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items: Lord of the Rings open-world game may have found the perfect developer, depending on who you believe
items: Tales of the Shire questions answered: Review scores, release time and more
items: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cast – All voice actors and where you know them from
items: What The Rings of Power needs to do with Sauron in season 3
items: Who is Adar in The Rings of Power and why was he recast?
items: Who is the Dark Wizard in The Rings of Power? Theories on Ciarán Hinds's mysterious character
items: Who is Estrid in The Rings of Power? Nia Towle character explained
items: Who is Tom Bombadil in Rings of Power? Rory Kinnear character explained
items: Rings of Power is defined by its relationships – that's what sets it apart
items: What are Barrow-wights in The Rings of Power?
items: Ian McKellen hints he'll play Gandalf again in new Lord of the Rings film
items: Rings of Power season 1 recap: What happened in first season?
items: Who is Pharazôn in The Rings of Power? Trystan Gravelle character explained
items: Who is Celebrimbor in The Rings of Power? Charles Edwards character explained
items: What are the Rings of Power and what do they do?
items: What is the Second Age of Middle-earth? Rings of Power timeline explained
items: Who plays Sauron and Annatar in The Rings of Power?
items: Rory Kinnear on Tom Bombadil, losing his father, and challenges of the Bond franchise
items: Rings of Power season 2 trailer offers terrifying new look at Sauron's return
items: Ian McKellen open to Gandalf return in Gollum film: "If I'm alive"
items: The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria release date, trailer and pre-order
items: The Lord of the Rings soundtrack: Every song in Peter Jackson's trilogy
items: LEGO The Hobbit cheats: Full list of codes & how to use them
items: Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson reacts to news of new films
items: Orlando Bloom talks The Rings of Power: "It was really courageous"
items: Rings of Power release schedule: When is episode 8 released?
items: Which Rings of Power characters are in Lord of the Rings?
items: Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power review – Dazzling prequel doesn't let Tolkien fans down
items: Gollum release date: Pre-order and latest news on Lord of the Rings game
items: Rings of Power trailer unveils Lenny Henry in Lord of the Rings prequel

Lord of the Rings open-world game may have found the perfect developer, depending on who you believe
type: item
date: 2026-04-01T10:52:17.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: “Someone else always has to carry on the story.”
encoded: It’s been the dream of many; an Elder Scrolls-like open world game set in Middle-Earth, yet it has never come to pass, but rumours flown in by the Great Eagles say that such a game (or games) might be in development, though the Lidless Eye cannot parse just who is what to up. The news first broke when Polish translator and journalist Ryszard ‘RYSŁAW’ Chojnowski said on the Tolkein Polska Podcast that he had heard a rumour some months back that Warhorse Studios, developers of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, were working on an unannounced Lord of the Rings game, as reported by Wccftech, and linked it back to a LotR game in development that Insider Gaming had previously revealed. Then, Insider Gaming reported that it is actually Crystal Dynamics, the developers behind Tomb Raider Catalyst and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, who are the ones working on the Lord of the Rings game with funding from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), alongside Embracer and Revenge. Insider Gaming goes on to say that Warhorse Studios “aren’t the studio working on this specific game”, but adds that “it’s possible they are also working on one”. So, are we getting two Lord of the Rings games, or not? Warhorse Studios would certainly fit the bill, as if you take KCD2 and replace the Cumans with Orks, add a few Hobbits and some Elves, you’re practically halfway to an excellent Lord of the Rings game as is. As spotted in the Gaming Leaks and Rumours subreddit, Warhorse Studios appears to be working on an Unreal Engine-based project based on job listings posted by the studio. Both Kingdom Come: Deliverance 1 and 2 were made using Crytek’s CryEngine, and other job listings point to them sticking with the Crysis engine for a presumed Kingdom Come: Deliverance 3, so presumably, an Unreal Engine-based project would be something entirely new. It’s perhaps a bit of a stretch, but we could be looking at a case of Chojnowski crossing their wires and assuming the rumours he heard about Warhorse were lin…

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Tales of the Shire questions answered: Review scores, release time and more
type: item
date: 2025-07-29T11:30:02.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo Switch
subject: PlayStation
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
subject: Xbox
description: Will you be heading to Middle-earth?
encoded: Most Lord of the Rings games are all about the combat side of things. Tales of the Shire flips the script and lets you live out your Hobbit dreams instead. With the game's release now upon us, you may be wondering if it's worth trying out for yourself. To help you make that decision, we've put together all the info you need, like review scores, Game Pass info, gameplay details and more. When is the Tales of the Shire release date? Tales of the Shire launches on 29th July 2025. The game was officially announced back in 2023, and was slated for a 2024 release. This was later pushed back to a 2025 release, with the current release date confirmed at a later date. What is the UK launch time for Tales of the Shire? Tales of the Shire will officially launch at 5pm BST on 29th July, as has been confirmed by the game's official Twitter account. For comparison, here's how that release time translates into other time zones: West Coast US (PDT) – 9am East Coast US (EDT) – 12pm Central Europe (CEST) – 6pm East Coast Australia (AEST) – 2am 30th July New Zealand (NZST) – 4am 30th July Which platforms can play Tales of the Shire? Tales of the Shire launches on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Interestingly, although the game is launching more than a month after the Nintendo Switch 2's release, the game is launching with a Switch 1 version only. This means that, while the game is fully compatible with the Switch 2, the Switch version of the game has been developed with the Switch 1's weaker capabilities in mind. How good are the Tales of the Shire review scores? Not great, to put it bluntly. At the time of writing, Tales of the Shire has a Metacritic score of 60 from 15 critic reviews. It's similarly poor reading on OpenCritic, where the game has a top critic average of 64 from 24 critic reviews, with only 29 per cent of critics recommending the game. The reasons for these low reviews vary, but while many reviews credit the game's comm…

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cast – All voice actors and where you know them from
type: item
date: 2025-04-23T16:33:29.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Star Wars (franchise)
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: No Obscur names here!
encoded: In the last few years, voice actors have well and truly become the celebs of the gaming world, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is capitalising on it. The first game from French studio Sandfall Interactive has a star-studded cast including some of the biggest names in gaming, and some pretty major film and TV stars too! Some characters show up quite late in the list of chapters, mind you. So, if you’re wondering who voices whom in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, we’ve got the full cast list for you to check out. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cast – All voice actors View oEmbed on the source website Here is a list of all the main voice actors in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and their characters: Charlie Cox – Gustave Jennifer English – Maelle Ben Starr – Verso Kirsty Rider – Lune Shala Nyx – Sciel Andy Serkis – Renoir Rich Keeble – Monoco Maxence Cazorla – Esquie We spoke to Ben Starr and Jennifer English about the game, and you can see the interview in video form above! Where do you know the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cast from? Some of the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cast are perhaps more well-known than others, but for most of them, you’ll almost certainly recognise some of their work. Charlie Cox – Gustave English actor Charlie Cox takes on the role of Expedition 33 leader Gustave. These days, you probably know him best as Matt Murdock, or his alias, Daredevil. He’s also had some smaller roles in TV’s Kin and in Stephen Hawking biopic The Theory of Everything. Jennifer English – Maelle The first of our gaming royalty, Jennifer English takes on the role of smart-talking teenage expeditioner Maelle. Though she has lent her voice to games for many years now, her big break came as Latenna in Elden Ring. She would later, however, shoot to true stardom after voicing Shadowheart in Larian Studios’ tremendously successful Baldur’s Gate 3 in 2023. Ben Starr – Verso Taking on the role of mysterious stranger Verso is another voice acting star(r) – Ben Starr! After some minor rol…

