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'Rings of Power' expands Tolkien’s world by “honoring his work” in one vital way

One person behind the scenes of 'Rings of Power' has been there and back again. Meet Leith McPherson, the dialect coach expanding Tolkien's verbal universe.

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Special pubs given protection status to ensure they won't be turned into flats

Whitelock's Ale House - described by Sir John Betjeman as ‘the very heart of Leeds’ - is one of 11 famous watering holes getting Grade II* heritage status on the advice of Historic England

Daily Mirror

George RR Martin on ‘rivalry’ with Lord of the Rings series: ‘If they win six Emmys, I hope we win seven’

‘Game of Thrones’ creator was speaking exclusively to The Independent during the Santa Fe Literary Festival

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George RR Martin on Rings of Power rivalry: ‘If they win six Emmys, I hope we win seven’ old

The Game of Thrones creator was speaking exclusively to The Independent during the Santa Fe Literary Festival

The Independent UK

War narrative a fable not fit for the times

We were talking recently about how clever the Ukrainians had been to call the invading Russian troops "Orcs" even before all the atrocities in the Russian-occupied towns around Kyiv came to light. Then Tina said: "If Putin's troops are Orcs, then he must be Sauron."

Bangkok Post

‘Orcs’ and ‘Rashists’: Ukraine’s new language of war

From President Zelenskyy down, Ukrainian officials have come up with increasingly frank ways to articulate the conflict.

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'Rings of Power' theory may reveal one epic Tolkien Easter egg

That’s a nice sword you’ve got there, Theo. A new 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' theory may confirm the presence of a legendary weapon in the upcoming Amazon series.

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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: JK Rowling and JRR Tolkien missed off BBC’s list of 70 Commonwealth authors

Some notable titles did not make the list, including the Harry Potter series by creator JK Rowling and JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.

The Independent UK

From Prayers for the Stolen to Roar: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Whether a stunning coming-of-age film takes your fancy, or surreal twists on women in crisis, our critics have the next seven days’ entertainment covered

The Guardian - UK

Can Dune: Part Two follow Lord of the Rings to win best picture Oscar?

Part one of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic swept all the technical awards at this year’s Academy awards – might part two become the second fantasy movie to win the ‘major’ one?

The Guardian - UK

'Rings of Power' has a Gandalf problem — 2 mysterious characters can fix it

Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' prequel series can't use Gandalf, but that doesn't mean there aren't characters who can make up for his absence. Here’s how 'The Rings of Power' can still include a wizard (or two).

Inverse

Nottinghamshire village's magical tribute to Lord of the Rings author

A blue plaque will celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien's link to the area

Nottingham Post

Hoard of the rings: ‘lost’ scripts for BBC Tolkien drama discovered

Original manuscripts show how author rewrote scenes for 1950s adaptation of his Middle-earth epic Lord of the Rings

The Guardian - UK

Unseen JRR Tolkien paintings, photographs and video clips released

Estate of Lord of the Rings author also publishes unseen draft manuscripts and letters on its website

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‘The history of fantasy is racialized’: Lord of the Rings series sparks debate over race

Introduction of characters of color into Tolkien’s fantasy world has some fans complaining but as others point out, it’s not less authentic to cast Black actors

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The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power - Amazon release date and what TV series is about

The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power is a new story set thousands of years before JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings

The Guardian - UK

‘Until now, audiences have only seen the story of the One Ring’: details announced for Lord of The Rings TV show

The most expensive show of all time reveals the title of a prequel that’s set to feature 20 different rings of power

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