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Almost nothing’s more important than a first impression. It’s a chance to put your best foot forward and leave a mark that folks will remember. But what if you don’t want them to remember your best foot? What if the impression intended to be left is of five toes digging into their backsides—and crawling under the skin?
It’s a funny idea, yet for more than a hundred years filmmakers have reached for exactly such visceral reactions to character introductions and entrances. They have striven to create sequences, movie moments, and performances that promise or forewarn of terrible sights to come, and characters who will never be forgotten. But not all villain intros are created equal, and in this list we humbly attempt to figure out some of the most infamous and revered.
26. Sauron in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
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It’s a funny idea, yet for more than a hundred years filmmakers have reached for exactly such visceral reactions to character introductions and entrances. They have striven to create sequences, movie moments, and performances that promise or forewarn of terrible sights to come, and characters who will never be forgotten. But not all villain intros are created equal, and in this list we humbly attempt to figure out some of the most infamous and revered.
26. Sauron in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
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- 7/6/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
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In Peter Jackson’s The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring, they had a Cave-troll. In the opening episode of The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Season 1, Galadriel battled a Snow-troll, making short work of her chilly foe. And now, in Season 2, a fresh brute will be making its entrance into Middle-earth – ready to deal out serious damage with its significant stature and grouchy demeanour. Get ready for Damrod the Hill-troll, stomping his way into J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay’s epic fantasy saga.
Like his fellow Cave- and Snow- trolls, the Hill-troll is not to be messed with. In fact, McKay refers to Damrod as the “eater of dragon bones” – a diet that few in Middle-earth could stomach. He’ll be voiced by Benjamin Walker, and joins the throng of the nefarious Adar, the ‘Father Of Orcs’ (a part played by Joseph Mawle...
Like his fellow Cave- and Snow- trolls, the Hill-troll is not to be messed with. In fact, McKay refers to Damrod as the “eater of dragon bones” – a diet that few in Middle-earth could stomach. He’ll be voiced by Benjamin Walker, and joins the throng of the nefarious Adar, the ‘Father Of Orcs’ (a part played by Joseph Mawle...
- 7/1/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
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Viggo Mortensen is eyeing his next directorial project.
“It’s only indigenous languages, it has no white characters and there will be no movie stars – just lots and lots of horses. But I am convinced it will have wide appeal, because it’s a universal coming-of-age story about an adolescent boy,” he tells Variety.
The “Lord of the Rings” alumnus, who wrote the script for his next project “many years ago,” has been hoping to bring it to screen even before he made his directorial debut with “Falling” in 2020. Three years later, he completed his second film as director, Western “The Dead Don’t Hurt” – selected as this year’s opener of Karlovy Vary Film Festival, where Mortensen is set to pick up the Festival President’s Award.
“I thought: ‘I’ll make ‘Falling’ and prove to everyone I can direct.’ But I still couldn’t get this one made, so I went: ‘Well,...
“It’s only indigenous languages, it has no white characters and there will be no movie stars – just lots and lots of horses. But I am convinced it will have wide appeal, because it’s a universal coming-of-age story about an adolescent boy,” he tells Variety.
The “Lord of the Rings” alumnus, who wrote the script for his next project “many years ago,” has been hoping to bring it to screen even before he made his directorial debut with “Falling” in 2020. Three years later, he completed his second film as director, Western “The Dead Don’t Hurt” – selected as this year’s opener of Karlovy Vary Film Festival, where Mortensen is set to pick up the Festival President’s Award.
“I thought: ‘I’ll make ‘Falling’ and prove to everyone I can direct.’ But I still couldn’t get this one made, so I went: ‘Well,...
- 6/28/2024
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
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Plot: An epic saga of the various groups who try to settle the ever-expanding horizon of the old West.
Review: Kevin Costner’s Horizon might be the most ambitious movie undertaking since Lord of the Rings. Think about it – Kevin Costner has sunk a huge chunk of his own personal fortune into making an epic Western saga, with a second movie only weeks away from hitting theatres, regardless of whether or not the first makes him any money. If that weren’t enough, he’s already started shooting pieces of the third film, and he’s sworn he’ll be making a fourth film as well. Given the scope of his ambitions, it’s hard to truly judge Horizon – Chapter 1 as a standalone film, with it so clearly part of a much bigger whole.
Running three hours (with credits), Costner, who also directed, produced and co-wrote the film (with Jon Baird...
Review: Kevin Costner’s Horizon might be the most ambitious movie undertaking since Lord of the Rings. Think about it – Kevin Costner has sunk a huge chunk of his own personal fortune into making an epic Western saga, with a second movie only weeks away from hitting theatres, regardless of whether or not the first makes him any money. If that weren’t enough, he’s already started shooting pieces of the third film, and he’s sworn he’ll be making a fourth film as well. Given the scope of his ambitions, it’s hard to truly judge Horizon – Chapter 1 as a standalone film, with it so clearly part of a much bigger whole.
Running three hours (with credits), Costner, who also directed, produced and co-wrote the film (with Jon Baird...
- 6/28/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
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After claiming the top spot of the box-office weekend seven days ago by a whopping $122 million, Inside Out 2 held onto that spot this weekend by the slightly smaller margin of $81.2 million.
In its second weekend of release, Inside Out 2 brought in $100.0 million for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures as it easily remained in the number one spot of the box-office weekend top ten. In a distant second place remained Bad Boys: Ride or Die with $18.8 million. In its third week of release, the Sony Pictures Releasing product has brought in a total of $146.9 million for the studio. Meanwhile, Focus Features enjoyed the debut of The Bikeriders in third place, where it made $10.0 million over the course of its first weekend in release. Holding steady in fourth place was The Garfield Movie which made $3.6 million in its fifth weekend in release, to bring its overall total to $85.1 million for Sony Pictures Releasing.
In its second weekend of release, Inside Out 2 brought in $100.0 million for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures as it easily remained in the number one spot of the box-office weekend top ten. In a distant second place remained Bad Boys: Ride or Die with $18.8 million. In its third week of release, the Sony Pictures Releasing product has brought in a total of $146.9 million for the studio. Meanwhile, Focus Features enjoyed the debut of The Bikeriders in third place, where it made $10.0 million over the course of its first weekend in release. Holding steady in fourth place was The Garfield Movie which made $3.6 million in its fifth weekend in release, to bring its overall total to $85.1 million for Sony Pictures Releasing.
- 6/23/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
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The Star Wars fandom is currently experiencing somewhat of a crisis after the recent film and streaming offerings from Disney have proven to be below average. Furthermore, fan concerns have been exasperated with The Acolyte uniting the fanbase in their disapproval of the franchise’s direction under Disney.
Netizens trolled Disney for its poor treatment of the Star Wars franchise (Credit: Lucasfilm).
Amidst the discourse surrounding Disney’s handling of the franchise, since acquiring it in 2012, fans took to social media and joked about what other established IPs the conglomerate could ruin. One meme predicting Disney taking over the Lord of the Rings franchise and also running it into the ground went viral in the process and here is what netizens had to say about the hilarious meme.
Meme Predicting Disney Taking Over Lord of the Rings Franchise Goes Viral
Meme predicting Disney ruining the Lord of the Rings franchise...
Netizens trolled Disney for its poor treatment of the Star Wars franchise (Credit: Lucasfilm).
Amidst the discourse surrounding Disney’s handling of the franchise, since acquiring it in 2012, fans took to social media and joked about what other established IPs the conglomerate could ruin. One meme predicting Disney taking over the Lord of the Rings franchise and also running it into the ground went viral in the process and here is what netizens had to say about the hilarious meme.
