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J.R.R. Tolkien

There’s a Real Sam Gamgee and He Contacted Tolkien
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There’s a Real Sam Gamgee and He Contacted Tolkien
Vishu Reddy
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The Old Tolkien Animated Movies Are Delightfully Weird
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The Old Tolkien Animated Movies Are Delightfully Weird
Kyle Anderson
11 MIN READ
If THE RINGS OF POWER’s Ciarán Hinds Isn’t Saruman, Then Is He A Blue Wizard?
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If THE RINGS OF POWER’s Ciarán Hinds Isn’t Saruman, Then Is He A Blue Wizard?
Michael Walsh
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Who Is Adar on THE RINGS OF POWER? A History of LORD OF THE RINGS’ Orcs
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Who Is Adar on THE RINGS OF POWER? A History of LORD OF THE RINGS’ Orcs
Michael Walsh
14 MIN READ
Celebrimbor’s Farewell to Galadriel on THE RINGS OF POWER Captures the Best of Tolkien
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Celebrimbor’s Farewell to Galadriel on THE RINGS OF POWER Captures the Best of Tolkien
Michael Walsh
5 MIN READ
How THE RINGS OF POWER Connects Sauron’s Crown to Morgoth’s
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How THE RINGS OF POWER Connects Sauron’s Crown to Morgoth’s
Michael Walsh
6 MIN READ
THE RINGS OF POWER Gave the Doors of Durin a Backstory That’s Both Beautiful and Tragic
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THE RINGS OF POWER Gave the Doors of Durin a Backstory That’s Both Beautiful and Tragic
Michael Walsh
4 MIN READ
Is THE RINGS OF POWER’s New Dark Wizard Ciarán Hinds Really Saruman?
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Is THE RINGS OF POWER’s New Dark Wizard Ciarán Hinds Really Saruman?
Michael Walsh
4 MIN READ
THE RINGS OF POWER’s New Hobbit Tribe the Stoors and Their Harfoot Connection, Explained
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THE RINGS OF POWER’s New Hobbit Tribe the Stoors and Their Harfoot Connection, Explained
Michael Walsh
4 MIN READ
THE RINGS OF POWER Season 2 Brings Tom Bombadil to Live-Action LORD OF THE RINGS
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THE RINGS OF POWER Season 2 Brings Tom Bombadil to Live-Action LORD OF THE RINGS
Michael Walsh
8 MIN READ
THE RINGS OF POWER’s Benjamin Walker On High King Gil-galad’s Response to Coming War in Season 2
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THE RINGS OF POWER’s Benjamin Walker On High King Gil-galad’s Response to Coming War in Season 2
Michael Walsh
9 MIN READ
THE RINGS OF POWER’s Maxim Baldry on Isildur’s Journey in Season 2 and Beyond
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THE RINGS OF POWER’s Maxim Baldry on Isildur’s Journey in Season 2 and Beyond
Michael Walsh
11 MIN READ
THE RINGS OF POWER’s Markella Kavenagh on Nori’s Response to Season 2’s Growing Evil
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THE RINGS OF POWER’s Markella Kavenagh on Nori’s Response to Season 2’s Growing Evil
Michael Walsh
10 MIN READ
Andy Serkis-Narrated THE SILMARILLION Is Coming This Summer
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Andy Serkis-Narrated THE SILMARILLION Is Coming This Summer
Amy Ratcliffe
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