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What The Rings of Power needs to do with Sauron in season 3
type: item
date: 2024-10-04T10:42:09.000Z
creator: Marine Perot
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Comment
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: It’s time to start corrupting Men.
encoded: Casual viewers or readers of The Lord of the Rings may have never fully grasped the villainy of Sauron. In Peter Jackson’s movies, for instance, the Dark Lord is a threat, and a scary one at that, but not really much more than a giant eye in the sky. Most of the danger and the evil deeds come from other characters that obey his bidding throughout the films. In fact, what might make that antagonist so wicked is how he manages to corrupt everyone, and that’s something The Rings of Power absolutely understands. Over the course of the second season of the Prime Video series, viewers have finally been able to witness the power of the Great Deceiver. During his time at Celebrimbor’s side, under the guise of Annatar, Sauron has shown the vastness of his manipulation skills. From convincing the Lord of Eregion to forge more and more rings by gaslighting him, to persuading everyone around him that Celebrimbor is losing his mind and eventually torturing the poor Elf, Sauron has proved he doesn’t necessarily need to get his hands dirty to wreak havoc amongst the people of Middle-earth. So now that the Elves have suffered a huge blow because of him and the Dwarves are set on their own self-destructive path, where could Sauron turn his attention next? All signs are pointing toward Men, and especially the people of Númenor. Sure, he’s got another ring to forge, the One Ring that will eventually cause a lot of problems for a certain Fellowship, but he won’t need a full season to achieve that, especially when he has more gift-giving to do. Now that Sauron possesses the Nine, he needs to bring Men under his thumb. As the Elves lick their wounds and the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm decide to keep to themselves, Númenor is in prime position to be Sauron’s next target. Everything that happened in season 2 around that island is pointing toward its incoming downfall, and it seems like a slight push from Sauron is all that crumbling society needs to completely fall apart. War with the Elves is o…

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Who is Adar in The Rings of Power and why was he recast?
type: item
date: 2024-10-03T13:30:12.000Z
creator: Jack Francis
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: Sauron gets his revenge in the season 2 finale.
encoded: *Warning: Spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2 episode 8 ahead.* The Rings of Power season 2 episode 8 offered us one of the most brutal finales we've seen in a while, with plenty of our favourites being killed off – and, tragically, Sam Hazeldine's Adar was one of them. The character of Adar has been getting even more complicated throughout season 2, from sending his Orcs to wage war on Eregion (despite their doubts) to offering an alliance to Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), but the finale episode saw his demise in an emotional and poetic final moment that mirrored Sauron's death in season 2 episode 1. Speaking about Adar's tragic death in the season 2 finale, executive producer and director Charlotte Brändström told RadioTimes.com: "It was always planned that he was going to die but what I think what makes it very emotional is that he dies when he wants to do good. "He gives the ring back, he's ready to sacrifice himself, and he realises what he's done to his children, the Orcs, and that he is their father after all, and that they're going to fight Sauron together now." She added: "We give a little moment of hope and then we go in for the kill! We tried to mirror what happened to Sauron in the first scene with the stabbing and Sauron gets his revenge there." Introduced by Game of Thrones alum Joseph Mawle in season 1, the character became a fan-favourite for his nuance and mystery as he led a plan to conquer the Southlands once and for all. But eagle-eyed viewers will notice that Mawle was swapped out for Slow Horses actor Sam Hazeldine for season 2. Here, we break down exactly why the role of Adar was recast and give you all the background information on the character that you need. Who is Adar in The Rings of Power? Adar is one of the Moriondor – the very first Elves corrupted by Sauron's predecessor, the Dark Lord Morgoth. The word "Adar" comes from the Elvish language of Sindarin, meaning "Father", explaining that paternal bond he shares with the Orcs in his ca…

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Who is the Dark Wizard in The Rings of Power? Theories on Ciarán Hinds's mysterious character
type: item
date: 2024-10-03T08:10:31.000Z
creator: James Osborne
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: Rings of Power season 2 introduces a new enemy for The Stranger and the Harfoots to deal with.
encoded: *Warning: Spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2 episodes 1 to 8 ahead.* With The Rings of Power season 2's epic finale answering plenty of questions, one still remains - the identity of The Dark Wizard, played by Ciarán Hinds. We've learnt a fair bit about him throughout the season during his search for The Stranger (Daniel Weyman), but the finale episode didn't quite end that mystery once and for all. In season 2 episode 6, Tom Bombadil (Rory Kinnear) tells The Stranger: "Sauron rises in the West, the Dark Wizard in the East. Every soul in Middle-earth is in danger." However, when the Dark Wizard finally approached The Stranger in the finale episode, he attempted to get him onside, suggesting their only way of defeating Sauron was together. When The Stranger said he'd rather walk nameless forever than become Sauron's successor alongside The Dark Wizard, the Istar turned and wrought havoc on the Harfoots, reasoning that The Stranger must feel the suffering that will come to Middle-earth if Sauron is not defeated. Sent down to Middle-earth by the Valar to counter the threat posed by Sauron, wizards — known as the Istari — are rare, making the appearance of one incredibly notable. That makes the identity of the Dark Wizard a complicated puzzle: which of the Istari, if any, is he? And if not an Istari, who else could the Dark Wizard really be? We wouldn't be surprised if he returns in a potential season 3 but, for now, here are the biggest theories. Who is the Dark Wizard in The Rings of Power? Saruman? Based on all the evidence, the most likely scenario is that the Dark Wizard is Saruman. The most obvious clue is that Ciarán Hinds is delivering a first-rate Christopher Lee impression. Donned in white robes and equipped with a threatening staff, Hinds embodies his character with a voice like distant thunder, a sharp nose, heavy bags under his eyes, and black hair flecked with grey and white. There are subtler hints, too. He has a clear disdain for Hobbits — not quit…

