The Rings of Power: Amazon Prime Video halts user ratings for Lord of the Rings show after series suffers ‘review bombing’
2 years, 6 months ago

The Rings of Power: Amazon Prime Video halts user ratings for Lord of the Rings show after series suffers ‘review bombing’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Despite a widely positive critical reception for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Amazon’s goliath new fantasy series is floundering on Rotten Tomatoes with an audience score of just 33% at the time of writing. The Rings of Power may be the latest victim of “review-bombing” – when bigots flood a show with bad reviews in order to make it seem less appealing or popular. Nazanin Boniadi and Ismael Cruz Córdova in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ While the original LOTR films featured no Black characters, both The Rings of Power and the new Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon have worked to feature more racially diverse casts. Recalling a conversation he had with Steve Toussaint about the actor’s casting in House of the Dragon, Lenny Henry said that “the purists were saying things” about a Black performer starring in the HBO series.

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Rings of Power Season 2: Amazon’s show gets one thing right—almost.
6 months ago

Rings of Power Season 2: Amazon’s show gets one thing right—almost.

Slate  

Listing the things wrong with The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’s second season feels like a job in itself. In our many visits to Celebrimbor’s forge throughout the season, Sauron demonstrates why he is known as “the Deceiver.” In a season that explores Rhûn, introduces Tom Bombadil to our screens, and gives us a glimpse of an …

"The Rings of Power" handsomely returns with an arc about the peril of shiny empty promises
7 months ago

"The Rings of Power" handsomely returns with an arc about the peril of shiny empty promises

Salon  

Hot people will be the death of us. Payne and Patrick McKay probably don’t mean that to be the moral of "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” but look at where they left us. Tolkien’s altar may take issue with my boiling down high fantasy’s greatest epic into a “Love Is Blind” arc, but that’s what “The Rings …

The Rings of Power season two review: Like a mirthless rollercoaster ride, rarely fraught with any tension
7 months ago

The Rings of Power season two review: Like a mirthless rollercoaster ride, rarely fraught with any tension

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Now, Sauron is off to forge his own ring – leaving …

The cult Lord of the Rings character finally getting their moment in the sun
9 months, 4 weeks ago

The cult Lord of the Rings character finally getting their moment in the sun

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Season two of Amazon’s big-budget TV series, which is set in Tolkien’s fantasy world centuries …

The Lord of the Rings trilogy extended and remastered to hit cinemas for the first time
11 months ago

The Lord of the Rings trilogy extended and remastered to hit cinemas for the first time

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Peter Jackson’s iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy is getting a …

‘Rings of Power’ stars embrace the real-life pressure of being Tolkien’s fantasy elves
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Rings of Power’ stars embrace the real-life pressure of being Tolkien’s fantasy elves

LA Times  

When the casting was announced for “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” the reaction was divisive, to say the least. “I’m a big fantasy nerd and way before this I got quite into the the whiteness of the fantasy genre,” Clark says. “I didn’t know about all the messiness the elves got into in the First and …

No one wants new Lord of the Rings movies – why can’t franchises die any more?
2 years, 1 month ago

No one wants new Lord of the Rings movies – why can’t franchises die any more?

The Independent  

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‘Nobody has new ideas’: Lord of the Rings fans despair after Warner Bros announcement
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Nobody has new ideas’: Lord of the Rings fans despair after Warner Bros announcement

The Independent  

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‘Multiple’ new Lord of the Rings movies announced by Warner Bros
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Multiple’ new Lord of the Rings movies announced by Warner Bros

The Independent  

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Lord of the Rings actor shares scathing verdict on Rings of Power
2 years, 3 months ago

Lord of the Rings actor shares scathing verdict on Rings of Power

The Independent  

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Why Amazon’s ‘The Rings of Power’ is an empty spectacle
2 years, 5 months ago

Why Amazon’s ‘The Rings of Power’ is an empty spectacle

Live Mint  

It has been a week since season 1 of The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power ended, and I have a confession to make. This is primarily because the show chose to replace Tolkien’s immersive storytelling approach with one consisting purely of surface glitz. For fans of Tolkien’s books, all that the show offers is case for “cautious …

Amazon’s ‘The Rings of Power’ is a bona fide hit. Why doesn’t it feel like it?
2 years, 5 months ago

Amazon’s ‘The Rings of Power’ is a bona fide hit. Why doesn’t it feel like it?

