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Ian McKellen just dropped a major update about the upcoming Lord of the Rings movie, The Hunt for Gollum.

During a panel at London’s For the Love of Fantasy event on Sunday (August 17), the 85-year-old actor teased that both Gandalf and Frodo will appear in the Andy Serkis-directed film.

“I’ll tell you two secrets about the casting: there’s a character in the movie called Frodo, and there’s another character called Gandalf. Apart from that, my lips are sealed!” Ian said at the event.

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While he didn’t confirm if he would be reprising his role as Gandalf or if Elijah Wood will return as Frodo, fans noted that Elijah was in attendance, along with fellow Lotr stars Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, and John Rhys-Davies.

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Ian McKellen just dropped some tea on Andy Serkis’ upcoming “Lord of the Rings” film “The Hunt for Gollum”: Gandalf and Frodo will be in it.

“I’ll tell you two secrets about the casting: there’s a character in the movie called Frodo, and there’s another character called Gandalf,” McKellen, who’s been applauded for his performance as the otherworldly wizard, revealed during London’s For Love of Fantasy event on Sunday. “Apart from that, my lips are sealed!”

Though he dropped the news, he didn’t specify if he’d be the actor cloaking up for the role or if Elijah Wood would be reprising his role as Frodo. Per reports, Wood and fellow “Lord of the Rings” stars, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd and John Rhys-Davies attended the event.

Prior to the reveal, he shared that “there’s going to be another movie set in Middle-earth,...

Right after receiving a promising update from the Warner Bros. boss, the upcoming new The Lord of the Rings movie The Hunt for Gollum landed another unexpected but super-exciting reveal from one of the stars of the original trilogy. Two of the franchise's biggest characters have officially been confirmed to appear in the next chapter of the enthralling saga.

While speaking at the For the Love of Fantasy fan event in London on Aug. 17 and on stage with Frodo himself Elijah Wood, Sir Ian McKellen shared that both Frodo and his character Gandalf are set to appear in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Even though fans had speculated that the characters could be part of the story, this is the first official confirmation of their involvement.

McKellen didn't elaborate on how the characters would appear in the movie, whether he and Wood would be somehow reprising Frodo and Galdalf,...

According to Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis’ upcoming “Lord of the Rings” movie, “The Hunt for Gollum,” will feature some familiar faces.

During a “Lotr” panel at London’s For Love of Fantasy event on Sunday (via Entertainment Weekly), McKellen — who played the powerful wizard Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies — said that Gandalf and Frodo will be part of “The Hunt for Gollum.”

“I hear there’s going to be another movie set in Middle-earth, and it’s going to start filming in May. It’s going to be directed by Gollum and it’s all about Gollum,” McKellen said of “The Hunt for Gollum.”

He added, “I’ll tell you two secrets about the casting: there’s a character in the movie called Frodo, and there’s another character called Gandalf. Apart from that, my lips are sealed!”

McKellen did not explicitly say he would be playing Gandalf,...

The Lord of the Rings franchise is one of the most beloved fantasy film series of all time. With two trilogies already complete, the story is set to continue with The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

Ahead of the film's release in theaters in late 2027, the upcoming entry in The Lord of the Rings franchise has received the update fans were dying for. Per Deadline, Sir Ian McKellen confirmed at a fan event in London that Gandalf and Elijah Wood's Frodo Baggins will return for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis. Sean Astin (Samwise Gamgee), Billy Boys (Peregrin "Pippin...

Sir Ian McKellen may not be officially attached to Andy Serkis’ return to Middle-earth, but it has not stopped the British thespian from teasing details about the new Lord of the Rings movies.

McKellen was on stage at a fan event in London over the weekend, flanked by his Fellowship comrades, including Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins) and Sean Astin (Samwise Gamgee). Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan were also present.

Pacing the stage, McKellen revealed that Gandalf and Frodo will feature in Serkis-directed The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (working title), with the first of two films slated for a December 17, 2027, theatrical release by Warner Bros. Pictures. McKellen also disclosed when cameras will get rolling.

“I hear there’s going to be another movie set in Middle-earth, and it’s going to start filming in May. It’s going to be directed by Gollum, and it’s all about Gollum,...

