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Andy Serkis Has A Non-Spider-Man Story In Mind For The Next ‘Venom’ Sequel
While film fans probably know Andy Serkis best for his motion-capture acting work in the “Lord of the Rings” and “Planet of the Apes” franchises, right now he’s out there promoting his filmmaking career as the director of the new film, “
Continue readingThe Green Knight review – a rich and wild fantasy
Dev Patel works his subtle magic in David Lowery’s enthralling take on the medieval tale of the questing GawainWhat a strange and peculiarly powerful film this is. An ambitious adaptation of the chivalric poem about the adventures of an Arthurian knight, written in Middle English by an unknown author (and most famously translated in the […]
Continue readingLord Of The Rings Composer Howard Shore May Return For The Amazon TV Series
Amazon’s “The Lord of the Rings” series may not technically be associated with Peter Jackson’s widely influential trilogy, but that’s not stopping the ambitious streaming service production from finding common ground through a handful of shared elements anyway.First it was the decision to film the first season in New Zealand, which famously provided the backdrop […]
Continue readingElijah Wood Talks Playing the Man Who Saw Behind the Monster in Ted Bundy Film ‘No Man of God’
Elijah Wood, best known for his turn as Frodo in Peter Jackson‘s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, has been working as an actor now for nearly 20 years, and his work has grown increasingly eclectic over the past decade. From his performances in shows such as the bizarrely funny “Wilfred”, horror films like “Maniac” and […]
Continue readingWill Denis Villeneuve’s Dune finally succeed where others failed?
Frank Herbert’s sprawling sci-fi saga completely defeated Alejandro Jodorowsky in the 1970s, while David Lynch hates his own compromised 1984 version. Is the third time a charm?What kind of fool of a film-maker would proceed with part one of a major fantasy epic without first establishing that the studio backing it will stump up the […]
Continue readingAmazon’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ TV Series Will Leave New Zealand for Season 2
The Lord of the Rings is leaving Middle-earth, or at least the real-life location that people associate with it. Peter Jackson famously shot The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film trilogies in his home country of New Zealand, but for the second season of the new Lord of the Rings TV series, Amazon Studios […]
Continue readingThe 15 Best Gifts for ‘Lord of the Rings’ Fans
All products and services featured by Variety are independently selected by Variety editors. However, Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.Amazon’s highly anticipated “Lord of the Rings” series finally has a premiere date, exciting fans across the globe. The […]
Continue reading‘Rick and Morty’ Review: ‘Rickdependence Spray’ Is an Odd Tale Filled with Self-Inflicted Mistakes
[Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers for “Rick and Morty” Season 5, Episode 4, “Rickdependence Spray.”]Some “Rick and Morty” episodes feel especially like a writers’ room dare. Maybe a wild, tossed-off idea that, the more people joke about it and add on bizarre details, starts to take shape into something workable.That “writing challenge as […]
Continue readingBilly Boyd Reveals ‘There Was Almost Nudity’ in Peter Jackson’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy
Amazon’s upcoming “Lord of the Rings” television series has already found itself in hot water after a report surfaced several weeks ago that the production had hired intimacy coordinators and ensured in the casting process that actors be comfortable with appearing in nude scenes. Thousands of “Rings” fans reacted to the report by signing a […]
Continue reading‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Actor Has No Clue When Season One Ends Filming: ‘Been Here a Long Time’
Benjamin Walker is best known for starring in the musical “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” and films such as “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” and “In the Heart of the Sea,” but his next role could shape up to be his most career-defining. The actor is a member of the ensemble cast for Amazon’s “Lord of the […]
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