It takes just under ten hours to appreciate J. R. R. Tolkien’s masterpiece if you watch Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy one film after the other. For many fans, it’s a yearly occurrence to gather with friends to re-watch Frodo and his band of brothers fighting evil to save the Shire. This year you can do things differently. The Royal Albert Hall rings in the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring with a celebration of their own, showing Jackson’s magna opera in its entirety, accompanied by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Choir, and the Trinity Boys Choir. As far as movie marathons go, you can’t beat the glamour of attending one of the most iconic franchises backed by a live orchestra in a magnificent setting like the Hall.
The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH, will present an encore screening of the LORD OF THE RINGS extended edition trilogy on its historic big screen, marking the series' 25th anniversary.
I was personally inspired to go into acting and filmmaking as a young adult thanks to this timeless trilogy. Although the films are marketed as the fantasy genre, they go beyond and touch on so many inherently human conditions from friendship and loyalty, to the ultimate corruption of power. I know I am looking forward to this performance more than any other this summer and I hope to see you there.
Performances are now underway for Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson. Meet the cast here!
Entertainment icon Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival this May in recognition of her body of work. Marking her first time at the prestigious festival, Streisand will be presented the award on May 23.
Fuel has announced the appointment of Rakie Ayola, Selina Ocean, and Jenny Waldman CBE as new Trustees. The three join the organisation’s existing board as Fuel continues its producing and development work.
Following the series finale of the megahit Stranger Things, Netflix will release 'One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5,' a documentary offering an inside look at the making of the final installment of the Duffer Brothers' generation-defining series. Watch the trailer now.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, In Concert, is coming to Chicago's landmark, The Auditorium. Howard Shore's Academy and Grammy Award-winning score will be presented live, in concert.
The San Francisco Symphony has revealed details of the Orchestra’s 114th season, taking place September 4, 2025–June 28, 2026. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Lumineers have shared the official music video for the title track from their recently released album Automatic. The video was directed by filmmaker Anaïs LaRocca (Hundred Waters). Watch it now!
New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animations’ THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM will make its global streaming debut FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 exclusively on Max.
The Lumineers share two new songs from their highly anticipated new album, Automatic: “You’re All I Got” and “So Long, arriving on February 14.” Listen to the songs here!
Following her recent UK headline tour earlier this month, rising artist Paris Paloma has announced UK and Ireland 2025 dates, including her biggest London headline show to date at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
WaterTower Music has released The Rider (from 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim'), performed by the English breakthrough artist Paris Paloma, written and produced by Phoebe Gittins and David Long for the film. Watch the music video!
Ian McKellen may be returning to the big screen in his iconic role of Gandalf in forthcoming Lord of the Rings films! The stage and screen actor revealed that he has been approached to reprise his role in future films that have yet to be written.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater's upcoming production of The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale will transfer this fall to The Civic Theatre in Auckland, New Zealand.
Redd Kross has shared “I’ll Take Your Word For It,” the third single made available from the highly anticipated 18-track eponymous double-album, due for release June 28, 2024. A perfect blast of ‘60s-shaded harmony and guitar tangle, “I’ll Take Your Word For It” is accompanied by a glorious outdoor video filmed in Los Angeles in view of the iconic Hollywood sign. Watch the video now!
Redd Kross has shared the rousing new single “Born Innocent,” the second song made available from the highly anticipated 18-track eponymous double-album, due for release June 28, 2024. “Born Innocent” appears in the closing credits of the brilliant documentary Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story, directed by Andrew Reich, who has also directed the video that accompanies the single’s release, which features footage from the must-see documentary. Listen to the single!
The first film has a tentative title of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum and will be directed by the Gollum actor, who will also reprise his iconic role from the earlier installments. The film is planned for a 2026 release, with the team already in the early stages of development on the screenplay. Peter Jackson will also return to the franchise as producer alongside Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens.
