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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will feature the return of Saruman to the big screen, and it will be using the voice of the original actor from Peter Jackson's seminal trilogy. Set almost two hundred years prior, The War of the Rohirrim features some familiar faces in animated form, but the film had to get creative to bring back the wizard. Although he passed away years ago, Christopher Lee has been brought back for the upcoming anime film to play the iconic villain from The Lord of the Rings.

During an interview with The One Ring, longtime franchise screenwriter and producer Philippa Boyens revealed how exactly they brought back Lee as Saruman for The War of the Rohirrim. Thankfully, AI was not used to generate new voice lines that sound like the actor. Instead, Boyens and co. reviewed old lines recorded by Lee for...

As the war against the use of AI in Hollywood productions rages on, the controversial tech gained another ally recently in Andy Serkis, the director behind the upcoming Lord of the Rings movie, The Hunt for Gollum, who calls it "another form of magic." Serkis is also known for portraying the titular character in the franchise through the use of motion capture, another technological advancement that he says has taken a long time for actors to embrace.

Serkis comments come after an appearance on a panel at the UKs Labour Party conference in Liverpool (via Deadline), where he was on hand to discuss the pros and cons of AI. While many have rallied against the advancement of its use in movies, Serkis believes those hesitations are rooted in fear. He calls it a "misunderstood" tool, much the same way the internet was before it became a part of our everyday lives.

Cate Blanchett barely got paid for her role in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, receiving only free sandwiches and elf ears. Blanchett signed on for the films to work with Peter Jackson and didn't receive any backend revenue. Despite the lack of financial benefits, fans can look forward to a new Lord of the Rings movie directed by Andy Serkis in 2026.

While Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy has become a lauded masterpiece by fans everywhere, earning 17 Oscars across the trilogy and raking in just under $900 million at the box office, it wasn't as glamorous for the cast during shooting. In fact, Cate Blanchett, who played Galadriel in the trilogy, has revealed that she barely got paid for appearing in the films. Blanchett's Elven character narrates The Fellowship of the Ring's iconic opening, and makes several in-person appearances across the franchise.

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Cate Blanchett barely got paid for her role in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, receiving only free sandwiches and elf ears. Blanchett signed on for the films to work with Peter Jackson and didn't receive any backend revenue. Despite the lack of financial benefits, fans can look forward to a new Lord of the Rings movie directed by Andy Serkis in 2026.

While Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy has become a lauded masterpiece by fans everywhere, earning 17 Oscars across the trilogy and raking in just under $900 million at the box office, it wasn't as glamorous for the cast during shooting. In fact, Cate Blanchett, who played Galadriel in the trilogy, has revealed that she barely got paid for appearing in the films. Blanchett's Elven character narrates The Fellowship of the Ring's iconic opening, and makes several in-person appearances across the franchise.

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Despite teasing in the movies, Aragorn and owyn don't end up together due to Aragorn's long-standing love for Arwen. Initially, J.R.R. Tolkien considered having owyn and Aragorn be a couple, but the age difference led to their separation. Aragorn's love for Arwen since he was 20 ultimately determines his romantic fate, leaving owyn with Faramir in the end.

The Lord of the Rings trilogy is not exactly a hotbed of romance, either in the books or the movies. They're far more concerned about the conflict surrounding the ring, and most of the characters featured in the story don't even think about romance. But there are some characters where romance factors in: specifically, Aragorn, Arwen, and owyn.

In the movies, these three are in a love triangle. When owyn is introduced in the second movie, The Two Towers, there is a spark for both owyn and Aragorn. But Aragorn is also in...

Billy and Dom Eat the World isn't a Lotr project, but draws inspiration from the epic fantasy trilogy for a new food travelogue series. The show features the hosts visiting different restaurants, with origins from the duo's Lotr podcast that led to their new venture. In one episode, the pair visit a pub in east London owned by their Lotr costar, Ian McKellen.

While it may be over 20 years since Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan played the Hobbits Pippin and Merry in The Lord of the Rings, they have recently had a surprise reunion with the wizard Gandalfor more precisely, actor Ian McKellen. However, this team up is not linked to the upcoming The Hunt for Gollum, but rather a new food travelog, Billy and Dom Eat the World.

The new six-part series may not be a Lord of the Rings project, but it does have ties to the Peter Jackson trilogy beyond its hosts.

Viggo Mortensen may return as Aragorn in The Hunt for Gollum if the script is good or he needs money. Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis will produce and direct the film, respectively. The film will explore Gollum's character and may feature familiar characters from the original trilogy.

