Animated Film “The War of the Rohirrim” Due to Hit Theaters April 12, 2024

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Trailer for Amazon’s “The Rings of Power” Debuts

Today Amazon released their first teaser trailer for their upcoming show, "The Rings of Power." Take a look!My thoughts... well, this trailer didn’t let us sit on one shot for more than a second or two. I really wanted to feel more after this trailer--give us...

Film and Gaming Rights for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit for Sale

Looks like Middle Earth Enterprises is about to break the bank with the sale of their film and gaming rights to the highest bidder.

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Animated Film “The War of the Rohirrim” Due to Hit Theaters April 12, 2024

Set around 250 years before Théoden's rule, this new anime feature focuses on Helm Hammerhand and the creation of Helm's Deep. With the movie being made by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation, and executive produced by Philippa Boyens (who co-wrote Peter...

Trailer for Amazon’s “The Rings of Power” Debuts

Today Amazon released their first teaser trailer for their upcoming show, "The Rings of Power." Take a look!My thoughts... well, this trailer didn’t let us sit on one shot for more than a second or two. I really wanted to feel more after this trailer--give us...

Film and Gaming Rights for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit for Sale

In 1976, film producer and music executive Saul Zaentz (most widely known for Producing films like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Amadeus) purchased the worldwide film, stage, and merchandise rights to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings from United...

The Hands of The Rings of Power – Character Posters

Feb 3, 2022

23 new photos focusing on the hands of The Rings of Power characters in Amazon Prime’s upcoming TV series.

Production of Lord of the Rings TV Series to move to U.K.

Aug 13, 2021

With Season 1 finished filming, Amazon Studios has decided to move production of the most expensive TV show in history to the United Kingdom.

First Photo of Amazon’s Lord of the Ring Series Released, Premieres Sept 2022

Aug 2, 2021

The first image from Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series hints at revealing a bit more history to Middle-earth… a reveal that will premiere in September 2022!

Andy Serkis to read The Lord of the Rings Audiobook

Jul 7, 2021

To accompany his reading of The Hobbit, Andy Serkis and Harper Collins UK will be releasing a brand new complete audiobook of The Lord of the Rings in September of this year.