Lord of the Rings icon and acting legend Sir Ian McKellen has quite purposefully (and pretty surprisingly) let slip which original characters from the main ensemble will return in the upcoming Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

During a recent appearance at the For the Love of Fantasy event in London over the weekend, McKellen, who starred as the powerful wizard Gandalf across both the original Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy that followed, took to the stage and made the sudden announcement that, not only will he return for the upcoming spin-off The Hunt for Gollum, so will Elijah Wood’s character, Frodo Baggins.

Middle-earth is coming back to the big screen, and Frodo might be coming with it. Sir Ian McKellen, who played the wizard in the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, surprised fans over the weekend when he teased that both Gandalf and Frodo will appear in the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

At the For the Love of Fantasy fan event in London, McKellen spoke to the crowd about the project. “I hear there’s going to be another movie based in Middle-earth, and it’s going to start filming in May. It’s going to be directed by Gollum, and it’s all about Gollum,” he said, referring to Andy Serkis, who is not only directing but also returning as Gollum.

The actor then shared more details that stunned the audience. “I’ll tell you two secrets about the casting: There’s a...

Fans of Middle-earth just got some big news. Sir Ian McKellen, the actor who brought Gandalf the Grey to life in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films, hinted that the famous hobbit could be back on screen in the upcoming movie The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

The reveal happened at the For the Love of Fantasy fan event in London, where McKellen spoke to an excited audience. “I hear there’s going to be another movie based in Middle-earth, and it’s going to start filming in May. It’s going to be directed by Gollum, and it’s all about Gollum,” he said, referring to Andy Serkis, who is set to both direct and star in the new project.

Then McKellen dropped a bigger surprise. “I’ll tell you two secrets about the casting: There’s a character in the movie called Frodo,...

Peter Jackson’s return to Middle-earth just became even more magical. During a recent financial call, Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav confirmed that The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollumis one of the studio’s crown jewels for the next few years, right up there with Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Harry Potter. While Zaslav emphasized the studio’s confidence in Jackson’s creative team, the real bombshell came this weekend in London. At the For the Love of Fantasy event, Sir Ian McKellen revealed that he will be stepping back into his robes as Gandalf the Grey for the new film. And he won’t be coming alone — Elijah Wood is also set to return as Frodo Baggins.

The confirmation from McKellen himself marks the first official word that two of the most iconic characters in the trilogy are part of Andy Serkis’ upcoming Gollum-centered tale. Wood...

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps has witnessed a sharp decline in its second weekend, which will impact its overall run at the box office. The MCU movie has now surpassed the worldwide haul of the Hugh Jackman-starring X-Men movie, which was not part of the MCU. It will still benefit at the cinemas as there are no biggies to impact its run. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Hugh Jackman is known for playing Wolverine in the Marvel movies. He has also been in the X-Men movies and officially entered the MCU last year with Deadpool and Wolverine. Jackman gained global fame for playing the Marvel character. He retired from that role in 2017 with Logan, which was critically and commercially unsuccessful. His return alongside Ryan Reynolds worked like a charm for Marvel Studios,...

“Long Shadows” is a new ‘Old West’ action feature, directed by William Shockley, starring Dermot Mulroney, Dominic Monaghan, Jacqueline Bisset, Blaine Maye, Joe Bell and Sarah Cortez, releasing September 26, 2025 in theaters:

“…the ‘American West’ during the 1880’s, was a period of significant change due to emerging innovations…

“…as ‘Long Shadows’ follow a young man who survived a childhood tragedy…

“…and faces a choice between vengeance and the love of a young woman…”

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Well, that’s not how I expected The Librarians: The Next Chapter Season 1 to conclude, but I’m intrigued about where things will go next.

This series has been such a refreshing delight this summer that it’s a real shame it’s now heading into what will no doubt be a long hiatus.

That’s the curse of loving a summer series: just when you’re fully invested, it’s time to wait months for answers.

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But we have a lot to unpack from this finale, so let’s dive in.

From the moment Gregor was introduced, the possibilities felt endless. He’s the kind of villain who thrives in a franchise like The Librarians — clever, dangerous, and theatrical enough that you never quite know what angle he’ll play next.

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One of the unwritten rules of this universe is that villains rarely stay gone forever.