Meme Predicting Disney Taking Over Lord of the Rings Franchise Goes Viral
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- 6/23/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
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When playing Shadow of the Erdtree, there are many comparisons to be made with fantastical worlds created by creative geniuses throughout their time and careers in history. Given how G.R.R. Martin co-wrote the game, players can expect a lot fantasy elements that feel familiar.
However, another fantasy fiction writer can now be considered a source of inspiration. J.R.R. Tolkien’s surprising influence on the world isn’t hidden anymore, as one of the armor sets in the game feels strikingly similar to one of the biggest villains in literature and fantasy fiction history.
The Night Set Looks Like Sauron From Lord of the Rings Is this Shadow of the Erdtree’s homage to J.R.R. Tolkien?
Found in Bonny Village within the Shadow Realm, players can find this armor set. At first glance, it looks like the armor set resembles a famous villain from cinema/literary history.
However, another fantasy fiction writer can now be considered a source of inspiration. J.R.R. Tolkien’s surprising influence on the world isn’t hidden anymore, as one of the armor sets in the game feels strikingly similar to one of the biggest villains in literature and fantasy fiction history.
The Night Set Looks Like Sauron From Lord of the Rings Is this Shadow of the Erdtree’s homage to J.R.R. Tolkien?
Found in Bonny Village within the Shadow Realm, players can find this armor set. At first glance, it looks like the armor set resembles a famous villain from cinema/literary history.
- 6/23/2024
- by Tanay Sharma
- FandomWire
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As a franchise, Star Wars is known to be based on falsities. Be it fight sequences, or heartfelt ones, often, what we see isn’t what is actually there. Several characters are almost completely CGI, and Disney relies quite heavily on visual effects to bail them out when put in a tough corner. From the lightsaber effects to the fights being done by stunt people, there is no denying that CGI helps the final product look the way that it does.
Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker (Credit: Disney+/Lucasfilm Ltd.)
However, sometimes actors or VFX artists go above and beyond to get the most authentic version of a scene. During an interview, Hayden Christensen revealed one such scene that became iconic for fans of the franchise.
Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor Impressed Fans
During an interview with GQ, Hayden Christensen looked back at some of his most iconic moments in Star Wars,...
Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker (Credit: Disney+/Lucasfilm Ltd.)
However, sometimes actors or VFX artists go above and beyond to get the most authentic version of a scene. During an interview, Hayden Christensen revealed one such scene that became iconic for fans of the franchise.
Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor Impressed Fans
During an interview with GQ, Hayden Christensen looked back at some of his most iconic moments in Star Wars,...
- 6/23/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
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In a letter to his mother written on January 4, 1892, Arthur Tolkien broke the news that his wife had just given birth to their first son. "The baby is (of course) lovely. It has beautiful hands and ears (very long fingers), very light hair, 'Tolkien' eyes and very distinctly a 'Suffield' mouth," Arthur enthused. "In general effect immensely like a very fair edition of its Aunt Mabel Mitton."
The lovely baby was given the name John Ronald Reubel Tolkien, and some years later he used his very long fingers to write a fantasy novel called "The Hobbit" and its epic follow-up, "The Lord of the Rings." Now, 132 years after Arthur Tolkien wrote his letter, Amazon's spin-off TV series "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" is gearing up for the premiere of its second season -- and a father and son relationship will be a key part of the story.
The lovely baby was given the name John Ronald Reubel Tolkien, and some years later he used his very long fingers to write a fantasy novel called "The Hobbit" and its epic follow-up, "The Lord of the Rings." Now, 132 years after Arthur Tolkien wrote his letter, Amazon's spin-off TV series "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" is gearing up for the premiere of its second season -- and a father and son relationship will be a key part of the story.
- 6/21/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
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Stephen King has a knack for coming up with stories that can scare people left, right, and center. His penchant for weaving worlds was something out of the ordinary. No wonder people are filled with awe whenever they hear the name of a King classic. And it seems that they are about to be awestruck again, as it has been confirmed that another movie based on one of his stories is going to be released next year. And it is all set to scare your hearts away.
Stephen King’s The Monkey has come a long way
The Monkey, based on a Stephen King’s story of the same name is all set to release next year l Author: Bernard Gotfryd Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Back in 2023, when Black Bear Pictures went into the Cannes Film Festival, they had an interesting announcement up their sleeves – a movie adaptation of Stephen King‘s story,...
Stephen King’s The Monkey has come a long way
The Monkey, based on a Stephen King’s story of the same name is all set to release next year l Author: Bernard Gotfryd Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Back in 2023, when Black Bear Pictures went into the Cannes Film Festival, they had an interesting announcement up their sleeves – a movie adaptation of Stephen King‘s story,...
- 6/21/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
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From pop singer to firefighter? Taylor Swift, 34, is once again making headlines after a fire broke out in the kitchen of her $50 million NYC apartment.
The pop icon has been working on new music, including a song titled "Us" with her friend Gracie Abrams.
As the two were writing the lyrics to the track, Taylor Swift noticed a fire in her apartment's kitchen, and there was only one thing she could do to save the day -- grab a fire extinguisher (but not before panicking.)
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Taylor Swift and Gracie Abrams were hanging out at her $50M apartment, enjoying drinks and dinner while writing their new song, "Us." As the two enjoyed girl time, they noticed flames erupting in the kitchen. TayTay quickly came to the rescue, grabbed a fire extinguisher, and safely put out the fire, well, after she panicked a bit.
From pop singer to firefighter? Taylor Swift, 34, is once again making headlines after a fire broke out in the kitchen of her $50 million NYC apartment.
The pop icon has been working on new music, including a song titled "Us" with her friend Gracie Abrams.
As the two were writing the lyrics to the track, Taylor Swift noticed a fire in her apartment's kitchen, and there was only one thing she could do to save the day -- grab a fire extinguisher (but not before panicking.)
Kitchen Fire At Taylor Swift's NYC Apartment Mega
Taylor Swift and Gracie Abrams were hanging out at her $50M apartment, enjoying drinks and dinner while writing their new song, "Us." As the two enjoyed girl time, they noticed flames erupting in the kitchen. TayTay quickly came to the rescue, grabbed a fire extinguisher, and safely put out the fire, well, after she panicked a bit.
- 6/21/2024
- by Kelly Coffey-Behrens
- The Blast
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Take a nostalgic trip back in time to the early 2000s, when the visual wonder of The Lord of the Rings films enthralled our souls. These epics have aged gracefully & continue to have a sustainable impact on the fantasy genre, unlike many others. That being said, can you believe it has been two decades since we first marveled at Peter Jackson’s magnum opus, starting with The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)?
Nevertheless, fans are still drawn to one traditional practical effect (no CGI): the faithful depiction of Hobbit height. The scene in question? A masterful depiction of Hobbit Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) sharing a cart with Gandalf (Ian McKellen) mirrors the sheer genius of the camera trick known as Forced Perspective.
Sir Ian McKellen with Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings | New Line Cinema]
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Nevertheless, fans are still drawn to one traditional practical effect (no CGI): the faithful depiction of Hobbit height. The scene in question? A masterful depiction of Hobbit Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) sharing a cart with Gandalf (Ian McKellen) mirrors the sheer genius of the camera trick known as Forced Perspective.
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- 6/21/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
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Ian McKellen will not feature in the final three performances of Player Kings in London’s West End after his fall.
The Lord of the Rings acting icon fractured his wrist and sustained other injuries after falling from the stage on Monday night.
A statement from the Noel Coward Theatre said that David Semark will replace McKellen – who plays John Falstaff – for the final three performancs, while McKellen “recuperates.”
It said McKellen will return when the production begins a national tour in two weeks’ time.
Tuesday night’s performance of Player Kings was canceled following McKellen’s fall, which had the audience worried.
