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Nina Starner

The Problem With The Resurrection Stone In Harry Potter

Harry Potter is full of mystical, magical items, but one of its most important artifacts isn’t as amazing as it seems. Here's the real reason you wouldn't want the Resurrection Stone, which makes up one part of the Deathly Hallows.

Nina Starner

Differences Between The Harry Potter Books And Films That Got Fans Talking

Given how intricate the Harry Potter books were to begin with, it stands to reason that changes would be made from page to screen.

David Thewlis as Remus Lupin in Harry Potter

Nina Starner

The Truth About The Defense Against The Dark Arts Curse In Harry Potter

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry can be a pretty crazy place, but you might not know that one of the staff positions is actually cursed. Which is it?

John Noble as Denethor in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Benny Regalbuto

Why Sauron Wasn't The Actual Villain In Lord Of The Rings

Though not often seen, Sauron's presence weighs on every step Frodo (Elijah Wood) and company take towards the fires of Mount Doom. An endless number of orcs stand at his beck and call. But who is the trilogy's true "villain," in a human sense?

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter and Kenneth Branagh as Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Shane O'Neill

The Dark Truth About Gilderoy Lockhart In Harry Potter

Gilderoy Lockhart is one of the most obnoxious characters in the Harry Potter series. What makes this Defense Against the Dark Arts professor so awful? We're here to break his villainy down, one memory charm at a time.

Jaron Pak

The Ringwraiths From The Lord Of The Rings Explained

We decided to dig into the background of the Ringwraiths to figure out where they came from, how they operate, and what they were up to before they got tangled up in all of the Lord of the Rings stuff. Here are our disturbing findings, presented for your spine-chilling entertainment.

Colin Tessier

The Harry Potter Fan Fiction Ending That Is Even Better Than The Original

The Harry Potter series was a massive phenomenon that captivated millions with its tale of a boy wizard's battle against evil. The ending, however, didn't sit right with some fans. Fortunately, fan fiction is here with a revised version that may make those particular Potterheads happy.

Hogwarts Castle at night Wizarding World

Devon Forward

The Untold Truth Of The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the hugely successful themed area in Universal Studios' theme parks inspired by the best-selling book series and movies.

Devon Forward

The Most Dangerous Object Sold In Harry Potter's Hogsmeade

In Harry Potter, Hogsmeade is a little village near Hogwarts that many of the students visit during the school year, assuming they can get their parents to sign the permission slips. There are lots of fun and safe things to do in Hogsmeade, but there is a shadier side to the sleepy village.

Jaron Pak

Lord Of The Rings' Fourth Age Of Middle-Earth Explained

The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings take place in the Third Age of Middle-earth, but what about the Fourth Age? What happened after Frodo sailed west? This is Lord of the Rings' Fourth Age of Middle-earth explained.

Andy Serkis in The Lord of the Rings, Gollum

Jaron Pak

The Last Words Of Every Fallen Lord Of The Rings Hero And Villain

From mighty warriors to slimy bad guys, here are the last words of every fallen Lord of the Rings hero and villain.

Steven Tye

The Real Reason Disney World Didn't Get Harry Potter Land

Turns out that Disney had the plans for "Harry Potter" at their park all laid out. So why can't we grab a quick butterbeer after a ride on Space Mountain?

Nina Starner

The Most Intense Harry Potter Scene We Never Got To See

The Harry Potter film franchise is already pretty intense, but one of its tensest scenes didn't make the transition from page to screen. Here's the most intense Harry Potter scene we never got to see in the film version of the mega-franchise.

Nina Starner

Rupert Grint Didn't Want To Kiss Emma Watson In Harry Potter. Here's Why

Ron and Hermione might be endgame, but the actors behind the iconic characters weren't exactly excited about their big kiss.

Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley in Hogwarts' Great Hall

Nina Starner

The Disgusting Detail About The Great Hall In Harry Potter You Never Knew

Some of the problems that surfaced during the filming of Sorcerer's Stone were, well, a lot more gross than you could have ever expected. Here's the totally disgusting detail about Hogwarts' majestic Great Hall that you never knew about before.

Elijah Wood, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Jaron Pak

Lord Of The Rings' Third Age Of Middle-Earth Explained

From evil dragons and fiery demons to heroic hobbits and epic wars, here's Lord of the Rings' Third Age of Middle-earth explained.

Phil Archbold

Forgotten Fantasy Movies You Should Go Back And Watch

From must-see late '70s debuts to the 2014 flick that found a new lease on life, these are the forgotten fantasy movies you should go back and watch.

Jaron Pak

The Backstory Of The Lord Of The Rings Elves Explained

J.R.R. Tolkien's Elves are among the first magical creations of modern fantasy, and heavily involved in the plots of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit as well as the central characters in The Silmarillion. In other words, without them, his entire world wouldn't exist.

Aragorn is confronted by the Army of the Dead in The Lord of the Rings

Jaron Pak

The Lord Of The Rings' Army Of The Dead Explained

The Army of the Dead are an unforgettable part of The Lord of the Rings. But how much do you really know about how these ghostly warriors came to haunt the mountainside? This is their entire story, from their ancient origins to the curse that keeps them tethered to the land of the living.

Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn carrying Andúril in The Lord of the Rings

Jaron Pak

Lord Of The Rings: The Truth About Aragorn's Sword, Anduril

The Lord of the Rings is chock-full of legendary garments, weapons, and jewelry, but few storied items are as impressive as Aragorn's sword, Anduril. We're here to give you the lowdown on the fabled blade, from its time as a broken relic to its epic reforging.

Kit Harington as William Bradley in Seventh Son

Robert Balkovich

The Forgotten Fantasy Film Everyone's Loving On Netflix

Even though it received pretty bad reviews when it was released, Netflix viewers are clearly getting a kick out of this underseen movie. Part of the reason may be the fact that the film contains within it a sneaky little reunion between two stars of one of the biggest cult classics of all time.

Benny Regalbuto

What The Actress Who Played Cho Chang In Harry Potter Has Been Up To

Katie Leung, who played Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films, shared a kiss with Daniel Radcliffe in The Order of the Phoenix. What's Leung been up to since?

Nina Starner

The Thing That Doesn't Make Sense About The Dursleys In Harry Potter

In a world of magic and muggles, wizards and witches, dementors and the Dark Arts, and all sorts of fantastical things, one very human family has left Harry Potter fans scratching their heads more than anything else. Here's the thing that doesn't make sense about the Dursleys.

Katy Kroll

Ways The NeverEnding Story Is Different From The Book

While The NeverEnding Story movie uniquely captures the essence of the book of the same name, there are some subtle — and not so subtle — differences. Here are a few of the interesting ways the NeverEnding Story differs from the book.

Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in Lord of the Rings

Nina Starner

The Lord Of The Rings Scene That Nearly Killed Viggo Mortensen

The Lord of the Rings films were filled with precarious, death-defying moments, and apparently the shooting process was pretty risky, too. In fact, star Viggo Mortensen had a serious brush with death during filming. Here's the scene that nearly took out the actor behind Aragorn.

Severus Snape, Alan Rickman, Harry Potter

Nina Starner

Severus Snape's Entire Backstory Explained

From lifelong vendettas to his long-lost love and his true allegiance, here's the entire, fascinating backstory of Severus Snape, explained in full.

Charlie Cox and Claire Danes in Stardust

Dany Roth

The Ending Of Stardust Explained

Stardust, based on the 1997 Neil Gaiman novel of the same name, is essentially a will-they-or-won't-they love story but, there are actually quite a lot of moving pieces to the story. Here's a breakdown of its mystical, star-crossed ending.