LA Times  

In the lead-up to its premiere this summer, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” might have been best known for its extravagant price tag. “So seeing how those resources had been put towards a series was really kind of the draw.” A fan of Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” film trilogy, he thinks Amazon’s investment has …

Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power viewers criticise series for ‘cheesy’ location reveal in latest episode
2 years, 5 months ago

Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power viewers criticise series for ‘cheesy’ location reveal in latest episode

The Independent  

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Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power creators address scene that ‘fixed’ decades-old ‘plot hole’
2 years, 6 months ago

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power creators address scene that ‘fixed’ decades-old ‘plot hole’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the creators of The Lord of the Rings: The …

The Rings of Power cast condemn ‘relentless racism’ against fellow actors: ‘We refuse to tolerate it’
2 years, 6 months ago

The Rings of Power cast condemn ‘relentless racism’ against fellow actors: ‘We refuse to tolerate it’

The Independent  

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power review
2 years, 6 months ago

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power review

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In 2017, when Amazon paid author JRR Tolkien’s estate $250m not …

'Tolkien is turning in his grave': Elon Musk slams Rings Of Power
2 years, 6 months ago

'Tolkien is turning in his grave': Elon Musk slams Rings Of Power

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk has shared his thoughts on Amazon's new Lord of the Rings series. At an approximate $715million, the series is the most expensive season of TV ever made, with Bezos himself reportedly becoming heavily involved in the pitch for the rights to adapt JRR Tolkien's books — with Amazon paying out almost $250 to Tolkien's estates. Peter Jackson's Lord …

Elon Musk reviews Lord of The Rings prequel The Rings of Power, says 'Tolkien is turning in his grave'
2 years, 6 months ago

Elon Musk reviews Lord of The Rings prequel The Rings of Power, says 'Tolkien is turning in his grave'

India TV News  

Elon Musk reviews Lord of The Rings prequel The Rings of Power, says 'Tolkien is turning in his grave' Elon Musk has joined the army of social media users who have negatively reviewed The Lord of The Rings prequel show The Rings of Power, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video recently. Elon Musk has joined those on social media who …

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a billion-dollar bet Amazon shouldn’t be allowed to make
2 years, 6 months ago

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a billion-dollar bet Amazon shouldn’t be allowed to make

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Back in November 2017, Amazon acquired the rights to …

Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power ratings suspended by Amazon
2 years, 6 months ago

Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power ratings suspended by Amazon

Daily Mail  

Amazon has suspended user reviews on it's highly-anticipated series The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power. As the series currently sits at a 34percent average audience score on film and television aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes many have wondered if the move was made by the media giant to avoid being 'review bombed' Many had noticed there were 0 …

Amazon says ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ draws record 25 million viewers
2 years, 6 months ago

Amazon says ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ draws record 25 million viewers

LA Times  

A scene from “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” with Galadriel, played by Morfydd Clark. Amazon Studios on Saturday said its much-anticipated series, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” broke viewership records, with more than 25 million people tuning in to watch on the first day. Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, in a …

The Rings of Power: Tolkien readers divided over Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series
2 years, 6 months ago

The Rings of Power: Tolkien readers divided over Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. JRR Tolkien fans rushed to watch the new project, which shines a light on a …

Lord of the Rings fans make same Peter Jackson request as Rings of Power arrives
2 years, 6 months ago

Lord of the Rings fans make same Peter Jackson request as Rings of Power arrives

The Independent  

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‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ review: Swaggering new epic assures that Tolkien is in safe hands
2 years, 6 months ago

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ review: Swaggering new epic assures that Tolkien is in safe hands

The Hindu  

First things first; at its very best, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a visual spectacle like no other television offering so far leaving you to constantly wonder just how much Prime Video have invested in this new Tolkienian saga. There’s High King Gil-galad and Elrond who rubbish Galadriel’s theories; the good-natured dwarf prince Durin IV …

The Rings of Power: Release date, cast, and everything we know about Prime Video’s Lord of the Rings spin-off series
2 years, 6 months ago

The Rings of Power: Release date, cast, and everything we know about Prime Video’s Lord of the Rings spin-off series

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The eight-episode Prime Video drama “brings to screens for the very first time the heroic …

Fans are left underwhelmed by hotly anticipated The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
2 years, 6 months ago

Fans are left underwhelmed by hotly anticipated The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Daily Mail  

Viewers were awaiting the first two episodes to drop at 2 a.m. GMT on Friday, but appeared disappointed after watching the one-hour installments as it received very mixed reviews The eight-episode series begins during a time of peace, but will depict events that play a huge role in the LOTR and Hobbit franchise, including the forging of the Rings of …

The Rings of Power Twitter Review & Reactions: LOTR prequel series impresses fans with 'gorgeous' visuals
2 years, 6 months ago

The Rings of Power Twitter Review & Reactions: LOTR prequel series impresses fans with 'gorgeous' visuals

India TV News  

The Rings of Power Twitter Review & Reactions: LOTR prequel series impresses fans with 'gorgeous' visuals The Rings of Power is the prequel to The Lord of The Rings. The Rings of Power Twitter Review & Reactions: Amazon Prime Video has finally premiered the highly-awaited episodes of The Lord of The Rings prequel The Rings of Power. The Rings of …

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power first reactions are out; read more
2 years, 6 months ago

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power first reactions are out; read more

Firstpost  

The wait is over! I’ll watch the whole series when it drops, with enthusiasm.” Therese Lacson from Collider feels “While there’s still a whole season to watch, The Rings of Power is off to a successful start in delivering on its promise of quality and firing on all cylinders,” while Chris Evangelista, Editor & Chief Film Critic Slash Film shared, …

The Lord of The Rings: The King of Power: What did the critics say?
2 years, 6 months ago

The Lord of The Rings: The King of Power: What did the critics say?