McKellen then exclusively told Deadline: “Doctors have assured me that my recovery will be complete and speedy and I am looking forward to returning to work.”
With a career spanning more than six decades, the 85-year-old McKellen has received a Tony Award, six Olivier Awards, a Golden Globe,...
The Lord of the Rings acting icon fractured his wrist and sustained other injuries after falling from the stage on Monday night.
A statement from the Noel Coward Theatre said that David Semark will replace McKellen – who plays John Falstaff – for the final three performancs, while McKellen “recuperates.”
It said McKellen will return when the production begins a national tour in two weeks’ time.
Tuesday night’s performance of Player Kings was canceled following McKellen’s fall, which had the audience worried.
McKellen then exclusively told Deadline: “Doctors have assured me that my recovery will be complete and speedy and I am looking forward to returning to work.”
With a career spanning more than six decades, the 85-year-old McKellen has received a Tony Award, six Olivier Awards, a Golden Globe,...
- 6/20/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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Embracer Group’s masterplan to build on its Lord of the Rings IP is in its infancy, but the signs are good.
The company’s annual report for 2023/2024 showed the Entertainment & Services division that currently houses them posted net sales of SEK7.08B ($678M), up 34% on SEK5.27B posted in the previous year. This accounts for about 17% of company net sales.
Adjusted earnings before interest and tax stood at SEK853M for the April 2023 to March 2024 period, well up from the SEK281M posted a year prior with widened margins. However, Ebit showed a loss of SEK413M, up from the Sek 170M loss the year before, with costs incurred during wide scale restructuring over the past year impacting across the Embracer footprint.
Embracer said “the strong adjusted Ebit growth and higher margins YoY is primarily explained by stronger-than-expected licensing revenue for The Lord of the Rings IP,” which sits...
The company’s annual report for 2023/2024 showed the Entertainment & Services division that currently houses them posted net sales of SEK7.08B ($678M), up 34% on SEK5.27B posted in the previous year. This accounts for about 17% of company net sales.
Adjusted earnings before interest and tax stood at SEK853M for the April 2023 to March 2024 period, well up from the SEK281M posted a year prior with widened margins. However, Ebit showed a loss of SEK413M, up from the Sek 170M loss the year before, with costs incurred during wide scale restructuring over the past year impacting across the Embracer footprint.
Embracer said “the strong adjusted Ebit growth and higher margins YoY is primarily explained by stronger-than-expected licensing revenue for The Lord of the Rings IP,” which sits...
- 6/20/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
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On Monday night, veteran actor Ian McKellen, 83, was hospitalized after falling off the stage during a performance of the play Player Kings at the Noël Coward Theatre in London’s West End.
Audience members reported on social media that McKellen could be heard crying out in pain.
According to a theater statement, McKellen is “in good spirits” and expected to make a full recovery.
“Following a scan, the brilliant NHS team have assured us that he will make a speedy and full recovery and Ian is in good spirits,” the statement said.
Tuesday’s performance was canceled to allow McKellen time to rest. The theater said those affected would be contacted about refunds or exchanges. McKellen is expected to return for Wednesday’s matinee performance.
The fall took place during a battle scene in the play. After McKellen fell off the stage, the performance was halted, and the audience was dismissed from the theater.
Audience members reported on social media that McKellen could be heard crying out in pain.
According to a theater statement, McKellen is “in good spirits” and expected to make a full recovery.
“Following a scan, the brilliant NHS team have assured us that he will make a speedy and full recovery and Ian is in good spirits,” the statement said.
Tuesday’s performance was canceled to allow McKellen time to rest. The theater said those affected would be contacted about refunds or exchanges. McKellen is expected to return for Wednesday’s matinee performance.
The fall took place during a battle scene in the play. After McKellen fell off the stage, the performance was halted, and the audience was dismissed from the theater.
- 6/18/2024
- by Lauren Ramsey
- Uinterview
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Sir Ian McKellen, who suffered an accident during a performance of the play "Player Kings" at the Noel Coward Theatre in London, has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support he has received since the incident.
McKellen reportedly tripped and fell "head first" into the crowd as he performed a war scene of the play. The degree of injuries he suffered remains unknown; however, he shared a positive prognosis for his recovery.
Since his fall, reports have revealed that the actor Sir Ian McKellen is in "high spirits" and on the road to a full recovery.
Sir Ian McKellen Shares First Update Since Accident Mega
The "Lord of the Rings" actor took to his X account to share a rare update since suffering a health scare at his "Player Kings" performance last night. McKellen, who stars as John Falstaff in the play, was acting out a battle scene that...
Sir Ian McKellen, who suffered an accident during a performance of the play "Player Kings" at the Noel Coward Theatre in London, has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support he has received since the incident.
McKellen reportedly tripped and fell "head first" into the crowd as he performed a war scene of the play. The degree of injuries he suffered remains unknown; however, he shared a positive prognosis for his recovery.
Since his fall, reports have revealed that the actor Sir Ian McKellen is in "high spirits" and on the road to a full recovery.
Sir Ian McKellen Shares First Update Since Accident Mega
The "Lord of the Rings" actor took to his X account to share a rare update since suffering a health scare at his "Player Kings" performance last night. McKellen, who stars as John Falstaff in the play, was acting out a battle scene that...
- 6/18/2024
- by Favour Adegoke
- The Blast
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George R.R. Martin is known around the world for being one of the most notorious writers who kills people’s favorite characters for fun. Slaying heroes like popping pills, R.R. Martin has surely made a name for himself and his sick sense of humor.
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Well, his sick sense of humor is indeed an appreciable aspect of the author since he uses it wisely. Using it on some special occasions when needed, the author had such a deep respect for this one Game of Thrones actor that he sent him a personal note while filming the HBO series!
When George R.R. Martin Used His Sense of Humor!
Jack Gleeson is known around the world for portraying the role of the scared little kid in the 2005 film Batman Begins. We’re kidding, the actor became infamous for portraying the role of...
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Well, his sick sense of humor is indeed an appreciable aspect of the author since he uses it wisely. Using it on some special occasions when needed, the author had such a deep respect for this one Game of Thrones actor that he sent him a personal note while filming the HBO series!
When George R.R. Martin Used His Sense of Humor!
Jack Gleeson is known around the world for portraying the role of the scared little kid in the 2005 film Batman Begins. We’re kidding, the actor became infamous for portraying the role of...
- 6/18/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
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Sir Ian McKellen is among the most beloved Hollywood actors of all time. Having brought to life several beloved fantasy characters on-screen, the 85-year-old star is heavily involved in theatre as well. However, his latest theatrical venture has turned disastrous, as the actor suffered a tragic fall from the stage.
Sir Ian McKellen [Credit: YouTube | The Graham Norton Show]While performing a very intense battle, the actor lost his footing and fell off the stage, prompting immediate attention from the crew and the performance being canceled. As the audience members were evacuated, a few details regarding the actor’s health followed through.
Sir Ian McKellen Hurt in Tragic Fall During Play
Ian McKellen as Gandalf [Credit: Lord of the Rings franchise | Warner Bros. Pictures]Sir Ian McKellen has portrayed several fictional characters during his theatrical run, but his performance of John Falstaff turned tragic when he accidentally fell off the stage. On Monday,...
Sir Ian McKellen [Credit: YouTube | The Graham Norton Show]While performing a very intense battle, the actor lost his footing and fell off the stage, prompting immediate attention from the crew and the performance being canceled. As the audience members were evacuated, a few details regarding the actor’s health followed through.
