Lord of the Rings

2024 - 5 - 10

Exciting Updates on the New 'Lord of the Rings' Movie Franchise

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Get ready for an epic return to Middle Earth with two new 'Lord of the Rings' films and a TV series in the works!

The iconic 'Lord of the Rings' franchise is set for a grand revival with the announcement of two new movies scheduled for release in 2026. The original trilogy director, Peter Jackson, is teaming up with Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens to bring fans back to the enchanting world of J.R.R. Tolkien. Warner Bros. is pulling out all the stops, reuniting the award-winning team behind the blockbuster trilogies to create a fresh cinematic experience.

Amidst the excitement, a copyright strike was filed against a fan-made film, 'The Hunt for Gollum,' causing a stir among the fandom. However, with the powerhouse trio of Jackson, Walsh, and Boyens at the helm, fans can expect a captivating journey that stays true to Tolkien's vision.

In addition to the movies, a TV series by Prime Video and an animated film based on Middle Earth are also in the pipeline, further expanding the immersive universe. With the return of familiar faces and the promise of new adventures, the 'Lord of the Rings' saga is gearing up to enchant audiences once again.

In a twist of fate, Warner Bros. decided to pull the plug on a 15-year-old project, 'The Hunt for Gollum,' to clear the path for the upcoming official releases. The buzz around the films and TV series signals a renaissance for fantasy lovers and a nostalgic treat for loyal fans of the beloved franchise.

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New 'Lord Of The Rings' Movie Set For 2026 Release - #Shorts (The Daily Gazette)

The original 'The Lord Of The Rings' trilogy director Peter Jackson will produce the film along with Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. The writers are in the ...

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New 'Lord of the Rings' film coming in 2026 - KVIA (KVIA El Paso)

(CNN) — The Oscar-winning team behind the nearly $6 billion blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies is reuniting to produce two new films.

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Warner Bros. Shuts Down 15 Year Old Lord of the Rings: The Hunt ... (IGN)

After announcing Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum as a Peter Jackson-produced movie set for 2026, Warner Bros. has filed a copyright strike against a ...

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The Hunt for Gollum: are Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis making a ... (The Guardian)

The duo's newly announced collaboration almost certainly means the franchise is going to cover old ground – which makes you wonder, why bother?

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'The Lord of the Rings' will return with 2 new movies. First: 'The Hunt ... (West Hawaii Today)

Director Peter Jackson and screenwriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, who oversaw the blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” screen trilogy in the early 2000s, will ...

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'Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' in development with Andy ... (Sentinel Colorado)

Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group's Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy said Thursday that Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, the Oscar-winning team behind ...

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Warners Orders Fan-Made 'Lord of the Rings' Movie Removed From ... (Hollywood Reporter)

'The Hunt for Gollum' movie has been blocked after 15 years.

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'Lord of the Rings' team back together for 'The Hunt for Gollum' (GMA)

Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema announced Thursday that Oscar winner Peter Jackson and his "Lord of the Rings" collaborators Fran Walsh, ...

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What is going on with the Lord of the Rings film and TV rights? (Yahoo Movies UK)

Two new live-action films from Warner Bros., Prime Video's TV series, and an animated film based on J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth are all in the works.

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Lord of the Rings Fan Film 'Hunt for Gollum' Unblocked by Warner ... (Variety)

A 15-year-old "Lord of the Rings" fan film got blocked on YouTube for having the same title as Warner Bros. upcoming movie: "The Hunt for Gollum."

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What is the new 'Lord of the Rings' movie? (Deseret News)

Andy Serkis, known for playing Gollum, is reprising his role as the iconic monster from the Oscar-winning “Lord of the Rings” franchise.

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Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum Fan Film Back Online After ... (IGN)

Warner Bros. has yet to issue a statement on the matter, and the video itself contains no reference to the brief takedown. "It appears the fan movement today ( ...

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New 'Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' expected to be ... (WKRN News 2)

(AP) — Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new “Lord of the Rings” films. Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group's Michael De Luca ...

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New 'Lord of the Rings' film 'The Hunt for Gollum' set for 2026 release (KSBY San Luis Obispo News)

The movie is expected to focus on Andy Serkis' Gollum character and will be produced by the original film trilogy's director Peter Jackson.

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Lord Of The Rings Star Directing Spinoff Dooms Adventure From ... (GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT)

But when I learned yesterday that Andy Serkis would be helming the spinoff The Hunt for Gollum, the anger started to boil and not because I wanted Warner Bros.

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