Fans of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Ringstrilogy can breathe a little easier as the famed franchise has dropped on a new streaming home. The movies, including 2001’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, 2002’s The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and 2003’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, were pulled from Amazon Prime Video on Aug. 1.

Now, the famed trilogy, which earned $2.9 billion worldwide, is now streaming on HBO Max, per TotalFilm. The final film in the trilogy, The Return of the King, won Best Picture at the 2004 Academy Awards, with the franchise as a whole earning a total of 17 Oscars.

The movies, based on the majestic books by J.R.R. Tolkien, are some of the most beloved films of the past two decades. The trilogy starred Elijah Wood as Frodo, Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee, Ian McKellen as Gandalf,...

The Librarians: The Next Chapter season one is coming to an end soon!

Ahead of the TNT series’ season finale on Monday (August 4), the star-studded guest lineup for season two has already been revealed.

The show “centers on Vikram Chamberlain (Callum McGowan), a Librarian from the past who time traveled from 1847 and now finds himself stuck in the present. When Vikram returns to his castle in Belgrade, Serbia and discovers that it is now a museum, he inadvertently releases magic across the continent. With the help of a new team of eclectic heroes, including a savant in world history, a scientific genius, and a highly skilled Guardian, Vikram has only six months to clean up the mess he made. Throughout season one, the team embarks on fantastical adventures, including a surprise reroute to a manor where Agatha Christie-styled murders take place, a time-travel back to the days of King Arthur...

When TNT canceled The Librarians after four seasons and countless movies, there were many unhappy fans.

When The Librarians: The Next Chapter was announced, there were questions about which franchise alums would be stopping by.

Now that we’re approaching the season finale, details are trickling out about the second season of the sequel series, including which guest stars are on board.

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The cabler has confirmed that Christian Kane, who plays Jacob Stone, has booked a return visit to the series.

However, an episode could not have been determined for his role, but since Jacob is a crucial element of why the Library is currently functional in Belgrade, I doubt he’ll ever be too far from the drama.

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Jacob is a part of The Librarians’ DNA, too, so that bodes well for him to continue making sporadic appearances.

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In advance of the Season One finale of the fantasy adventure TV series “The Librarians: The Next Chapter," airing August 4, 2025, TNT revealed guest stars in Season Two including Dominic Monaghan, Jeremy Swift, Josh Gates, Stephan Kapičić, Oliver Dench, Ty Tennant, Flula Borg, Alan Emrys, Malcolm Sinclair, Reece Ritchie, Cat White, Gledisa Arthur, Jack Cunningham-Nuttall, Danny Rea, Luka Divac and Alex Henry, with Jessica Green, Olivia Morris, Bluey Robinson, Lindy Booth returning as ‘Cassandra Cillian’ and Christian Kane as ‘Jacob Stone’:

"…’Vikram Chamberlain’ (Callum McGowan), is a ‘Librarian’ from the past who time traveled from 1847 and now finds himself stuck in the present.

“When Vikram returns to his castle in Belgrade, Serbia and discovers that it is now a museum, he inadvertently releases magic across the continent.

“With the help of a new team of eclectic heroes, including a savant in world history, a scientific genius and a highly skilled...

The Librarians: The Next Chapterscored an early Season 2 renewal that has since begun production in May and with a premiere date expected soon. In the meantime, as the magical series nears its Season 1 finale, to be broadcast on Monday, August 4, TNT has revealed the guest cast list of the sophomore season, featuring several familiar faces. Developed by Dean Devlin and John Rogers, The Next Chapter is a direct follow-up to the Noah Wyle-starring Librarian film series that began in 2004. It premiered on Sunday, May 25, and will conclude its debut season after twelve episodes.

TVLine has learned that in the next season of the spin-off series, Christian Kane will reappear as Jacob Stone, after featuring in the series premiere. Fellow Librarians alum Lindy Booth will also reprise her role as telepathic mathematician Cassandra Cillian, whom she played across all four seasons of the original series that ran from 2014 to 2018. Other...

Even before its first season has concluded, The Librarians: The Next Chapter is already summoning a new team of guest stars for its second season, set to air in 2026. TNT announced that the new roster features celebrated actors from genre and comedy, including Dominic Monaghan (The Lord of the Rings), Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso), […]

TNT Sets Season 2 Guest Cast for ‘The Librarians: The Next Chapter’...