Sir Ian McKellen Hurt in Tragic Fall During Play
Ian McKellen as Gandalf [Credit: Lord of the Rings franchise | Warner Bros. Pictures]Sir Ian McKellen has portrayed several fictional characters during his theatrical run, but his performance of John Falstaff turned tragic when he accidentally fell off the stage. On Monday,...
- 6/18/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
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Following an accident at the Noël Coward Theater in London, Sir Ian McKellen has been hospitalized. According to a report by the BBC, the 85-year old thespian — known for his roles as Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” film series and Magneto in the “X-Men” films, as well as his extensive theatrical experience — was performing as Falstaff in “Players King,” a production that combines Shakespeare’s “Henry IV – Part 1” and “Part 2,” when he lost his footing and fell from the front of the stage.
Though no official injuries have been reported, audience members told the BBC that the experience was “very shocking” and that following the fall and house lights being brought back up, McKellen was crying out for help.
“As far as I saw, he was conscious because he was asking for assistance,” said a theater-goer who was witness to the accident.
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Though no official injuries have been reported, audience members told the BBC that the experience was “very shocking” and that following the fall and house lights being brought back up, McKellen was crying out for help.
“As far as I saw, he was conscious because he was asking for assistance,” said a theater-goer who was witness to the accident.
The production opened on...
- 6/17/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
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The first film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings were animated, and the upcoming installment will follow suit. Helmed by renowned director Kenji Kamiyama—known for blending traditional 2D animation with cutting-edge CGI in works like Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex—the anime film titled Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will explore the story of Helm Hammerhand, Rohan’s legendary king. The film departs from Ralph Bakshi’s 1978 Lord of the Rings adaptation by embracing anime, a shift endorsed by producer Philippa Boyens. When they suggested anime, that’s when my brain really started whirring,” Boyens tells...
- 6/17/2024
- by Steve Delickson
- TVovermind.com
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For a third consecutive weekend, a new release has claimed the crown of the box-office weekend top ten. This weekend, the margin was a whopping $122 million as Inside Out 2 debuted at number one.
In its first weekend of release, the Disney/Pixar release of Inside Out 2 brought in $155.0 million for the studio, easily staking its claim for the top spot of the weekend box office. Meanwhile, last weekend’s top film, Bad Boys: Ride or Die was forced to second place where it added $33.0 million, to raise its two-week total to $112.2 million for Sony Pictures Releasing. Climbing back up two spots from a fifth-place finish last weekend was Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes which took in $5.2 million over the weekend to finish in third place, bringing the film’s six-week total to $157.8 million for 20th Century Studios. Dropping two spots this weekend, The Garfield Movie made...
In its first weekend of release, the Disney/Pixar release of Inside Out 2 brought in $155.0 million for the studio, easily staking its claim for the top spot of the weekend box office. Meanwhile, last weekend’s top film, Bad Boys: Ride or Die was forced to second place where it added $33.0 million, to raise its two-week total to $112.2 million for Sony Pictures Releasing. Climbing back up two spots from a fifth-place finish last weekend was Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes which took in $5.2 million over the weekend to finish in third place, bringing the film’s six-week total to $157.8 million for 20th Century Studios. Dropping two spots this weekend, The Garfield Movie made...
- 6/16/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
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The cinema lovers prove that J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth magic still works for the fans of his revered creation. Soon after David Zaslav announced new additions to The Lord of the Rings universe, the re-release of the original Lotr trilogy pulls in excellent box office figures.
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Considered one of the greatest trilogies of all time, Lotr has been a favorite among critics and fans worldwide. The impressive visuals and the timeless story continue to garner praise for the movies even 2 decades after their release.
After his taking over as the CEO and President of Warner Bros. Discovery, several of David Zaslav’s decisions welcomed controversy. Many people were unhappy with his ways. Anyways, the box office results of the Lotr re-release paint a different picture.
The Lord of the Rings re-release makes massive profits for David Zaslav Elijah Wood in...
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Considered one of the greatest trilogies of all time, Lotr has been a favorite among critics and fans worldwide. The impressive visuals and the timeless story continue to garner praise for the movies even 2 decades after their release.
After his taking over as the CEO and President of Warner Bros. Discovery, several of David Zaslav’s decisions welcomed controversy. Many people were unhappy with his ways. Anyways, the box office results of the Lotr re-release paint a different picture.
The Lord of the Rings re-release makes massive profits for David Zaslav Elijah Wood in...
- 6/10/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Delivers a Welcome $56 Millon Haul; ‘The Watchers’ Stumbles in First Weekend
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The domestic box office finally changed course after a slow start to the summer release season, as ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ won the weekend with a successful $56 million opening. This is the best R-rated opening in theaters since last year's 'Oppenheimer.' It’s also Will Smith’s sixth-highest domestic opening and the first notable major summer title that over-performed against tracking numbers.
The fourth film in Smith and Martin Lawrence's action franchise was projected to do well, but Hollywood had reasons to temper that optimism. For starters, this was Smith’s first major release after the infamous Oscars slap in 2022, and it wasn’t clear if the fallout would have a lasting impact on his box office marketability. And while the previous installment, ‘Bad Boys for Life,’ was the biggest hit of 2020 with $427 million worldwide, it was also the last hit of 2020 when the global pandemic brought the industry to a screeching halt.
The thriller ‘The Watchers,’ the directorial debut of Ishana Shyamalan, opened in fourth place to just $7 million, a disappointing debut for a genre film supported by a bankable star in Dakota Fanning and a first-time director with built-in name recognition as the daughter of supernatural hit-maker M. Night Shyamalan.
Chris Pratt’s animated comedy ‘The Garfield Movie’ held in second place in its third week, earning $10 million for a $192 million worldwide total, while another family film—John Krasinski's animated/live-action film ‘IF’—also held its appeal with $8 million in its fourth weekend for a $160 million total worldwide.
It was another rough weekend for ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,’ as it dropped to sixth place behind ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.’ The 'Mad Max: Fury Road' prequel took in a $4.25 million, a 60% drop from last week, while 'Apes' continued to draw audiences with $5.4 million.
In the top 10 were also re-releases of two The Lord of the Rings movies, ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ ($2.44 million) and ‘The Two Towers’ ($1.91 million), which played on 1,529 screens each, capitalizing on audience nostalgia.
Next weekend, all eyes turn to Disney and Pixar to deliver with the release of animated sequel ‘Inside Out 2.’ Hollywood could use another bright spot this summer, and there isn’t another big hit expected until July, with the release of ‘Despicable Me 4’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’
See all the weekend box office results at Box Office Mojo...
The fourth film in Smith and Martin Lawrence's action franchise was projected to do well, but Hollywood had reasons to temper that optimism. For starters, this was Smith’s first major release after the infamous Oscars slap in 2022, and it wasn’t clear if the fallout would have a lasting impact on his box office marketability. And while the previous installment, ‘Bad Boys for Life,’ was the biggest hit of 2020 with $427 million worldwide, it was also the last hit of 2020 when the global pandemic brought the industry to a screeching halt.
The thriller ‘The Watchers,’ the directorial debut of Ishana Shyamalan, opened in fourth place to just $7 million, a disappointing debut for a genre film supported by a bankable star in Dakota Fanning and a first-time director with built-in name recognition as the daughter of supernatural hit-maker M. Night Shyamalan.
Chris Pratt’s animated comedy ‘The Garfield Movie’ held in second place in its third week, earning $10 million for a $192 million worldwide total, while another family film—John Krasinski's animated/live-action film ‘IF’—also held its appeal with $8 million in its fourth weekend for a $160 million total worldwide.
It was another rough weekend for ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,’ as it dropped to sixth place behind ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.’ The 'Mad Max: Fury Road' prequel took in a $4.25 million, a 60% drop from last week, while 'Apes' continued to draw audiences with $5.4 million.
