Warner Bros. Animation, New Line Cinema and Sola Entertainment previewed 20 minutes of its upcoming anime feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, receiving thunderous applause during the packed presentation on Tuesday at the Annecy Animation Festival. New Vision Based on Classic Works Director Kenji Kamiyama said he was inspired by not just J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books, but by the films of Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, who were confirmed as exec producers of the movie during the session. Kamiyama elaborated, There is such power to the story. The...
- 6/12/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Warner Bros. Animation, New Line Cinema, and Sola Entertainment have offered fans a tantalizing taste of their upcoming anime feature, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. During the crowded presentation at the Annecy Animation Festival, the audience was treated to 20 minutes of footage, which was met with enthusiastic applause. Director’s Inspiration from Tolkien’s Work Director Kenji Kamiyama revealed that his inspiration not only stemmed from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books, but also from Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh’s renowned films. Kamiyama emphasized, There is such power to the story,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
No, it's not the early 2000s. Be that as it may, not one but two "Lord of the Rings" movies found themselves comfortably in the top 10 at the box office this past weekend. Indeed, thanks to a re-release of Peter Jackson's much-beloved trilogy based on J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy saga by Fathom Events, both "The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers" managed to sneak past "The Strangers: Chapter 1" to make it onto the charts.
"Fellowship of the Ring" found itself at number eight over the weekend with a $2.45 million haul, just behind "The Fall Guy" ($2.59 million). Landing at number nine was "The Two Towers," which pulled in $1.9 million. Warner Bros. and Fathom released both films on just over 1,500 screens. What's more, these were the 4K remastered, extended editions of the films, meaning they clocked in at nearly four hours each. Plus, they played just once each day across the country,...
"Fellowship of the Ring" found itself at number eight over the weekend with a $2.45 million haul, just behind "The Fall Guy" ($2.59 million). Landing at number nine was "The Two Towers," which pulled in $1.9 million. Warner Bros. and Fathom released both films on just over 1,500 screens. What's more, these were the 4K remastered, extended editions of the films, meaning they clocked in at nearly four hours each. Plus, they played just once each day across the country,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Warner Bros. Animation, New Line Cinema, and Sola Entertainment previewed 20 minutes of its upcoming anime feature ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’, receiving thunderous applause at the Annecy Animation Festival. Director’s Inspirations and Executive Producers Confirmed Director Kenji Kamiyama shared that he was inspired not only by J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ books but also by the films of Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, who have been confirmed as executive producers for the movie. A Glimpse into Helm Hammerhand’s World The story is set around 200 years before Bilbo Baggins...
- 6/12/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Confirms Peter Jackson Involvement - Main Image
The latest Lord of the Rings installment, The War of the Rohirrim, has just confirmed the original franchise helmer Peter Jackson's involvement in making the animated feature.
The feature film is set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth with New Line Cinema producing the prequel alongside Warner Bros. Animation, joined by Japanese studio Sola Entertainment for the animation of the flick.
The Lord of the Rings Anime Feature Confirms Peter Jackson's Involvement
On Tuesday, June 11, Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit's Oscar-winning producer Philippa Boyens revealed at the Annecy Animation Festival that Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh are serving as executive producers on the animated feature, Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
The new feature film was created by Kenji Kamiyama while working with original franchise helmer Jackson and screenplay writer Walsh.
The latest Lord of the Rings installment, The War of the Rohirrim, has just confirmed the original franchise helmer Peter Jackson's involvement in making the animated feature.
The feature film is set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth with New Line Cinema producing the prequel alongside Warner Bros. Animation, joined by Japanese studio Sola Entertainment for the animation of the flick.
The Lord of the Rings Anime Feature Confirms Peter Jackson's Involvement
On Tuesday, June 11, Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit's Oscar-winning producer Philippa Boyens revealed at the Annecy Animation Festival that Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh are serving as executive producers on the animated feature, Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
The new feature film was created by Kenji Kamiyama while working with original franchise helmer Jackson and screenplay writer Walsh.
- 6/12/2024
- EpicStream
Ian McKellen, cherished for his portrayal of the wizard Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit series, seems optimistic about the possibility of returning to Middle-earth. The newly announced film, The Hunt for Gollum, is set to be directed by Andy Serkis and produced by Peter Jackson. This news has reignited interest in whether we will see McKellen donning the iconic grey robes once more. In a recent Empire interview with co-star Elijah Wood, McKellen reflected on his time portraying Gandalf. He admitted that he still cherishes mementos from the set, saying, I keep Glamdring...
- 6/11/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
It was the year 2003 when Peter Jackson released the end of his iconic trilogy with the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. With an ensemble cast that included Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, and, countless others, the film was a spiritual experience for the people.
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King [Credit: New Line Cinema/Allstar]Well, Amazon Studios brought renewed interest in the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien with the release of The Rings of Power. However, there’s some more good news. An animated film is about to release and Gollum actor Andy Serkis has nothing but praise for the film!
Andy Serkis Praises The War of the Rohirrim
Late actor Bernard Hill once asked Aragorn “Where was Gondor when the Westfold fell?” and the iconic dialogue became a meme and a famous line from the franchise.
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King [Credit: New Line Cinema/Allstar]Well, Amazon Studios brought renewed interest in the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien with the release of The Rings of Power. However, there’s some more good news. An animated film is about to release and Gollum actor Andy Serkis has nothing but praise for the film!
Andy Serkis Praises The War of the Rohirrim
Late actor Bernard Hill once asked Aragorn “Where was Gondor when the Westfold fell?” and the iconic dialogue became a meme and a famous line from the franchise.
- 6/11/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
For film fans, Ian McKellen is synonymous with Gandalf from the acclaimed Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit series. Recently, there was a significant buzz as McKellen hinted at another return to Middle-earth. With Andy Serkis set to direct and Peter Jackson producing the anticipated film The Hunt for Gollum, there’s a growing excitement around whether McKellen will reprise his iconic role. McKellen’s Take on Reprising Gandalf The evergreen Gandalf has long been a fan favorite, thanks to McKellen’s portrayal. Reflecting on his potential return, the 85-year-old actor told The Sunday Times that he would be elated to return,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Japanese animator and director Kenji Kamiyama made his Annecy debut in the company of Andy Serkis on Tuesday with a 20-minute preview of upcoming anime feature The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
The extract was greeted with an enthusiastic response by the animation crowd jammed into the French festival’s 1000-set Grand Bonlieu auditorium.
Serkis, whose career will forever be entwined with Jrr Tolkien’s fantasy classic through his Gollum role in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, is not directly involved in the anime feature but traveled to Annecy to introduce the footage and moderate a panel after the screening.
“You are the first people to see this,” said Serkis.
Hailing from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros Animation, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim delves into a short episode in Tolkien’s original work...
The extract was greeted with an enthusiastic response by the animation crowd jammed into the French festival’s 1000-set Grand Bonlieu auditorium.