TNT's The Librarians: The Next Chapter continued the original Librarians series in a fun new way by combining elements of the original series with fresh takes on the lore, and season 2 looks to be doing the same with the release of a new trailer for the series.

The Librarians: The Next Chapter filmed the first two seasons back-to-back, which is likely why a trailer has been made available so quickly, while there is still no premiere date for the second season. This particular trailer spotlights the guest stars who will appear in The Next Chapter season 2.

While Christian Kane as Jacob Stone will likely not surprise fans since he also appeared in the first season, another familiar face from the original Librarians series also appears at the end of the trailer. So do some new faces to the franchise. Watch the trailer below:

One of the biggest guest stars...

In advance of the season one finale of The Librarians: The Next Chapter, TNT has revealed the guest stars set to appear in the second season of the fantastical adventure series. Hailed for its blend of myth, mystery and magic, the sophomore season, airing in 2026, will feature appearances from a wide range of celebrated talent.

The guest lineup includes Screen Actors Guild Award nominees Dominic Monaghan and Jeremy Swift, as well as Josh Gates (host of Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown), Stefan Kapičić (Deadpool), Oliver Dench, and Ty Tennant.

Also on board are Flula Borg, Alan Emrys, Malcolm Sinclair, Reece Ritchie, Cat White (Ten Percent), Gledisa Arthur (Everyone Is Going to Die), Jack Cunningham-Nuttall, Danny Rea (Kingdom), Luka Divac (Boys and Girls), and Alex Henry.

From the original series, Lindy Booth (Dawn of the Dead) will return as “Cassandra Cillian,” and Christian Kane (Leverage) will continue to reprise his role...

It's going to be a star-studded affair in Season 2 of The Librarians: The Next Chapter. TNT has unveiled the guest lineup for the next season of the hit fantasy adventure series, and it includes alumni from The Lord of the Rings, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ted Lasso, and The Rookie, among others.

The first teaser for The Librarians: The Next Chapter Season 2 reveals the four major guest stars set to appear in the TNT series: Lord of the Rings' Dominic Monaghan, Ted Lasso's Jeremy Swift, Expedition Unknown host Josh Gates, and comedian Flula Borg. TVLine unveiled the rest of the Season 2 guest star lineup, which includes Stefan Kapičić (Deadpool & Wolverine), Oliver Dench (Pandora), Ty Tennant (House of the Dragon), Alan Emrys (Young Wallender), Malcolm Sinclair (Andor), Reece Ritchie (The Outpost), Cat White (Threesome), Gledisa Arthur (EastEnders), and Jack Cunningham-Nuttall (Loki).

Additionally, The Next Chapter Season 2 will bring back two main cast members from its predecessor,...

The next chapter of TNT’s The Librarians: The Next Chapter will welcome a flurry of familiar faces — including a visit from another star of the original series.

Ahead of the spinoff’s Season 1 finale (airing Monday, Aug. 4 at 9/8), TVLine can exclusively share the Season 2 promo above, which reveals that Lindy Booth will reprise her role as telepathic mathematician Cassandra Cillian, who she played across all four seasons of the original 2014-18 series.

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August will be a pretty distressing month for fans of Lost, but those in the U.S. have nothing to worry about — yet. The award-winning series remains one of the greatest of all time, having impacted numerous subsequent TV projects and popular culture at large. Comprising six seasons and 121 episodes, Lost ran from September 22, 2004, to May 23, 2010, and was eventually released on a few streaming platforms, including Netflix. Sadly, the sci-fi drama’s time on the streamer is about to come to an end globally, with only a few months left for subscribers in the U.S. as well.

Netflix acquired the rights to Lost in July 2024, as part of a deal with Disney, covering both the U.S. and worldwide markets. What’s on Netflix has now announced that all six seasons of the series will be removed from the streamer in international regions on August 15, as the last day...

“Long Shadows” is a new ‘Old West’ action feature, directed by William Shockley, starring Dermot Mulroney, Dominic Monaghan, Jacqueline Bisset, Blaine Maye, Joe Bell and Sarah Cortez, releasing September 26, 2025 in theaters:

“…the ‘American West’ during the 1880’s, was a period of significant change due to emerging innovations…

“…as ‘Long Shadows’ follow a young man who survived a childhood tragedy…

“…and faces a choice between vengeance and the love of a young woman…”

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Netflix fans should be used to the churn of hit TV shows hitting Netflix and getting removed within a few years. Well, if the reports are to be believed, it's about to happen again with one of the best TV shows of all time.

