Focused on beloved Middle-earth adventurer, Bilbo Baggins, the prequel trilogy was not able to capture the imagination as its ...

It's a common problem when a novel is adapted to a film that there is not enough time for everything, and certain aspects and ...

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Gandalf receives one of the Elves' three Rings of Power in The Lord of the Rings, but as the wizards' leader, why wasn't it given to Saruman?

When you think of a leader, you might picture a political figure like Donald Trump or a spiritual one like Pope Francis. In Morocco, I think of King Mohammed VI, who embodies both. Or perhaps ...

There’s magic in the air again with Warner Bros. developing several new film projects set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. While Ian McKellen isn’t officially signed on to reprise his role as Gandalf ...

While the production of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 is still underway, the anticipation of fans of the series has not died down yet. As revealed, Season 3 will cover the war ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The wife of the aforementioned Tom Bombadil, Goldberry is central to Tom’s story. In the books ...

Gandalf the White emerges for San Diego Comic Con 2025, as Beast Kingdom unveils a new exclusive. In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, this mighty wizard was reborn from his battle with the ...

And if we’re talking influence, you can’t ignore the original king of spin, Gríma Wormtongue. He might not look powerful, but just because he’s weak physically doesn’t mean he’s not a threat. It’s his ...