Serkis, whose career will forever be entwined with Jrr Tolkien’s fantasy classic through his Gollum role in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, is not directly involved in the anime feature but traveled to Annecy to introduce the footage and moderate a panel after the screening.
“You are the first people to see this,” said Serkis.
Hailing from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros Animation, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim delves into a short episode in Tolkien’s original work...
- 6/11/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Andy Serkis led a panel for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim as fans got to experience the first 20 minutes of the theatrical anime film at the Annecy Animation Festival.
Hailing from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation, director Kenji Kamiyama’s feature is based on a short segment from author J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and hits theaters Dec. 13. The film focuses on Hèra (voiced by Gaia Wise) — the daughter of Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox), a notable king of Rohan — as the family attempts to protect their region from the Dunlendings.
“The fans are gonna go nuts for this,” Serkis, who is not directly involved in the film but had recently watched it, told the crowd Tuesday as he introduced the footage. “You are the first people to see this, and boy, it’s an extraordinary piece of work.”
After the...
Hailing from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation, director Kenji Kamiyama’s feature is based on a short segment from author J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and hits theaters Dec. 13. The film focuses on Hèra (voiced by Gaia Wise) — the daughter of Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox), a notable king of Rohan — as the family attempts to protect their region from the Dunlendings.
“The fans are gonna go nuts for this,” Serkis, who is not directly involved in the film but had recently watched it, told the crowd Tuesday as he introduced the footage. “You are the first people to see this, and boy, it’s an extraordinary piece of work.”
After the...
- 6/11/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tolkien enthusiasts are sitting in abundance with multiple Lord of the Rings projects in the works. In addition to the Prime Video original series Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power continuing with season two, the dream team of Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis are collaborating for an all-new Gollum-centric film, The Hunt for Gollum, from Warner Bros. However, there is yet another project brewing at Warner Bros. that takes place in Middle-Earth. The animated feature Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim is an animated film with Phillipa Boyens on-board as a producer. It’s set for a December 13th, 2024 release.
The Annecy Animation Festival is taking place this week, and Variety reports that 20 minutes from The War of Rohirrim has premiered at the event courtesy of Warner Bros. Animation and New Line Cinema. The director of the feature, Kenji Kamiyana, had professed that he was not...
The Annecy Animation Festival is taking place this week, and Variety reports that 20 minutes from The War of Rohirrim has premiered at the event courtesy of Warner Bros. Animation and New Line Cinema. The director of the feature, Kenji Kamiyana, had professed that he was not...
- 6/11/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh have joined Warner Bros’ and New Line Cinema’s animation The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim as executive producers.
The duo’s involvement in the film, which is being directed by Kenji Kamiyama, was revealed today by producer Philippa Boyens at the film’s work-in-progress session at Annecy film festival.
“They are longtime creative partners of mine and creators of the lot of the visual world of Lord Of The Rings,” said Boyens, who co-wrote the original Lord Of The Rings trilogy and subsequent The Hobbit trilogy with Jackson and Walsh.
The duo’s involvement in the film, which is being directed by Kenji Kamiyama, was revealed today by producer Philippa Boyens at the film’s work-in-progress session at Annecy film festival.
“They are longtime creative partners of mine and creators of the lot of the visual world of Lord Of The Rings,” said Boyens, who co-wrote the original Lord Of The Rings trilogy and subsequent The Hobbit trilogy with Jackson and Walsh.
- 6/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
Warner Bros. Animation, New Line Cinema and Sola Entertainment previewed 20 minutes of its upcoming anime feature “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” receiving thunderous applause during the packed presentation on Tuesday at the Annecy Animation Festival.
Director Kenji Kamiyana said he was inspired by not just J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” books, but by the films of Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, who were confirmed as exec producers of the movie during the session.
The new story is set nearly 200 years before Bilbo Baggins comes into contact with the ring of power, and centers on the House of Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan (voiced by Brian Cox), with a focus on his daughter, the strong willed Princess Héra (voiced by Gaia Wise). In the clip, a dispute erupts during a council meeting, leaving Wulf, a ruthless Dunlending lord, seeking vengeance.
Director Kenji Kamiyana said he was inspired by not just J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” books, but by the films of Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, who were confirmed as exec producers of the movie during the session.
The new story is set nearly 200 years before Bilbo Baggins comes into contact with the ring of power, and centers on the House of Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan (voiced by Brian Cox), with a focus on his daughter, the strong willed Princess Héra (voiced by Gaia Wise). In the clip, a dispute erupts during a council meeting, leaving Wulf, a ruthless Dunlending lord, seeking vengeance.
- 6/11/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV
Lord of the Rings Makes US Box Office Charts Comeback Following 4K Cinema Re-Release - Main Image
Lord of the Rings proved that it’s still hugely popular, enough that it reached the box office top 10 in the US this weekend. What makes this more impressive is that it achieved this feat with a limited re-release.
To be exact, the US box office top 10 chart over the weekend saw The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers in the eighth and ninth spots.
Even though it has been over two decades since the trilogy was initially released, the fact that they achieved box-office success again in a limited run might mean big things for the franchise moving forward.
Lord of the Rings 4K Re-Release is a US Box Office Hit Despite Limited Run
Back in April, it was announced that The Lord of the Rings trilogy would return to...
Lord of the Rings proved that it’s still hugely popular, enough that it reached the box office top 10 in the US this weekend. What makes this more impressive is that it achieved this feat with a limited re-release.
To be exact, the US box office top 10 chart over the weekend saw The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers in the eighth and ninth spots.
Even though it has been over two decades since the trilogy was initially released, the fact that they achieved box-office success again in a limited run might mean big things for the franchise moving forward.
Lord of the Rings 4K Re-Release is a US Box Office Hit Despite Limited Run
Back in April, it was announced that The Lord of the Rings trilogy would return to...
- 6/11/2024
- EpicStream
When it comes to legendary performances in cinema, Ian McKellen’s portrayal of Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies holds a special place. Now, as he hints at possibly reprising the iconic role in Andy Serkis’ upcoming film, The Hunt for Gollum, many consider this could be his last hurrah. The Possible Return of Gandalf Ian McKellen expressed interest in returning as Gandalf in a recent conversation, albeit with a touch of humor. Discussing his potential involvement in The Hunt for Gollum, he commented, If I’m alive. Although no script or formal offer has come his...
- 6/11/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Der kanadische Komponist und dreifache Oscarpreisträger Howard Shore wird bei der Jubiläumsausgabe des Zurich Film Festival für sein Lebenswerk mit dem Career Achievement Award gewürdigt.
