As you may know, Peter Jackson filmed the Lord of the Rings trilogy entirely on location in New Zealand. The fantastical landscapes of the country played a pivotal role in making Tolkien’s work come alive on the big screen. Taking its queues from this cinematic masterpiece, all on-location filming for the Rings of Power took …
Throughout The Lord of the Rings, we learn the Elves’ time in Middle Earth is coming to an end, and they are leaving for the “Valinor.” Also called “The Undying Lands,” Valinor is a large island continent west of MIddle Earth where beings like the Elves, Maiar, and Valar live. Traditionally, mortal races, such as …
Like all of us Lord of the Rings fans, you probably can’t wait to start binging The Rings of Power. Amazon has foreseen this, which is why they’re releasing only the first two episodes of The Rings of Power on launch day (2 September 2022) and one weekly episode. So, whether you want to kill …
Whether you’re a fan of the books or films, the Lord of the Rings universe has no shortage of memorable characters. The Rings of Power looks set to deliver another exciting batch of characters to journey with through the lands of Middle-Earth. We already know that The Rings of Power takes place during the later …
Although Were-worms don’t get too much screen or page-time in the LOTR universe, they do make a dramatic entrance in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. During the battle between the Elves and Dwarves, they erupt from the surrounding mountainside, having burrowed tunnels for the Orc forces to enter the battlefield unseen. Whether …
Sauron is the primary antagonist throughout the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. At this time, Sauron is in relentless pursuit of the One Ring to regain his full power to conquer and dominate all other races. However, far from being a new threat, Sauron’s legacy of evil stretches back to …
Galadriel is known as the “Lady” of the woods of Lothlórien which she rules alongside her husband, Celebrimbor. She is arguably one of the oldest and most powerful Elves in Middle Earth during the Third Age. Her ring, Nenya, is one of the three Elven Rings of Power and grants her the unique ability to …
Whether you read the books or watched the movies, Balrogs are some of the most fearsome and powerful creatures in Middle Earth. Balrogs are among the first Maiar that Melkor corrupts, and they feature in many of the major events throughout Middle Earth’s history. While Balrogs have mostly faded into history by the time of …
Whether you read the books, watched the movies, or both – the standoff between Gandalf and the Balrog is one of the most memorable moments of the entire Lord of the Rings saga. Gandalf vs the Balrog also produced one of the most widely quoted lines in the Lord of the Rings fandom: “You shall …