The Lord of the Rings star Viggo Mortensen has revealed what it will take to persuade him to reprise the role of Aragorn in the upcoming prequel, Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. And we can only hope that one of them doesnt happen. In a new interview with THR, Mortensen, who played the role of Ranger of the North and future King throughout the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, says his possible comeback all depends on the script...or his bank balance.

I havent read a script. So I dont know. The script is the most important thing to me unless Im broke,...

Andy Serkis teases familiar faces from the franchise in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The film is a character study on Gollum and may undergo a name change. Serkis discusses reinvigorating the Middle Earth franchise and his love for the Gollum character.

Andy Serkis, the director and star of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, just teased that some familiar faces from the franchise could return in the new movie. The new addition to the franchise project was announced in May with Serkis directing and Peter Jackson producing. Script details are still being worked on and finalized, meaning fans are still waiting eagerly to find out more about the setting and time period of the movie.

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Orlando Bloom expressed a strong desire to reprise his role as Legolas from Lord of the Rings during a recent panel at Superhero Comic Con. A new film titled The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is in the works, with Bloom possibly returning to play Legolas once again. The film will follow Gandalf, Aragorn, and Sauron as they search for Gollum over his connection to the One Ring, potentially including Legolas's father, King Thranduil.

Despite being a star in two iconic film franchises, there's no question for Orlando Bloom which role he would love to revisit most. During a panel at Superhero Comic Con 2024 in San Antonio, Texas this weekend, Bloom expressed his hopes to bear the bow of Legolas from Lord of the Rings once again.

According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Agents of Fandom, when asked which role he would want to play again,...

Russell Crowe reveals why he turned down the role of Aragorn in Lord of the Rings, sensing the studio's push, not director Peter Jackson's interest. Peter Jackson initially cast Stuart Townsend as Aragorn, but he was deemed too young, leading to Viggo Mortensen landing the iconic role. Despite not playing Aragorn, Russell Crowe respects Jackson's decision and moves on, leaving the role to Mortensen for cinematic history.

The Lord of the Rings franchise could have looked a lot different had it included Russell Crowe, and now the actor has revealed the real reason that he didnt pursue the role of Aragorn, who was eventually played by Viggo Mortensen. Released in 2001, The Fellowship of the Ring began Peter Jacksons trilogy of films that would go on to earn a combined total of nearly $3 billion dollars at the box office. Adapted from the novels by author J.R.R. Tolkein, The Lord of the Rings...

Quick Links The Valar Forbids Gandalf From Using Full Power Gandalf Knew the Limits of Greed Magic Isn't Easy The Valar forbids Gandalf from using full power to guide mortals in achieving their own peace - a key element in the trilogy's story. Gandalf understood the limits of power and greed, avoiding becoming another Saruman through Valar-imposed restraints. Gandalf's sparing use of magic was due to its taxing nature and the need to influence others to take control of their own affairs.

The Lord of the Rings is one of the greatest trilogies ever made, and there are several reasons for this. Certainly, the key characters, Gandalf (Ian McKellen), Frodo (Elijah Wood), Sam (Sean Austin), and Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), left an indelible mark on the story. In particular, Gandalf, who portrayed a wizard that guides the people of Middle-earth on the path of peace, has made the trilogy far more interesting.

Ian McKellen would consider returning as Gandalf, but only if he is alive when the movie opportunity arises. The Hunt for Gollum will delve into Aragorn and Gandalf's mission to locate Gollum for the sake of the One Ring secrets. Unlike some characters who cannot return, Viggo Mortensen remains open to reprising his role as Aragorn under suitable circumstances.

Ian McKellen is the latest star of Peter Jacksons Lord of the Rings movies to address his possible return to the franchise in the upcoming film, The Hunt for Gollum. It is a decade since McKellen last appeared on-screen as Gandalf the Grey in Peter Jacksons The Hobbit trilogy, but it seems that the Thespian actor would be open to donning the robes againif time allows.

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will see Warner Bros. expanding their franchise based on the books of J.R.R Tolkien, with...

Funko launches new Lotr Pop figures collection, highlighting popular characters and moments from the films. Lego's Barad-Dur set makes an impact, offering fans a detailed and grand Middle Earth experience. Prime Video unveils intense The Rings of Power Season 2 trailer, teasing epic battles and key characters' fates.

Fans of The Lord of the Rings and collectible toys will be happy to know that Funko has launched a new series of Pop figures for iconic characters and moments of Peter Jackson's film adaptation. Funko's new collection is a timely refresh for fans of the J.R.R. Tolkien franchise, building up on the excitement of the upcoming LotR films slated for release in 2026 and the second season of The Rings of Power on Prime Video this August.

