In J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings novel and Peter Jackson's trilogy of film adaptations, Orcs formed the backbone of the Dark Lord Sauron's army, yet he did not treat them well. He saw them ...

And if we’re talking influence, you can’t ignore the original king of spin, Gríma Wormtongue. He might not look powerful, but just because he’s weak physically doesn’t mean he’s not a threat. It’s his ...

What a wunderkammer of an episode. From its opening moments, in which grumbling orcs desert Adar’s army rather than fight, to its closing image, of catapults hurling flaming rocks that arc through the ...

Rachael's (she/her) previous roles include being a staff writer, senior editor, and head of culture at DualShockers. She was also the senior entertainment and news editor at GRV Media. Rachael has ...

The Lord of the Rings is an epic saga that revolves entirely around the One Ring, yet we learn very little about its full powers and capabilities. The movies tell us that the ring was created by ...

A new Lord of the Rings movie in 2024? It’s more likely than you think. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim opens in movie theaters in the U.S. this weekend, once again bringing the fantasy ...

The first installment of the beloved "Lord of the Rings" trilogy came out in 2001. Several stars like Ian McKellen and Orlando Bloom reprised their roles in the "Hobbit" films. Sean Bean and Karl ...