Daily Mail  

The Guardian Rating: The visual splendour of this rich, gorgeous Tolkien drama will make you gawp throughout it makes House of Dragon look amateur. It takes six or seven things everyone remembers from the famous movie trilogy, adds a water tank, makes nobody fun, teases mysteries that aren't mysteries, and sends the best character on a pointless detour. The Independent …

Amazon places $1 Billion bet on "Lord of the Rings" Trilogy that was once "Unfilmable"
2 years, 6 months ago

Amazon places $1 Billion bet on "Lord of the Rings" Trilogy that was once "Unfilmable"

Firstpost  

The programme, which launches on Prime Video on Friday, tries to capitalise on the enormous and enduring attraction of books. It is a key component of Amazon’s effort to differentiate itself from Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max — whose own “Game of Thrones” prequel recently debuted — in the “streaming wars,” and it is funded by the company’s multibillionaire founder …

The Rings of Power review: A visually staggering, flawed epic
2 years, 6 months ago

The Rings of Power review: A visually staggering, flawed epic

BBC  

The Rings of Power review: A visually staggering, flawed epic Amazon/Alamy It is a curious quirk of fate that The Rings of Power, a Lord of the Rings prequel based on the histories of a fictional world, written by JRR Tolkien, should premiere two weeks after House of the Dragon, a Game of Thrones prequel based on the histories of …

‘Lord of the Rings’ series trailer debuts at Comic-Con
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Lord of the Rings’ series trailer debuts at Comic-Con

Associated Press  

Comic-Con audiences got a sneak peek at the new “Lord of the Rings” series “The Rings of Power” Friday in San Diego. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.” Stephen Colbert, a self-proclaimed Tolkien fan, was also on hand to moderate a panel teasing the series on the fan convention’s biggest stage, Hall H. Under the leadership of …

'Lord of the Rings’ series trailer debuts at Comic-Con
2 years, 8 months ago

'Lord of the Rings’ series trailer debuts at Comic-Con

The Independent  

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The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power new teaser trailer released
2 years, 8 months ago

The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power new teaser trailer released

Firstpost  

MUMBAI, India —July 14, 2022—A second teaser trailer for the highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power television series from Amazon Studios was released today. The new two-minute, 30-second teaser trailer delves even deeper into this series adaptation, giving fans the first look at some of Tolkien’s legendary characters from the island kingdom of Númenor. Payne …

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power trailer shatters records with 257 million-plus views in 24 hours
3 years, 1 month ago

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power trailer shatters records with 257 million-plus views in 24 hours

India TV News  

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power trailer shatters records with 257 million-plus views in 24 hours The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has clocked record viewership for any trailer that debuted during the Super Bowl annual event. Highlights Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is said to be the most-expensive show ever made …

Lord of the Rings series drops stunning teaser with breathtaking visuals. Watch
3 years, 1 month ago

Lord of the Rings series drops stunning teaser with breathtaking visuals. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The new Amazon series from the world of JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings universe dropped its new teaser trailer on Thursday night. The visually-stunning 2-minute plus teaser gives the viewers a glimpse of the Second Age of Middle Earth, Tolkien's fictional magical world. The teaser trailer also highlights some of the realms viewers will visit over the course of …

Lord of the Rings fans hyped as full name of costly Amazon series is announced
3 years, 2 months ago

Lord of the Rings fans hyped as full name of costly Amazon series is announced

The Independent  

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Mega budget Lord of the Rings series titled The Rings of Power, fans say 'please be good'
3 years, 2 months ago

Mega budget Lord of the Rings series titled The Rings of Power, fans say 'please be good'

India TV News  

Highlights As the title of the upcoming LOTR show was revealed, fans erred on the side of caution The Lord of the Rings is one of the most followed and loved movie franchises of all times The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power could be the first ever USD 1billion show "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings …

Lord of the Rings: Amazon announce TV series showrunners
6 years, 7 months ago

Lord of the Rings: Amazon announce TV series showrunners

The Independent  

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Lord of the Rings: Amazon boss reveals when they want to release TV series
6 years, 9 months ago

Lord of the Rings: Amazon boss reveals when they want to release TV series

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Salke first confirmed that the series will not retell the main events of the Lord …

The Lord of the Rings: Warner Bros, Amazon Studios in talks to develop TV series on JRR Tolkien's novels
7 years, 4 months ago

The Lord of the Rings: Warner Bros, Amazon Studios in talks to develop TV series on JRR Tolkien's novels

Firstpost  

Los Angeles: Estate of JRR Tolkien and Warner Bros Television are in talks with Amazon Studios to develop a series based on the authors The Lord of the Rings novels. The studio and the Tolkien estate have been shopping a series based on the classic fantasy novels and their assortment of hobbits, wizards, and warriors, sparking a competitive situation from …

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