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Who is Estrid in The Rings of Power? Nia Towle character explained
type: item
date: 2024-10-03T08:10:19.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: On demand
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: Everything we know so far as The Rings of Power season 2 bows out.
encoded: *Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Rings of Power season 2 episode 8.* The Rings of Power is no stranger to a red herring and clearly Estrid, played by Nia Towle, was a big one in season 2! First introduced as a woman who had lost her betrothed, suspicions were very much aroused when it was revealed that she was hiding the mark of Mordor on her back. However, that seemingly amounted to nothing, with the character becoming a love interest of Isildur (Maxim Baldry) – but the latest episode saw her left behind at the orders of actual menace, Kemen (Leon Wadham). Here's everything we know about Estrid. Who is Estrid in The Rings of Power season 2? Estrid is one of the wild men, and her identity is revealed when it's shown that she has the mark of Adar (Sam Hazeldine) on the back of her neck. She meets Isildur (Maxim Baldry) when she encounters him and stabs him in the leg after thinking he was an orc. It's established they're both looking for people – Isildur for his father and Estrid for her betrothed. They ride to Pelargir together and soon find an injured old man. Isildur offers him some bread, and it's quickly revealed it's an ambush. While Isildur and Estrid are outnumbered, Arondir appears, saving the day with his bow and arrow before leaving them to it to settle his own affairs. Later, Isildur and Estrid have a heart-to-heart, admitting they feel guilty for surviving when their beloved families haven't. Isildur admits that no one knows his mother died saving his life. Isildur is called away by Theo, leaving Estrid on her own. However, when Estrid is left on her own, we see that she has the mark of Adar branded onto her back. She places a flaming torch on it, screaming in pain. In episode 4, it's revealed that Estrid is one of the wild men, and she fights Arondir and Isildur. Arondir captures her and places her in manacles. During the episode, she's also reunited with her betrothed. However, she proves herself when she saves Arondir and Isildur, and Isildur decides …

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Who is Tom Bombadil in Rings of Power? Rory Kinnear character explained
type: item
date: 2024-09-19T15:30:27.000Z
creator: Jack Francis
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: He's finally here!
encoded: *Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Rings of Power season 2 episodes 1 to 6.* One of the most interesting developments for season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is the introduction of Tom Bombadil – a titanic figure in the mythos of Tolkien’s world, but one of mystery. It was announced earlier this year that the enigmatic figure of Bombadil would be brought to the screen, played by British actor Rory Kinnear, and now, in season 2 episode 6, we're learning more about him. Speaking about taking on the role of Tom Bombadil, Kinnear told RadioTimes.com: "It's great to have some source material to work with when you're creating a character. Quite often you're having to use your own imagination, right from that, from a blank page. "So actually, for some guidance to be given to you, and I was trying to put as much to one side, the idea of how beloved he was and how excited people might be for this first representation of him on screen. And just try to focus on how I connected to him and what he meant to me." But who is this mysterious character? What role does he play in Tolkien’s work? Where do you know Rory Kinnear from? Luckily, we’ve got you covered. Read on for everything you need to know about Tom Bombadil. Who is Tom Bombadil in The Rings of Power? A question that has puzzled readers of Tolkien’s great work since the pages first opened, and one with no clear answer. His origins are unknown, but what we do know about him is that he’s old. Really old. It's even suggested he might have been the first living creature in all of Arda (Earth). When describing himself in the novel, Bombadil says: "Eldest, that’s what I am… Tom remembers the first raindrop and the first acorn… He knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord (Morgoth) came from Outside." Elrond has a similar description, saying: "But I had forgotten Bombadil, if indeed this is still the same that walked the woods and hills long ago, and even then was older than the ol…

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Rings of Power is defined by its relationships – that's what sets it apart
type: item
date: 2024-09-13T15:00:19.000Z
creator: Jack Francis
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Comment
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: Prime Video's Lord of the Rings series puts characters and their connections at the forefront, in contrast to other fantasy TV.
encoded: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power can be defined in a lot of ways: its commitment to expanding and exploring Tolkien's Middle-earth; the gargantuan budget which allows for some of the most gorgeous vistas on television; the action set-pieces that never fall short of outstanding, whether it be Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) sparring with some Númenóreans, or Arondir (Ismael Cruz Córdova) firing off more arrows than you can shake a stick at. But in so many other ways, these characteristics of Amazon Prime Video's hit show are secondary to what really makes The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power tick – its commitment to developing complex, nuanced relationships between its characters. Credit for this is shared, belonging to showrunners JD Payne and Patrick McKay for bringing their ultimate vision of Tolkien's Second Age to life; belonging to the team of writers and the directors who work on the series, each bringing a unique sense of flair to the show's dynamic; and of course, belonging to the cast who bring Tolkien's (and the show's) creations to life. So much of season 1 revolved around the relationship between Charlie Vickers's Halbrand and Morfydd Clark's Galadriel, eschewing a barrage of constant action in favour of developing their connection. There was plenty of pushback over the pacing behind that story, but it's hard to not look at it as a show that simply knows exactly what it wants to be. Clark and Vickers's chemistry is a defining feature of the show, with fans shipping 'Haladriel' in the two-year gap between seasons 1 and 2 – but it's the connection between their characters that makes it all the more special. Her culpability in Sauron's return. His genuine desire to rule Middle-earth with Galadriel beside him. It's quintessentially Tolkienian, and one of countless connections in The Rings of Power that makes it must-see TV. Season 2 has furthered Sauron's relationships with other characters though, and in doing so, entrenched its own commitment to be…

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What are Barrow-wights in The Rings of Power?
type: item
date: 2024-09-05T09:19:42.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: It's time to meet the undead.
encoded: Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Rings of Power season 2 episode 4. As we get into the heart of The Rings of Power season 2, new terrors await us - and this time around, it's the Barrow-wights! As Elrond (Robert Aramayo), Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) and their party venture forth, they encounter the terrifying creatures and are forced to fight. Here's everything we know about the Barrow-wights! What are Barrow-wights in The Rings of Power? Barrow-wights are shape-shifting undead beings. When Galadriel and her party encounter the Barrow-wights and attack them, it's clear they're impervious to their weapons. However, Elrond soon saves the day when he gives Galadriel a blade that vanishes the creatures. He says: "According to lore, only the blade with which they were buried will return such creatures to rest - something has awoken them." The problem is, they don't know what's causing it. Galadriel asserts that it's "someone awakening evil across all Middle-earth". In The Lord of the Rings, Frodo and his party encounter the creatures and narrowly escape with their lives. They were saved by Tom Bombadil, who banished the wights with a song. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Who plays the Barrow-wights in The Rings of Power? The Barrow-wights are played by various actors, including some with other roles in the show! Bridie Sisson (who also plays The Dweller) Kaner Scott Robert Strange Thomas Gilbey Arthur Griffiths The Rings of Power season 2 will launch on Prime Video on 29th August – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial. If you’re looking for something else to watch in the meantime, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide, or visit our dedicated Fantasy hub. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Ian McKellen hints he'll play Gandalf again in new Lord of the Rings film
type: item
date: 2024-09-02T11:18:10.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: Andy Serkis is currently developing a Gollum-centric entry in the franchise.
encoded: Sir Ian McKellen has expressed his interest in returning as Gandalf in an upcoming Lord of the Rings film, quashing speculation that he could retire following a recent on-stage injury. The celebrated actor, now 85 years old, portrayed Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies, both directed by New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson. Jackson is serving as producer on an upcoming spin-off film, which will be directed by Andy Serkis and focus on his fan-favourite character Gollum, who will once again be created in collaboration with visual effects house Wētā Workshop. McKellen told The Big Issue earlier this week that he has been told "Gandalf will be involved", and that the creative team "hope that I'll be playing him" in The Hunt for Gollum, which is due for release in cinemas in 2026. This morning, during an appearance on BBC Breakfast, he voiced his enthusiasm for the idea: "I'm not letting anyone else put on the pointy hat and beard if I can help it." There was much concern for the thespian following his highly publicised fall off the stage during a performance of Player Kings, a reimagining of Shakespeare's Henry IV: Parts 1 and 2, at London's Noël Coward Theatre this summer. The incident resulted in wrist and neck injuries as well as great emotional distress, but McKellen insisted that his break from acting will only last until the end of the year, with no retirement plans to speak of yet. He added: "I shall just keep at it as long as the legs and the lungs and the mind keep working." Warner Bros announced The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum in May of this year, confirming the involvement of Serkis as both director and lead actor. In a later interview with Deadline, the experienced motion-capture performer was asked whether any of his co-stars from the original trilogy – such as McKellen – could feature in the project. "I don’t want to commit anything right now," he responded. "I mean, because it’s so raw... We are just literally having …

