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1 New Lord Of The Rings Movie Fix Can Avoid Disrespecting Tolkien

1 New Lord Of The Rings Movie Fix Can Avoid Disrespecting Tolkien
While the idea of new Lord of the Rings may be divisive, there's one key change that could make a new adaptation faithful to Tolkien's books. Peter Jackson's trilogy of Lord of the Rings films still have a massive, dedicated audience after two decades, and are considered some of the best book to screen adaptations ever. Since then, adaptations have faltered, with much more negative reviews on The Hobbit trilogy and the recent Amazon Prime series The Rings of Power. The decline of these attempts in critical and audience reception has created ongoing debates about the justification of adapting J.R.R. Tolkien's works.

Warner Bros. recently announced that new projects in the Lord of the Rings franchise would be in the works, causing the debate of how Lord of the Rings creator Tolkien would feel about film and television adaptations of his works to ensue oagain. Even the successful
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X-Men (2000) Cast & Character Guide

X-Men (2000) Cast & Character Guide
The original X-Men movie from 2000 introduced a sprawling ensemble cast of Marvel heroes and villains, and each character was brought to life by a world-class actor. X-Men lent some prestige to the superhero genre by casting screen legends like Ian McKellen and Halle Berry in major comic book roles. The movie was a box office hit, grossing over $296 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo), and it was warmly received by critics. The success of X-Men helped to pave the way for superheroes to dominate the movie landscape with the eventual creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The blockbuster potential of the comic book genre had been proven years earlier with Warner Bros.’ Batman and Superman movies, but X-Men was one of the first examples of an ensemble superhero team-up film. Unlike other early Marvel superhero movie franchises, such as Blade and Spider-Man, X-Men didn’t focus on just one superhero.
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‘Lord Of The Rings: Return Of The King’ Extended Edition Returning To Theatres For 20th Anniversary

‘Lord Of The Rings: Return Of The King’ Extended Edition Returning To Theatres For 20th Anniversary
The third film in Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy was released in 2003, and to commemorate the film’s 20th anniversary a new extended cut will be debuting in theatres.

Deadline reports that the extended “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” will experience a theatrical run later next month.

In the U.S., the film will screen in participating theatres on Thursday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 19, and in Canadian theatres at 7 p.m. local time on Thursday, April 20.

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The screenings will be preceded by a special introduction from star Elijah Wood, who played Frodo Baggins in all three films.

According to Deadline, Wood “will discuss the lasting impact of the universe first conjured by J.R.R. Tolkien in his epic ’50s fantasy novel, highlighting the rich worlds and beloved
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The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King's Extended Edition Trekking Back To Theaters For 20th Anniversary – Here's Why You Should Go

The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King's Extended Edition Trekking Back To Theaters For 20th Anniversary – Here's Why You Should Go
Polish up that ring you've been keeping secret and safe because Fathom Events and Warner Bros. Pictures are re-releasing the extended edition of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" in theaters for a limited time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film, according to Deadline. I'll just pause here for a second to let you digest how old that makes you. 

The 2003 film, the third in the trilogy based on the works of author J.R.R. Tolkien, was directed by Peter Jackson from a script from Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens. It starred Elijah Wood as Frodo, Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Sean Astin as Samwise, Cate Blanchett as Galadriel, Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, Billy Boyd as Pippin, Dominic Monaghan as Merry, John Rhys-Davies as Gimli, Orlando Bloom as Legolas, and Andy Serkis as Sméagol/Gollum. It won an Academy Award for Best Picture, as well as 10 others that year,
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‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King’ Extended Edition Back In Theaters To Mark 20th Anniversary

‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King’ Extended Edition Back In Theaters To Mark 20th Anniversary
Fathom Events and Warner Bros are teaming to re-release the extended edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, bringing the blockbuster back to theaters in commemoration of its 20th anniversary.

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Pic returns to U.S. screens on Thursday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. local time, hitting Canadian theaters at 7:00 p.m. local on Thursday, April 20.

