some older actors from the industry who mocked him when the first movie in the Lotr trilogy came out.
Andy Serkis as Gollum
The role of Gollum changed the world of CGI and motion capture forever. It led Serkis to more motion capture performances like King Kong and Caesar in The Planet of the Apes reboot trilogy. However, it is sad that the actor initially turned into a joke when Gollum first appeared in 2001’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
How did Gollum turn...
Andy Serkis shared that there were many people including some older actors from the industry who mocked him when the first movie in the Lotr trilogy came out.
Andy Serkis as Gollum
The role of Gollum changed the world of CGI and motion capture forever. It led Serkis to more motion capture performances like King Kong and Caesar in The Planet of the Apes reboot trilogy. However, it is sad that the actor initially turned into a joke when Gollum first appeared in 2001’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
How did Gollum turn...
- 5/9/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
We got confirmation that more live-action movies based on J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy adventure novels, The Lord of the Rings, were officially in-development last year, and it's now been announced that the first film will hit theaters in 2026 - with Andy Serkis set to direct and reprise the role of Gollum!
Original Lotr trilogy director Peter Jackson and his writing partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens are also on board as producers, and “will be involved every step of the way” according to Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav.
"Lord of the Rings is one of the most successful and revered franchises in history and presents a significant opportunity for theatrical business,” added the Wbd boss.
The movie's working title is The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which should give you a pretty good idea of what the story will focus on! This time period wasn't...
Original Lotr trilogy director Peter Jackson and his writing partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens are also on board as producers, and “will be involved every step of the way” according to Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav.
"Lord of the Rings is one of the most successful and revered franchises in history and presents a significant opportunity for theatrical business,” added the Wbd boss.
The movie's working title is The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which should give you a pretty good idea of what the story will focus on! This time period wasn't...
- 5/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
New Lord of the Rings Movie In the Works with Andy Serkis Set to Direct - Main Image
Warner Bros. has announced that a new Lord of the Rings movie is in the works with the key players from the original trilogy involved to shepherd the next installment in the franchise.
For the past few years, the studio has been working to revive the Lord of the Rings franchise and develop more movies based on the beloved J. R. R. Tolkien books.
The new films are not expected to have any connection to the Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, which is set thousands of years before the events of the novels.
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Andy Serkis to Direct New Lord of the Rings Movie, 2026 Release Set
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed this...
Warner Bros. has announced that a new Lord of the Rings movie is in the works with the key players from the original trilogy involved to shepherd the next installment in the franchise.
For the past few years, the studio has been working to revive the Lord of the Rings franchise and develop more movies based on the beloved J. R. R. Tolkien books.
The new films are not expected to have any connection to the Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, which is set thousands of years before the events of the novels.
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Andy Serkis to Direct New Lord of the Rings Movie, 2026 Release Set
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed this...
- 5/9/2024
- EpicStream
Actor and filmmaker Andy Serkis, who became famous for his turn as Gollum in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" film trilogies, has been tapped to direct and star in the new "Lord of the Rings" film "Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," as reported by Variety. Jackson will also be heavily involved in the new round of "Lord of the Rings" movies, and will have a producer credit on "The Hunt for Gollum." Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" co-writers Philippa Boyens and Fran Walsh are also producing "The Hunt for Gollum" and are currently developing the script with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou. This news comes from the latest earnings call for Warner Bros. Discovery, in which company CEO David Zaslav said that Jackson, Boyens, and Walsh "will be involved every step of the way" with the new "Lord of the Rings" movies.
- 5/9/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Warner Bros. Discovery added two million direct-to-consumer subscribers in Q1 and it didn’t even have Anduril, Flame of the West to rally its following. Yet.
As part of the quarterly earnings call this morning, Wbd CEO David Zaslav let us gaze into his palantir and see a bit of the future his development execs have planned for future films set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. First up, and planned for a 2026 release, “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” directed by Andy Serkis, who shot to fame playing the title character himself. Warner Bros. does caveat that “The Hunt for Gollum” is a working title.
Serkis has been one of the leading pioneers of motion-capture technology with his performance of the split-personality villain, one of the most popular characters of the entire saga powered by the actor’s unique, squeaky-gravelly voice and Tolkien’s exceptional writing, adapted...