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Rings of Power season 1 recap: What happened in first season?
type: item
date: 2024-08-30T11:00:44.000Z
creator: James Osborne
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: Catch up on the events of the first season while as the epic series returns.
encoded: After a sprawling and ambitious debut, Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has returned for its second season, continuing the story of Sauron’s rise in Middle-earth before his eventual fall. Set in the Second Age (thousands of years before the War of the Ring and Bilbo and Frodo’s adventures), The Rings of Power focuses on Sauron’s ascent to power, exploring figures and events that shaped the history of Middle-earth. Weaving together a story of Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves, Númenóreans, Istari and Orcs, the first season featured an expansive narrative filled with mystery, action, and awe, all against a familiar Tolkienian backdrop. With The Rings of Power season 2’s arrival, the story has already started to unravel new mysteries, exploring fresh parts of Middle-earth and will introduce long-awaited characters – such as Tom Bombadil (Rory Kinnear) – to the tale. But, amid the excitement of a new season approaching, it feels like it’s been an eternity since the show made its debut. Who was Sauron? Who was the Stranger? And what was the significance of the mithril? If you need a refresher ahead of Rings of Power’s return, here’s a full recap of the first season. Alternatively, check out our review of season 2! Rings of Power season 1 recap: What happened in first season? Galadriel, Halbrand and the Númenoreans The first season begins with Galadriel, a renowned Elven warrior, on a quest for vengeance. During the Elves’ battle against the malevolent Morgoth, her brother Finrod was killed by the elusive and powerful Sauron, and Galadriel remains convinced that Sauron still poses a threat to Middle-earth despite Morgoth’s defeat. Driven both by a desire to avenge her brother, but also to snuff out the threat she (correctly) believes that Sauron continues to pose to Middle-earth, Galadriel leads an expedition to find Sauron. However, her mission to hunt down Sauron reaches a dead end. With no further leads, the Elven King Gil-galad orders her to return to the…

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Who is Pharazôn in The Rings of Power? Trystan Gravelle character explained
type: item
date: 2024-08-29T07:00:59.000Z
creator: Jack Francis
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: A Golden member of the series.
encoded: This article will contain potential spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and for the works of JRR Tolkien One of the most notable changes in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power centres around Pharazôn, who so far cuts a remarkably different figure in the show than to how he is portrayed in Tolkien’s original work. While the differences exist, we’re here to lay out his story as it’s written in the books, what he got up to in season 1, and the actor behind the character. Read on for everything you need to know. What was Pharazôn doing in season 1 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power? There’s some fairly significant changes to the character’s backstory from page to screen beyond the major timeline differential. Instead of being a strong military leader, and like much of Númenórean society, a regular seafarer, The Rings of Power depicts Pharazôn as the chancellor of Númenor, a cunning political figure, and the right-hand-man of Queen Regent Tar-Míriel (Cynthia Addai-Robinson). The show’s depiction of Pharazôn also differs when it comes to his own family, as the show’s version possesses a son of his own, Kemen (Leon Wadham), in stark contrast to the childless figure of Tolkien lore. Pharazôn cuts a fascinating figure throughout the first season of The Rings of Power, in part because he isn’t at the front and centre, instead working different angles, all the while keeping his true motivations and agenda hidden from those around him, and from the viewers. We first meet him in the third episode, titled Adar, when Galadriel and Halbrand are presented to Queen Regent Míriel’s court in Armenelos - the capital city of Númenor. While supporting the wishes of his regent in sailing with Galadriel to aid the people of the Southlands, Pharazôn continues his own agenda of amassing more and more power for Númenor. He reaffirms his position to the anti-Elvish guildworkers on Númenor in populist, pro-human speech - all with a clear veneer of gathering su…

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Who is Celebrimbor in The Rings of Power? Charles Edwards character explained
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date: 2024-08-29T07:00:24.000Z
creator: Jack Francis
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: A smith lord.
encoded: As The Rings of Power season 2 gets set to hit our screens once more, the trailers have made it pretty clear what we’re in for. High-stakes drama, scale-defying battle sequences, jaw-dropping visuals and, naturally, a lot of rings. Those rings will come from talented hands of Elven smith Celebrimbor - one of Middle-earth’s most important and influential figures. At the end of season 1, Celebrimbor crafted the first of the titular Rings of Power - Nenya, Narya and Vilya - free from Sauron’s influence, with the hope of halting the passage of time for the Elves in Middle-earth, and keeping their fading light shining bright. The trailers for season 2, however, show that Celebrimbor looks to be an even more central figure in this upcoming season - tied up with Annatar (Sauron in disguise) as he looks to craft more and more Rings of Power. But who is Celebrimbor? What are his aims? Who is the man behind the character? We’re here at RadioTimes.com to answer those questions for you. Minor spoilers ahead. Who is Celebrimbor in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power? Like many of the characters in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, our on-screen Celebrimbor is tweaked slightly from his iteration in Tolkien’s original work - older and possessing an incredible amount of experience, as well as the title Lord of Eregion. Celebrimbor, in both the show and the books, comes from a long line of Elvish smiths - most notably Fëanor, the greatest of them all. Fëanor crafted the Silmarils, three gems created using the essence of the two trees of Valinor. The Silmarils are seen as the greatest creation of the Elves, so it’s fair to say that Celebrimbor has quite the legacy to live up to - something which his character emphasises to Elrond in season 1. What will Celebrimbor be doing in season 2 of The Rings of Power? We know that Sauron will return to Eregion in the guise of Annatar, an emissary of the Valar, there to instruct the smiths of Eregion, particularly Celebrimbor, in …