Screenings will kick off with a special introduction from franchise star Elijah Wood, who will discuss the lasting impact of the universe first conjured by J.R.R. Tolkien in his epic ’50s fantasy novel, highlighting
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‘Renfield’ Set Visit – Reimagining Classic Monster Movie Characters for a Modern Horror-Comedy

‘Renfield’ Set Visit – Reimagining Classic Monster Movie Characters for a Modern Horror-Comedy
Two things became apparent almost immediately upon arriving at the New Orleans set of Renfield: the Universal horror-comedy would take meticulous measures to pay tribute to cinema’s greatest vampire, and director Chris McKay wouldn’t hold back on the bloodletting for this contemporary take on classic characters.

Screenwriter Ryan Ridley (“Rick and Morty”), working from a story idea by Robert Kirkman (“The Walking Dead”), leaned into splatstick horror-comedy when penning the contemporary-based tale that sees Dracula’s lackey Renfield finally ready to break free from his toxic boss after centuries of servitude.

Ridley tells the select group of journalists on set that he drew from the splatstick greats. He explains, “The darker the violence, the funnier the comedy will be. My inspiration is Sam Raimi, early Peter Jackson, and Return of the Living Dead.”

Screenwriter Ryan Ridley on set of ‘Renfield.’ Photo Credit: Universal Pictures

Meanwhile, Renfield actor
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Ed Sheeran Confesses: Tears, Trauma, and Those Bad Habits

Ed Sheeran Confesses: Tears, Trauma, and Those Bad Habits
In case there’s any doubt, Ed Sheeran is well aware of the fact that he’s … Ed Sheeran.

“I’m not an idiot,” he says, early in our acquaintance. “When you say in your office, ‘I’m gonna go and interview Ed Sheeran,’ you must get sneers. I’ve always been that guy.”

The state of being that guy, at the least the public version of him, is a paradoxical one. Sheeran is, on the one hand, unquestionably among the 21st century’s very biggest global pop superstars. That
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Wtf You Need To Know: The Hobbit Trilogy

  • 20 March 2023
  • by Chris Bumbray
  • JoBlo
Wtf You Need To Know: The Hobbit Trilogy
Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy divides fans. While many were thrilled that Jackson and collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens returned to Middle Earth to film this adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien’s book, more than a few fans felt the movies didn’t live up to what had come before. Indeed, following up the Lord of the Rings trilogy would never be easy. Those films are regarded as modern classics, with the third movie, The Return of the King, even winning Best Picture and Director Academy Awards. How do you follow up a classic?

Indeed, there was never really supposed to be a Hobbit trilogy, with Guillermo del Toro initially attached to turn Tolkien’s tome into a 2-movie tale. Eventually, del Toro had to depart the project due to ongoing delays and Jackson, to the delight of fans, stepped in as a director, expanding the project’s scope to three films.
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Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Ciaran Hinds is added to the cast for season 2

  • 20 March 2023
  • by EJ Tangonan
  • JoBlo
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Ciaran Hinds is added to the cast for season 2
More Lord of the Rings projects are due out with the recent announcement of new movies at New Line Cinema with Peter Jackson’s involvement. The head of Amazon Studios, Jennifer Salke, isn’t fazed and feels like there’s enough room for all content of the coveted property. The upcoming second season of The Rings of Power series has now added Ciaran Hinds to the cast, along with Rory Kinnear and Tanya Moodie, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Hinds is no stranger to epic fantasy series, having been in Game of Thrones. Hinds also has an accomplished career on the big screen with credits that include Munich, There Will Be Blood, Belfast, and Justice League. Rory Kinnear made notable appearances in the James Bond films, Skyfall and Spectre. And Tanya Moodie is known for her roles in Motherland and Sherlock. The second season is currently in production in the U.
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review: Fantasy Comedy Undermined by Post-Marvel Humor and Raimi Regurgitations

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review: Fantasy Comedy Undermined by Post-Marvel Humor and Raimi Regurgitations
The appeal of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign is in creating weird, wonderful characters of your own and throwing them into a wide array of quests: no two games can ever be the same. This is what I’m assured by friends who are into D&d, anyway, as playing any tabletop game with a convoluted set of instructions causes me to glaze over mentally––yes, dear reader, the following review isn’t written from an authoritative perspective as a member of the franchise’s enduring fandom. I have been informed by those more in the know than myself that the latest role-playing, game-themed effort from director duo Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley (who previously gave us the appreciably greater Game Night) contains a treasure trove of Easter Eggs and winking references only the faithful will latch onto.