In the top 10 were also re-releases of two The Lord of the Rings movies, ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ ($2.44 million) and ‘The Two Towers’ ($1.91 million), which played on 1,529 screens each, capitalizing on audience nostalgia.
Next weekend, all eyes turn to Disney and Pixar to deliver with the release of animated sequel ‘Inside Out 2.’ Hollywood could use another bright spot this summer, and there isn’t another big hit expected until July, with the release of ‘Despicable Me 4’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’
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- 6/10/2024
- by IMDb Editors
- IMDb News
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Ranker is a popular place on the Internet where people can rank whatever they want, however, they want, and whenever they want. This is always a fan-focused ranking system, and it is never officially tied to the people behind the projects in question. Recently, a large survey was organized on Ranker, whose goal was to determine the best movies of all time. The list includes more than 3,000 titles, but in our report, we have decided to list the top ten titles from the site to provide you with better insight, combined with our original comments and opinions, which will add flavor to the whole report.
Of course, since this is indeed an important list, we have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the top 10 movies on this list, from 10th to first place. We hope you’ll enjoy it!
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Of course, since this is indeed an important list, we have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the top 10 movies on this list, from 10th to first place. We hope you’ll enjoy it!
10. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring...
- 6/9/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
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“Of course I’m open to it,” actor Viggo Mortensen told Radio Andy hosts Jess Cagle and Julia Cunningham about whether or not he’d ever return to the “Lord of the Rings” universe.
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Viggo, who played Aragorn in the “Lord of the Rings” movie trilogy in the early 2000s, currently stars as Holger Olsen in the new film “Dead Don’t Hurt” (in theaters May 31). And although it’s been over 20 years since the third and final “Lord of the Rings” movie, Viggo told Jess and Julia he still stays in touch with his co-stars from the franchise.
“I think the other guys — [who] are much more social media savvy than I am — they may have more things, and I know they go to conventions and do lots of things involved in that universe. But we stay in touch.
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Viggo, who played Aragorn in the “Lord of the Rings” movie trilogy in the early 2000s, currently stars as Holger Olsen in the new film “Dead Don’t Hurt” (in theaters May 31). And although it’s been over 20 years since the third and final “Lord of the Rings” movie, Viggo told Jess and Julia he still stays in touch with his co-stars from the franchise.
“I think the other guys — [who] are much more social media savvy than I am — they may have more things, and I know they go to conventions and do lots of things involved in that universe. But we stay in touch.
- 5/30/2024
- by Jackie Kolgraf
- SiriusXM
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Exclusive: Signature Entertainment has picked up UK and Irish rights to Bookworm, the latest film from Kiwi filmmaker Ant Timpson (Come to Daddy) starring Elijah Wood.
Described as an “adventure comedy”, the film is produced by Emma Slade (Come to Daddy), Roxi Bull (Uproar), and Victoria Dabbs (Malevolent) of Firefly Films New Zealand and Mette-Marie Kongsved (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore), Laura Tunstall (Nine Days) of Nowhere.
Timpson directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with Toby Harvard (The Greasy Strangler). Starring alongside Wood are Michael Smiley (Free Fire), Nell Fisher (Evil Dead Rise), Morgana O’Reilly (Housebound), and Nikki Si’ulepa (Same But Different: A True New Zealand Love Story). The film’s plot tells the story of a 12-year-old whose life is turned upside down when her estranged, washed-up American magician father comes to look after her.
The deal was negotiated between Signature Entertainment’s Chief Commercial...
Described as an “adventure comedy”, the film is produced by Emma Slade (Come to Daddy), Roxi Bull (Uproar), and Victoria Dabbs (Malevolent) of Firefly Films New Zealand and Mette-Marie Kongsved (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore), Laura Tunstall (Nine Days) of Nowhere.
Timpson directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with Toby Harvard (The Greasy Strangler). Starring alongside Wood are Michael Smiley (Free Fire), Nell Fisher (Evil Dead Rise), Morgana O’Reilly (Housebound), and Nikki Si’ulepa (Same But Different: A True New Zealand Love Story). The film’s plot tells the story of a 12-year-old whose life is turned upside down when her estranged, washed-up American magician father comes to look after her.
The deal was negotiated between Signature Entertainment’s Chief Commercial...
- 5/20/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
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We may still be more than two months out from Deadpool & Wolverine but that doesn’t mean we don’t have new content with the latter. Well, sort of. Hugh Jackman may not have had anything to do with it but a new fan film making its way around the web has given Wolverine his most badass makeover in some time, putting him in viking garb and reinterpreting the Marvel character in a way we didn’t know we needed!
After a precautionary disclaimer saying the Wolverine fan film is not meant to capitalize on the property, we hear a character growl, “I am wrath. I am chaos and violence. I am death and resurrection. I am Fenrir’s fury,” before going into the action. And there is some pretty incredible action here, with the titular hero of Logan the Wolf doing pretty much everything he promised in his furious prologue,...
After a precautionary disclaimer saying the Wolverine fan film is not meant to capitalize on the property, we hear a character growl, “I am wrath. I am chaos and violence. I am death and resurrection. I am Fenrir’s fury,” before going into the action. And there is some pretty incredible action here, with the titular hero of Logan the Wolf doing pretty much everything he promised in his furious prologue,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
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Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema have announced the return of The Lord of the Rings franchise, with a new film titled The Hunt for Gollum, slated for release in 2026. This marks an exciting moment as Peter Jackson, the acclaimed director of the original trilogy, is set to produce alongside his longtime collaborators, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Jackson expressed his enthusiasm, stating, It is an honour and a privilege to travel back to Middle-earth with our good friend and collaborator, Andy Serkis, who has unfinished business with that Stinker – Gollum! Intriguing New Alliances The new film
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- 5/19/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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Andy Serkis is one of Hollywood’s finest go-to actors for playing motion-capture roles in films. He played Caesar in the Planet of the Apes trilogy, Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit films, and the titular character in 2005’s King Kong. However, many fans wouldn’t be aware of his role as a Performance Capture Consultant in Gareth Edwards’ 2014 kaiju film, Godzilla. Serkis explained that it was not a full-on acting role like his other monster roles.
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Beyond acting, Serkis has also tried his hands at filmmaking. He served as the director of Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle in which he also did mo-cap for the role of Baloo. He is also the director of Tom Hardy’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage. He will soon helm the Lotr film,...
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Beyond acting, Serkis has also tried his hands at filmmaking. He served as the director of Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle in which he also did mo-cap for the role of Baloo. He is also the director of Tom Hardy’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage. He will soon helm the Lotr film,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
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10. Jake Sully from Avatar (2009)
James Cameron has always been one of the most celebrated directors, and the Avatar movies are among his greatest feats. Cameron managed to create visually stunning sensations that earned billions — but none of that can be attributed to Jake Sully, Avatar’s main character whose name and motives no one even remembers.
9. Sam Witwicky from Transformers (2007–2023)
Unlike in the previous case, Transformers’ Sam Witwicky adds a lot to his movie and is far from your generic action hero. But that’s pretty much his main problem: there’s little to nothing we can remember about Sam other than the facts that he was an anxious nerdy teenager who somehow pulled Megan Fox. So… Yeah. Sorry, Sam.
8. Jupiter Jones from Jupiter Ascending (2015)
To be completely frank with you, Jupiter Ascending is far from a great movie to begin with, but the very fact that it was made...
James Cameron has always been one of the most celebrated directors, and the Avatar movies are among his greatest feats. Cameron managed to create visually stunning sensations that earned billions — but none of that can be attributed to Jake Sully, Avatar’s main character whose name and motives no one even remembers.
