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'Lord of the Rings' TV show looking for burn victims, amputees as extras
'Unusual-looking' extras, as well as people who stand over 1.95 meters (6' 5") or below 1.45 meters (4' 8"), are also in demand for the upcoming Tolkien series

The cast of 'The Lord of the Rings' is reuniting online
Friends of old have been summoned once again to answer the threat of Mordor (virtually)

Christopher Tolkien, son of 'Lord of the Rings' author, dies at 95
The son of J.R.R. Tolkien spent years editing and publishing the works of his father, such as 'The Silmarillion,' 'The Fall of Gondolin,' and 'The History of Middle-earth' series

Superman's cape and Bilbo's pipe up for grabs in Hollywood auction
Christopher Reeve's cape in 'Superman' is up for auction, as well as the original tobacco pipe Ian Holm used in 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

'Lord of the Rings' series to start filming in New Zealand
Amazon's upcoming 'Lord of the Rings' TV series will be shot in Auckland, New Zealand, home to Peter Jackson's original 'LOTR' films

WATCH: The life of a younger 'Tolkien' inspires in upcoming biopic
Nicholas Hoult stars as a younger J.R.R. Tolkien in this feature film on the renowned author's formative years

From Rings to Ringo: 'LOTR' director Peter Jackson helms Beatles documentary
Peter Jackson's upcoming documentary tells the story of how The Beatles' 1970 album 'Let It Be' came to life

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ABS-CBN runs poll on LOTR 'remake' and fans aren't having it
It's a hypothetical 'Lord of the Rings' remake but the reactions are as real as they can get

Best picture Oscar winners of past 20 years
Here is a list of the films that won Best Picture over the last 20 years

Director Peter Jackson says 'bully' Harvey Weinstein smeared actresses
The 'Lord of the Rings' director says Harvey and his brother Bob acted like 'second-rate Mafia bullies' during the early development of the film

A winter tour of New Zealand
A British travel writer and his Filipino friend go on a New Zealand road trip in a campervan

Amazon to launch 'Lord of the Rings' TV show
(UPDATED) The internet streaming site confirms that it will be developing a TV adaptation based on the Tolkien classic

Bertamu ke rumah Bilbo Baggins di Hobbiton
Penggemar film Lord of The Rings dan The Hobbit pasti menikmati kunjungan ke Hobbiton di Selandia Baru

JRR Tolkien's first, 'undeniably darkest' prose to be published
Harper Collins publishes the Lord of the Rings author s first prose piece The Story of Kullervo

Celebrities pay tribute to Christopher Lee
Lord of the Rings co stars Elijah Wood Dominic Monaghan UK Prime Minister David Cameron Bond actor Roger Moore and more remember the late great Christopher Lee


No new Tolkien films without family's assent, says Peter Jackson
The Hobbit director says new films are uncertain as J R R Tolkien s son was critical of the commercialization of his father s work on screen

The Dark Lord doesn't share power: 4 points against dictators
If you think that Marcos was the best president we ever had think again

Gaming freedom: The Lord of the Rings Online
Victor takes you on a virtual tour of Middle Earth by explaining the ins and outs of The Lord of the Rings Online
'Hobbit' tops North American box office
Fantasy blockbuster The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug ruled the North American box office this weekend
'Hobbit' roars to top of N. America box office
Tolkien s latest installment in his epic series claimed the top spot at the North American box office this weekend
Here all along: Trumpets' 'Bluebird of Happiness'
Trumpets comeback wows audiences
No desolation for Peter Jackson
Film director releases production diary on part two of Hobbits trilogy
VIDEO: How 'The Hobbit' should have ended
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'Lord of the Rings' sound editor dies in accident
He follows the death of another Peter Jackson collaborator earlier in December
'Hobbit' remains No. 1 for 2nd weekend in a row
The film has earned over US 37 million from Friday to Sunday
The Hobbit: The road goes ever on
Those who ve watched the movie say on social media that they will watch it again Here s why
Middle Earth mania for Hobbit debut
UPDATED Huge crowds swarmed central Wellington for the world premiere of Peter Jackson s The Hobbit an event that sparked Middle Earth mania and brought a touch of Hollywood to New Zealand
The Hobbit's unexpected dinner
Here s a new featurette from the movie that fans will surely enjoy
'Airline of Middle-earth': Hobbit-themed safety video hits web
The video a tie in with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey features special effects from the director s Weta Workshop including a digital Gollum pointing out airplane safety lights