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What are the Rings of Power and what do they do?
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date: 2024-08-29T07:00:12.000Z
creator: Jack Francis
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: Unlimited power.
encoded: This article will contain potential spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and for the works of JRR Tolkien. If the name The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power wasn’t enough of a giveaway, the core thrust of Amazon Prime Video’s dive into JRR Tolkien’s world concerns the most powerful fashion accessories in all of literature. If you remember Cate Blanchett’s iconic introduction to The Fellowship of the Ring, Rings of Power were divided up between the three main societies of Middle-earth. Three to the Elves, seven to the Dwarves, and nine to mortal men. They were crafted by the Elven smiths of Eregion, led by Celebrimbor, all at the urging and encouragement of Annatar, one of Sauron’s many devious disguises. While the Rings of Power given over to the Dwarves and to men will certainly be explored in season 2 of the hit show, it’s the three rings of the Elves that we have concrete knowledge about - their names, their powers, and so on. Those rings are Nenya, Narya and Vilya. But what are they and what do they do? Nenya Other times known as the Ring of Water or the Ring of Adamant, Nenya is the ring worn by Lady Galadriel. Forged by Celebrimbor at the end of season 1, and free from Sauron’s influence, Nenya is maybe the purest source of power in all of Middle-earth. Crafted from mithril and inlaid with a diamond-like stone, Nenya is so radiant that non-ring-bearers actually can’t perceive it in Tolkien’s original work. Samwise Gamgee describes the sight as "a star through her fingers", whereas Frodo can perceive Nenya clearly, on account of being a ring bearer himself. Its power allows the wearer to preserve and protect their people, and conceal them from evil. Much later in her life, when Galadriel takes up residence in the forests of Lothlórien, that concealment will be vital to maintaining the safety of her people as Sauron’s power grows and grows. Unlike the two other Elvish Rings of Power, Nenya is only ever wielded by Galadriel. Narya The Red R…

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What is the Second Age of Middle-earth? Rings of Power timeline explained
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date: 2024-08-28T16:38:27.000Z
creator: Jack Francis
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: This is where Amazon's epic series fits into the Lord of the Rings timeline.
encoded: Explaining with detail and clarity the intricacies and depth of Tolkien’s world and its timeline is a task of monumental proportion. After all, it spans thousands of years, different ages, various wars, world-changing events, and the journey of a Hobbit from his house to a land of Shadow. Now included in that timeline is The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Amazon Prime Video’s hit show based on Tolkien’s work, which takes place in the Second Age. Set thousands of years before Frodo Baggins sets out from The Shire, and just as long from Bilbo Baggins’s similar journey, The Rings of Power occupies a currently unseen on-screen part of Middle-earth. When chatting about the formation of the series with Entertainment Weekly, showrunner Patrick McKay said: "We were not interested in doing a show about the younger version of the same world you knew, where it’s a little bit of a prequel. "We wanted to go way, way, way back and find a story that could exist on its own two feet. This was one that we felt hadn’t been told on the level and the scale and with the depth that we felt it deserved." While season 1 took us from cross-country journeys with proto-Hobbits, called Harfoots, to the great Elven realms of Lindon and Eregion, and even deep down into the mines of Khazad-dûm, season 2 will continue this extraordinary journey with even greater depth and scale. Where does The Rings of Power fit in the Lord of the Rings timeline? The Rings of Power is set in what is known as the Second Age of Middle-earth, or the Age of Númenor. Lasting 3,441 years, this age runs from the creation of the two great Elven and human kingdoms, all the way up until the first defeat of Sauron. Most movie fans will recognise where the Second Age ends, as the events of Sauron’s downfall are closely described in the opening monologue of The Fellowship of the Ring by Cate Blanchett’s Galadriel. Yet looking back, so much happens in this chronicled period that even three of Peter Jackson’s films couldn…

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Who plays Sauron and Annatar in The Rings of Power?
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date: 2024-08-27T14:30:14.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: We meet a new version of Charlie Vickers's chilling villain in season 2.
encoded: It's time for Sauron to return in The Rings of Power season 2, with Charlie Vickers's chilling villain returning in multiple forms. The finale episode of The Rings of Power season 1 confirmed what many had theorised – that Halbrand, played by Vickers, was actually Sauron and the Dark Lord had been right under Galadriel's (Morfydd Clark) nose all this time, manipulating and using her. His manipulative ways are far from over, though, as we enter season 2, with Sauron set to use the unsuspecting elf Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) for his bidding – to create more Rings of Power and ultimately control every being in Middle-earth. In doing this, he takes on a new form, as Annatar, also known as the Lord of Gifts. But, as Celebrimbor asserts in the trailer, which appears to show him realise Sauron's true form, not every gift is well-received. Here's everything we know so far about Sauron/Annatar in The Rings of Power season 2, and actor Charlie Vickers. Who is Sauron in The Rings of Power? Sauron is the main antagonist in The Rings of Power, and is set on his mission to rule Middle-earth by means of controlling the minds of all its beings – Elves, Dwarves, and men alike. To do this, as Galadriel asserts in the season 2 trailer, he needs not armies, but rings – the Rings of Power. As any Tolkien fan knows, Sauron has many names and forms. So far, Sauron has taken the form of: Halbrand, a blacksmith and companion of Galadriel Annatar, an Elf who encourages Celebrimbor to create the Rings of Power As for whether he could take even more forms? That remains to be seen and we're certainly not ruling it out. One of the most iconic literary villains of all time, Sauron is known as the Dark Lord and for lengthy periods has over the land of Mordor in Middle-Earth. Sauron, originally named Mairon, was one of the angelic beings known as the Maiar who was made by The Creator before joining in the evil Morgoth against him. Prior to his fall into evil, Mairon studied the Aule – the Smith …

Rory Kinnear on Tom Bombadil, losing his father, and challenges of the Bond franchise
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date: 2024-08-26T23:01:33.000Z
creator: Sarfraz Manzoor
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Interview
subject: Magazine
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: Kinnear is tackling a new challenge as the much-loved Tom Bombadil in Prime Video series The Rings of Power.
encoded: In the course of a career that has spanned film, television and theatre, Rory Kinnear has played Hamlet, Iago, a British prime minister and MI6’s chief of staff. He’s been Lord Lucan, Denis Thatcher and Karl Marx – but it’s safe to say he has never played an ancient and mysterious woodland character with an enormous beard, eclectic wardrobe and a penchant for magical songs. Until now, that is. Kinnear will soon be starring as Tom Bombadil in the second series of The Rings of Power, the Amazon Prime epic set a few thousand years before Tolkien’s original novel, The Lord of the Rings. The role, Kinnear agrees, is something of a departure for him. “I like to do things I haven’t done before,” he tells me over coffee in a Soho hotel. “From doing big action films to studio sitcoms, to television dramas to Shakespeare. But I’ve never done a fantasy thing before. I’ve never really understood it – it’s never been my bag.” Kinnear had met the series’ showrunners and they had explained the character to him. “I told my partner [actor Pandora Colin, with whom he has two children] and she said ‘He’s the best character in the whole book’, so I went away and read the chapters he appears in and thought he seemed really interesting. He has a quite jovial positivity, but there is this notion that he has seen all of life and everything that has gone before – and in that way has a sense of everything that will happen in the future as well.” Apart from the large, bushy beard, there are a few other differences between Bombadil and Kinnear. Bombadil is described by Tolkien as being “older than the old”, while Kinnear is 46; Bombadil lives in Middle-earth while Kinnear lives in London. But what they both do share, according to Kinnear, is that they are both “phlegmatic about the small things in life and not particularly easily stressed or flustered by too much”. This, in Kinnear’s childhood and in more recent years during the Covid pandemic, has clearly proved an invaluable skill. Born in 1…

