Although Lord of the Rings fans will forever associate him with playing Gollum, Andy Serkis’ actual speaking voice is far more dulcet than that of his most famous character. That’s why he’s always a ...

Those beginning to explore author J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings books are sure to come across or hear about The Silmarillion—but what exactly is this book, and how does it fit with Frodo's ...

Andy Serkis has had one foot in Middle-earth since The Fellowship of the Ring premiered in 2001. His initial connection to J.R.R. Tolkien’s work was as Gollum in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Ring ...

This article, and others about one of the world's most celebrated writers, is featured in Newsweek's Special Edition: J.R.R. Tolkien—The Mind of a Genius. When J.R.R. Tolkien passed away on September ...

In addition to dreaming up Middle-earth and its rich history, J.R.R. Tolkien was also an accomplished artist. He painted and drew many illustrations of the locations and events depicted in his ...

Kristy Ambrose has been writing professionally since 2010. She dabbles in various genres, but her favorites are fantasy and science fiction. She creates everything from fanfiction to serialized novels ...

The second season of The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power is drawing to a close, but how does Celebrimbor’s fate in the show differ from Tolkein’s original story? The first seven episodes of the ...