According to a report from What's on Netflix, Lost, the hit ABC series that premiered in 2004 and ran for six seasons on the network through 2010, is about to leave Netflix starting in August 2025. Unfortunately, it looks like Lost will be leaving Netflix in almost every country and region it's available to stream, including Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Brazil.

At the time of publishing, Netflix has not revealed the exact date that Lost will be leaving Netflix, but the report shared a screenshot revealing Aug. 14 will be the last day to watch Lost in the UK. Fortunately for Netflix US subscribers, the series will be...

“Long Shadows" is a new Old West action feature, directed by William Shockley, starring Dermot Mulroney, Dominic Monaghan, Jacqueline Bisset, Blaine Maye, Sarah Cortez, Chris Mulkey, Anthony Skordi and Ronnie Gene Blevins, opening September 26, 2025 in theaters:

“…set in 1880’s Arizona Territory, a young man seeks revenge after his parents' brutal murder.

“Torn between vengeance and love's redemption, his journey is complicated by psychological trauma and a rapidly modernizing ‘American West’…”

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The Lord of the Rings star John Rhys-Davies revealed that one of his most hilarious and memorable lines was improvised. Appearing in the celebrated Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings movies, Rhys-Davies portrays Gimli, a dwarf who accompanies Legolas and more on numerous endeavors. Throughout the franchise, Gimli demonstrates loyalty and combat ability and has always been a source of humor.

As played by Rhys-Davies, Gimli was introduced in The Lord of the Rings:The Fellowship of the Ring, where he joins Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) in destroying the One Ring. That movie also features a now-iconic moment between Gimli and Legolas (Orlando Bloom), when the former shouts not to grab his beard.

During the By Beard and Hammer! Adventures with John Rhys-Davies panel at the Denver Fan Expo, which ScreenRant was in attendance for, the Lord of the Rings actor revealed thathe improvised "not the beard!" As Rhys-Davies explained, he landed unsteadily while filming,...

One of J. J. Abrams' most acclaimed (and divisive) series is dominating the VOD charts. A new report indicates that Lostis still quiet popular.

Per FlixPatrol, Lost has quietly found a foothold on the video-on-demand charts via iTunes. Lost continues to gain traction, rising two spots in recent days to reach the number ten spot on the list. Currently, the number one spot is held by Superman & Lois, with Rick and Morty and Arrested Development following behind in second and third place, respectively.

Lost premiered in 2004, and quickly it cemented its place as the then-latest television sensation. Created by J. J. Abrams, Jeffrey Lieber, and Damon Lindelof, the latter of whom served as showrunner alongside Carlton Cuse, Lost featured a star-studded ensemble cast who, for various reasons, found themselves stranded on a strange, secluded island filled with all manner of monsters and mysteries. The series' first season kicked off with...

“Long Shadows" is a new Old West action feature, directed by William Shockley, starring Dermot Mulroney, Dominic Monaghan, Jacqueline Bisset, Blaine Maye, Sarah Cortez, Chris Mulkey, Anthony Skordi and Ronnie Gene Blevins, opening September 26, 2025 in theaters:

“…set in 1880’s Arizona Territory, a young man seeks revenge after his parents' brutal murder.

“Torn between vengeance and love's redemption, his journey is complicated by psychological trauma and a rapidly modernizing ‘American West’…”

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"You're asking for the grave." Quiver Distribution has unveiled an official trailer for a western called Long Shadows, another redundant American western drama about a batch of desperate people getting into even more trouble when everyone starts trying to kill everyone else. It's directed by actor William Shockley as his feature directorial debut, diving into the western genre trying to make a name for himself. When a young boy's mother and father are savagely murdered, he ages out of an orphanage intent on revenge, but the love of a girl and psychological trauma lead him down a mystifying path. In a rapidly modernizing American West, Long Shadows is the riveting story of a broken young man, a survivor of tragic violence, torn between his thirst for vengeance and love's redemption, with a soul so fractured that reality itself is questioned. This western film stars Dermot Mulroney & Dominic Monaghan, with Jacqueline Bisset,...

