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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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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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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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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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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Since playing Ofelia, Ivana Baquero has stayed in the business, though you might not recognize her as the little girl from the labyrinth.
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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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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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For fans who watched Harry and his cohorts grow up on screen, it's still exciting to see where the Potter actors have landed — including Evanna Lynch, who brought Luna Lovegood to life when she joined the series with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Here's what she looks like today.
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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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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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It can be pretty tough to gain international fame as a child star, and sometimes, when an actor begins their career in a huge franchise, it can lead to some big problems. For some, they never fully recover from early stardom — like Jamie Waylett, who played Vincent Crabbe in the Harry Potter films.
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If you've watched Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy and felt a bit confused by the time the credits started rolling, fear not. We've tackled the problem of finally laying out the entire story (including the extended editions) in as orderly and digestible a manner as possible.
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Watching Ron Weasley navigate the emotional maze that is coming of age in the wizarding world was one of the best parts of the Harry Potter films, but the actor who played him has had a tough time adjusting to his life post-Potter. Here's why Rupert Grint wasn't the same after Harry Potter.
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This magical tale about the power of storytelling and faith has so many messages that, like The NeverEnding Story itself, are timeless. Let's hop on Falkor and explore. This is the ending of The NeverEnding Story, finally explained.
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It took a long time for Space Jam 2 to get off the ground, and it's been in the works for the better part of the 2010s. Now it's finally on its way to theaters.
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With blockbusters taking up most of our attention, it can be easy to lose track of all the great movies sneaking by under the radar, but these 2018 fantasy movies are well worth seeking out.
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Hellboy features many characters who fans of the comics may recognize, but who could remain obscure to newer fans. For that matter, it also draws on mythology and folklore just like those comics do, so many of the characters are truly ancient.
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Fans have been waiting years to find out which new twists would be added to the story by the new creative team for the rebooted franchise. We're gritting our teeth, dusting off our tomes of Hellboy history, and casting a spell of blood magic to bring you all the small details you missed in Hellboy.
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Timothy Spall is an actor with a filmography that encompasses everything from the cornerstones of Western literature to the most modern-minded pieces around, studded with awards and accolades of every kind.
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This clip does a magnificent job of setting the new tone, showing off a wry take on Hellboy and the cataclysmic danger in his world while hinting at deeper lore, with winks and nods to the decades of adventures that Hellboy as had — and maybe even hints at the future of the rebooted franchise.
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Harry Potter scribe J.K. Rowling has created an entire wizarding world that has sparked the imaginations of millions across the globe for years now. Her accomplishments have made her a very rich and powerful person, but that doesn't mean she lives without regret.
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Sword masters fighting demons? You bet. Sentimental pirate ghosts? Definitely. Vampire John C. Reilly tap dancing with a tarantula? We wouldn't expect any less!
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The Harry Potter franchise is spinning off in all sorts of new directions, but if you want to see more of the original cast in action, just check out these deleted scenes — most of which add even more to the story.
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Harry Potter is a cultural phenomenon, on the page and on the screen—but that doesn't mean the series is perfect.
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The Harry Potter adaptations have come with their share of perceived mistakes, and these are just a few that really sent Potterheads reeling.
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The saga's eighth installment introduces us to an array of newcomers who are more important to the Harry Potter universe than we could've possibly imagined.
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