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a Super-Sized Cave Troll, a menacing figure from the depths of Moria. the impressive Treebeard with Merry and Pippin figure,...

Quick Links Andy Serkis History With The Lord of the Rings Peter Jackson Believes Serkis Is the Best Choice WB Is Building Lotr Into a Wider Franchise Lord of the Rings is making a comeback with new films, starting with The War of the Rohirrim in December. The Hunt for Gollum will be the first live-action movie post-The Hobbit, directed by Andy Serkis. Warner Bros. is building a wider Lotr franchise, hoping to follow the success of Star Wars with new films.

The Lord of the Rings is gearing up for a major re-emergence in the cinematic landscape. With the first new film in the series in a decade, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, set to open this December, the franchise is just getting started. That film is an animated feature that has been in development for a long while now, but last year,...

Gollum takes the spotlight in Peter Jackson's upcoming film, delving into his dark nature neglected before. Gollum's history, story gaps, and connections to other beloved characters make The Hunt for Gollum unique. Warner Bros. expanding Lotr is no surprise, and likely the first of many new projects.

Peter Jackson makes another return to Middle-earth with the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. More than a decade after completing The Hobbit trilogy, which itself came a decade after his groundbreaking work on his Lord of the Rings trilogy, Jackson is set to produce the new film, which will shift its focus to one of the most iconic, but least explored characters, Gollum.

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Lord of the Rings movie confirmed for 2026 titled The Hunt for Gollum with Andy Serkis directing. Warner Bros. aims to honor Tolkien's vision with new Lotr films, partnering with Peter Jackson and team. Serkis excited to work on Hunt for Gollum, praising collaboration with Warner Bros and production team.

Not long after the news dropped that a new Lord of the Rings movie is now confirmed for release in 2026, exciting new details were revealed, with the project now titled Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Original trilogy and The Hobbit filmmaker Peter Jackson will produce the project, and it has now been revealed that Gollum actor himself, Andy Serkis, will direct and star. The project is "currently in the early stages of script development" and is being written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Phoebe Gittins, and Arty Papageorgiou.

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Morgoth, the predecessor to Sauron, remains unseen on screen due to lack of adaptations from The Silmarillion, where he plays a central role. Bringing Morgoth to life in film poses challenges as his character is similar to Sauron, despite being more powerful, and may confuse audiences. Recent developments, like Prime Video's The Rings of Power, tease potential appearances of Morgoth, hinting at deeper integration of The Silmarillion.

J.R.R. Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings is one of the definitive works of fantasy literature of the last century. The authors incredible imagination, knack for worldbuilding, and dedication to character have made his books some of the most revered and influential in their genre. With many different on-screen adaptations, ranging from Peter Jacksons famous film trilogy to a handful of animated movies from the 70s and 80s, fans have had no lack of opportunities to experience Tolkiens work through both film and television.

The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, is easily one of the most impactful and important cinematic events of the 21st century. The classic fantasy novels written by J.R.R. Tolkien were often considered to be unfilmable, making the idea of successfully translating them to the big screen almost laughable at the time. Somehow, Jackson, New Line Cinema and the rest of the extensive team on the films were able to do the impossible.

The result was a series of films that was able to capture the world’s attention in an incredible fashion. Each film was a smash hit at the box office, with The Return of the King becoming just the second film in history to gross more than $1 billion worldwide.

This success was also seen at the Academy Awards, as all three films were strong contenders in their three consecutive years in a row.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is an upcoming anime-style feature film set 250 years before the War of the Ring, focusing on the kingdom of Rohan and the conflict with the Dunlendings. The story will be narrated by Éowyn and will showcase the efforts of King Helm Hammerhand during the Dunlendings' siege, connecting to lines from The Two Towers and exploring the animosity between the two peoples. The War of the Rohirrim will provide a deeper insight into the character of Éowyn and her significance, adding meaning to her iconic line about the strength of women in battle. The film is set to be released on December 13, 2024.

December 2023 marked the 20th anniversary of the theatrical release of Return of the King, the final installment of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Twenty years later, global audiences have yet to witness another series or franchise capable of...

20 years ago, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King changed cinema forever. The final film of Peter Jackson's Lotr trilogy grossed a whopping $1.1 billion at the box office, making it the second-highest-grossing film of all time. On top of that, the adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1955 novel won 11 Academy Awards out of 11 nominations, tying Ben-Hur and Titanic for the most Oscar wins ever. Its Best Picture win made it the first fantasy film to earn the coveted accolade, solidifying the film as not only the best of its genre, but also as one of the most influential movies ever made.