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Rings of Power season 2 trailer offers terrifying new look at Sauron's return
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date: 2024-07-26T18:30:05.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: News
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: Ready for round two?
encoded: The new trailer for The Rings of Power season 2 has offered a terrifying new look at Sauron's return in the form of 'The Lord of Gifts', Annatar. The new season of the Lord of the Rings fantasy series is coming this August, with a brand new, action-packed trailer coming our way from San Diego Comic-Con. The chilling trailer begins with Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) telling us: "Sauron sees himself as master of all Middle-earth. "He seeks to rule it not only through conquest, but by bending the minds of all its people to his own. And for that he needs not armies, but rings." View oEmbed on the source website It goes on to tease the terrifying return of Sauron as, in his new form as Annatar (Charlie Vickers), he walks through flames and introduces himself to Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) as "the sharer of gifts". Elsewhere, we return to Nori (Markella Kavenagh) amid her journey with the Stranger, who has an even bigger purpose this season. After some fans were left disappointed by the lack of action in season 1, it seems season 2 will be filled with battles, as fire rages across Middle-earth in the epic trailer, and armies clash in the fight against darkness. It was revealed earlier this year that season 2 will premiere on 29th August. Following season 1, there were plenty of questions about just how Sauron could return, with a synopsis for season 2 reading: "Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will." View Affiliate Playlist on the source website The Rings of Power season 2 will premiere on Prime Video on Thursday 29th August. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Ian McKellen open to Gandalf return in Gollum film: "If I'm alive"
type: item
date: 2024-06-09T09:03:54.000Z
creator: George White
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: You shall not pass... up the opportunity to return to Lord of the Rings.
encoded: Lord of the Rings legend Sir Ian McKellen has revealed that he is open to donning the wizard robe and pointy hat once more in the upcoming Gollum film - under one very specific (and slightly dark) condition. It was recently announced that Andy Serkis would return to both direct and star in The Hunt for Gollum, bringing everyone’s favourite Stoor Hobbit back to the big screen. And this has prompted many LOTR fans to ask the question: will other iconic characters return too? Well, speaking to The Times about the recent "stirrings in Tolkien land", 85-year-old McKellen teased: "I haven’t shaved in months." The veteran actor went on to add, "There is no script, there is no offer, there is no plan," but when asked if he would be interested in returning, he said, "If I’m alive." The two-time Oscar nominee certainly shows no signs of slowing down, having recently lent his talents to everything from narrating Sky Max comedy Ted to leading Sean Mathias’s modern take on Hamlet, and to see him back in his most popular role would certainly help to ensure the highly-anticipated Hunt for Gollum wins over any sceptics. One major Lord of the Rings name confirmed to return for the film, though, is Peter Jackson, who directed both the original trilogy and Hobbit series, and will produce alongside Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, with the trio "involved every step of the way". The movie will "explore storylines yet to be told", according to Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav, and is "now in the early stages of script development", with Walsh, Boyens, Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou attached as writers. While we know Serkis is set to return as Gollum, further cast members are yet to be announced. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria release date, trailer and pre-order
type: item
date: 2023-10-24T11:11:24.000Z
creator: Ben Huxley
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: And they called it a mine. A mine!
encoded: Middle Earth games are often hit and miss, from the awesome movie licenses on the PS2 to this year's underwhelming Gollum. However, we're hoping for a big hit with the tactical sim The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. The Dwarves are a fan favourite race of Middle Earth, and we reckon this is owed a lot to John Rhys-Davies's portrayal of Gimli in the films. And in an amazing turn of events, Rhys-Davies is back voicing Gimli in Return to Moria! This alone is worth the price, surely. But what else to we know about it? When is it out, what consoles is it on and what's the deal with the story and gameplay? Let's take a look. When is The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria's release date? The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria release date has now been staggered across the following dates: 24th October 2023 on PC 5th December 2023 on PS5 Early in 2024 for the Xbox Series X/S The good new is that it's out now on PC! Not too far away for PlayStation, either, and we'll update this page as soon as the Xbox release is announced. Can I pre-order The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria? While the option to pre-order isn't available just yet, you can add it to your wishlist on the Epic Games store here! Again, we'll update this page if anything changes. Which consoles and platforms can play The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria? The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria will be a PC exclusive, by the looks of things. It also won't be dropping on Steam, but over at the Epic Games Store. If anything changes, we'll let you know - but this looks to be a PC affair. View Green Video on the source website The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria gameplay and story details The gameplay looks a little different to the usual hack-and-slash affair of a Lord of the Rings title. Return to Moria features survival-crafting gameplay. The environments are procedurally generated - but, of course, the whole game takes place in the famous mines of Moria (one of the most iconic locations in the Peter J…

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The Lord of the Rings soundtrack: Every song in Peter Jackson's trilogy
type: item
date: 2023-08-30T16:27:59.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Movies
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: Here's a full list of tracks from all three of Howard Shore's masterful scores.
encoded: In any discussion of the best film soundtracks ever produced, it's only a matter of time until Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy comes up in the conversation. Composer Howard Shore, who has also worked on the scores for films such as The Fly, Philadelphia and 2005's King Kong, crafted an epic soundtrack for the ages, which is so distinct and stirring that it was recently voted the nation's favourite film music a decade after the final movie first debuted. Shore, of course, also composed the music for Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy years later, but it's his tracks for the original trilogy - such as Concerning Hobbits, The Breaking of the Fellowship and Into the West - which have truly stood the test of time and continue to live deep in fans' hearts. If it's been a while since you saw the films or listened to the soundtracks, you may be struggling to remember your favourite tunes or looking for a full list of them through which to peruse. Well, don't worry - we've got you covered. Read on for everything you need to know about the soundtracks to all three films in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Ring trilogy. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring soundtrack As with its two sequels, the score for The Fellowship of the Ring was composed, orchestrated and conducted by Howard Shore. The music was performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the London Voices and London Oratory School Schola choir, while performers featured on the tracks include Enya and Elizabeth Fraser. Here's a full track list for the soundtrack: The Prophecy Concerning Hobbits The Shadow of the Past The Treason of Isengard The Black Rider At the Sign of the Prancing Pony A Knife in the Dark Flight to the Ford Many Meetings The Council of Elrond (feat Aníron - Theme for Aragorn and Arwen, composed and performed by Enya) The Ring Goes South A Journey in the Dark The Bridge of Khazad-dûm Lothlórien (feat Lament for Gandalf by Philippa Boyens and Howard…