I highly doubt being able to spot individual nods to the
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Shazam 2 and the Birth of the Lame Duck Superhero Movie

Shazam 2 and the Birth of the Lame Duck Superhero Movie
Things appeared pretty dire for Shazam! Fury of the Gods when less than two weeks before release, Warner Bros. Pictures spoiled a major surprise in a TV spot: Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, aka the star of one of the most popular and best reviewed Dceu films, is appearing in a cameo alongside Shazam star Zachary Levi.

Typically, this is the kind of surprise that’s guarded with the utmost secrecy; an “easter egg” that folks’ jobs would be on the line to protect. It’s the cheerworthy moment that’s supposed to tie one beloved DC superhero franchise’s story to another’s, and make fans excited to see new films about each. Yet there it was, airing before practically every March Madness college basketball game in the U.S., and all in a desperate attempt to generate more buzz ahead of Shazam 2’s opening weekend. Obviously the
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What Is John Lennon’s First Son, Julian, Doing Today?

What Is John Lennon’s First Son, Julian, Doing Today?
John Lennon‘s first son, Julian, followed in his father’s footsteps briefly in the 1980s, but his career fizzled out. Now, he’s returning to music and doing what he loves.

Julian Lennon | Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images John Lennon’s son, Julian, said it was hard entering the music industry as a Lennon

Julian doesn’t think he was born to make music like his famous father. He fell in love with acting in school. However, once he picked up a guitar, the rest was history.

Julian released his debut album, Valotte, in 1984. Four other albums followed, but Julian dropped his music career after Photograph Smile in 1998.

During an interview on Larry King Live, Julian discussed leaving his music career behind. It had been 15 years since he’d entered the recording studio, mostly because he’d never had a great relationship with the music industry.

“It’s just been a tough road,
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The Goriest Films Ever Made: some of our favorites

  • 19 March 2023
  • by Emilie Black
  • JoBlo
The Goriest Films Ever Made: some of our favorites
There are a ton of bloody films out there, some of them more fun than others. Many of them were clearly made for gore hounds, and some come from pretty surprising places. Of course, the goriest films ever made change all the time as new movies keep aiming at beating that record, so every year, this could be a whole new list. These are a few of our favorite films with the highest amount of fake blood used during production:

Braindead aka Dead Alive (1992)

This horror comedy from Peter Jackson is a longtime favorite for many horror fans for the sheer amount of blood and gore seen throughout the film. The ear falling into a bowl of soup may be the grossest scene in the film, it’s definitely not the bloodiest by far. One of the most famous gore sequences in horror cinema comes from this film is the one where lead Lionel,
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What to Watch if You Miss Beatlemania

What to Watch if You Miss Beatlemania
There are many things to watch if you love The Beatles, but what if you miss Beatlemania? The phenomenon started in 1963 when the band’s success started to mount in the U.K. and Europe. Then, “I Want to Hold Your Hand” became The Beatles’ first No. 1 single in the U.S., and their popularity worldwide skyrocketed.

Suddenly, they couldn’t go anywhere without having crowds of girls storm after them trying to pull locks of hair from their heads. Here’s what to watch if you miss the days when massive crowds showed their often rambunctious love and support for the band—even if that meant trying to climb the walls of Buckingham Palace.

Fans in Beatlemania | Daily Herald Archive/Getty Images ‘The Beatles Anthology’

The Beatles Anthology is always a great place to start for all Beatles-related things, including Beatlemania. The eight-part documentary was made by The Beatles and told by The Beatles.
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'Lord of the Rings' Is the Perfect Trilogy, Why Roll the Dice Again?

'Lord of the Rings' Is the Perfect Trilogy, Why Roll the Dice Again?
It’s safe to say that in the current film climate, studios are chasing franchises. Standalone films and tv shows are no longer considered safe bets; instead, every new release should be a part of a trilogy or cinematic universe – focusing on the forest, not the trees. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (and its competitor the DC Universe), Harry Potter, and Star Wars have all been astronomical successes for their studios and everyone is now keen for a piece of that franchise pie. However, it’s possible that none of these franchises would be where they are now without the original Peter Jackson-directed trilogy of The Lord of the Rings movies, still watchable today and the originators of the modern blockbuster trilogy – made in a very different way to how these new kids on the block might handle it. Now that Warner Bros is planning to return to the setting of Middle-Earth for more films,
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The New Lord Of The Rings Movie Will Show The Hobbit’s Biggest Flaw