Dreifacher Oscarpreisträger: Howard Shore (Credit: B. Ealovega)
Das 20. Zurich Film Festival (3. bis 13. Oktober) ehrt den kanadischen Komponisten Howard Shore für sein Lebenswerk: Den Career Achievement Award nimmt der dreifache Oscarpreisträger am 5. Oktober im Rahmen der „Cinema Concert“-Gala in der Tonhalle Zürich entgegen. Zudem wird der 77-Jährige den Jury-Vorsitz des 12. Internationalen Filmmusikwettbewerbs übernehmen.
Shores bekannteste Arbeit ist die Musik für die „Herr der Ringe“-Trilogie von Peter Jackson. Für die Filmmusik zu „Die Gefährten“ erhielt Shore seinen ersten Oscar und einen Grammy. Im Jahr 2004 kamen dann ein Grammy, zwei Golden Globes und zwei Oscars hinzu. Peter Jackson holte ihn erneut für „The Hobbit“ an Bord. Überdies komponierte er die Filmmusiken von so unterschiedlichen Filmen wie „Das Schweigen der Lämmer“, „Philadelphia“, „Sieben“, „Panic Room“, „Ed Wood...
Dreifacher Oscarpreisträger: Howard Shore (Credit: B. Ealovega)
Das 20. Zurich Film Festival (3. bis 13. Oktober) ehrt den kanadischen Komponisten Howard Shore für sein Lebenswerk: Den Career Achievement Award nimmt der dreifache Oscarpreisträger am 5. Oktober im Rahmen der „Cinema Concert“-Gala in der Tonhalle Zürich entgegen. Zudem wird der 77-Jährige den Jury-Vorsitz des 12. Internationalen Filmmusikwettbewerbs übernehmen.
Shores bekannteste Arbeit ist die Musik für die „Herr der Ringe“-Trilogie von Peter Jackson. Für die Filmmusik zu „Die Gefährten“ erhielt Shore seinen ersten Oscar und einen Grammy. Im Jahr 2004 kamen dann ein Grammy, zwei Golden Globes und zwei Oscars hinzu. Peter Jackson holte ihn erneut für „The Hobbit“ an Bord. Überdies komponierte er die Filmmusiken von so unterschiedlichen Filmen wie „Das Schweigen der Lämmer“, „Philadelphia“, „Sieben“, „Panic Room“, „Ed Wood...
- 6/11/2024
- by Barbara Schuster
- Spot - Media & Film
The cinema lovers prove that J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth magic still works for the fans of his revered creation. Soon after David Zaslav announced new additions to The Lord of the Rings universe, the re-release of the original Lotr trilogy pulls in excellent box office figures.
Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings | New Line Cinema
Considered one of the greatest trilogies of all time, Lotr has been a favorite among critics and fans worldwide. The impressive visuals and the timeless story continue to garner praise for the movies even 2 decades after their release.
After his taking over as the CEO and President of Warner Bros. Discovery, several of David Zaslav’s decisions welcomed controversy. Many people were unhappy with his ways. Anyways, the box office results of the Lotr re-release paint a different picture.
The Lord of the Rings re-release makes massive profits for David Zaslav Elijah Wood in...
Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings | New Line Cinema
Considered one of the greatest trilogies of all time, Lotr has been a favorite among critics and fans worldwide. The impressive visuals and the timeless story continue to garner praise for the movies even 2 decades after their release.
After his taking over as the CEO and President of Warner Bros. Discovery, several of David Zaslav’s decisions welcomed controversy. Many people were unhappy with his ways. Anyways, the box office results of the Lotr re-release paint a different picture.
The Lord of the Rings re-release makes massive profits for David Zaslav Elijah Wood in...
- 6/10/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Fresh off the printing press, Netflix has confirmed that it is launching its own Agatha Christie series titled The Seven Dials Mystery, inspired by the eponymous novel by the most famous detective author of all times. The series comes as another in a series of Agatha Christie adaptations, but it will be the first one headed by Netflix, as most of the other adaptations were helmed by either BBC or ITV, i.e., British studios. And while this series is also going to have a “British air” to it, it remains to be seen how Netflix’s production values will be transposed into this series.
Netflix does have some experience with this, as the Enola Holmes series proved to be a proper hit for the streaming service, but tackling Agatha Christie is something completely different, so it remains to be seen how it will all play out. But, based on...
Netflix does have some experience with this, as the Enola Holmes series proved to be a proper hit for the streaming service, but tackling Agatha Christie is something completely different, so it remains to be seen how it will all play out. But, based on...
- 6/10/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Ian McKellen Expresses Interest to Return as Gandalf on One Hilarious Condition - Main Image
Ian McKellen revealed that he’s interested in playing Gandalf again in Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming Gollum live-action movie, though he has one main condition.
Recently, McKellen was asked about the new movie in a recent interview. While he hasn’t been contacted yet, fans are hoping to see him back as the iconic Lord of the Rings character in the upcoming film.
What makes fans excited is that there’s potential for McKellen to return, especially given his interest based on the interview, though his condition for returning is a rather hilarious one.
Ian McKellen is Interested in Reprising Gandalf on One Condition
The Lord of the Rings features an excellent cast across the board, but it’s fair to say that Ian McKellen as Gandalf is one of the best casting decisions made for the original trilogy.
Ian McKellen revealed that he’s interested in playing Gandalf again in Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming Gollum live-action movie, though he has one main condition.
Recently, McKellen was asked about the new movie in a recent interview. While he hasn’t been contacted yet, fans are hoping to see him back as the iconic Lord of the Rings character in the upcoming film.
What makes fans excited is that there’s potential for McKellen to return, especially given his interest based on the interview, though his condition for returning is a rather hilarious one.
Ian McKellen is Interested in Reprising Gandalf on One Condition
The Lord of the Rings features an excellent cast across the board, but it’s fair to say that Ian McKellen as Gandalf is one of the best casting decisions made for the original trilogy.
- 6/10/2024
- EpicStream
They say that time heals all wounds, but what about the bruises that the inescapability of time itself inflicts on us?
An inspiring pipe-smoking and immensely powerful wizard, J. R. R. Tolkien’s Gandalf is an epic Lord of the Rings character who quickly asserted himself as a favorite amongst the fandom. And if there’s someone fans love more than the wise old wizard, it’s Ian McKellen – the man who portrayed him on-screen.
Ian McKellen as Gandalf (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)
But as the wand of time brings about the inevitability of old age, McKellen – who is hailed for his emotionally charged performance as Gandalf – may not get to reprise the role even if he wanted to.
Ian McKellen Addresses the Potential Return of Gandalf
Right from The Fellowship of the Ring, Ian McKellen’s impeccable rendition of Gandalf has had a hold over fans’ hearts. Even though...
An inspiring pipe-smoking and immensely powerful wizard, J. R. R. Tolkien’s Gandalf is an epic Lord of the Rings character who quickly asserted himself as a favorite amongst the fandom. And if there’s someone fans love more than the wise old wizard, it’s Ian McKellen – the man who portrayed him on-screen.
