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Who is Círdan the Shipwright? The new Rings of Power character plays a key part in Tolkien's books

Meet one of season 2’s new arrivals

Total Film

Galadriel's vision in The Rings of Power season 2 is an ominous sign of things to come – if you know your Tolkien

Seeing the unseen

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The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Season 2 Premieres Soon

Explore the rich history of Middle-earth in Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, premiering on August 29 on Prime Video. Don't miss the c...

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'There's a little bit going on': The Rings of Power season 2 will feature some of Tom Bombadil's famous sing-talking, actor reveals

The Rings of Power's Tom Bombadil actor has confirmed that some of the character's iconic 'sing-talking' will feature in season 2.

TechRadar

The Rings of Power season 2 is the thrilling and faithful Lord of the Rings show I've wanted all along on Prime Video

I've seen The Rings of Power season 2's first three episodes – here are my spoiler-light thoughts on the hit Prime Video show's return.

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The Rings of Power season two review: Like a mirthless rollercoaster ride, rarely fraught with any tension

The lavish budget for the Lord of the Rings prequel has been spent on all the wrong things. And why must humour be eschewed at all costs?

The Independent UK

The Rings of Power season 2 sets the tone for the show's journey to The Lord of the Rings: "History does repeat itself"

Exclusive: Total Film goes to Middle-earth (aka Windsor) to walk the walls of Eregion

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"Sauron Affects Everything." How 'Rings of Power' Finally Unleashed Its Greatest Villain

Inverse spoke with the producers and stars of 'Rings of Power' Season 2 on the forging of the rings, new characters, and Sauron of it all.

Inverse

'Rings of Power's Most Overlooked Hero Is Changing Lord of the Rings Canon For the Better

Tar-Miriel actor Cynthia Addai-Robinson says she’s just scratching the surface of her career in 'Rings of Power's epic second season.

Inverse

Almost 100 years after Tolkien introduced him, Tom Bombadil actor Rory Kinnear shares why the character’s time has finally come in The Rings of Power season 2

Exclusive: Rory Kinnear tells us that this version will be used in a "different way" to Tolkien’s books

Total Film

Beyond Bilbo: JRR Tolkien’s long-lost poetry to be published

Long-lost verse from the Lord of the Rings author will reach bookshops 50 years after his death

The Guardian - UK

The headlines will tell you about councils going bust. Let me tell you what that means to me

I live in Birmingham, where the council is now bankrupt. I see the awful effect on people’s lives, says writer and Birmingham resident Michaela Makusha

The Guardian - UK

'We looked at it': The Rings of Power season 2 pays tribute to The Fellowship of the Ring movie in the most precise way possible, its creators confirm

The Rings of Power's showrunners explain how one scene in season 2 directly ties to The Fellowship of the Ring's opening sequence.

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Rory Kinnear: ‘I congratulate everyone who is on the brink of baldness’

He was sworn to secrecy on Bond and is about to take on a fan-favourite character in The Rings of Power. But, for all the blockbuster roles, the British actor is a very sensible star

The Guardian - UK

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Inverse

'Rings of Power' Season 2 is Finally Bringing A Legendary Lord of the Rings Battle to Life

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 is going to bring one of the most important battles in the history of Middle-earth to life onscreen for the first time ever.

Inverse

Tolkien's Most Overlooked Character Could Finally Unlock a 'Rings of Power' Mystery

Tom Bombadil didn't fit into Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films, but Amazon's 'The Rings of Power' finds a perfect place for the character.

The Independent UK

A Catholic prayer app, housekeeping service and biotech firm: JD Vance’s curious investment portfolio

Filings from 2022 show Vance’s interests in businesses from housekeeping to streaming

Inverse

70 Years Later, Lord of the Rings' Strangest Plot Hole Is About To Be Fixed

In the original text of 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' we don't have a good sense for the actual power of the Dwarf rings. But all of that is about to change with 'Rings of Power' Season 2. Here's why.

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Inverse

‘Rings of Power’ Season 2 Is About to Change Sauron Canon For the Better

The 'Lord of the Rings' prequel is taking big liberties with Sauron, but it might be the series' best choice yet.

The Guardian - US

JD Vance’s investments reveal potential contradictions with his political persona

Analysis shows funding for biotech, defense and video platform – and a fascination with The Lord of the Rings

Total Film

The Rings of Power season 2 will see a new side to the Ents that will deepen the lore

Exclusive: The Rings of Power season 2 will give us the Ents

Inverse

21 Years Later, 'Rings of Power' Season 2 is Bringing Back One Powerful Lord of the Rings Villain

Isildur's journey back to Númenor is going to be even more difficult than we all thought. In 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2, he is going to come face to face with one of J.R.R. Tolkien's most terrifying characters.

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The Rings of Power season 2 official trailer breakdown: Tom Bombadil, Durin's Bane, a new Ent, young Shelob, and 11 more things you missed

Amazon has released a new, action-packed trailer for The Rings of Power season 2 – and it contains some big surprises.

Reason

Rachel Maddow: Liking The Lord of the Rings Is 'Far-Right'

Yes, J.D. Vance likes J.R.R. Tolkien. So do most people.

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“One Meme To Rule Them All”: 50 Hilarious LOTR Memes from Dedicated Fans

From Game of Thrones and Harry Potter to Led Zeppelin and Star Wars – we would be deprived of so many great films, TV shows, songs, and literature if not for the genius of The Lord of The Rings. The post “One Meme To Rule Them All”: 50 Hilarious LOTR…

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