Tolkien’s universe has gained such cultural notoriety and is so beloved by so many that it can be easy to forget that “The ...

This important Elven character from The Lord of the Rings may have not actually been an Elf in the novel version of The ...

THE BASICS: THE HOBBIT, a play by Greg Banks, based on the classic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, directed by Chris Kelly, starring Glen Chitty, Anna Krempholtz, Thomas Evans, Preston Williams, and Lily ...

The Lord of the Rings died 11 years ago today, and now The Hunt for Gollum is facing pressure to resurrect the franchise.

Playing though Jan. 4, Greg Banks' adaptation keeps Tolkien's adventure moving with creative staging and an eight-member cast ...

In 1937, English author J.R.R. Tolkien penned a children’s book called “The Hobbit,” or “There and Back Again,” which ignited what would become one of the most popular franchises of all time across ...

Adam Chitwood is a former Managing Editor at Collider, where he covered film and television with a focus on interviews, features, and industry analysis. Ahead of the film’s Comic-Con panel this coming ...

"The Lord of the Rings" is one of the most popular fantasy franchises of all time. Based on the book series of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien, the six films are divided into two trilogies: "The ...

Elle Johnson is a feature writer who enjoys many topics, including TV, movies, and travel. She has a BA in Journalism from the University of South Carolina. In her free time she plays games, reads, ...

This four-book hardcover collection includes gorgeous watercolor illustrations by Alan Lee, the conceptual designer for Peter Jackson's adaptations.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is Peter Jackson's best Tolkien film since Fellowship of the Ring. Here's why. Growing up I read The Hobbit and all of the Lord of the Rings books several times, but ...