Dermot Mulroney is trading Chicago for the wild West in Long Shadows, and ScreenRant has an exclusive look at the first trailer for the project. William Shockley, who is best known for playing Hank Lawson in the long-running Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, is making his directorial debut — adding a sense of authenticity to the proceedings. The film arrives in theaters on September 26 after Quiver Distribution acquired the North American distribution rights.

Mulroney, who has been warming up television screens since becoming Chicago Fire's new chief in 2024, is trying on a new hat as an outlaw in the genre film. He is joined by young Blaine Mayre (Joe Bell), Jacqueline Bisset (Bullitt), and Dominic Monaghan (The Lord of the Rings), who round out the ensemble cast. Long Shadows follows Marcus Dollar (Maye), who is on a quest for revenge against the horse thieves who killed his parents. Mulroney's Dallas Garrett is along for the ride,...

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This May, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the much-anticipated sequel of A Simple Favor to the release of the raunchy comedy-drama series Overcompensating. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 7 best films that are coming to Prime Video in May 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

All Quiet on the Western Front (May 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98% Credit – Universal Pictures

All Quiet on the Western Front is a pre-Code anti-war film directed by Lewis Milestone. Based on the 1929 novel of the same name by German author Erich Maria Remarque, the 1930 film follows a naive soldier who enlists to fight in World War I and soon comes face-to-face with the horror of war,...

While Frodo is the most popular Hobbit in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy (based on the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien), fans are slowly coming to realize that Samwise Gamgee was the true hero of the story. Just as Frodo and Sam embarked on a perilous journey to Mount Doom, Sean Astin (who played Samwise in all three movies) recently revealed he had his own internal struggle during the film's production, one which led him to panic attacks.

Sean Astin recently reunited with his former Lord of the RIngs co-stars, Elijah Wood, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, John Rhys-Davies, and Andy Serkis, at C2E2 in Chicago. During the panel, the actor opened up about the emotional struggles he faced during the trilogy's lengthy production. "I remember at one point, most movies, even a big movie they used to be like 3 months or 4 months," Astin began. "When we got to 5 months,...

The first Lord of the Rings film from Peter Jackson is just one year shy of celebrating the 25th anniversary of when the Fellowship of the Ring was first brought together on-screen. Made up of nine adventurers of varying races and backgrounds, with nine acclaimed actors embodying them, including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Sean Bean, and more, the group has become one of the most memorable and likable bands of heroes ever to grace theaters, thanks to the camaraderie formed throughout their journey to destroy the One Ring. Filming the trek through Middle-earth, however, was just as much of a connection-building adventure, according to Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan, In an interview with Collider's Mike Zimmerman for their reality series Billy & Dom Eat the World, the pair reflected on their favorite memories from the production, both during filming and behind the scenes.

Monaghan and Boyd played the iconic...

When people think about Lost, they think of its mysteries, whether they were explained or left open for viewers to ponder. However, that wasn't what gripped audiences as episodes unfolded. Rather, what would grip the viewers' attention was the simple mystery of "what happens next" in a given episode.

As big conflicts unfolded or characters behaved in intense, frustrating ways, those who tuned in cared more about who lived or who died than what the whispers were or any of the other island questions. The episodes listed below are some of the most stressful moments for Lost viewers because of what it could mean for their favorite characters.

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There are few cinematic locations as beautiful as The Shire in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, one of the greatest film franchises of all time. The cozy, green village where Bilbo Baggins and the rest of our Hobbit heroes reside is a picturesque fantasy locale, one that you can actually still visit down in New Zealand. However, since plane tickets are pretty pricey, Lego has a way you can visit The Shire without leaving the comfort of your home. 

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The building brick masters at Lego have announced the release of a new "Lord of the Rings" playset that lets fans build Bilbo Baggins' house in The Shire. The cute little hole in the hill is one of the most iconic locations in Middle-earth, and now you can build it yourself. Sweetening the deal, the set includes an amazing assembly of minifigures and all the details you'd...

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Exclusive: Quiver Distribution has acquired North American distribution rights to Long Shadows, the U.S. western starring Dermot Mulroney, Dominic Monaghan, and Jacqueline Bisset.

