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A Surprising Real-World Event Was Used to Make The Hobbit's Most Terrifying Special Effect
In Peter Jackson's The Hobbit film trilogy, Smaug's most powerful weapon was his fire breath, and it drew from two surprising inspirations.
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Oxford alumni and their books: R.F. Kuang
Sophie Harrison continues her series on Oxford alumni and their books, this time exploring the works of the author of Babel and Yellowface.
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How 'The Rings of Power' translated Tolkien's Balrog to the screen
King Durin III sacrifices himself to a fiery monster in the Season 2 finale of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.' Inside the making of the 'creature of shadow and flame.' ...
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JRR Tolkien's estate wins ruling against 'JRR Token' cryptocurrency that violated trademarks
A cryptocurrency has effectively been cast into Mt Doom after attempting to rip off Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien's estate by violating his trademarks. JRR Token was first released in ...