Ian McKellen as Gandalf (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)
But as the wand of time brings about the inevitability of old age, McKellen – who is hailed for his emotionally charged performance as Gandalf – may not get to reprise the role even if he wanted to.
Ian McKellen Addresses the Potential Return of Gandalf
Right from The Fellowship of the Ring, Ian McKellen’s impeccable rendition of Gandalf has had a hold over fans’ hearts. Even though...
- 6/9/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Sir Ian McKellen is open to playing Gandalf again - if he is still "alive" when the next film is made.The 85-year-old actor portrayed the wizard in the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Hobbit Trilogies' and he confirmed he has heard of "stirrings in Tolkein land" following the news Sir Peter Jackson will produce and Andy Serkis will direct a new spin-off movie in 2026, 'The Hunt for Gollum'.But though Ian is happy to consider returning to the role again, he insisted he hasn't been approached yet.Noting the long white beard he is currently sporting for his stage role as Falstaff in 'Player Kings' he told the The Times newspaper's Saturday Review: “And I haven’t shaved in months."But there is no script, there is no offer, there is no plan.”Asked if he would be interested, he laughed: “If I’m alive.”The veteran star admitted...
- 6/9/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
Ian McKellen gave life to Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, and as Peter Jackson returns to Middle-earth with The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, many fans want to know if the actor would reprise his role.
In a new interview, McKellen has addressed if he would return to play the wizard created by J.R.R. Tolkien in the film set to be directed by Andy Serkis and due to premiere in 2026.
McKellen told The Times of London that he’s heard “stirrings in Tolkien land,” and due to his role in Player Kings, he hasn’t “shaved in months.”
“But there is no script, there is no offer, there is no plan,” he added, jokingly answering if he would be interested in reprising his role, “If I’m alive.”
In an interview with Deadline earlier this year, Jackson talked about why focusing on Gollum was interesting.
In a new interview, McKellen has addressed if he would return to play the wizard created by J.R.R. Tolkien in the film set to be directed by Andy Serkis and due to premiere in 2026.
McKellen told The Times of London that he’s heard “stirrings in Tolkien land,” and due to his role in Player Kings, he hasn’t “shaved in months.”
“But there is no script, there is no offer, there is no plan,” he added, jokingly answering if he would be interested in reprising his role, “If I’m alive.”
In an interview with Deadline earlier this year, Jackson talked about why focusing on Gollum was interesting.
- 6/9/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Not that long ago, we confirmed that Peter Jackson was indeed coming back to The Lord of the Rings franchise, but as a producer, and that a new movie had been confirmed for a 2026 release. The movie was soon revealed to be The Hunt for Gollum, and we also received confirmation that Andy Serkis would be coming back to the role that made him famous, but that he would also be directing the movie as well. As part of a large plan to revitalize The Lord of the Rings cinematic franchise, all of this news certainly seems interesting, and so are the casting rumors.
Serkis is the only confirmed actor so far, but we have reported recently that Viggo Mortensen is open to returning as Aragorn, and we have now received news of another cast member from the original trilogy expressing his desire to return to the franchise, but there is a very morbid catch.
Serkis is the only confirmed actor so far, but we have reported recently that Viggo Mortensen is open to returning as Aragorn, and we have now received news of another cast member from the original trilogy expressing his desire to return to the franchise, but there is a very morbid catch.
- 6/9/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Actor Evangeline Lilly has announced that she is stepping away from Hollywood for the foreseeable future. However, she has also mentioned being open to returning one day, contingent on how her current plans align with her future aspirations. Lilly gained prominence as Kate Austen on ABC’s drama series Lost and has also been featured in notable films like The Hurt Locker, Ant-Man, and The Hobbit trilogy directed by Peter Jackson. Aside from her acting career, the Canadian actor has delved into writing with her children’s book series The Squickerwonkers. Lilly recently shared an older video on Instagram from 2006 in...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Despite dystopian fantasy novels filling up bookstores on every street corner around the world, only a rare few manage to never go out of stock. It may be as ancient as J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit (1937) or as recent as Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games (2008), but the allure of escaping into a universe beyond one’s imagination never fails to attract crowds of fans thirsty for an escape.
Jennifer Lawrence in Hunger Games: Catching Fire [Credit: Lionsgate Films]The maddeningly captivating lore of Suzanne Collins’s Hunger Games plays with the audience’s imagination on a level never foretold before. Like J.R.R. Tolkien’s mythology of Middle-earth, J.K. Rowling’s Hogwarts, and George R.R. Martin’s Westeros, the dystopian city of Panem that serves as the setting of the Hunger Games then ushers in a world crafted by an excess of violence, control, power, political machinations, and tragedy.
Jennifer Lawrence in Hunger Games: Catching Fire [Credit: Lionsgate Films]The maddeningly captivating lore of Suzanne Collins’s Hunger Games plays with the audience’s imagination on a level never foretold before. Like J.R.R. Tolkien’s mythology of Middle-earth, J.K. Rowling’s Hogwarts, and George R.R. Martin’s Westeros, the dystopian city of Panem that serves as the setting of the Hunger Games then ushers in a world crafted by an excess of violence, control, power, political machinations, and tragedy.
- 6/6/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Evangeline Lilly’s acting career has spanned 22 years, and in this period, she has worked in films like Real Steel, Crisis, The Hobbit, and many more films. However, her most iconic role would be that of Hope Van Dyne, which she has been portraying in Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man trilogy and Avengers: Endgame.
Evangeline Lilly. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
The role has not only earned her fame and love from fans around the world but also made her a critically praised name in the MCU. But what’s more surprising is that even though she has worked in four Marvel films, she has a remarkably modest net value compared to her peers.
Sadly, after entertaining movie enthusiasts for so many years, she has decided to step away from it all to follow her dharma.
Evangeline Lilly Steps Away From Acting With A Low Net Worth
Starting her acting career...
Evangeline Lilly. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
The role has not only earned her fame and love from fans around the world but also made her a critically praised name in the MCU. But what’s more surprising is that even though she has worked in four Marvel films, she has a remarkably modest net value compared to her peers.
Sadly, after entertaining movie enthusiasts for so many years, she has decided to step away from it all to follow her dharma.
Evangeline Lilly Steps Away From Acting With A Low Net Worth
Starting her acting career...
- 6/5/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Why Is Evangeline Lilly Retiring? Marvel Legend Says 'New Season Has Arrived' - Main Image
Why is Marvel Legend Evangeline Lilly retiring? McU's very own Ant-Man and the Wasp star just announced she is entering a "new season" of herself, which may involve stepping out of Hollywood.
On Tuesday the Hope van Dyne actress shared an old video of herself imagining out loud what her life would look like in ten years. It has now been nearly 20 years since that video, and the actress finally announced she is retiring – at least for now. Here's what's next for her.