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The September release slate from Severin Films has been announced and detailed today, this latest batch of new releases headlined by 1980 classic The Changeling on 4K Ultra HD.

Severin Films will be haunting disc players across the continent with a new 4K edition of Peter Medak’s beloved ghost story The Changeling, along with landmark Spanish television series Tales to Keep You Awake, My Grandpa Is a Vampire via the Severin Kids imprint, and the entire Plaga Zombie Trilogy through sublabel Intervision Picture Corp.

As if that isn’t enough, Severin will also be putting out a Blu-ray double feature of Al Adamson’s Dracula vs. Frankenstein and Brain of Blood as a standalone release.

Read on for everything you need to know about Severin’s September slate…

The Changeling: It has been called “remarkable” (Paste Magazine), “utterly terrifying” (Mondo Digital) and “a ghost story guaranteed to freeze the...

It's been a big day for the poster house Mondo, after the announcement of a second The Dark Knight Rises poster by Olly Moss. Now Mondo has announced a new three-poster set for Peter Jackson's beloved trilogy The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King. These 1-sheets, created by artist Jc Richard are currently available for purchase at the Mondo booth (#437) in the San Diego Comic-Con exhibition hall. There are 390 poster sets created, at a cost of $150. Take a look at these posters, and follow the @MondoNews Twitter feed for updates about this set, if you're not in San Diego.

The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring was released December 19th, 2001 and stars Alan Howard, Elijah Wood, Noel Appleby, Sean Astin, Sala Baker, Sean Bean,...

Warner Bros. Consumer Products and The Lego Group announced today a partnership that awards the world's leading construction toy brand exclusive rights to develop build-and-play construction sets based on The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the two films based on The Hobbit. The multi-year licensing agreement grants access to the library of characters, settings, and stories for The Lord of the Rings property, as well as films The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Hobbit: There and Back Again. Lego The Lord of the Rings construction sets are slated for a rolling global launch beginning in June 2012 in the United States, with Lego The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey scheduled for later in the year.

"Only Lego, with their expertise in the construction category, is capable of doing justice to the incredibly imaginative environments depicted in the world of The Lord of the Rings and the two films based on The Hobbit,...

It's no secret that converting classics into 3D is in vogue, with new versions of Titanic, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, and Beauty and the Beast hitting theaters in 3D next year. Actor Elijah Wood revealed that The Lord of the Rings producers are actively talking about converting the entire trilogy into 3D for new theatrical releases.

Here's what the actor had to say below.

"I think it would be cool to see. There's talk of releasing a dimensionalised trilogy eventually. I'm okay with doing post-process 3D, as long as someone takes the time. What I'm upset about is when a movie doesn't have the budget and the time to devote to it and they're not fine-tuning the detail of that, because it can look really bad and cheap. But I know that they wouldn't dimensionalise it unless it was a super meticulous process."

The actor also...

We have an exclusive clip from the extended edition of The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers, which is now available on iTunes for the first time in high definition. Click on the video player below to watch this scene featuring Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn and Bernard Hill as Theoden.

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The Lord of the Rings tells the story of Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), a hobbit who battles against the Dark Lord Sauron to save his world, Middle-earth, from the grip of evil. In the films, Frodo and his fellowship of friends and allies embark...

If you were driving past the Best Buy in West Los Angeles yesterday, you might have seen a few sights you don't see every day, even in L.A. The gigantic store on Sawtelle Blvd. was transformed into Middle Earth to celebrate the midnight release of The Lord of The Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy Extended Edition Blu-ray release, which hits shelves June 28. I was invited to take part in the festivities, and even chat with a few cast members from the trilogy last night. It was quite a sight to see.

Part of the festivities was a costume contest, which saw numerous die-hard fans dressed up as their favorite characters such as Gandalf, Saruman, and many others. They were all vying for several Lotr-related prizes, including the whopper of a grand prize: a one-week trip to New Zealand to visit several trilogy-related locales, including the Weta special effects house.

The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King will be available in their Extended Editions on Digital Download for the first time on June 28, through iTunes, XBox Live, and the Playstation Network. We have a new contest lined up to celebrate this digital download event, and we're giving away free downloads of this trilogy to our readers. You know these prizes will go fast, so enter this contest today.

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To help celebrate the release of The Lord of The Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy Blu-ray, which hits stores on June 28th, AMC theaters is bringing all three Extended Edition films back to screens for one night only.

The three movies will play over the course of three weeks, with The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring screening on June 14th, The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers screening on June 21st, and The Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King bringing the trilogy to its climactic and Oscar-winning end on June 28th, the release date of The Lord of The Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy Blu-ray.