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LEGO The Hobbit cheats: Full list of codes & how to use them
type: item
date: 2023-08-01T13:15:11.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Evergreen
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: After all, why not? Why shouldn't we use cheats?
encoded: Lego has an uncanny ability to see a franchise, envision it with its own brand of blocky humour and make it usually brilliant - and such is the case with LEGO The Hobbit. And seeing as it’s been out since 2014, we don’t think anyone will mind you bending the rules a little - so we have for you the LEGO The Hobbit cheats with a full list of codes and how to use them. Taking place across the events of An Unexpected Journey and The Desolation of Smaug, Lego’s interpretation features many familiar locales - and some new ones to better suit its cubic sensibilities. The game saw a number of DLCs but unfortunately never saw the third Hobbit film, The Battle of the Five Armies, adapted for the title - making it feel slightly unfinished. Yet, despite this, there is still a ton of fun to be had - especially with friends. So read on to amplify the silliness further with all the Hobbit cheats you need! How to use cheats in LEGO The Hobbit To use cheats in LEGO The Hobbit you need to pause the game and then select Extras, then from this menu, select Enter Code and you will be able to enter all the codes you need to. Once you’ve entered a code, press the return key and you should be notified that the cheat has been unlocked. Unfortunately, you can’t save characters that you unlock via this method, so any time you start the game up again, you will need to enter the codes to play as your favourite Hobbit icon. Fortunately, it only takes a few seconds before you can jump back into the action. Full list of LEGO The Hobbit cheat codes Below is the full list of LEGO The Hobbit cheat codes which will unlock any of the available characters you would like to play as. FAVZTR – Alfrid 84ZZSI – Azog (Claw) W5Z6AC – Bain UER3JG – Bard XTVM8C – Barliman Butterbur 555R9C – Barrow-wight KEID2V – Beorn ZIBYHO – Bolg MXUXKO – Braga 5OJEUC – Bree Peasant H2CAID – Elros THAVRM – Fimbul 00TE7J – Galadriel 3CE37P – Gollum TPD7YW – Grinnah V4Y5HZ – Lindir 9NOK35 – Master of Lake-town 4FYKKB – Narzug NM…

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Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson reacts to news of new films
type: item
date: 2023-02-24T11:25:35.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: Warner Bros is bringing Tolkien's world back to the big screen.
encoded: Director Peter Jackson has offered his reaction to news that Warner Bros is developing more films in the Lord of the Rings franchise. News broke yesterday of a new deal between the Hollywood studio and Embracer Group, holders of the film rights to JRR Tolkien's wildly popular fantasy world, which is expected to bring about brand new entries in the epic saga. These are currently in the very earliest stages of development, meaning there is no indication of when they will be set on the millennia-spanning Middle-earth timeline, nor which creative team will be bringing them to life. Both fans and the wider film industry immediately thought of Jackson, who directed The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies in his home country of New Zealand, but his involvement is unconfirmed as of yet. In a joint statement (via Deadline), the director and his writing partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, said: “Warner Bros and Embracer have kept us in the loop every step of the way. We look forward to speaking with them further to hear their vision for the franchise moving forward.” The new Lord of the Rings feature films are expected to be entirely separate to Prime Video's current fantasy drama The Rings of Power, which is the product of a separate agreement for the television and streaming rights to the story. Read more: Being Human creator discusses potential one-off reunion special Why won't there be a Carnival Row season 3? Orlando Bloom explains Warner Bros Pictures co-chairs and CEOs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy said: “Twenty years ago, New Line took an unprecedented leap of faith to realise the incredible stories, characters and world of The Lord of the Rings on the big screen. "The result was a landmark series of films that have been embraced by generations of fans. But for all the scope and detail lovingly packed into the two trilogies, the vast, complex and dazzling universe dreamed up by JRR Tolkien remains largely unexplored on film." They added: "The opportunity to…

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Orlando Bloom talks The Rings of Power: "It was really courageous"
type: item
date: 2023-02-13T10:30:45.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: The actor, known for playing Legolas, is "looking forward to more".
encoded: Orlando Bloom has weighed in on Prime Video's ambitious The Lord of the Rings prequel series, having risen to fame in the cast of Peter Jackson's earlier adaptation of Middle-earth. The actor became known for playing elven archer Legolas in the trilogy of films released at the start of the millennium, later reprising the role for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and its 2014 sequel. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power tells a story set thousands of years before JRR Tolkien's main saga, drawing on supplemental materials from the late novelist as well as original creations by the series writers. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com ahead of the launch of Carnival Row season 2, which also airs on Prime Video, Bloom said that he "loved" seeing a fresh take on the beloved fantasy saga. "I had missed Tolkien," he said. "I had missed Tolkien's mind and I’d missed his world and I’d missed his vision – and I think they just stepped back into Tolkien's world. I thought it was really courageous. "It’s not an easy thing to take on another version of something that had such a remarkable run of its own, but I thought it was really admirable; the casting, the story and the way they approached the world... I'm looking forward to more of it." The Rings of Power has already been renewed for season 2, which is filming now, with the intention being for the show to run for a total of five – with the final shot already decided on by the show's head creatives. Bloom added: "Peter [Jackson] did an amazing job, obviously, with The Lord of the Rings and we got to play these great characters. But they've kind of gone back and gone, ‘Look, these characters still exist in this world and we can show you other aspects of them’. "I was like, ‘Cool, I'm down for that!’" Read more: Rings of Power star on playing Sauron and when he discovered his role Rings of Power season 2 casts His Dark Materials star and more Last year, Bloom shared an Instagram photo of himself and The Rings of Power …

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Rings of Power release schedule: When is episode 8 released?
type: item
date: 2022-10-07T21:23:33.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power takes us back to Middle-earth.
encoded: After the long-awaited debut of the first episodes in new Amazon Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, we now have a total of seven episodes on the streaming service. The first two episodes already garnered a record-breaking 25 million views for the streaming service upon their debut, and this new episode is sure to get fans talking and continue to build hype for the fantasy series. The show, which is not a direct adaptation of The Lord of the Rings but instead a new story drawn on the lore of the original novels by J R R Tolkien and their appendices, focuses on a number of different characters and groups. There's Elven warrior Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), who fears the evil of Sauron is growing once more in Middle-earth, elven politician Elrond (Robert Aramayo) who has visited his friend Prince Durin IV for council, a community of Harfoots who have found their plans changed forever when a mysterious stranger crash landed in a comet, and many more. But when will the next episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power be released, and how many episodes will there be total? Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for The Rings of Power. When is The Rings of Power episode 8 released? The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power episode 8 will be released on Amazon Prime Video at 5am BST on Friday 14th October 2022. The first two episodes were released on Friday 2nd September, but since then, all future episodes are being placed on Prime Video with one per week. All in all, the first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will consist of eight episodes. What will happen in The Rings of Power episode 8? The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will conclude its first season with its eighth instalment. The finale was set up in the penultimate outing of the season, The Eye, which saw characters moving to different areas. Queen Regent Míriel ordered the return of her army to Númenor and the majority of soldie…