Ant-Man Star Pausing Acting Career for Retirement Plans
Evangeline Lilly is best known for her breakout role as Kate Austin in the hit sci-fi series, Lost, but she also went on to star as Tauriel in The Hobbit franchise.
Eventually, she jumped into becoming one of the most prominent superheroes in the...
Why is Marvel Legend Evangeline Lilly retiring? McU's very own Ant-Man and the Wasp star just announced she is entering a "new season" of herself, which may involve stepping out of Hollywood.
On Tuesday the Hope van Dyne actress shared an old video of herself imagining out loud what her life would look like in ten years. It has now been nearly 20 years since that video, and the actress finally announced she is retiring – at least for now. Here's what's next for her.
Ant-Man Star Pausing Acting Career for Retirement Plans
Evangeline Lilly is best known for her breakout role as Kate Austin in the hit sci-fi series, Lost, but she also went on to star as Tauriel in The Hobbit franchise.
Eventually, she jumped into becoming one of the most prominent superheroes in the...
- 6/5/2024
- EpicStream
Lost star-turned-Marvel superhero Evangeline Lilly is calling it quits: The actress announced Monday that she is “stepping away” from acting… at least for now.
“I am so filled with joy and contentment today as I live out my vision,” she captioned on Instagram alongside a video from 2006 where she’s seen sharing her dreams for the future. “Praise God, I feel so grateful for my blessings. Stepping away from what seems like the obvious choice (wealth and fame) can feel scary at times, but stepping into your dharma replaces the fear with fulfillment. I might return to Hollywood one day,...
“I am so filled with joy and contentment today as I live out my vision,” she captioned on Instagram alongside a video from 2006 where she’s seen sharing her dreams for the future. “Praise God, I feel so grateful for my blessings. Stepping away from what seems like the obvious choice (wealth and fame) can feel scary at times, but stepping into your dharma replaces the fear with fulfillment. I might return to Hollywood one day,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
A silent heroine, Canadian actress and author Evangeline Lilly managed to become popular despite never becoming part of the mainstream establishment. She made a name for herself in the series Lost and would later go on to achieve global fame by portraying Hope van Dyne in several MCU projects. Her performances have been praised on a regular basis, and her specific talent usually contributed to the quality of a project in a major way. Alongside the ones mentioned, she has also had memorable appearances in The Hurt Locker (2008), the sports drama Real Steel (2011), and in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit series, appearing in The Desolation of Smaug (2013) and The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) as Tauriel.
But, while a lot of fans have been looking forward to her new projects, we have some disappointing news for them, as the actress has announced her retirement from acting on her Instagram profile.
But, while a lot of fans have been looking forward to her new projects, we have some disappointing news for them, as the actress has announced her retirement from acting on her Instagram profile.
- 6/5/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Yesterday, Lost and Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania star Evangeline Lilly confirmed she's stepping away from acting for the foreseeable future. As a result, it appears her time as the McU's Hope Van Dyne has ended.
Lilly did leave the door open to possibly working in Hollywood again but seems to have no immediate plans to do so. In a statement shared with Variety, the actress also confirmed she's under no "contractual obligations to anybody."
That's almost certainly a reference to Marvel Studios and the fact she saw out her contract with the Ant-Man threequel.
"I have actually been on a hiatus from acting for the past three years already (since finishing work on 'Quantumania')," Lilly told the trade. "This time outside of the business has brought me a grounding sense of fulfillment and joy."
"I could return tomorrow, two years from now or never, but at the moment I...
Lilly did leave the door open to possibly working in Hollywood again but seems to have no immediate plans to do so. In a statement shared with Variety, the actress also confirmed she's under no "contractual obligations to anybody."
That's almost certainly a reference to Marvel Studios and the fact she saw out her contract with the Ant-Man threequel.
"I have actually been on a hiatus from acting for the past three years already (since finishing work on 'Quantumania')," Lilly told the trade. "This time outside of the business has brought me a grounding sense of fulfillment and joy."
"I could return tomorrow, two years from now or never, but at the moment I...
- 6/5/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Lost alumna Evangeline Lilly has said she is ready to leave acting — for now. In an Instagram post, Lilly wrote in part, “Stepping away from what seems like the obvious choice (wealth and fame) can feel scary at times, but stepping into your dharma replaces the fear with fulfillment. I might return to Hollywood one day, but, for now, this is where I belong. A new season has arrived, and I Am Ready…and I Am Happy.”
Lilly added, “I am so filled with joy and contentment today as I live out my vision.”
The post was accompanied by a video of the actress recorded on the set of ABC phenomenon Lost, which ran from 2004-2010. In the video (watch it below), Lilly answers a question about where she saw herself 10 years in the future. “I am terrified to admit this to the rest of the acting world,” she said at the time,...
Lilly added, “I am so filled with joy and contentment today as I live out my vision.”
The post was accompanied by a video of the actress recorded on the set of ABC phenomenon Lost, which ran from 2004-2010. In the video (watch it below), Lilly answers a question about where she saw herself 10 years in the future. “I am terrified to admit this to the rest of the acting world,” she said at the time,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Marvel Star Evangeline Lilly Announces Retirement From Acting(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Marvel star Evangeline Lily has made a disappointing announcement about her career. She took to her social media to make the announcement. She has also been part of the MCU and The Hobbit franchise. Her acting career began over two decades ago, and now, with this decision of hers, the fans are upset about it yet they wish for the best for the actress. Scroll below for more.
The Ant-Man actress came into showbiz after being discovered by a Ford Modelling Agency agent. She gained recognition with her role in the series Lost, which ran for six seasons. Her fame increased after she appeared in the critically acclaimed The Hurt Locker. In 2011, she did Real Steel opposite Hugh Jackman, and when the latter reportedly offered her a role in the X-Men franchise, Lily turned it down as she wasn’t into superhero films.
Marvel star Evangeline Lily has made a disappointing announcement about her career. She took to her social media to make the announcement. She has also been part of the MCU and The Hobbit franchise. Her acting career began over two decades ago, and now, with this decision of hers, the fans are upset about it yet they wish for the best for the actress. Scroll below for more.
The Ant-Man actress came into showbiz after being discovered by a Ford Modelling Agency agent. She gained recognition with her role in the series Lost, which ran for six seasons. Her fame increased after she appeared in the critically acclaimed The Hurt Locker. In 2011, she did Real Steel opposite Hugh Jackman, and when the latter reportedly offered her a role in the X-Men franchise, Lily turned it down as she wasn’t into superhero films.
