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Andy Serkis To Direct And Star In Lord Of The Rings

Exciting news for Lord of the Rings fans as 'The Hunt for Gollum' movie, directed and starring Andy Serkis, is confirmed for 2026.

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Andy Serkis responds to his new Lord of the Rings movie – with a Gollum selfie

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How to watch Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is now playing and we've got all the information on where and how you can watch the sci-fi blockbuster right here.

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The Hunt for Gollum: Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis to work on new Lord of the Rings film

Film due to release in 2026 to be first in a new series, and will be directed by and star Serkis, who ‘has unfinished business with that stinker – Gollum!’

The Guardian - UK

A Gollum movie with Andy Serkis marks first of a new "batch" of Lord of the Rings movies – and Peter Jackson is involved "every step of the way"

Andy Serkis will return to direct and star in The Hunt for Gollum

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes proves there’s still life in this decades-old franchise

With its downright jaw-dropping visual effects and surprisingly compelling story, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a worthy entry in this long-running franchise.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes review: "Offers spectacle and thrills, but lacks the smarts and ambition of its predecessors"

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Go ape! Killer simians in cinema – ranked!

As Kong continues to terrorise us in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, we rate some chilling chimps

The Guardian - UK

Director Wes Ball Defends CGI Use In Upcoming Film Release.

Explore the upcoming film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, addressing CGI concerns while promising an engaging narrative and impressive visual effects.

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The evolution of King Kong: over 90 years of design changes

From stop motion and suits to the CGI of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

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I went to the EE BAFTAs for the first time - here’s what it’s like when you’re not a celebrity

An exhaustive account of everything you need to know about the 77th British Academy Film Awards

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Celebrities Transformed as Gollum in Nightmarish AI Video Goes Viral

Discover a nightmarish AI video that reimagines Gollum from The Lord of the Rings as 14 different celebrities. Witness the disturbing results in this infor...

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Andy Serkis's Influence Shapes Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

Discover how actor and motion capture expert Andy Serkis influenced the upcoming film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, according to director Wes Ball.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes star reveals Andy Serkis' secret role in the new movie

EXCLUSIVE | Star Owen Teague and director Wes Ball discuss Caesar actor Andy Serkis' involvement

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Evening Standard

Ian McKellen claims he was mistaken for Michael Gambon's 'ghost'

Both actors famously portrayed white-haired wizards on screen, albeit in different franchises

The Guardian - UK

The week in theatre: Macbeth; Stranger Things: The First Shadow; Ulster American – review

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo wire you into the Macbeths’ innermost thoughts; Stranger Things takes theatrical spectacle to the next dimension; and Woody Harrelson and co fire off David Ireland’s machine-gun provocations

Inverse

55 Years Later, 'Planet of the Apes' is Bridging a Huge Gap in Canon Timeline

How long has it been since Caesar was around? Turns out 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' will happen 300 years after the last movie.

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Ulster American review – Woody Harrelson and Andy Serkis perfectly awful in anarchic comedy

David Ireland’s explosive satire turns into farce as two buffoons parading as progressives team up with a dramatist played by Louisa Harland

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The Independent UK

Andy Serkis on his ‘shocking’ new play, AI and cancellation: ‘I defy anyone not to tap their foot to Michael Jackson. Your body won’t let you cancel him’

The actor and director goes to the pub to tell Patrick Smith why he thinks ‘Ulster American’ might start a riot, how his ‘Animal Farm’ will land in a Britain that has abandoned democratic principles and why America faces another catastrophe if Trump takes power

The Guardian - UK

‘I gasped when I read it’: Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland on Ulster American

The trio are about to fall out violently in the shocking yet hilarious play about misunderstandings over the Troubles and Brexit. They talk woke fever, big pharma and playing chimpanzees

The Independent UK

17 weirdly underrated performances by great actors

Louis Chilton picks 17 performances from talented thespians that never got the respect they deserved

The Guardian - UK

Woody Harrelson returns to London stage in ‘riotous’ Ulster American

The Hollywood star will appear alongside Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland in David Ireland’s black comedy

Inverse

You Need to Watch the Most Innovative Sci-Fi Reboot of the Century For Free on Amazon ASAP

In 2011, a James Franco movie, of all things, proved a serious sci-fi reboot could break new ground in a hokey franchise.

The Guardian - UK

The Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien audiobook review – The Lord of the Rings’ mythical forerunner

Actor Andy Serkis narrates the posthumously published prelude to Tolkien’s epic masterpiece – a dense yet rich compendium of meticulously crafted lore

Tom’s Guide

7 best movies like Lord of the Rings on Max, Hulu and Disney Plus

Fans of The Lord of the Rings should check out these epic fantasy films next, including Willow, Time Bandits and more.

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