9. Sam Witwicky from Transformers (2007–2023)
Unlike in the previous case, Transformers’ Sam Witwicky adds a lot to his movie and is far from your generic action hero. But that’s pretty much his main problem: there’s little to nothing we can remember about Sam other than the facts that he was an anxious nerdy teenager who somehow pulled Megan Fox. So… Yeah. Sorry, Sam.
8. Jupiter Jones from Jupiter Ascending (2015)
To be completely frank with you, Jupiter Ascending is far from a great movie to begin with, but the very fact that it was made...
- 5/18/2024
- by [email protected] (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
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Ian McKellen is an Oscar-nominated thespian whomhas excelled at everything from Shakespeare to sci-fi on both the stage and screen. Let’s take a look back at 12 of his greatest films, ranked worst to best.
Born in 1939 in Lancashire, England, McKellen first came to prominence on the stage, appearing in a number of classic plays from the likes of Anton Chekhov and William Shakespeare (including an acclaimed production of “Richard III” that he brought to the screen in 1995). His performance as Salieri in the 1981 production of “Amadeus” brought him a Tony award as Best Actor in a Play.
McKellen appeared in films sporadically throughout this period, earning his first starring role in “Priest of Love” in 1981. He became increasingly recognizable onscreen throughout the 1990s, earning his first Oscar nomination when he was 59-years-old: Best Actor for “Gods and Monsters” (1998). For his acclaimed performance as “Frankenstein” (1931) director James Whale, McKellen won...
Born in 1939 in Lancashire, England, McKellen first came to prominence on the stage, appearing in a number of classic plays from the likes of Anton Chekhov and William Shakespeare (including an acclaimed production of “Richard III” that he brought to the screen in 1995). His performance as Salieri in the 1981 production of “Amadeus” brought him a Tony award as Best Actor in a Play.
McKellen appeared in films sporadically throughout this period, earning his first starring role in “Priest of Love” in 1981. He became increasingly recognizable onscreen throughout the 1990s, earning his first Oscar nomination when he was 59-years-old: Best Actor for “Gods and Monsters” (1998). For his acclaimed performance as “Frankenstein” (1931) director James Whale, McKellen won...
- 5/18/2024
- by Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
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When television science fiction works, it can change us. However, lasting long enough to make an impact is a hell of a trick. "Star Trek," the keystone franchise for multiple generations of fans and scientists, fought for its survival more than once. In the end, the original, larger than life phenomena lasted only three seasons. In a similar vein, "Babylon 5" remains a quieter but no less impactful series for modern science fiction fans, with the "Lord of the Rings" inspired space opera struggling every year since the poorly reviews first season for more time to finish its planned five year arc -- and a reboot from its original creator is still going through similar trials.
The problem is that good science fiction is always experimental, almost always more expensive than dramas or safe sitcoms, and it relies on an audience hanging in long enough for the plot to really hit its stride.
The problem is that good science fiction is always experimental, almost always more expensive than dramas or safe sitcoms, and it relies on an audience hanging in long enough for the plot to really hit its stride.
- 5/18/2024
- by Margaret David
- Slash Film
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There's been a lot of speculation surrounding who holds which rights to The Lord of the Rings franchise. Last year, New Line Cinema renewed its 25-year-old license with Middle-earth Enterprises, a company now owned by Embracer Group.
They immediately made plans to develop a new slate of movies, with the first of those recently confirmed to be Andy Serkis' The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Amazon, on the other hand, negotiated directly with the Tolkien Estate for rights the family still held outside of anything New Line, Mee or Embracer, explaining why The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a "prequel" to the movies released on streaming rather than in theaters.
Interestingly, both New Line and Amazon can now use the same characters...just at different times in their lives. Talking to Deadline (via SFFGazette.com), movie producer and writer Philippa Boyens addressed any...
They immediately made plans to develop a new slate of movies, with the first of those recently confirmed to be Andy Serkis' The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Amazon, on the other hand, negotiated directly with the Tolkien Estate for rights the family still held outside of anything New Line, Mee or Embracer, explaining why The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a "prequel" to the movies released on streaming rather than in theaters.
Interestingly, both New Line and Amazon can now use the same characters...just at different times in their lives. Talking to Deadline (via SFFGazette.com), movie producer and writer Philippa Boyens addressed any...
- 5/18/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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Out of nowhere, a new Lord of the Rings movie was recently announced — and with the most surprising premise, too! The upcoming movie will focus on the person we know as Gollum — but more specifically, on the person he used to be before turning into that nauseating creature. Gollum was once called Smeagol, and it’s his story the movie seeks to finally explore after so many years.
What Will the Gollum Movie Be All About?
Recently, Peter Jackson, Andy Serkis, and Philippa Boyens sat down with Deadline to discuss the unexpected Lord of the Rings prequel. The original trilogy’s team is eager to get back in action, and they gladly revealed what few details have been set in stone so far. The most obvious question is, why make a Gollum movie at all?
“We really want to explore [Gollum’s] backstory and delve into those parts of his journey we...
What Will the Gollum Movie Be All About?
Recently, Peter Jackson, Andy Serkis, and Philippa Boyens sat down with Deadline to discuss the unexpected Lord of the Rings prequel. The original trilogy’s team is eager to get back in action, and they gladly revealed what few details have been set in stone so far. The most obvious question is, why make a Gollum movie at all?
“We really want to explore [Gollum’s] backstory and delve into those parts of his journey we...
- 5/17/2024
- by [email protected] (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
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The question of the creature that fell from the sky, arose after the release of the first promos and trailers for the first season of The Rings of Power.
The sneak peek even showed the meteorite fall scene almost in its entirety: a bright ball of light crossed the entire sky, caught the eyes of all the main characters, and fell in Rhovanion.
There Are Many Hints in The Rings of Power Season 1 that The Stranger is Gandalf
The man was found by two Harfoots, the curious Nori and her more cautious friend Poppy. When the man climbed out of the hole left by the meteorite's fall, several things became clear: he possesses magic, but does not speak any language known to the Harfoots and cannot remember anything, including his name.
The Stranger trusts Nori almost from the first minutes, because she does not act hostile. The girl decides to...
The sneak peek even showed the meteorite fall scene almost in its entirety: a bright ball of light crossed the entire sky, caught the eyes of all the main characters, and fell in Rhovanion.
There Are Many Hints in The Rings of Power Season 1 that The Stranger is Gandalf
The man was found by two Harfoots, the curious Nori and her more cautious friend Poppy. When the man climbed out of the hole left by the meteorite's fall, several things became clear: he possesses magic, but does not speak any language known to the Harfoots and cannot remember anything, including his name.
The Stranger trusts Nori almost from the first minutes, because she does not act hostile. The girl decides to...
- 5/17/2024
- by [email protected] (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
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The Lord of the Rings universe is expanding once again, and fans have a lot to look forward to. While Peter Jackson has been a pivotal figure in bringing J.R.R. Tolkien’s world to life, this time it’s another familiar face steering the ship. Andy Serkis, who famously portrayed Gollum in both the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, will not only return to star but also direct the upcoming film, The Hunt for Gollum. This news was confirmed during Warner Bros. Discovery’s recent earnings call on May 9 by CEO David Zaslav, highlighting a new direction for the
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- 5/17/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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The blockbuster franchises are showing signs of serious wear and tear, so why don’t the studios take on newer worlds created by the likes of Christopher Nolan and Alex Garland?
Some of the greatest genre movies of all time are sequels. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan; The Godfather Part II; The Dark Knight; Police Academy 7: Mission to Moscow. Ok, maybe not that last one, but you get the idea. There is absolutely no reason that lightning can’t strike twice, or even three, four, five, six times, if the will and creative verve are in place.
