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Pauli Poisuo

The Lord Of The Rings Reunion You Never Expected To Happen

On the May 31, 2020 episode of Josh Gad's Reunited Apart YouTube show, we witnessed the cast of The Lord of The Rings reunite in a Zoom meeting to reminisce, as well as to raise money for the No Kid Hungry charity. Who took part in this unprecedented event, and what did they talk about?

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Natasha Lavender

The Rarest Harry Potter Book You'll Never Own

There's a whole world of Harry Potter merch out there, but some of it is easier to get your hands on than others. If you're willing to part with some serious cash, here are the ultra-rare items in the Harry Potter merchandise universe.

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Carolyn Page

Things That Make No Sense About The Death Eaters In Harry Potter

The Death Eaters are Voldemort's loyal band of followers, feared throughout the Wizarding World. They're terrifying, skillful, and fanatically devoted -- but sometimes, their choices make absolutely no sense. We're here to examine all that's inexplicable about Voldemort's frightening followers.

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Brian Boone

The Untold Truth Of Space Jam

Space Jam is one of the most fondly remembered films of the '90s, so here's a look behind the scenes of how the Toon Squad beat the Monstars and what made Space Jam so special.

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Looper Staff

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - Everything You Need To Know

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is finally here, and here's everything you need to know about the fantasy film.

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Nina Starner

How Taika Waititi Made His First Movie With Lord Of The Rings' Trash

Taika Waititi has spoken about his time on The Mandalorian, but this unique, funny filmmaker also dished up some details about how he got started in Hollywood with the help of some scraps from a very famous film series. Here's how Taika Waititi got started thanks to The Lord of the Rings' leftovers.

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Mike Floorwalker

Why The Little League Player From Hook Looks So Familiar

Streaming audiences have been rediscovering the 1991 fantasy Hook, director Steven Spielberg's heartfelt continuation of the Peter Pan story. If you have sharp eyes, you might have found one of the young players in the little league scene eerily familiar.Here's where you've seen him before.

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Abbey White

Will Michael Jordan Appear In Space Jam 2 With LeBron James?

Now that we know the long-awaited sequel will be titled Space Jam: A New Legacy, the biggest question on fans' minds is clear: What about a possible appearance from original star Michael Jordan?

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Mike Floorwalker

Why Captain Hook From Hook Looks So Familiar

Recently, streaming audiences have been rediscovering Hook, the 1991 adventure that continues the story of Peter Pan. The actor in the title role is Dustin Hoffman, and if you're having a tough time placing his face, get ready for a crash course in modern American cinema.

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Carolyn Page

Why These Characters Were Left Out Of The Lord Of The Rings Movies

The Lord of the Rings' heroes are beloved around the world. But while you know Gandalf, Legolas, and Aragorn, you might not know about book-only characters like Tom Bombadil or Bill Ferny. We're here to explain why they, and so many other characters from the books, didn't make it to the films.

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Carolyn Page

The Backstory Of The Lord Of The Rings' Hobbits Explained

Middle-earth is home to many powerful and fascinating creatures, locations, and races. The Hobbits are some of the humblest beings among them -- but their importance to The Lord of the Rings cannot be overstated. This is their story, from their simple beginnings to their grand destiny.

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Patrick Phillips

Here's How Much Money The Lord Of The Rings Franchise Has Made

It'll come as no particular shock to anyone at this point, but Jackson's original The Lord of the Rings trilogy scored a cinematic trifecta by satisfying fans, thrilling critics, and delivering the goods at the box office. Here's how much money the movies made altogether.

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Trevor Lowry

Things Only Adults Notice In Hook

To younger viewers, Hook is a movie about adventure, pirates, and spiked mohawks. To adults it's not quite that simple. What do only adults notice in Hook?

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Nina Starner

Harry Potter Cast Members You May Not Know Passed Away

No matter whether these actors left fans behind during the franchise or after it had concluded, these losses still left Potter fans devastated.

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Sezin Koehler

The Untold Truth Of The NeverEnding Story

Turn around and look at what you see: This is the untold truth of The NeverEnding Story.

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Nina Starner

What Matthew Lewis Has Been Doing Since Harry Potter Ended

Matthew Lewis was primed and ready for a fantastic career after Harry Potter -- he's been doing a lot since his time at Hogwarts came to a close.

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Jaron Pak

Lord Of The Rings Wizards Ranked From Least To Most Powerful

Whether you're talking about Gandalf the Grey or Radagast the Brown, the wizards of Middle-earth have held Lord of the Rings fans' attention for decades.

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Sezin Koehler

The Different Beings In Lord Of The Rings Explained

Tolkien drew heavily from real-life inspirations in creating his fantasy world and its citizens battle between forces of light and darkness. There is one ring to rule them all, indeed, but who's "them"? Here's a breakdown of all the different beings in Lord of the Rings explained.

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Matthew Jackson

The History Of The One Ring From Lord Of The Rings Explained

We all know the story of The Lord of the Rings and its many heroes, villains, and battles, but the story of the One Ring itself is a longer one, with a backstory that stretches all the way back to the beginning of Tolkien's fictional universe.

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Nina Starner

What This Lord Of The Rings Star Was Doing In The Rise Of Skywalker

Yet another Hobbit has ventured beyond Hobbiton and Middle-earth for a new adventure in a galaxy far, far away. Fans were likely a bit surprised to see a Lord of the Rings star appear in The Rise of Skywalker. We've got the scoop on how the actor landed the role.

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Nina Starner

Whatever Happened To Dolores Umbridge From Harry Potter?

Here’s what Imelda Staunton has been up to since playing the fiendish Dolores Umbridge in the "Harry Potter" series.

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Brian Boone

Mistakes That Are Hard To Ignore In Harry Potter Movies

While the Harry Potter movies are beloved landmarks of cinema, they're not perfect, technically speaking, with a handful of glaring errors that just can't be unseen. So now it's time to dispel some of that movie magic as we take a look at the mistakes in Harry Potter that are really hard to ignore.

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Nina Starner

Whatever Happened To Moaning Myrtle From Harry Potter?

Actress Shirley Henderson has a career that spans well beyond a bathroom at Hogwarts, and today, we're going to find out what she's been doing since her stint in Harry Potter. From Korean films to literary adaptations, here's what happened to the actress who played Moaning Myrtle.

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Morgana Santilli

Things Only Adults Notice In Edward Scissorhands

Edward Scissorhands is, by turns, delightful and heartbreaking, appealing to viewers of all ages. Children who watched it upon its release are likely to gain different insight into it as adults, and the children of today will likely miss some of the movie's most poignant themes.

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Nina Starner

Whatever Happened To The Weasley Family From Harry Potter?

Almost every member of the Weasley family was portrayed on film by actors young and old. But once the series was finished, where did those actors end up? Well, here's what happened to each member of the Weasley family since the original Potter films concluded their run in 2011.

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Lauren Thoman

Things Only Adults Notice In Willow

If you experienced Willow as a child in the '80s, you probably remember it for the thrilling action, sweeping score, rich world-building, and endearing characters. Those elements are most definitely there, but revisiting the film as an adult, you may discover there's a lot that went over your head.

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Jaron Pak

Lord Of The Rings Theories That Would Change Everything

All these decades later, The Lord of the Rings is still a massively popular series, both the books and the movies. However, that means fans have come up with some crazy theories about Middle-earth over the years. And if they proved true, these Lord of the Rings theories would change everything.

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