Quiver will release the film in Q2, 2025. Directed by William Shockley, the film also stars newcomers Blaine Maye and Sarah Cortez, and an ensemble cast that includes Grainger Hines, David St. Louis, Chris Mulkey, and Ronnie Gene Blevins.

Long Shadows is a story set in the 1880s American West during a time of turbulence brought on by the revolutionary innovations of the turn of the century. A young man, the survivor of a horrific tragedy as a child, must choose between vengeance and the love of a young woman.

Producers on the film are William Shockley, Grainger Hines, Tom Brady, Allen Gilmer, Tiiu Loigu, and Justin Kreinbrink. Executive producers are Allen Gilmer and Riki Rushing. Tiki Tane Pictures handled production, with Quiver heading up the domestic distribution.

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Fringe is a sci-fi paranormal mystery thriller drama series created by J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci. The Fox series follows FBI Agent Olivia Dunham, who is assigned to work with mad scientist Walter Bishop and his jack-of-all-trades son Peter Bishop, to investigate cases involving fringe science. Fringe stars Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, Lance Reddick, Kirk Acevedo, Blair Brown, Jasika Nicole, Mark Valley, and Seth Gabel. So, if you loved the mind-bending storylines, thrilling mysteries, and compelling characters in Fringe, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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One of the things that makes The Lord of the Rings trilogy stand out is its characters, but the hobbits are especially memorable. Frodo (Elijah Wood), Sam (Sean Astin), Merry (Dominic Monaghan), and Pippin (Billy Boyd) each become a vital member of the mission to save Middle-earth, despite not having a particular skill set that suits them for the task. While Gandalf (Ian McKellen) is one of the most powerful beings and Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) is not only destined to be king but has training as a ranger and experience with a sword, the hobbits are completely unprepared, to the point that it seems odd that anyone wants them along at all.

One does not simply walk into "The Lord of the Rings" movies. Wait, that's not the right quote -- or is it? The point is Peter Jackson's trilogy was a big deal around the turn of the millennium, and everyone wanted to be a part of Middle-earth. Well, almost everybody, since a number of actors turned down "The Lord of the Rings" franchise.

It's always a good time to look back at the casting process of major movies and consider the big what-ifs. More often than not, these films go through significant changes to reach their final form, and not every actor envisioned for a role lands up in the part. Look at the risky move replacing Stuart Townsend as Aragorn behind the scenes of "The Lord of the Rings," even though production had already commenced. It paid off in the end, since Viggo Mortensen's Aragorn is arguably...

Following her divorce from Murray Hone in 2004, Evangeline Lilly found her match in ABC’s Lost, the show that propelled her to stardom. Dominic Monaghan, who played the role of a former rockstar and drug addict Charlie Pace in Lost, began dating the Ant-Man star after crossing paths in the hit show, which would go on to last for three years.

Dominic Monaghan and Evangeline Lilly in Lost | Credit: ABC

However, the conclusion to their story was far from fairytale-esque, as Monaghan’s struggle with partying eventually contributed to their growing rift, which led to a devasting break-up.

Dominic Monaghan was devasted after learning the fate of his bond with Evangeline Lilly Lost | Credit: ABC

For years, the duo remained tight-lipped about their abrupt breakup. Although Dominic Monaghan did hint at a potential infidelity on the Ant-Man star’s part in 2013, the actor finally spilled the beans on Anna Faris’ Unqualified podcast.

One of the most interesting debates in The Lord of the Rings lore is about who gets to go to the Undying Lands, especially after the end of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Bilbo (Ian Holm), Frodo (Elijah Wood), and Sam (Sean Astin) all get to go with Gandalf (Ian McKellen), followed by Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) later on, but Merry (Dominic Monaghan), Pippin (Billy Boyd), and Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) are never allowed to sail into the West. Especially in Aragorn's case, this seems a little unfair, given his crucial role in the Fellowship of the Ring, but it actually makes a lot of sense in his story that he stays in Middle-earth.

Hollywood is full of comeback stories, but Matthew Fox decided to skip the sequel. After ruling TV with Lost, he took a swing at movies — only to land in a Jeff Bridges-led box office disaster that made less than $500K on a $1.8 million budget. Yeah, that certainly makes you rethink your whole career.