And yet there is also a law of diminishing returns. This week Planet of the Apes writer-producer team Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver revealed that they are planning another five films in the dystopian sci-fi series, after the barnstorming box office and critical success...
Some of the greatest genre movies of all time are sequels. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan; The Godfather Part II; The Dark Knight; Police Academy 7: Mission to Moscow. Ok, maybe not that last one, but you get the idea. There is absolutely no reason that lightning can’t strike twice, or even three, four, five, six times, if the will and creative verve are in place.
And yet there is also a law of diminishing returns. This week Planet of the Apes writer-producer team Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver revealed that they are planning another five films in the dystopian sci-fi series, after the barnstorming box office and critical success...
- 5/17/2024
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
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Even after Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 arrives, there will be more of Middle Earth to explore, particularly through the lens of Gollum’s perspective. Deadline unpacked where the franchise is heading with longtime collaborators Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to make more films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy work and the world founded on Peter Jackson’s original New Line trilogy of films, with one corresponding to each books.
“The Gollum/Sméagol character has always fascinated me because Gollum reflects the worst of human nature, whilst his Sméagol side is, arguably, quite sympathetic,” Jackson told Deadline. “I think he connects with readers and film audiences alike, because there’s a little bit of both of them in all of us. We really want to explore his backstory and delve into those parts of his journey we...
“The Gollum/Sméagol character has always fascinated me because Gollum reflects the worst of human nature, whilst his Sméagol side is, arguably, quite sympathetic,” Jackson told Deadline. “I think he connects with readers and film audiences alike, because there’s a little bit of both of them in all of us. We really want to explore his backstory and delve into those parts of his journey we...
- 5/17/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
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It used to be all about the trailers and the broadcast fall schedules. Now those are largely a thing of the past as the media sector’s upfront presentations to Madison Avenue ad buyers continue to evolve.
Following a week of spin and hard sales, here are eight central takeaways after Netflix, Amazon, NBCUniversal, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, YouTube and Fox made their pitches.
1. The Streaming Giants Came to Play Reese Witherspoon attends as Amazon debuts Inaugural Upfront Presentation at Pier 36 on May 14, 2024 in New York City.
This year was the first time that Netflix and Amazon had physical events in New York during upfronts week (YouTube is now in year three), and they clearly tried to make an impression, gunning for a piece of the $20 billion or so in upfront commitments that used to go exclusively to traditional entertainment companies. Amazon’s event Tuesday featured “the highest concentration of...
Following a week of spin and hard sales, here are eight central takeaways after Netflix, Amazon, NBCUniversal, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, YouTube and Fox made their pitches.
1. The Streaming Giants Came to Play Reese Witherspoon attends as Amazon debuts Inaugural Upfront Presentation at Pier 36 on May 14, 2024 in New York City.
This year was the first time that Netflix and Amazon had physical events in New York during upfronts week (YouTube is now in year three), and they clearly tried to make an impression, gunning for a piece of the $20 billion or so in upfront commitments that used to go exclusively to traditional entertainment companies. Amazon’s event Tuesday featured “the highest concentration of...
- 5/16/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg, Alex Weprin and Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Warner Bros. has unveiled its plans for a new set of live-action The Lord of the Rings films, targeting a 2026 release. The announcement detailed that the first film will focus on Andy Serkis’ iconic role as Gollum and is tentatively titled Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Director Peter Jackson, alongside long-time partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, will produce this movie, marking their return to Middle-earth. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav mentioned during an earnings call on Thursday, will be involved every step of the way. The project is just entering the early stages
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- 5/16/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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As The Lord of the Rings franchise continues to expand with the upcoming second season of Prime Video series Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and two new films in the works centering Gollum, it can’t help revisiting New Line’s original trilogy of films based on Tolkien’s trilogy including The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King.
However, if one wishes to view all existing live-action films in chronological order, the three films based on Tolkien’s The Hobbit — An Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug and The Battle of the Five Armies come first in the timeline of Middle Earth. The trilogy based on The Hobbit came out ten years after the original Lord of the Rings films.
Read on to find out how to watch the Lord of the Rings films in order.
However, if one wishes to view all existing live-action films in chronological order, the three films based on Tolkien’s The Hobbit — An Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug and The Battle of the Five Armies come first in the timeline of Middle Earth. The trilogy based on The Hobbit came out ten years after the original Lord of the Rings films.
Read on to find out how to watch the Lord of the Rings films in order.
- 5/16/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
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5 Fan Theories On The Rings of Power Season 2 - Main Image
The first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power left fans with shocking revelations and cliffhangers. As the dust settled, viewers pondered the implications of Halbrand's true identity as Sauron, the forging of the three Elven Rings of Power, and the intriguing hints about the Stranger’s mysterious nature.
With the trailer for season 2 finally here, there might be answers awaiting in Middle-Earth. So, while we wait, here are a few fan theories that might unfold in the upcoming season.
The Black Sword: Morgul Blade or Gurthang?
One theory popularised by the YouTube channel Nerd of The Rings concerns the true nature of the Black Sword. Many speculate that it could be a Morgul blade rather than a Gurthang. This theory is supported by imagery tied to the First Age, such as the two trees...
The first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power left fans with shocking revelations and cliffhangers. As the dust settled, viewers pondered the implications of Halbrand's true identity as Sauron, the forging of the three Elven Rings of Power, and the intriguing hints about the Stranger’s mysterious nature.
With the trailer for season 2 finally here, there might be answers awaiting in Middle-Earth. So, while we wait, here are a few fan theories that might unfold in the upcoming season.
The Black Sword: Morgul Blade or Gurthang?
One theory popularised by the YouTube channel Nerd of The Rings concerns the true nature of the Black Sword. Many speculate that it could be a Morgul blade rather than a Gurthang. This theory is supported by imagery tied to the First Age, such as the two trees...
- 5/16/2024
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The production of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films is beyond impressive; a story set in the backdrop of an arid desert landscape will always be a sight to behold. This, however, is not an easy movie to make. Interestingly, the director planned to shoot the movies back-to-back.
Dune (2021)
Of course, it did not get off the ground, and Villeneuve looked at this as a blessing in disguise. Shooting in the hot desert is never a comfortable feeling, much worse if he overexerted himself and the cast and crew.
Denis Villeneuve Was Thankful He Didn’t Go With Original Dune Plan
In an interview with Variety, director Denis Villeneuve confirmed that he originally planned to shoot Dune Part One and Two at the same time.
I wanted at the beginning to do the two parts simultaneously. For several reasons, it didn’t happen, and I agreed to the challenge of making...
Dune (2021)
Of course, it did not get off the ground, and Villeneuve looked at this as a blessing in disguise. Shooting in the hot desert is never a comfortable feeling, much worse if he overexerted himself and the cast and crew.
Denis Villeneuve Was Thankful He Didn’t Go With Original Dune Plan
In an interview with Variety, director Denis Villeneuve confirmed that he originally planned to shoot Dune Part One and Two at the same time.
I wanted at the beginning to do the two parts simultaneously. For several reasons, it didn’t happen, and I agreed to the challenge of making...
- 5/16/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
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The grimly effective 2008 home invasion shocker gets a strange semi-remake that sucks out all of the suspense
In a genre in which innovation is increasingly resigned to the furthest outskirts, there’s something almost admirable about just how staggeringly redundant The Strangers: Chapter 1 is, early contender for 2024’s most pointless horror movie. It’s the third in a series that should have stopped after one, a reboot that’s more of a remake but sold as a prequel while also acting as the start of a new trilogy, an over-complicated attempt to squeeze new life out of old IP. The 2008 original, which starred Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman as a couple menaced by three masked invaders, was a short, sharp shock to the system, a bare-bones exercise in drip-drip suspense made scarier by its cold, motivation-less villains (“Because you were home”).