- 6/5/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Evangeline Lilly is "stepping away" from acting.The 44-year-old star has taken to social media to announce that she's stepping back from Hollywood, explaining that she's currently feeling filled with "joy and contentment" as she prepares for the next chapter in her life.Evangeline - whose film credits include 'The Hurt Locker' and 'The Hobbit' franchise - wrote on Instagram: "I am so filled with joy and contentment today as I live out my vision. Praise God, I feel so grateful for my blessings. Stepping away from what seems like the obvious choice (wealth and fame) can feel scary at times, but stepping into your dharma replaces the fear with fulfillment. I might return to Hollywood one day, but, for now, this is where I belong. A new season has arrived, and I Am Ready...and I Am Happy. (sic)"Meanwhile, Evangeline previously claimed that...
- 6/5/2024
- by Josh Evans
- Bang Showbiz
Evangeline Lilly is an actress known around the world for portraying roles in iconic films like Ant-Man, Real Steel, and, The Hobbit Trilogy. Being an amazing actress, Lilly reprised her role of Janet Van Dyne in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Evangeline Lilly and Paul Rudd in the MCU | Marvel Studios
However, starring in the 2023 MCU film came at a personal cost to the actress. Earning fame and love worldwide with her roles, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania became a complete disaster and as per the recent reports, Lilly has decided to retire from acting!
Evangeline Lilly Is Allegedly Retiring From Acting!
The Lost actress has quite an iconic filmography to her name. Portraying the role of Tauriel in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy, Lilly received worldwide fame and acclaim for her role. Lilly became a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe when she portrayed the role of Janet...
Evangeline Lilly and Paul Rudd in the MCU | Marvel Studios
However, starring in the 2023 MCU film came at a personal cost to the actress. Earning fame and love worldwide with her roles, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania became a complete disaster and as per the recent reports, Lilly has decided to retire from acting!
Evangeline Lilly Is Allegedly Retiring From Acting!
The Lost actress has quite an iconic filmography to her name. Portraying the role of Tauriel in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy, Lilly received worldwide fame and acclaim for her role. Lilly became a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe when she portrayed the role of Janet...
- 6/4/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Evangeline Lilly wants Hollywood to lose her number.
The “Lost” alum shared that she is “stepping into [her] dharma,” much in line with the hit ABC series, and opting to step away from acting. Lilly included a 2006 video in which she said she aspired to be a “retired actress” by 2016 and focus on humanitarian work instead.
“Thank you @lost_theothers for digging up this (nearly twenty-year-old) footage of me speaking out my dreams under (what looks like) a full moon,” Lilly captioned the video. “And thank you to @femalepoetssociety for digging up this (much older) footage of the incredible #mayaangelou perfectly articulating how I feel about life.”
Lilly continued, “I am so filled with joy and contentment today as I live out my vision. Praise God, I feel so grateful for my blessings. Stepping away from what seems like the obvious choice (wealth and fame) can feel scary at times, but...
The “Lost” alum shared that she is “stepping into [her] dharma,” much in line with the hit ABC series, and opting to step away from acting. Lilly included a 2006 video in which she said she aspired to be a “retired actress” by 2016 and focus on humanitarian work instead.
“Thank you @lost_theothers for digging up this (nearly twenty-year-old) footage of me speaking out my dreams under (what looks like) a full moon,” Lilly captioned the video. “And thank you to @femalepoetssociety for digging up this (much older) footage of the incredible #mayaangelou perfectly articulating how I feel about life.”
Lilly continued, “I am so filled with joy and contentment today as I live out my vision. Praise God, I feel so grateful for my blessings. Stepping away from what seems like the obvious choice (wealth and fame) can feel scary at times, but...
- 6/4/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Evangeline Lilly announced on Instagram that she has stepped away from Hollywood for the foreseeable future and “might return one day.” Lilly, best known for playing Kate Austen in ABC’s drama series “Lost,” re-shared a video recorded in 2006 in which she expressed her desire to be a “retired actress” by the next decade.
“Ten years from now, where would I like to be? I am terrified to admit this to the rest of the acting world but ideally 10 years from now I’d like to be a retired actress and have a family,” Lilly said in the video. “I’d like to be writing and influencing people’s lives in humanitarian ways.”
In her caption to the video posted June 3, 2024, Lily writes: “I am so filled with joy and contentment today as I live out my vision. Praise God, I feel so grateful for my blessings. Stepping away from...
“Ten years from now, where would I like to be? I am terrified to admit this to the rest of the acting world but ideally 10 years from now I’d like to be a retired actress and have a family,” Lilly said in the video. “I’d like to be writing and influencing people’s lives in humanitarian ways.”
In her caption to the video posted June 3, 2024, Lily writes: “I am so filled with joy and contentment today as I live out my vision. Praise God, I feel so grateful for my blessings. Stepping away from...
- 6/4/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. has announced new movies in the Lord of the Rings universe. The anime The War of the Rohirrim will be released later this year, and the main course is being prepared for 2026: the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Andy Serkis will return to the role of Gollum, Peter Jackson will produce, and Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, who worked on both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, are among the screenwriters.
Does that sound like the biggest announcement of the year? No, it sounds like the biggest disappointment for fans of Tolkien and the original trilogy.
Who Asked For a Standalone Gollum Story on Big Screen?
It's not hard to understand why the new movie is built around Gollum – from a production standpoint. Gollum is the only central character in Lotr who hasn't aged in 20 years. Serkis can still play him,...
Andy Serkis will return to the role of Gollum, Peter Jackson will produce, and Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, who worked on both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, are among the screenwriters.
Does that sound like the biggest announcement of the year? No, it sounds like the biggest disappointment for fans of Tolkien and the original trilogy.
Who Asked For a Standalone Gollum Story on Big Screen?
It's not hard to understand why the new movie is built around Gollum – from a production standpoint. Gollum is the only central character in Lotr who hasn't aged in 20 years. Serkis can still play him,...
- 6/3/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Tehran-born British actor and activist Nazanin Boniadi departs from the hit Prime Video fantasy-adventure show Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power ahead of season 2. The actor recently took to her Instagram to share that she will not return to reprise her character in the second season of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit prequel series.
Nazanin Boniadi as Bronwyn in Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power. credit: Prime Video
Boniadi who has been a devout activist, revealed the real reason behind her absence from the show stating that her decision to step down from the hit series is not related to her subsequent prioritization of her advocacy of the political movement #WomanLifeFreedom. However, fans are convinced that the reason for the actor leaving the show was quite vague.
Nazanin Boniadi Explains Her Departure From The Rings of Power Nazanin Boniadi in a scene in season 1 of...
Nazanin Boniadi as Bronwyn in Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power. credit: Prime Video
Boniadi who has been a devout activist, revealed the real reason behind her absence from the show stating that her decision to step down from the hit series is not related to her subsequent prioritization of her advocacy of the political movement #WomanLifeFreedom. However, fans are convinced that the reason for the actor leaving the show was quite vague.
Nazanin Boniadi Explains Her Departure From The Rings of Power Nazanin Boniadi in a scene in season 1 of...
- 6/1/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Mads Mikkelsen...Cillian Murphy...Giancarlo Esposito...by now, we know you've seen the same old names suggested for the McU's Doctor Doom time and time again.
