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166. Is Evil Really in Control? : Children of Húrin #4
We dissect this showdown between the wills of Húrin and Morgoth and discover why it is unlike anything else in Tolkien’s works!
Andy Serkis Defends Hunt for Gollum’s All-White Cast, Cites Tolkien’s Norse Roots
Asked about Hunt for Gollum’s entirely white cast, Serkis cited Norse mythology and described the Shire as “very white.”
Anya Taylor-Joy Has Not Read Tolkien’s Books, Plans to Start Now Ahead of Hunt for Gollum
Cast as invented Sindar Elf Seren in The Hunt for Gollum, Anya Taylor-Joy says she grew up choosing Harry Potter over Tolkien.
Crickhowell Wins Christie’s Auction for 1966 Tolkien Letter Linking the Welsh Town to The Lord of the Rings
The Welsh town of Crickhowell has won the Christie’s auction for a 1966 Tolkien letter confirming it inspired Crickhollow in The Lord of the Rings.
The Rings of Power Season 3 Gets a Hall H Panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026
Prime Video has booked Hall H at SDCC 2026 for a Rings of Power Season 3 panel on July 24, shared with Blade Runner 2099.
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165. An Interview with Bernard Hill (Théoden)
In this interview, Bernard Hill was such a real, genuine, and engaged personality with great stories from the set, time spent with James Cameron, and how much he found joy in his home and horses.
164. A Glimmer of Hope Through the Eyes of Death : Children of Húrin #3
“Day shall come again” is the rallying cry at the start of this chapter… but it all goes wrong! Chapter 2 of The Children of Húrin is the bloodiest, most complete defeat for elves and men at the hands of Morgoth.
163. The Most Tragic Middle-earth Childhood : Children of Húrin #2
In this episode, we examine the opening chapter of The Children of Húrin, exploring the foundational relationships and lineage that shape Turin’s fate.
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