There was a stark, naturalistic nastiness to it, closer...
In a genre in which innovation is increasingly resigned to the furthest outskirts, there’s something almost admirable about just how staggeringly redundant The Strangers: Chapter 1 is, early contender for 2024’s most pointless horror movie. It’s the third in a series that should have stopped after one, a reboot that’s more of a remake but sold as a prequel while also acting as the start of a new trilogy, an over-complicated attempt to squeeze new life out of old IP. The 2008 original, which starred Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman as a couple menaced by three masked invaders, was a short, sharp shock to the system, a bare-bones exercise in drip-drip suspense made scarier by its cold, motivation-less villains (“Because you were home”).
There was a stark, naturalistic nastiness to it, closer...
- 5/16/2024
- by Benjamin Lee
- The Guardian - Film News
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As the Lord of the Rings franchise has pulled in nearly $6 billion over the course of six movies, it was only natural that Warner Bros. would return to the well. That’s why it didn’t come as a big surprise when it was announced that more Lord of the Rings movies are in development, the first of which will be Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
In addition to reprising his role as Gollum, Andy Serkis is set to direct The Hunt for Gollum, which will be written by Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens and produced by Peter Jackson. As for why the Og Lord of the Rings team has decided to return to Middle-earth, Jackson told Deadline that although we saw some of Gollum’s backstory in the previous six movies, there’s still a lot of story to be told.
“The Gollum/Sméagol character has...
In addition to reprising his role as Gollum, Andy Serkis is set to direct The Hunt for Gollum, which will be written by Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens and produced by Peter Jackson. As for why the Og Lord of the Rings team has decided to return to Middle-earth, Jackson told Deadline that although we saw some of Gollum’s backstory in the previous six movies, there’s still a lot of story to be told.
“The Gollum/Sméagol character has...
- 5/15/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
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It’s been 23 years since Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring hit the theatres. There has been no turning back for the franchise ever since. Based on Jrr Tolkien’s books of the same name, the Og trilogy won fans over with not only the representation of Middle Earth, but also the characters with whom the people could resonate. Over two decades after the release of the first film, Jackson returns, taking fans back to the Middle Earth to explore the character arc of Gollum.
Peter Jackson returns with Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Peter Jackson is all set to produce Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Fans are all set to be taken on a journey to Middle Earth all over again, with the upcoming release of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Peter Jackson...
Peter Jackson returns with Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Peter Jackson is all set to produce Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Fans are all set to be taken on a journey to Middle Earth all over again, with the upcoming release of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.
Peter Jackson...
- 5/15/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
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While everyone is talking about the next live-action Lord of the Rings film, the Hunt for Gollum, which will include Peter Jackson making a comeback to the franchise, WB Animation has been quietly working on its previously announced Lord of the Rings animated picture.
First revealed in June 2021 during 20th anniversary celebrations of the film franchise, WB shared the first details on The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
Described as an anime movie, the project was subsequently confirmed to be a collaboration between WB Animation and Tokyo-based Solo Entertainment.
Earlier this week, WB Animation confirmed that The War of the Rohirrim would be showcased at next month's Annecy Film Festival and also released three hi-res versions of previously released conceptual images from the film. Specifically, the first footage from the film will be showcased (and hopefully) uploaded near the time of the panel.
The film is...
First revealed in June 2021 during 20th anniversary celebrations of the film franchise, WB shared the first details on The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
Described as an anime movie, the project was subsequently confirmed to be a collaboration between WB Animation and Tokyo-based Solo Entertainment.
Earlier this week, WB Animation confirmed that The War of the Rohirrim would be showcased at next month's Annecy Film Festival and also released three hi-res versions of previously released conceptual images from the film. Specifically, the first footage from the film will be showcased (and hopefully) uploaded near the time of the panel.
The film is...
- 5/15/2024
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Sean Bean has been entertaining fans for many years enthralled fans, starring in some popular and successful films. He played pivotal parts in his hit films such as Patriot Games, GoldenEye, Ronin, Troy, and The Martian. However, his recognizable roles were in two beloved franchises Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones.
Sean Bean as Sean Miller in Patriot Games
These were two instances where Bean played heroic and noble men. As Boromir in Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and Ned Stark in Game of Thrones, Bean pierced audiences’ hearts with their deaths. The actor is set to go a full 180 with his next role where he plays the harsh father of Sergiu Celibidache, set to be played by John Malkovich in a biopic.
Sean Bean’s New Role in The Yellow Tie Is a Stark Contrast to Eddard Stark
Ned Stark was one of...
Sean Bean as Sean Miller in Patriot Games
These were two instances where Bean played heroic and noble men. As Boromir in Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and Ned Stark in Game of Thrones, Bean pierced audiences’ hearts with their deaths. The actor is set to go a full 180 with his next role where he plays the harsh father of Sergiu Celibidache, set to be played by John Malkovich in a biopic.
Sean Bean’s New Role in The Yellow Tie Is a Stark Contrast to Eddard Stark
Ned Stark was one of...
- 5/15/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
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Exclusive: Since Warner Bros acquired rights to make more Middle-earth films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s works and the canon established by New Line’s original trilogy, Peter Jackson and his Lord of the Rings cohorts Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens hovered over the proceedings for a long time, as they mulled how to return, and much to involve themselves into another deep dive into Tolkien mythology.
As a business proposition, the allure is easy to understand: the two trilogies – the six Lotr and The Hobbit films — generated nearly $6 billion in worldwide grosses and enough Oscar gold to fill the lair of the dragon Smaug from 2012’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Go back 23 years, and the road was far more perilous when New Line founder Bob Shaye greenlit three Lotr movies that Jackson shot one after the other in New Zealand. One of the biggest gambles in film history,...
As a business proposition, the allure is easy to understand: the two trilogies – the six Lotr and The Hobbit films — generated nearly $6 billion in worldwide grosses and enough Oscar gold to fill the lair of the dragon Smaug from 2012’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Go back 23 years, and the road was far more perilous when New Line founder Bob Shaye greenlit three Lotr movies that Jackson shot one after the other in New Zealand. One of the biggest gambles in film history,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
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How Many Lines of Dialogue Did Tom Hardy Have in Mad Max: Fury Road? - Main Image
How many lines of dialogue did Tom Hardy have in Mad Max: Fury Road? This is one of the questions that some fans might be wondering about the lead actor's performance in the acclaimed 2015 film.
With Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga heading to theaters soon, fans are revisiting Mad Max: Fury Road again since the upcoming film will serve as the prequel and the trailers made it clear that rewatching it will come into handy for those who will watch the new Mad Max installment.
Let's explore Hardy's number of lines of dialogue in Mad Max: Fury Road below.
Also Read: Rings of Power Season 2 Cast: Who is Joining the Lord of the Rings Series?
Tom Hardy's Lines of Dialogue in Mad Max: Fury Road
According to a fan who analyzed the...
How many lines of dialogue did Tom Hardy have in Mad Max: Fury Road? This is one of the questions that some fans might be wondering about the lead actor's performance in the acclaimed 2015 film.
With Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga heading to theaters soon, fans are revisiting Mad Max: Fury Road again since the upcoming film will serve as the prequel and the trailers made it clear that rewatching it will come into handy for those who will watch the new Mad Max installment.
Let's explore Hardy's number of lines of dialogue in Mad Max: Fury Road below.
Also Read: Rings of Power Season 2 Cast: Who is Joining the Lord of the Rings Series?
Tom Hardy's Lines of Dialogue in Mad Max: Fury Road
According to a fan who analyzed the...
- 5/15/2024
- EpicStream
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