As part of the quarterly earnings call this morning, Wbd CEO David Zaslav let us gaze into his palantir and see a bit of the future his development execs have planned for future films set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. First up, and planned for a 2026 release, “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” directed by Andy Serkis, who shot to fame playing the title character himself. Warner Bros. does caveat that “The Hunt for Gollum” is a working title.
Serkis has been one of the leading pioneers of motion-capture technology with his performance of the split-personality villain, one of the most popular characters of the entire saga powered by the actor’s unique, squeaky-gravelly voice and Tolkien’s exceptional writing, adapted...
- 5/9/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Remember when, recently, we reported about the revival of The Lord of the Rings cinematic franchise at Warner Bros.? When Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy became new leaders at Warner Bros., they presented their very ambitious plans to the public and one of these plans seems to involve the revitalization of The Lord of the Rings movie franchise, and the pair have even traveled to New Zealand to discuss Jackson’s return to the franchise! We can now confirm that Peter Jackson is indeed coming back to The Lord of the Rings franchise, but as a producer, a new movie has been confirmed for a 2026 release!
The three-year period from 2001 to 2003 has given us three films that are today considered to be among the most memorable works of modern cinematography. Peter Jackson was the bold director who had enough courage to adapt J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings,...
The three-year period from 2001 to 2003 has given us three films that are today considered to be among the most memorable works of modern cinematography. Peter Jackson was the bold director who had enough courage to adapt J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has announced that the next “Lord of The Rings” movie is aiming for a theatrical release in 2026 and will have the creative involvement of filmmaker Peter Jackson, who co-wrote and directed all six Middle-Earth feature films based on the beloved high-fantasy novels of Professor J.R.R. Tolkien. The new movie is only in the “early stages of script development” and will be titled “The Lord of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum,” which will feature the return of Andy Serkis in the iconic role.
Continue reading ‘Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’: Andy Serkis To Direct & Star In New Film Coming 2026; Peter Jackson Producing at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’: Andy Serkis To Direct & Star In New Film Coming 2026; Peter Jackson Producing at The Playlist.
- 5/9/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Update: Well, that didn’t take long. Apparently, the first new Lord of the Rings movie we’ll be seeing from WB will be a Gollum spin-off feature starring Andy Serkis, who will also direct. The film, which is called Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is set for 2026, and in addition to Serkis, the film will also boast a screenplay by original Lotr writers Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Peter Jackson will produce. Here’s the official release from WB (via Deadline):
“For over two-decades, moviegoers have embraced the Lord of the Rings film trilogy because of the undeniable devotion Peter, Fran and Philippa have shown towards protecting the legacy of Tolkien’s works, and to ensure audiences could experience the incredible world he created in a way that honors his literary vision. We are honored they have agreed be our partners on these two new films.
“For over two-decades, moviegoers have embraced the Lord of the Rings film trilogy because of the undeniable devotion Peter, Fran and Philippa have shown towards protecting the legacy of Tolkien’s works, and to ensure audiences could experience the incredible world he created in a way that honors his literary vision. We are honored they have agreed be our partners on these two new films.
- 5/9/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Updated with working title, film details: The first of two new Lotr films at Warner — working title Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum — will be directed by and star Andy Serkis, with Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens set to write the screenplay, along with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou (Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim). The film will be executive produced by Ken Kamins, with Serkis and The Imaginarium’s Jonathan Cavendish.
Peter Jackson will produce along with Walsh and Boyens, Wbd said in a release that fleshed out comments on the project by Wbd CEO David Zaslav earlier today.
Said Warner Bros. Motion Pictures heads Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, “For over two-decades, moviegoers have embraced the Lord of the Rings film trilogy because of the undeniable devotion Peter, Fran and Philippa have...
Peter Jackson will produce along with Walsh and Boyens, Wbd said in a release that fleshed out comments on the project by Wbd CEO David Zaslav earlier today.
Said Warner Bros. Motion Pictures heads Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, “For over two-decades, moviegoers have embraced the Lord of the Rings film trilogy because of the undeniable devotion Peter, Fran and Philippa have...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Breaking Update: According to Variety, the next Lord Of The Rings film will be titled The Hunt For Gollum – and is set to be directed by and star Andy Serkis. The original story is here as follows:
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Toot the horns, light the beacons: Warner Bros is officially heading back to Middle-earth. And not just in this year’s animated big-screen outing The War Of The Rohirrim. The powers that be are pursuing another trilogy of films set in Jrr Tolkien’s fantasy world, following in the footsteps of The Lord Of The Rings trilogy and The Hobbit movies – and while it’s all in early stages, things look to be developing fast. According to reports, the first of the new films is aiming for a release in 2026, and Peter Jackson – along with Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens – will be involved in a producing capacity.