With The Fantastic Four fast approaching and rumours swirling that the Latverian dictator will appear in a post-credits scene, all signs point to us meeting the new Victor Von Doom as soon as next year. However, none of the popular decisions listed above seem like a perfect fit to us.
In this feature, we've rounded up several alternative suggestions who would each be suitably terrifying and formidable as the McU's Doom. Crucially, they're not the names you'd necessarily expect to see.
To find out who we think could square off with Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing as a villain capable of being the next Saga's big bad, click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
7. Jesse Plemons
Breaking Bad put...
With The Fantastic Four fast approaching and rumours swirling that the Latverian dictator will appear in a post-credits scene, all signs point to us meeting the new Victor Von Doom as soon as next year. However, none of the popular decisions listed above seem like a perfect fit to us.
In this feature, we've rounded up several alternative suggestions who would each be suitably terrifying and formidable as the McU's Doom. Crucially, they're not the names you'd necessarily expect to see.
To find out who we think could square off with Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing as a villain capable of being the next Saga's big bad, click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
7. Jesse Plemons
Breaking Bad put...
- 5/31/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Not that long ago, we confirmed that Peter Jackson was indeed coming back to The Lord of the Rings franchise, but as a producer, and that a new movie had been confirmed for a 2026 release. The movie was soon revealed to be The Hunt for Gollum, and we also received confirmation that Andy Serkis would be coming back to the role that made him famous, but that he would also be directing the movie as well. This is all part of a larger plan to revitalize The Lord of the Rings cinematic franchise and expand upon the original movies directed by Jackson.
So, a return to Middle-earth is imminent and we cannot wait for the movie to come out, but since we still have a long way to go, we don’t have too much information at this point. But, while nothing has been confirmed, one actor from Jackson’s...
So, a return to Middle-earth is imminent and we cannot wait for the movie to come out, but since we still have a long way to go, we don’t have too much information at this point. But, while nothing has been confirmed, one actor from Jackson’s...
- 5/30/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The story of The Lord of the Rings is not over yet. Warner Bros. will be coming out with a new bunch of live-action films centered on Gollum. The working title of the first film is The Hunt for Gollum and it will see Andy Serkis returning to reprise his role as the titular character. As updates keep coming for the film, Viggo Mortensen revealed that he would consider returning to his character on a few conditions.
Gollum in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) | New Line Cinema
Viggo Mortensen played the role of Aragorn in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy and was one of the fan-favorite characters in both the books and films. Fans fell in love with his portrayal of Aragorn for a number of reasons and would love to see him return to the role. As for Viggo Mortensen,...
Gollum in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) | New Line Cinema
Viggo Mortensen played the role of Aragorn in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy and was one of the fan-favorite characters in both the books and films. Fans fell in love with his portrayal of Aragorn for a number of reasons and would love to see him return to the role. As for Viggo Mortensen,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
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...
- 5/29/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Big news just dropped over at Vanity Fair: a first look at a character set to appear in The Rings of Power season 2 who has to date only made it into a few older radio versions, games, and foreign-language adaptations of The Lord of the Rings—Tom Bombadil, played by Rory Kinnear. Tom’s first live-action appearance is obviously a huge deal for The Rings of Power season 2 and Lord of the Rings fandom as a whole, especially because Peter Jackson chose to not include the beloved Tolkien character in his film trilogy, but how will he fit into the story of the Second Age of Middle-earth?
What Is Tom Bombadil’s Role in The Lord of the Rings and Why Isn’t He in the Movies?
On the page, Tom Bombadil appears early on in The Fellowship of the Ring, rescuing the four hobbits Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin...
What Is Tom Bombadil’s Role in The Lord of the Rings and Why Isn’t He in the Movies?
On the page, Tom Bombadil appears early on in The Fellowship of the Ring, rescuing the four hobbits Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin...
- 5/29/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Peter Jackson’s King Kong was the ninth entry in the King Kong franchise. The film remains Jackson’s only monster movie and he didn’t return to direct a sequel film. But he was interested to see a sequel of the film from one director who has a lifelong fascination with monsters. Jackson thought it would be great if Guillermo del Toro helmed the sequel, after hearing rumors of it at San Diego Comic-Con in 2014.
A still from Peter Jackson’s King Kong (2005) | Legendary Pictures
However, the sequel eventually went nowhere and WB rebooted the franchise with Kong: Skull Island in 2017. Del Toro’s work includes films like Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy, and Pacific Rim. He had worked with Peter Jackson to write the screenplay of The Hobbit trilogy.
Peter Jackson Wanted Guillermo del Toro to Helm The King Kong Sequel
Guillermo del Toro (credits: GuillemMedina | Wikimedia Commons)
At the...
A still from Peter Jackson’s King Kong (2005) | Legendary Pictures
However, the sequel eventually went nowhere and WB rebooted the franchise with Kong: Skull Island in 2017. Del Toro’s work includes films like Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy, and Pacific Rim. He had worked with Peter Jackson to write the screenplay of The Hobbit trilogy.
Peter Jackson Wanted Guillermo del Toro to Helm The King Kong Sequel
Guillermo del Toro (credits: GuillemMedina | Wikimedia Commons)
At the...
- 5/29/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
As the driving force behind a blockbuster franchise, Peter Jackson has not only secured a place among some of the most celebrated filmmakers in the industry, but has also made quite a fortune for himself. His journey to Tinseltown has been nothing short of extraordinary, and began with an early start in New Zealand, with multiple short films and cult classics like Bad Taste.
Peter Jackson | Credit: Canal Cat Films
However, his filmmaking journey truly commenced with a 16 mm camera with his two years of savings, which has since transformed into a fortune that now surpasses the combined wealth of two Hollywood giants, Martin Scorsese and James Cameron.
Peter Jackson Reflected on His Humble Beginnings
Peter Jackson’s initial fascination with the world of cinema began with the TV series Thunderbirds and the 1933 film King Kong, which led him to experiment with his family’s home camera and stop-motion animation technique.
Peter Jackson | Credit: Canal Cat Films
However, his filmmaking journey truly commenced with a 16 mm camera with his two years of savings, which has since transformed into a fortune that now surpasses the combined wealth of two Hollywood giants, Martin Scorsese and James Cameron.
Peter Jackson Reflected on His Humble Beginnings
Peter Jackson’s initial fascination with the world of cinema began with the TV series Thunderbirds and the 1933 film King Kong, which led him to experiment with his family’s home camera and stop-motion animation technique.
- 5/28/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
4 Ways Gollum Shaped the Fate of Middle-earth - Main Image
Love or hate him, the sly and selfish Gollum, is an invaluable character in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Before seeing more of his adventures in The Hunt for Gollum in 2026, let’s look at how he impacted Middle-earth lore and set some key events in motion.
