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Bill Bailey says fan campaign may have cost him The Hobbit role

‘I did think that a petition is not the right way to go about getting that to happen,’ he said

The Independent UK

Prime Video is losing one of the greatest movie trilogies ever this month — stream 'The Lord of the Rings' now

Prime Video is about to lose some of the best fantasy trilogies ever made. Here’s why you need to stream “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” movies before they leave.

Tom’s Guide

Riches vs Wealth: A Cautionary Tale From 'The Hobbit'

The story of dwarven king Thorin Oakenshield in J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel perfectly illustrates how the relentless pursuit of wealth can undermine the fulfilling experience of true riches.

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The Rings of Power: season two is a vast improvement – and a meditation on the dangerous allure of AI

At the beginning of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Bilbo Baggins attempts to describe how he feels about his unnatural lifespan, extended by his ownership of one of the magical rings. He likens it to too little butter being spread on too much bread.

The Conversation

23 Years Later, the Lord of the Rings Just Redefined Ringwraith Canon

Behold, the power of the Unseen World. Here's what you need to know about the most confusing moment in this week's episode of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.'

Inverse

The Next 'Lord of the Rings' Movie Can Fix Peter Jackson's Biggest Gandalf Blindspot

Ian McKellen is ready to play Gandalf again, and 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' could be just the film to bring him back.

Inverse

Who is Rook, the Renaissance station's robot science officer in 'Alien: Romulus?'

An explanation of the android characters of Ash and Rook in the "Alien" film universe.

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73 Years Ago, J.R.R. Tolkien Changed Gollum Canon Forever — It's About to Happen Again

The continuity of Gollum's story is anything but precious. Here's why revising Gollum's backstory in 'The Hunt for Gollum,' has a precedent, straight from J.R.R. Tolkien himself.

Inverse

The Hunt for Gollum: are Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis making a Lord of the Rings fan film?

The duo’s newly announced collaboration almost certainly means the franchise is going to cover old ground – which makes you wonder, why bother?

The Guardian - UK

30 of the best fantasy novels of all time

Not all those who wander are lost

Evening Standard

24 of the best-selling novels of all time to read in 2024

Increase your cultural capital and expand your worldview

Evening Standard

23 brilliant performances hidden in terrible movies

Louis Chilton picks a handful of great roles that deserved better than the films they appeared in

The Independent UK

30 best children’s books: From Alice in Wonderland to Matilda

The classics you may already know, and the hidden gems that deserve more attention – as chosen by Philip Womack

The Independent UK

23 secretly brilliant performances in bad movies

Louis Chilton picks a handful of great roles that deserved better than the films they appeared in

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GamesRadar

The One Ring and Lord of the Rings Roleplaying are the RPGs Tolkien fans have always wanted

Few RPGs have been able to capture the wonder of Middle-earth, but The One Ring and Lord of the Rings Roleplaying do. Here's why

Daily Record

The Hobbit first edition sold for over £10k after being found in Scots charity shop

The rare copy of the famous book, which follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, was found at the Cancer Research UK superstore in Dundee.

The National (Scotland)

First edition of The Hobbit sells for thousands after discovery in Scots charity shop

THE rare copy of the famous book, which follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, was found by a manager at a charity shop in Dundee ...

The Independent UK

23 secretly brilliant performances in terrible movies, from to Leonardo DiCaprio to Margot Robbie

Louis Chilton picks a handful of great roles that deserved better than the films they appeared in

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The Independent UK

23 secretly brilliant performances in bad movies, from Florence Pugh to Adam Driver

Louis Chilton picks a handful of great roles that deserved better than the films they appeared in

The Independent UK

23 secretly excellent performances in terrible movies, from Margot Robbie to Leonard DiCaprio

Louis Chilton picks a handful of great roles that deserved better than the films they appeared in

The Independent UK

30 best children’s books: From Matilda to Alice in Wonderland

The classics you may already know, and the hidden gems that deserve more attention – as chosen by Philip Womack

Wales Online

10 books worth a fortune that could be sitting on your shelf

First editions are among the most sought-after

Inverse

You Need to Watch Peter Jackson's Most Ambitious Epic on HBO Max ASAP

Everyone knows that Bilbo Baggins slept during a huge battle. But in 2014, what Peter Jackson presupposed is... maybe he didn’t?

Daily Record

Martin Compston reveals he accidentally threw a dart into his brother's skull

The Greenock-born actor, 38, recalled the moment where his brother was standing a little bit too close to the dart board before accidently launching the dart into his skull.

Daily Record

Martin Compston shares embarrassing moment he thought he landed Lord Of The Rings role

The 38-year-old was sure he would get the part of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit trilogy, but the role ended up going to Martin Freeman.

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