The New Lord Of The Rings Movie Will Show The Hobbit’s Biggest Flaw
If you love Jrr Tolkien’s work and Peter Jackson’s movie adaptations, you’re probably familiar with The Hobbit movie trilogy. Taken from Tolkein’s novels An Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug, and The Battle of the Five Armies, The Hobbit acts as a prequel to the Lord of the rings movie. Although it is presumed that a large chunk of the movie trilogy was inspired by The Return Of The King (the third volume of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy), it seems that the screenwriters also took excerpts from another of Tolkien’s work of art – The Silmarillion. The Silmarillion
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What to Watch if You Love George Harrison

What to Watch if You Love George Harrison
There are many things to watch if you love singer-songwriter and musician George Harrison. Here’s a list of things to put in your queue—everything from the former Beatle’s favorite films to documentaries about his life.

George Harrison | Gab Archive/ Getty Images

All of The Beatles’ movies

If you’re a George Harrison fan, bets are you’re also a Beatles fan. So, if you haven’t seen all of The Beatles’ films, put those at the top of your queue. There’s A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow Submarine, and Let It Be. In A Hard Day’s Night, George has his “grotty” scene, which he didn’t want to do. Later, in Let It Be, we see his very-real tense fights with Paul McCartney.

‘The Beatles Anthology’

The Beatles Anthology was a massive project the remaining Beatles undertook in the mid-1990s. It comprises an eight-part television documentary,
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10 Franchises Avatar's Box Office Can Still Beat

10 Franchises Avatar's Box Office Can Still Beat
With three more movies to go, Avatar is likely to surpass 10 more film franchises at the box office before the end of the James Cameron series. Avatar already boasts two of the three highest-grossing films of all time, including the original 2009 movie at the number one spot with $2.9 billion and the 2022 sequel Avatar: The Way of Water in third place with $2.3 billion and climbing. Therefore, the Avatar franchise has a running accumulated gross of $5.2 billion, making it the 13th-highest-grossing film series of all time, which is all the more impressive given it only includes two projects so far.

However, with Avatar 3, 4, and 5 already on Disney’s upcoming release slate, the James Cameron franchise’s box office is set to outearn several hit film series at the end of its theatrical run. If each upcoming movie earns around $2 billion, then the Avatar franchise's box office total would be more than $11 billion,
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8 Things You May Not Know About Regé-Jean Page

8 Things You May Not Know About Regé-Jean Page
Regé-Jean Page stole our hearts as Simon Basset in Netflix's "Bridgerton." But he was making waves long before that. The 34-year-old actor burst onto our TV screens playing a hapless teacher in BBC One's "Waterloo Road." In fewer than 10 years, he's gone from the world of British television to Hollywood, earning a supporting role in Peter Jackson's adaptation of "Mortal Engines" as well quite a big role in the Emmy-nominated revival of "Roots," which was watched by a whopping 6.9 million American viewers.

Up next, Page is starring in the star-studded "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" movie alongside Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, and Hugh Grant. Of his role in the forthcoming action-comedy, Page told "Today" that "the hardest part about this movie was not cracking during the takes."

"It's a fun movie. It's about adventure. It's got a little bit of 'Princess Bride' in there,
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The 15 Most Powerful Elves In The Lord Of The Rings, Ranked

The 15 Most Powerful Elves In The Lord Of The Rings, Ranked
The Lord of the Rings Elves vary in power and stature, but who is the most powerful? When fans are introduced to the Elves of The Lord of the Rings, they’re on their way out of Middle-earth. As several characters remind viewers, “the time of the Elves is over.” At their height, the Lotr Elves accomplished some magnificent feats. They built kingdoms, crafted unique and powerful jewelry, and valiantly fought great evils. From their creation during the First Age up to their decline in the Third Age, the most powerful Elves in Lord of the Rings were (almost) always there to champion good and help those in need.

That said, some Lotr Elves like Legolas are not without their faults, something that is explored at a deeper level in the Amazon Prime series Rings of Power. Some Elves in Lord of the Rings were said to be greedy, and
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