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This week in streaming: Return to Middle-earth

Also: 'All of Us Are Dead'.

On Feb 16, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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Why do male elves have short hair in Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ show?

In 'The Rings of Power,' some elves like Elrond have short hair, sparking controversy among LOTR fans. But do elves actually have long hair in Tolkien canon?

On Feb 16, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Review: Bezos wanted his ‘Game of Thrones’; Amazon Prime’s new fantasy epic ‘The Wheel of Time’ is a worthy challenger

The Tolkein-esque series offers vast worldbuilding, interesting storytelling.

On Nov 19, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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This week in streaming: Our first look at Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ series

Plus thoughts on Scarlett Johansson's Disney lawsuit and 'The Green Knight.'

On Aug 4, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ is still good—20 years later

We rewatched the film for its anniversary. Our collective crush on Aragorn remains strong.

On Mar 4, 2021 by Tiffany Kelly, Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Anna María, Michelle Jaworski, Audra Schroeder

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This week in streaming: The Golden Globes fallout, back to Middle-earth

Plus: 'WandaVision' divides fans.

On Mar 3, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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How Tumblr users tapped into nostalgia and connections to get through 2020

Much of Tumblr's Year in Review was dominated by older titles.

On Dec 9, 2020 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘Lord of the Rings’ cast members reunite to crowdfund J.R.R. Tolkien’s old house

They want to buy the house and turn it into a literary center to celebrate the author.

On Dec 3, 2020 by Michelle Jaworski

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Is Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ show unexpectedly horny?

Fans are freaking out over an unverified rumor about sex scenes in 'Lord of the Rings.'

On Oct 7, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Ian Holm, who played Bilbo Baggins, dead at 88

'Charming, kind and ferociously talented, we will miss him hugely.'

On Jun 19, 2020 by Michelle Jaworski

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Here’s what to expect from Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ MMO game

Lots of MMO experience on the development team, but will it be enough?

On Jul 10, 2019 by Joseph Knoop

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What you need to know about the Second Age of ‘Lord of the Rings’

Tolkien's lore is vast and complicated. This is the short version.

On Mar 12, 2019 by Anna María

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That viral ‘Lord of the Rings’ tweet about ‘elves of color’ is a hoax

Fans are arguing about diverse casting in the new 'Lord of the Rings.' However, they all just fell for a hoax.

On Nov 7, 2018 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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We’re getting another J.R.R. Tolkien story this year

It's 'the first real story of this imaginary world.'

On Apr 10, 2018 by Michelle Jaworski

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Peter Jackson sends heartfelt message to dying 20-year-old ‘Lord of the Rings’ fan

Get your Kleenex ready.

On Jan 26, 2018 by Tiffanie Drayton

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