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Which Rings of Power characters are in Lord of the Rings?
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date: 2022-09-02T15:17:07.000Z
creator: Olivia Garrett
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: There are some familiar Tolkien names in the new prequel.
encoded: It’s been 20 years since Peter Jackson’s version of Lord of the Rings, but Tolkien’s influence on screen is far from over. Amazon Prime Video’s new prequel series, The Rings of Power, delves deep into the secrets of Middle-earth long before the adventures of Frodo and Sam. Set thousands of year in the past, these eight episodes will hopefully start to fill in the gaps of how the One Ring came to be and how Sauron was defeated. But despite a whole new cast of creatures, including Elves, Dwarves and Harfoots, there are a few familiar faces tagging along. And where some characters could only be recognised by the eagle-eyed fans out there, others should be pretty obvious to any Lord of the Rings novice. So with 20 years since they were last seen on screen, it’s as good a time as any to brush up on which Lord of the Rings characters have made a return. Galadriel One of the most beautiful and powerful Elves in Middle-earth, Galadriel’s lyrical voice is what kicks off the whole Lord of the Rings franchise. Originally played by Cate Blanchett, the Galadriel we find in The Fellowship of the Ring is the Lady of Lothlórien (the woodland realm) and the owner of one of the rings of power: Nenya. With her wisdom she gives the fellowship a safe haven after the death of Gandalf, and warns Frodo against trusting Boromir (Sean Bean), who had been corrupted by the ring. She also acts as a guiding light in the final film, Return of the King, and even saves the day in The Hobbit (although she doesn’t actually appear in the novel). Yet the powerful, serene Elf we know is not what we find in this new series. Prequel viewers will encounter a younger, warrior Galadriel, played by His Dark Materials actress Morfydd Clark. Motivated by anger and revenge, in this series we see the Elf leave her home of Valinor and pursue Sauron to the ends of the earth. Elrond Hugo Weaving’s movie portrayal of Elrond is as a strong, diplomatic leader and concerned father. As the high-lord of Rivendell, Elrond’…

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Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power review – Dazzling prequel doesn't let Tolkien fans down
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date: 2022-08-31T14:00:47.000Z
creator: Steve O'Brien
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
subject: Review
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: Amazon's ambitious new series is a worthy successor to Peter Jackson's original big-screen trilogy.
encoded: It’s been 21 years now since that first Lord of the Rings film and eight since the last Hobbit movie, and, truth be told, none of us really expected another tour of Middle-earth. After 2014’s The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, some even wisecracked about Peter Jackson directing a version of the famously unadaptable The Silmarillion. Sadly, save for any scavenging of the appendices for The Lord of the Rings, it seemed like there was nowhere else to go, screen-wise, in JRR Tolkien’s mythology-rich land. But that was then and this is now. Who could have predicted that the Tolkien Estate, who for so many years had been ferociously protective of the late scholar’s work, would agree to new stories being created in his world? When Amazon Studios scooped the rights to The Lord of the Rings and its appendices (a chunky part of the final book that details the Second Age of Middle-earth) in November 2017, it was billed as the priciest TV deal in history. But the agreement wasn’t for a remake of The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings, it was to create fresh stories in this densely-detailed world. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power arrives as one of the most anticipated TV shows of all time, then. Not that it’s guaranteed an easy ride. Not only is it likely to be compared, rightly or wrongly, to Jackson’s Oscar-hoovering trilogy, but there’s also an army of Tolkien loyalists to deal with, many of whom are deeply suspicious of anyone but their favourite author playing in the Middle-earth sandpit. Its timing though, is unfortunate. When Game of Thrones debuted in 2011 it couldn’t escape being judged next to Lord of the Rings. And with spin-off House of the Dragon having premiered just two weeks before the first two episodes of The Rings of Power drop, it’s inevitable they're going to pitted against each other. In many ways, though, it’s an unfair comparison. Game of Thrones was always the Rolling Stones to The Lord of the Rings’ Beatles – darker, edgier, lustier. JRR’s…

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Gollum release date: Pre-order and latest news on Lord of the Rings game
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date: 2022-08-01T15:15:43.000Z
creator: Daniel Furn
subject: Gaming
subject: News
subject: Technology
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: Soon you can search for the precious on your console or computer.
encoded: Hold onto your horses, JRR Tolkien fans. The Gollum release date has now been delayed, with the upcoming Lord of the Rings game shifting further into the future than originally planned. Of course, Middle-earth has rich history in gaming, from the impressive LEGO Lord of the Rings game to the action-packed Shadow of Mordor titles, but this particular experience does sound unique. Not many would have guessed that Gollum had the potential to become the lead character in his own modern video game, but here we are — the sneaky former Stoor Hobbit will be the centre of attention here at long last. So, when exactly is the Gollum release date, and what else do you need to know about the new LotR game? We'll run through all the key information for you now. When is the Lord of the Rings: Gollum game release date? The Lord of the Rings: Gollum game release date is currently unknown. The game had been set to launch on 1st September, which would've coincided nicely with the arrival of The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime Video, but Gollum has now been delayed — it'll drop on an undisclosed date "a few months" later. The Tweet below explains why. View oEmbed on the source website Can I pre-order The Lord of the Rings: Gollum game? You can pre-order The Lord of the Rings: Gollum from GAME, where the price is listed as £59.99. The game's Steam page is also live now, allowing PC players to wishlist the game ahead of launch. More and more pre-order pages are starting to appear, as well, so you can check out some of your buying options below. undefined What consoles and platforms will The Lord of the Rings: Gollum be released on? The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will release pretty much everywhere, with the developers from Daedalic Entertainment promising that their vision will reach PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC. The Switch version of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will launch later than the others, though, with Daedalic pledging to release the Nintendo-friend…

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Rings of Power trailer unveils Lenny Henry in Lord of the Rings prequel
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date: 2022-07-23T22:14:45.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: The Lord of the Rings (franchise)
description: The British comedy star is among the show's large ensemble cast.
encoded: Amazon's Prime Video has dropped a brand new trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power at San Diego Comic-Con, giving a closer look at the action-packed fantasy epic inspired by the world of JRR Tolkien. The show has a large ensemble cast comprised of both unknowns and familiar faces, including Morfydd Clark (The Personal History of David Copperfield), Ismael Cruz Córdova (The Undoing) and British comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry. The new clip gives us our first look at Henry in character as Sadoc Burrows, an elder of the Harfoot people, who are a subspecies of the Hobbits that are synonymous with the Lord of the Rings franchise. He warns that "the skies are strange" as the trailer sets up a brewing conflict with terrifying baddie Sauron, which could well consume all of Middle-Earth. Watch the new trailer below: View oEmbed on the source website Besides Henry's debut, there's plenty more more to mull over from the new trailer, which shows off the stunning visual effects indicative of the fantasy drama's whopping $250 million budget. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con yesterday, executive producer JD Payne described the central themes of the show as "timely for not just our culture or any other culture around the world". He added: “[It's] a deeply painful story, but something we might learn from." The trailer ends with a sinister voice proclaiming "you have been told many lies of Middle-Earth", as Córdova's elf warrior Arondir is snatched away into the darkness by some unseen force. In a post-title-card sting, we also get a glimpse of a fearsome Balrog, which should assure viewers there will be enough familiar Lord of the Rings elements present despite the show's setting thousands of years before the original trilogy. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premieres on Prime Video on Friday 2nd September 2022. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide to see whats on tonight. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now – subscr…

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