The Lord of the Rings movies conclude with Frodo's departure, but Tolkien wrote far more about what happened afterward. This ...

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In the films based on The Lord of the Rings, there are quite a few scenes that did not make it into the final version. Among them is a brief but exciting moment that shows Frodo in a form reminiscent ...

Frodo and Sam begin their journey in The Fellowship of the Ring on their own, and the extended edition sees the Hobbits encountering a group of Elves on their way to the Grey Havens. At first glance, ...

To enjoy the world of The Lord of the Rings, it is important to first know the setting and the characters. Here, I will introduce the basics to help you understand the work! Middle-earth is a vast ...

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Quite famously, the Extended Editions of The Lord of the Rings trilogy are widely regarded as superior to the theatrical releases, with moments like Gandalf's (Sir Ian McKellen) final confrontation ...

Peter Jackson may be the genius behind The Lord of the Rings trilogy, but even legends aren’t immune to raising a few eyebrows. In his quest to bring Tolkien’s masterpiece to life, Jackson made a bold ...

What happened to Merry and Pippin after the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy? Peter Jackson's trilogy of Lord of the Rings movies aren't just some of the best fantasy movies ever created, but some of ...

Liam Gaughan is a film and TV writer at Collider. He has been writing film reviews and news coverage for ten years. Between relentlessly adding new titles to his watchlist and attending as many ...