The Lord of the Rings

15 ‘Lord of the Rings’ Facts to Rule Them All
15 ‘Lord of the Rings’ Facts to Rule Them All
15 ‘Lord of the Rings’ Facts to Rule Them All
Nicolas Cage in a Lord of the Rings film? It almost happened, if you can believe that. Cage was offered the role of Aragorn in Peter Jackson's trilogy but eventually turned it down. He would later explain, “[It] shot for a great quantity of time. I had family obligations, so I’m glad I stayed and had those experiences with my family.” This is just one of the facts packed into the latest episode of You Think You Know Movies, which travels to Middle-earth for The Lord of the Rings trilogy!
10 TGIF Memes to Celebrate the Weekend
10 TGIF Memes to Celebrate the Weekend
10 TGIF Memes to Celebrate the Weekend
It's a very special day. It's Friday! In case this terrible, terrible song doesn't quite capture how excited we are for the weekend (we so excited), here are some memes. In case the memes don't adequately express how excited we are for the weekend, just look for the person wearing no pants with a pitcher of sangria in each hand -- that's us. Enjoy!
Everything 'Lord of the Rings'
Everything 'Lord of the Rings'
Everything 'Lord of the Rings'
William Shakespeare's works may have been around the world for hundreds of years. Leo Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' may have been studied and scrutinized by the greatest literary scholars of our time. Stephen King might take up more real estate in bookstores than the works of Ernest Hemingway and Mark Twain. J.R.R. Tolkien's books, however, have a fervent following that could make Stephenie Meyer jeal
Honest 'Rings'
Honest 'Rings'
Honest 'Rings'
Sure, everyone agrees that the 'Lord of the Rings' movies are great. But let's be real -- there's a whoooole lot of walking. Plus, we can't see Sean Astin without thinking "Rudy plumped up." So, yes, we love this 'Honest Trailer' for the movie...
Weird Hobbit Moments
Weird Hobbit Moments
Weird Hobbit Moments
J.R.R. Tolkien published 'The Hobbit' in 1938 and for decades fans have obsessed over Middle-Earth. Here are just a few highlights of "Hobbit fever" throughout pop culture.
My Little Gollum
My Little Gollum
My Little Gollum
Thanks to the opening night of 'The Hobbit' being only a few weeks a way, the internet is being inundated with Tolkien spoofs. This particularly giggle-worthy mash-up combines the colorful animation of 'My Little Pony' with the epic drama of 'Lord of the Rings.'
George R.R. Martin Mediates Showdown Between Characters from ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’
George R.R. Martin Mediates Showdown Between Characters from ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’
George R.R. Martin Mediates Showdown Between Characters from ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’
While many fans of the fantasy genre adore both George R.R. Martin's novels 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' which have been adapted into the hit HBO show 'Game of Thrones,' and J.R.R. Tolkien's eternal classic 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, many fans have both pondered and fiercely argued which of Tolkien's characters would survive a face-off between one another.
‘Lord of The Rings’ Ripped Off ‘Harry Potter’ According to IMDB Poster
‘Lord of The Rings’ Ripped Off ‘Harry Potter’ According to IMDB Poster
‘Lord of The Rings’ Ripped Off ‘Harry Potter’ According to IMDB Poster
The IMDB messages boards usually host pretty decent discussions, as anonymous message boards go. However a recent entry on the page of the upcoming Peter Jackson movie 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' suggests IMDB isn't immune to what is either some pretty slick "trolling" or some unprecedented stupidity.
‘Harry Potter’ vs. ‘The Lord of the Rings’ – Which Is Better?
‘Harry Potter’ vs. ‘The Lord of the Rings’ – Which Is Better?
‘Harry Potter’ vs. ‘The Lord of the Rings’ – Which Is Better?
In one corner, we have 'Harry Potter,' the wizard book series by J.K. Rowling that spawned eight movies and an international franchise, and put Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint on the map. Even after Potter and his pals finished battling monsters, evil sorcerers and, worst of all, school bullies, their story is still being read a million times over. In the other, we have 'The Lord of
Student Pleads for Stolen ‘Elven’ Weapon to Be Returned
Student Pleads for Stolen ‘Elven’ Weapon to Be Returned
Student Pleads for Stolen ‘Elven’ Weapon to Be Returned
In a story that shouldn't surprise anyone looking forward to 'The Hobbit,' a student at Princeton's Forbes College made a Tolkienesque bow and arrow by hand, which he then briefly left at his campus Wawa store. Naturally, it was stolen. As is the norm these days, the student took to the internet to report the incident to try and get the handcrafted weapon back.
Talented ‘Lord of the Rings’ Fan Builds His Own ‘Hobbit’ Home [PHOTOS]
Talented ‘Lord of the Rings’ Fan Builds His Own ‘Hobbit’ Home [PHOTOS]
Talented ‘Lord of the Rings’ Fan Builds His Own ‘Hobbit’ Home [PHOTOS]
Have you ever watched the 'Lord of the Rings' movies and wished you could live in that lush, green, fantasy world? What about in the Hobbits' underground home The Shire? Simon Dale, a man tired of mortgages and possessing a love for the beauty of nature, decided he had to get away from the stressful politics of home ownership and just build his own real life Hobbiton.