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Latest J.R.R. Tolkien Stories
  • Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) a man with a beard and a sword and Legolas (Orlando Bloom) an elf with long blonde hair stare off into the distance in in 'The Lord of the Rings'.

    Middle Earth Must Find Its New Aragorn

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  • Galadriel, Gil-galad, Elrond, and Arondir stand before a valley. Rivendell, Rings of Power S2, Ep. 8

    It’s time to admit ‘Rings of Power’ is doing Tolkien lore better than the movies

    By Jinal Bhatt Oct 13th
     
  • Morfydd Clark as Galadriel and Charlie Vickers as Sauron fight with a sword and an iron crown respectively in The Rings of Power season 2 finale

    Shipping Sauron and Galadriel on ‘Rings of Power’ isn’t just hot, it makes for a better story

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  • Prince Durin IV's face lit by flames, Rings of Power

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  • Rory Kinnear as Tom Bombadil in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'

    How does Tolkien’s weirdest character fit into ‘The Rings of Power’ season 2?

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  • Ismael Cruz Cordova in The Rings of Power season 2

    ‘Rings of Power’s new episode has a scene that is heartbreakingly yet hopefully Tolkien

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  • Sam Hazeldine as Adar in The Rings of Power

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  • Daniel Weyman as The Stranger in The Rings of Power

    The Stranger’s identity is still one of ‘The Rings of Power’s most intriguing mysteries

    By Jinal Bhatt Sep 2nd
     
  • Ben Daniels as Cirdan in the rings of power

    ‘The Rings of Power’ season 2 gives us a legendary elf you might’ve missed in the ‘LOTR’ movies

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  • Nori in Rhun, Rings of Power season 2

    ‘Rings of Power’ season 2 puts an intriguing focus on an unexplored area of Middle-earth

    By Laura Pollacco Aug 31st
     
  • Pippin, Merry, Frodo, and Sam fighting against the Witch King of Angmar in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

    ‘Rings of Power’ still fails to capture the true magic of ‘Lord of the Rings’

    By Laura Pollacco Aug 31st
     
  • Annatar, Sauron in Disguise, Rings of Power S2

    ‘The Rings of Power’: Who Is Annatar? How Sauron Deceived the Elves

    By Laura Pollacco Jul 26th
     
  • Galadriel kisses Frodo on the forehead in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring after gifting him a Phial with the light of Eärendil.

    The Best ‘Lord of the Rings’ Gifts To Give This Holiday Season

    By Siobhan Ball Nov 13th
     
  • The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim Concept Art

    ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ Release Date Is Now Confirmed

    By Rachel Ulatowski Aug 29th
     
  • Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

    Missing Middle-Earth? Here’s How To Watch All ‘The Hobbit’ Movies in Order

    By El Kuiper Aug 20th
     
  • Queen Regent Miriel on 'The Rings of Power'

    Concerned About Diverse Fantasy Characters? Here’s What J.R.R. Tolkien Actually Said About Race

    By Madeline Carpou Sep 12th
     
  • Queen Regent Miriel on 'The Rings of Power'

    Is ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Based on a Book?

    By Alyssa Shotwell Sep 6th
     
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    How ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Ties into ‘Lord of the Rings,’ Explained

    By D.R. Medlen Sep 2nd
     
  • Morfydd Clark as Galadriel in The Rings of Power

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    By Rachel Leishman Sep 2nd
     
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