As the Keeper of the Ring
After falling to the power of the One Ring, the hobbit Sméagol becomes Gollum, keeping his “Precious” hidden for almost half a century in the Misty Mountains.
While his only intent was to hang on to the Ring for as long as he could, Gollum had unintentionally protected Middle-earth from the rise of other evil forces since Sauron was still too weak to take the Ring back. Having a will of its own, the Ring could have easily corrupted countless individuals if it were located above ground.
Love or hate him, the sly and selfish Gollum, is an invaluable character in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Before seeing more of his adventures in The Hunt for Gollum in 2026, let’s look at how he impacted Middle-earth lore and set some key events in motion.
As the Keeper of the Ring
After falling to the power of the One Ring, the hobbit Sméagol becomes Gollum, keeping his “Precious” hidden for almost half a century in the Misty Mountains.
While his only intent was to hang on to the Ring for as long as he could, Gollum had unintentionally protected Middle-earth from the rise of other evil forces since Sauron was still too weak to take the Ring back. Having a will of its own, the Ring could have easily corrupted countless individuals if it were located above ground.
- 5/28/2024
- EpicStream
This article contains Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga spoilers.
Furiosa’s world is not a romantic place. George Miller’s post-apocalyptic Wasteland is barely habitable and fit for the toughest of survivors only. The young Furiosa (Alyla Browne) must learn this fast in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga when she is snatched from her idyllic home. Her mother tries desperately to rescue her and very nearly manages but instead is caught, tortured, and killed by Dementusm (Chris Hemsworth) and his men in front of her daughter. Dementus wants to know where Furiosa’s home is. But Furiosa knows she can’t tell him, even if it means watching the person she loves most in the world burned, maimed, and murdered. That is what love gets you: vulnerability and pain. And so the young Furiosa becomes the property of Dementus, and is later bartered to Immortan Joe (Lachy Hulme) who...
Furiosa’s world is not a romantic place. George Miller’s post-apocalyptic Wasteland is barely habitable and fit for the toughest of survivors only. The young Furiosa (Alyla Browne) must learn this fast in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga when she is snatched from her idyllic home. Her mother tries desperately to rescue her and very nearly manages but instead is caught, tortured, and killed by Dementusm (Chris Hemsworth) and his men in front of her daughter. Dementus wants to know where Furiosa’s home is. But Furiosa knows she can’t tell him, even if it means watching the person she loves most in the world burned, maimed, and murdered. That is what love gets you: vulnerability and pain. And so the young Furiosa becomes the property of Dementus, and is later bartered to Immortan Joe (Lachy Hulme) who...
- 5/25/2024
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
In J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 adventure novel "The Hobbit, or There and Back Again," Bilbo Baggins and his merry band of stern dwarf friends are apprehended by a marauding group of wicked goblins and dragged into their dank underground lair. The lead dwarf, Thorin Oakenshield, is targeted as a particular threat by the Goblin King as he is carrying a unique sword called Orcrist, the Goblin-Cleaver. Orcrist, according to Tolkien's lore, was forged millennia ago by expert elf swordsmiths, and passed down through generations. It is a magic sword that glows when orcs are nearby, warning its wielder of danger. Later in "The Hobbit," Thorin would lose Orcrist when he was captured by the Wood-elves of Mirkwood -- though it was eventually returned to him.
In Peter Jackson's three "Hobbit" film adaptations -- "An Unexpected Journey" (2012), "The Desolation of Smaug" (2013), and "The Battle of the Five Armies" (2014) -- Thorin was played by Richard Armitage,...
In Peter Jackson's three "Hobbit" film adaptations -- "An Unexpected Journey" (2012), "The Desolation of Smaug" (2013), and "The Battle of the Five Armies" (2014) -- Thorin was played by Richard Armitage,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Lord of the Rings IP owner Embracer Group has seen net sales at its Entertainment & Services division fall by 15%, but is betting big on Middle-earth in coming years.
Entertainment sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 (covering January to March 2024) were SEK1.26B ($118M), down from SEK1.49B the previous year. Embracer noted the Middle-earth Enterprises unit that houses Lord of the Rings was likely to make a “somewhat lower expected contribution” year-on-year than expected.
Overall, Embracer’s net sales fell 5% to SEK8.88B, with the PC/Games and Tabletop Games units providing the lions’ share of revenue, and while there was a SEK20.38M Ebit loss, down from SEK95M a year ago. Adjusted Ebit was SEK1.3B, up 56%.
At the same time as unveiling the results, Embracer announced CFO and Deputy CEO Johan Ekström had decided to step down, with Phil Rogers, who is leading the new newly formed...
Entertainment sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 (covering January to March 2024) were SEK1.26B ($118M), down from SEK1.49B the previous year. Embracer noted the Middle-earth Enterprises unit that houses Lord of the Rings was likely to make a “somewhat lower expected contribution” year-on-year than expected.
Overall, Embracer’s net sales fell 5% to SEK8.88B, with the PC/Games and Tabletop Games units providing the lions’ share of revenue, and while there was a SEK20.38M Ebit loss, down from SEK95M a year ago. Adjusted Ebit was SEK1.3B, up 56%.
At the same time as unveiling the results, Embracer announced CFO and Deputy CEO Johan Ekström had decided to step down, with Phil Rogers, who is leading the new newly formed...
- 5/23/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
My Precious: 5 Iconic Gollum Moments in Middle-earth Movies - Main Image
With a new Gollum spinoff movie confirmed in the works, let’s look at some of his most unforgettable appearances in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movies.
The rise of Gollum: His first kill
On the birthday of hobbit Sméagol, he and his cousin Déagol went fishing when the latter found the One Ring underwater. Each wanting the gold for themselves, the hobbits fight until Sméagol chokes Déagol to death, claiming the Ring as “my precious.”
Here, we saw how the Ring, having a will of its own, seemingly calls Sméagol and immediately corrupts him, trapping him as Gollum in a deformed body and mind.
Related: The Lord of the Rings: What Does the Ring Do?
Riddles in the dark
In The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, when Bilbo Baggins gets lost deep in the Misty Mountains,...
With a new Gollum spinoff movie confirmed in the works, let’s look at some of his most unforgettable appearances in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movies.
The rise of Gollum: His first kill
On the birthday of hobbit Sméagol, he and his cousin Déagol went fishing when the latter found the One Ring underwater. Each wanting the gold for themselves, the hobbits fight until Sméagol chokes Déagol to death, claiming the Ring as “my precious.”
Here, we saw how the Ring, having a will of its own, seemingly calls Sméagol and immediately corrupts him, trapping him as Gollum in a deformed body and mind.
Related: The Lord of the Rings: What Does the Ring Do?
Riddles in the dark
In The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, when Bilbo Baggins gets lost deep in the Misty Mountains,...
- 5/20/2024
- EpicStream
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