This will be the first time that The Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King Extended Edition has played in a theater. All three films will be shown digitally. More information is coming shortly.

The first cast photos have begun to spill out of director Peter Jackson's New Zealand based set for the upcoming The Lord of The Rings prequel The Hobbit. Spotted coming out of his trailer was Andy Serkis in preparation to shoot scenes as Gollum. Adam Brown, who plays Ori, and James Nesbitt, who plays Bofur, were also seen heading off to film scenes for this anticipated adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien novel. Check out the images below.

The Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King was released December 17th, 2003 and stars Noel Appleby, Alexandra Astin, Sean Astin, David Aston, John Bach, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom. The film is directed by Peter Jackson.

The Hobbit comes to theaters November 2012 and stars Cate Blanchett, Saoirse Ronan, Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood, Martin Freeman, David Tennant, Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee. The film is directed by Peter Jackson.

Following last year's successful Blu-ray premiere of the original theatrical versions of The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy, Warner Home Video will release all three of Peter Jackson's visual masterpieces in their extended editions on June 28 as a stunning 15-disc Blu-ray collection, The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy: Extended Edition (Blu-ray).

One of the most magical, intensely spectacular epic adventures in motion picture history comes alive when these extended editions explode onto Blu-ray with unsurpassed high definition picture and sound. Sound + Vision Magazine ranked the 2010 release of the Trilogy as #5 in their Top 10 Blu-rays of the Year, noting that it was one of only two releases to earn five stars for sound and calling it "breathtaking." Now fans can see and hear the extended trilogy at home the way it was meant to be seen, on Blu-ray Hi-Def. Based on the length of...

Peter Jackson's The Hobbit and The Hobbit Sequel may have official titles soon. New Line has registered two monikers for these upcoming Lord of the Rings prequels, which follow Bilbo Baggins on his adventure to retrieve a treasure from the marauding dragon Smaug with the help of a dwarf army.

The first title is the full title of the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien: The Hobbit: There and Back Again. The second title is: The Hobbit: An/The Unexpected Journey.

This registry is the first indication of what The Hobbit and The Hobbit Sequel's full titles will be, but neither title has been officially confirmed by New Line, Warner Bros., or Peter Jackson.

The Hobbit comes to theaters November 2012 and stars Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, Ron Perlman, Saoirse Ronan, Hugo Weaving, Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Doug Jones.

The Hobbit Sequel comes to theaters November 2013 and stars Ron Perlman, Hugo Weaving,...

Peter Jackson's critically acclaimed trilogy The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers and The Lord Of The Rings: The Return of The King will all be released in singular Blu-ray discs on September 14 and you know we have to celebrate these movies available individually on Bd for the first time. We have a contest running and we're not only giving away these new Bd discs, but also several other items such as bookmarks, a New Zealand jade necklace, a navy blue ornament, trading cards, a travel candle and a poster. These amazing prizes will surely go fast so be sure to enter this contest today.

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You can bring home each individual film that explores Middle Earth home in high definition this September. The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers and The Lord Of The Rings: The Return of The King will be released on individual Blu-ray discs on September 14. All three films were released in the Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy nine-disc Blu-ray set in April, but this is the first time that each individual film will be released in Bd. You can take a look at the cover art below and, while the Warner Bros. press site didn't list any special features, here are the special features for each disc, as reported by Blu-ray.com.

Assisted by a Fellowship of heroes, Frodo Baggins plunges into a perilous trek to take the mystical One Ring to Mount Doom so that it and...

Fifteen actors from The Lord of the Rings movies have filed suit against film studio New Line, accusing the company of a breach of contract over merchandising. The New Zealand actors filed court papers in Los Angeles Superior Court last Wednesday, alleging New Line broke an agreement to pay them five per cent of an estimated $100 million profits from merchandising sales, such as caps, games and mugs. The actors' lawyer Henry Gradstein said New Line took "gross participation" fees that the company wasn't entitled to. Gradstein says, "The expenses will always be approximately 104 per cent. It's Hollywood accounting." This is the latest of several lawsuits New Line have been served with in relation to the film adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien classic novels. In 2005, director Peter Jackson accused New Line of withholding profits from the first installment in the trilogy The Fellowship Of The Ring, while producer Saul Zaentz settled out of court with the firm over the rights to the books. According to industry newspaper Variety, the fifteen actors filing lawsuits are: Noel Appleby, Jed Brophy, Mark Ferguson, Ray Henwood, Bruce Hopkins, William Johnson, Nathaniel Lees, Sarah McLeod, Ian Mune, Paul Norell, Craig Parker, Robert Pollock, Martyn Sanderson, Peter Tait and Stephen Ure.