What exactly the films will entail is entirely under wraps.
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Toot the horns, light the beacons: Warner Bros is officially heading back to Middle-earth. And not just in this year’s animated big-screen outing The War Of The Rohirrim. The powers that be are pursuing another trilogy of films set in Jrr Tolkien’s fantasy world, following in the footsteps of The Lord Of The Rings trilogy and The Hobbit movies – and while it’s all in early stages, things look to be developing fast. According to reports, the first of the new films is aiming for a release in 2026, and Peter Jackson – along with Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens – will be involved in a producing capacity.
What exactly the films will entail is entirely under wraps.
- 5/9/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Warner Bros. has confirmed that a new Lord of the Rings film, produced by Peter Jackson, is targeting a 2026 release. Titled The Hunt for Gollum, the film will be directed by and star Andy Serkis, who will reprise his character from the original trilogy.
During an earnings call on Thursday, Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav divulged that the film is “now in the early stages of script development” and will “explore storylines yet to be told.”
Jackson, who helmed the original Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, and his longtime writing partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens “will be involved every step of the way,” Zaslav added.
Based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy book series, the original Lord of the Rings trilogy was released in the early 2000s, grossing nearly 3 billion worldwide. The Hobbit trilogy followed in the early 2010s and proved just as successful at the box office.
During an earnings call on Thursday, Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav divulged that the film is “now in the early stages of script development” and will “explore storylines yet to be told.”
Jackson, who helmed the original Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, and his longtime writing partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens “will be involved every step of the way,” Zaslav added.
Based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy book series, the original Lord of the Rings trilogy was released in the early 2000s, grossing nearly 3 billion worldwide. The Hobbit trilogy followed in the early 2010s and proved just as successful at the box office.
- 5/9/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
Warner Bros. has made it official: It will be returning to Middle-earth.
On Warner Bros. Discovery’s first-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, CEO David Zaslav said that the company is “now in the early stages of script development” for new Lord of the Rings movies, which he says they “anticipate releasing in 2026” and will “explore storylines yet to be told.”
The first film, from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures, will be called Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (working title), with Andy Serkis set to star and direct the feature,
Zaslav says that director Peter Jackson and his longtime writing partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens “will be involved every step of the way.” Boyens and Walsh will write the screenplay. The deal covers two films in the franchise.
“It is an honor and a privilege to travel back to Middle-earth with our good friend and collaborator,...
On Warner Bros. Discovery’s first-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, CEO David Zaslav said that the company is “now in the early stages of script development” for new Lord of the Rings movies, which he says they “anticipate releasing in 2026” and will “explore storylines yet to be told.”
The first film, from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures, will be called Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (working title), with Andy Serkis set to star and direct the feature,
Zaslav says that director Peter Jackson and his longtime writing partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens “will be involved every step of the way.” Boyens and Walsh will write the screenplay. The deal covers two films in the franchise.
“It is an honor and a privilege to travel back to Middle-earth with our good friend and collaborator,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. will release the first of its new batch of live-action “The Lord of the Rings” films in 2026, which will focus on Andy Serkis’ Gollum.
Original “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy filmmaker Peter Jackson and his partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens are producing the movie and “will be involved every step of the way,” Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said during an earnings call Thursday.
The project is currently in the early stages of script development from writers Walsh and Boyens, along with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou, and will “explore storylines yet to be told,” Zaslav said.
In a press release from Warner Bros. later Thursday morning, the studio revealed that the working title for the film is “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” and it will be directed by and star Serkis in his iconic titular role. The film will be executive produced by Ken Kamins,...
Original “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy filmmaker Peter Jackson and his partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens are producing the movie and “will be involved every step of the way,” Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said during an earnings call Thursday.
The project is currently in the early stages of script development from writers Walsh and Boyens, along with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou, and will “explore storylines yet to be told,” Zaslav said.
In a press release from Warner Bros. later Thursday morning, the studio revealed that the working title for the film is “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” and it will be directed by and star Serkis in his iconic titular role. The film will be executive produced by Ken Kamins,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
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