Jeff Bridges as The Dude in The Big Lebowski | Credits: Working Title Films

Instead of chasing another shot, Fox stepped away from Hollywood altogether. Can you blame him? One minute, you’re headlining a hit series; the next, you’re starring in a movie no one watched.

Jeff Bridges’ $1.8 million bomb Bone Tomahawk is why Matthew Fox quit acting A still from Jeff Bridges’ Bone Tomahawk | Credits: Rlj Entertainment

Matthew Fox walked away from Hollywood, and Bone Tomahawk was the final push. The brutal Western, starring Fox, Kurt Russell, and Patrick Wilson, had a budget of...

Quick Links Star Wars Rarely Cast A-List Actors Jude Law and Woody Harrelson Have Been in Recent Star Wars Projects Star Wars Can No Longer Rely on Its Brand To Sell Audiences

The theatrical corner of the Star Wars franchise is its most important, yet in recent years, its status has been in flux. After the release of The Rise of Skywalker, Lucasfilm has been developing numerous film projects from a wide range of directors. Following The Last Jedi, Rian Johnson was set to helm a new trilogy, Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss were on board for a separate series and Wonder Woman's Patty Jenkins was ready to take flight with Rogue Squadron. There have been many other Star Wars films in development, but Lucasfilm announced a year ago the project that would finally mark Star Wars' return to the big screen would be The Mandalorian & Grogu.

Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings movies helped to bring J.R.R. Tolkien's work to life. They translated from the page to the big screen perfectly, helping to introduce Frodo, Sam, Gandolf, and countless other characters to a new audience. It continues to be viewed as a near-perfect adaptation, and it certainly proved it at the box office.

Still, not everything about the Jackson movies was perfect. There were some changes that it made to the lore. While some, like removing Tom Bobadil, were disappointing, they still made sense. Others were added or excluded with little explanation, and they just proved to be utterly bizarre developments.

The Movies Completely Changed the Grey Company The Army of the Dead Replaced the Grey Company

Led by Halbarad, the Grey Company was a group of Dúnedain Rangers who were sworn to serve Aragorn. They were known for their grey cloaks, silver star symbol,...

The battle scenes in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy are among some of the greatest in cinema history. The Battle of Helm's Deep in The Two Towers and the Ride of the Rohirrim and the final Battle of the Pelennor Fields from Return of the King are fan favorites due to their grand scale, brilliant visual effects, and standout performances from the entire cast. But, you might be surprised to learn that the battles in J.R.R. Tolkien's seminal fantasy world are historically accurate.

Ancient historian, Roel Konijnendijk, sat down with Insider to rate battle scenes from movies, including The Lord of the Rings. He was shown several battles from The Return of the King, and surprisingly had high praise for them in terms of accuracy. He began with the endlessly quoted "Ride Now" scene from the Ride of the Rohirrim. "Him slapping the lances with his sword,...

A new The Lord of the Rings cosplay recreates one key moment from Fellowship of the Ring to stunning effect. Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved novel series, Peter Jackson released the first of his Lord of the Rings movies in 2001, introducing audiences to Frodo (Elijah Wood) as he embarks on an epic quest to destroy the One Ring. Fellowship of the Ring, like the two sequels that followed, was a major hit and was widely celebrated, with Jackson earning praise for the ways in which he brought elements of Tolkien's world to life.

Now, photographer Christina Fischer shares a cosplay that recreates one intense scene from Jackson's first Lord of the Rings movie. The photograph features two Hobbits hiding beneath the roots of a large tree as a Nazgûl lurks ominously above, a slightly altered recreation of a scene in which Frodo, Sam (Sean Astin), Merry (Dominic Monaghan), and...

When it comes to works of fantasy adaptation, The Lord of the Rings trilogy remains one of the most acclaimed and beloved. Peter Jackson directed all three installments, which were released in theaters between 2001 and 2003. The three movies, which serve as adaptations of the book series by author J.R.R. Tolkien, were all critically and commercially successful, and Jackson would ultimately return to the world of Middle-earth with his less successful Hobbit trilogy in the 2010s.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was the movie that started it all, introducing Elijah Wood as Frodo and kicking off his quest to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom. This installment was followed by The Two Towers, which features the climactic Battle of Helm's Deep, and finally by The Return of the King, the trilogy-capper that wraps up the stories of Lord of the Rings characters like Frodo,...