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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is unintentionally delightful

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum isn't as polished as I was hoping for ahead of its May release window, but it still finds ways to endear itself to longtime fans.
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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is set to arrive in the near future, offering a unique take on the Tolkien universe. Here's what we know about the stealth game.
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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will finally release this May

After a couple of delays, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will finally come out on May 25.
Sophia Lillis in Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.

New Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves preview enters a dangerous maze

The unlikely heroes of Neverwinter find themselves trapped in a shifting maze alongside familiar faces in this Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves preview.
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More Lord of the Rings movies are coming

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO and president David Zazlav said multiple new Lord of the Rings movies are coming, though he gave no other details.
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Our 2023 Golden Globes predictions

The Golden Globes return this Tuesday, and we have our picks for who will win the coveted award.
An elven tower stands over Middle-earth in a scene from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Beyond Pandora: the 5 best fictional worlds in movies

Whether it's Pandora's blue oceans or Middle-earth's rolling green hills, these fiction movie worlds are some of the best and most imaginative ever created.
A group of animated characters stand beside one another in a scene from The Legend of Vox Machina.

The Legend of Vox Machina season 2 trailer teases a showdown with dragons

The worst team ever assembled is back for a second season, as Prime Video released the official trailer for The Legend of Vox Machina season 2.
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The 5 best movie trilogies ever

Star Wars or Lord of the Rings? What is the greatest trilogy of all time? Here are the five best trilogies of all time.
The cast of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey."

The best fantasy movies on Amazon Prime Video

Let The Hobbit take you on an unexpected journey as you dive into the very best fantasy movies on Amazon Prime Video!
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Star Wars’ distant past has potential for Game of Thrones-like drama

Star Wars' Andor is currently impressing with its Rebellion-era spy-thriller story, but the Old Republic has the potential for Game of Thrones-esque intrigue.
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MultiVersus adds Marvin the Martian and Game of Thrones stage in Season 2

MultiVersus will be adding Marvin the Martian to the fighters roster and an iconic Game of Thrones stage for season 2.
Alicent and Rhaenyra clutch each other in House of the Dragon.

How House of the Dragon saved Game of Thrones’ tarnished legacy

House of the Dragon did the impossible: it renewed fans' interest in the tarnished Game of Thrones brand, pointing at a promising future for the franchise.
Tyrion and Daenerys on Dragonstone with Rhaegal and Drogon on either side.

Game of Thrones deserves to be a great video game like Elden Ring

The Game of Thrones IP has been a huge success for HBO thanks to the original show and House of the Dragon, and gaming is a space primed for further expansion.
Daenerys and Jon meeting together in her room.

The 10 most powerful Game of Thrones characters ever, ranked

Now that House of the Dragon is over, it's the perfect time to revisit Game of Thrones and the most powerful characters that made it a game-changing success.
Alicent Hightower looking distressed in House of the Dragon.

Hey, House of the Dragon fans: Stop hating Alicent Hightower

Alicent Hightower is the most conflicted and complex figure in House of the Dragon, and it's time we start appreciating her for the excellent player she is.
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What we’d like to see in House of the Dragon season 2

House of the Dragon season 1 did a brilliant job laying the groundwork for the Dance of the Dragons, but season 2 needs to kick things into full gear.
Daemon stands next to his dragon in House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon season 1 finale recap: A shocking death leads to all-out war

House of the Dragon season one reached its highly anticipated conclusion with an explosive episode that finally began the long-awaited Dance of the Dragons.
Morfyyd Clark in The Rings of Power.

What we’d like to see in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2

With the reveal of Sauron, Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is set up for plenty of promising developments in its second season.
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Best Lord of the Rings characters ever

One of J.R.R. Tolkien's great legacies is the Lord of the Rings characters that he left behind and these are the 10 best in the beloved fantasy franchise.
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What happened in the The Rings of Power’s season one finale?

The Rings of Power just wrapped its 1st season, but what happened in the show's season finale? And is Sauron finally revealed? Digital Trends has the spoilers!
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The Lord of the Rings streaming guide: How to watch The Lord of the Rings online

Interested in watching The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, or The Rings of Power? Find out how in our streaming guide.
A father stands as his daughter sits at a table in House of the Dragon.

More Targaryen lore that House of the Dragon could explore

HBO's House of the Dragon is doing an enticing job building up to the Dance of the Dragons, but there's plenty more to explore should it evolve in an anthology.
Keanu Reeves in "The Matrix."

Best movies to second screen

If you want to do some work or scroll through your phone, these movies are among the best to second screen.
Alicent and Rhaenyra look at each other in House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon and the power of female rage

Female characters are front and center in the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, allowing them enough agency to be dynamic and angry as hell.
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Video games to play for fans of House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings

Fall 2022 is a great time for fantasy fans, and there are several excellent video games to check for fans of House of the Dragon and The Lord of the Rings.
Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

10 best moments from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings saga

Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings saga is sprawling and long, but it has plenty of moments that have defined how we think of Tolkien's story.
An elven tower stands over Middle-earth in a scene from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power review: perfection, precious

Amazon's The Rings of Power series lives up to the hype with episodes that wonderfully channel the scope, spectacle, and heart of The Lord of the Rings saga.
Jon Snow beyond the wall in Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones: the best Jon Snow episodes

House of the Dragon is the IP's next big endeavor, but with the Jon Snow-led sequel in development, here are some of his best episodes from Game of Thrones.
Morfydd Clark in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

Why Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power can’t be a Game of Thrones rip-off

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power may seem like a Game of Thrones rip-off to naïve viewers, but if its creative team is smart, it will be anything but.
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Hobbits and the twin towers: how The Lord of the Rings helped get us through 9/11

Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy helped us get through 9/11 with escapism and an emphasis on fellowship and banding together for the greater good.
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The Rings of Power: what you should know about Middle-earth before watching

From Elrond to the Fall of Númenór, there is a lot that audiences should know before watching Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series.
Morfydd Clark in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

Galadriel gathers her allies in The Rings of Power’s final trailer

Can a new Fellowship rise under Galadriel and confront evil in Middle-earth? The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's final trailer teases darkness ahead.
Young Princess Rhaenyra with her dragon Syrax looming behind her.

Everything you need to know before watching HBO’s House of the Dragon

Audiences will finally be treated to more Game of Thrones content with House of the Dragon, and these are things worth knowing going into the premiere.