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Daemon stands next to his dragon in House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon season 1 finale recap: A shocking death leads to all-out war

House of the Dragon season one reached its highly anticipated conclusion with an explosive episode that finally began the long-awaited Dance of the Dragons.
Morfyyd Clark in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

What we’d like to see in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2

With the reveal of Sauron, Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is set up for plenty of promising developments in its second season.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings

Best Lord of the Rings characters ever

One of J.R.R. Tolkien's great legacies is the Lord of the Rings characters that he left behind and these are the 10 best in the beloved fantasy franchise.
Galadriel looks at a man in The Rings of Power.

What happened in the The Rings of Power’s season one finale?

The Rings of Power just wrapped its 1st season, but what happened in the show's season finale? And is Sauron finally revealed? Digital Trends has the spoilers!
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings streaming guide: How to watch The Lord of the Rings online

Interested in watching The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, or The Rings of Power? Find out how in our streaming guide.
A father stands as his daughter sits at a table in House of the Dragon.

More Targaryen lore that House of the Dragon could explore

HBO's House of the Dragon is doing an enticing job building up to the Dance of the Dragons, but there's plenty more to explore should it evolve in an anthology.
Keanu Reeves in "The Matrix."

Best movies to second screen

If you want to do some work or scroll through your phone, these movies are among the best to second screen.
Alicent and Rhaenyra look at each other in House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon and the power of female rage

Female characters are front and center in the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, allowing them enough agency to be dynamic and angry as hell.
Demon's Souls key art featuring the protagonist facing the undead and the looming Boletaria gates.

Video games to play for fans of House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings

Fall 2022 is a great time for fantasy fans, and there are several excellent video games to check for fans of House of the Dragon and The Lord of the Rings.
Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

10 best moments from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings saga

Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings saga is sprawling and long, but it has plenty of moments that have defined how we think of Tolkien's story.
An elven tower stands over Middle-earth in a scene from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power review: perfection, precious

Amazon's The Rings of Power series lives up to the hype with episodes that wonderfully channel the scope, spectacle, and heart of The Lord of the Rings saga.
Jon Snow beyond the wall in Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones: the best Jon Snow episodes

House of the Dragon is the IP's next big endeavor, but with the Jon Snow-led sequel in development, here are some of his best episodes from Game of Thrones.
Morfydd Clark in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

Why Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power can’t be a Game of Thrones rip-off

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power may seem like a Game of Thrones rip-off to naïve viewers, but if its creative team is smart, it will be anything but.
Sean Astin and Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings

Hobbits and the twin towers: how The Lord of the Rings helped get us through 9/11

Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy helped us get through 9/11 with escapism and an emphasis on fellowship and banding together for the greater good.
Galadriel strokes the face of a man in The Rings of Power.

The Rings of Power: what you should know about Middle-earth before watching

From Elrond to the Fall of Númenór, there is a lot that audiences should know before watching Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series.
Morfydd Clark in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

Galadriel gathers her allies in The Rings of Power’s final trailer

Can a new Fellowship rise under Galadriel and confront evil in Middle-earth? The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's final trailer teases darkness ahead.
Young Princess Rhaenyra with her dragon Syrax looming behind her.

Everything you need to know before watching HBO’s House of the Dragon

Audiences will finally be treated to more Game of Thrones content with House of the Dragon, and these are things worth knowing going into the premiere.
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Embracer Group continues buying spree, adds Lord of the Rings IP, game studios

Embracer Group went on a shopping spree and acquired the rights for the Lord of the Rings franchise, as well as some other gaming-related properties.
Milly Alcock and Emily Carey in House of the Dragon.

Can House of the Dragon save the Game of Thrones franchise?

Game of Thrones dropped the ball with its final season, but George R. R. Martin's world has the perfect opportunity for redemption in House of the Dragon.
Screenshot with orcs attacking in Middle-Earth: Shadows of Mordor.

A Lord of the Rings game is in the works from the studio that created the films’ VFX

A new Lord of the Rings game by Private Division and the games division of Weta Workshop is on the way.
Young Princess Rhaenyra with her dragon Syrax looming behind her.

Game of Thrones: How George R. R. Martin’s world can expand in animation

HBO is doubling down on George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones IP, and there are more ways in which the world can expand in animation.
Daenerys Targaryen with Drogon behind her in Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones: Best Daenerys Targaryen episodes to prep for House of the Dragon

HBO's Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon is just around the corner, and these are the best Daenerys Targaryen episodes to watch to prepare.
Two cosplayers dressed as Surtur and Hela at Comic-Con 2022.

Scary Jokers and fabulous dog killers: the best cosplays of San Diego Comic-Con 2022

San Diego Comic-Con is back, and the 2022 edition included many fans who went out of their to make their cosplays as memorable as possible.
Gollum from The Lord of the Rings: Gollum.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum delayed ‘a few months’ to meet player expectations

Developer Daedalic Entertainment has delayed The Lord of the Rings: Gollum by a few months to meet players' expectations.
The Rock hovers over the ground at SDCC 2022.

Hobbits, dragons, and Wakanda Forever: the best moments of San Diego Comic-Con 2022

2022 San Diego Comic-Con cemented its place as the apex of pop culture by delivering a slew of announcements and first-looks from nearly every major studio.
Galadriel putting a helmet on top of a pile in a scene from Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power.

Lord of the Rings series drops stunning trailer at Comic-Con

At Comic-Con, Prime Video just released a stunning three-minute trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
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San Diego Comic-Con 2022: What you need to know about every major panel

From Prime Video's revival of Lord of the Rings to the return of Marvel, these are the San Diego Comic-Con panels you need to pay attention to in 2022.
Morfydd Clark as Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

Galadriel sees the future in new teaser for The Rings of Power

Return to the world of Middle-earth this fall with Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Dungeons and Dragons game set up for gameplay

Become a Stranger Things kid with this D&D Starter Set (15% Off)

Join the Stranger Things crew and get started playing Dungeons & Dragons for 15% off.
Jon Snow

Where Game of Thrones’ sequel series could take Jon Snow

In a surprising announcement, HBO is developing a Jon Snow-focused Game of Thrones series, and there are more places it could go than one might think.
Dwarves look down into the miners of Moria.

Epic Games Summer Showcase offers new Lord of the Rings title, Ghostbusters, more

Epic Games revealed a new Lord of the Rings title along with updates on several indies and fan-favorite titles at its Summer Showcase.
Guts resting by an uprooted tree with the sunset in the background in Berserk.

Why Berserk still deserves a better TV anime adaptation

Berserk is a manga masterpiece, and while a few solid adaptations have been done, recent shortcomings and its legacy prove it deserves far more.
Gollum stares at the eye of Sauron in The Lord of the Rings: Gollum key art.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is finally launching quite soon

We got a hands-off look at The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, which will launch at the tail end of summer.
One of the most famous paintings from the Dungeons and Dragons franchise.

Role Players aims to be definitive Dungeons and Dragons documentary

The real-world story of Dungeons and Dragons and its enduring popularity is getting a feature-length documentary called Role Players, courtesy of XTR.