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The adventures of Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones (Harrison Ford) have taken the brave archaeologist all around the globe, and it's made for five unforgettable feature films. Of course, everything started with Steven Spielberg's 1981 masterpiece, Raiders of the Lost Ark, which remains the gold standard for action-adventure filmmaking to this very day. In addition to the jaw-dropping action sequences and frequent punching of Nazis, one of the best additions to the then-just-starting franchise was Sallah, played by the great John Rhys-Davies.

Having starred in three Indiana Jones movies and three Lord of the Rings movies, Rhys-Davies is no stranger to difficult shooting conditions. While asked by Collider's Steve Weintraubat Fan Expo Boston about which scene or movie was the hardest to film, John Rhys-Davies said "They're all hard," but also opened up about the particularly grueling shooting of Raiders of the Lost Ark, which, according to him, left Rhys-Davies...

Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy may be the best and most iconic fantasy epic saga ever conceived, but it was not the easiest production to pull off. The approximately nine-hour saga (twelve if we're talking about the extended editions) was a notoriously difficult shoot, with one of the most infamous examples of that being when Viggo Mortensen broke two of his toes while filming The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. It's just one example of many, and one actor who remembers the experience of making the epic saga in extreme detail is none other than Gimli himself, John Rhys-Davies.

The Indiana Jones franchise star has always been vocal about his love and reverence for working on Peter Jackson's adaptation ofJ.R.R. Tolkien's iconic work. However, while speaking with Collider's Steve Weintraub at Fan Expo Boston, John Rhys-Davies went into truly excruciating detail...

Fans of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Ringstrilogy can breathe a little easier as the famed franchise has dropped on a new streaming home. The movies, including 2001’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, 2002’s The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and 2003’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, were pulled from Amazon Prime Video on Aug. 1.

Now, the famed trilogy, which earned $2.9 billion worldwide, is now streaming on HBO Max, per TotalFilm. The final film in the trilogy, The Return of the King, won Best Picture at the 2004 Academy Awards, with the franchise as a whole earning a total of 17 Oscars.

The movies, based on the majestic books by J.R.R. Tolkien, are some of the most beloved films of the past two decades. The trilogy starred Elijah Wood as Frodo, Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee, Ian McKellen as Gandalf,...

Throughout his career, actor John Rhys-Davies has appeared in two of the biggest blockbuster franchises ever: Peter Jackson'sThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy and theIndiana Jones films. However, the actor, appearing at a recent convention, warned attendees about the future when it comes to the use of a certain technology.

In an appearance at the FanX Tampa Bay Comic Convention this past weekend, Rhys Davies, who played the loyal dwarf, Gimli, in Peter Jackson’s TheLord of the Rings trilogy, touched on the use of artificial intelligence in Hollywood and in general. Per Collider.

“There is no future for actors,” Rhys-Davies said during his panel. The actor then continued on a deep dive regarding AI and how it’s evolved over the years. “I know a little bit about science,” Rhys-Davies began. “I work for Mars sometimes, and (I’m a part) of the Astronomical Society. We are creating a new species,...

At this weekend’s FanX Tampa Bay Comic Convention, John Rhys-Davies, famous for playing Gimli in Lord of the Rings, gave a pretty grim warning about artificial intelligence and what it means for the future, not just for actors, but for all of us.

During his panel, he didn’t hold back, saying plainly, “There is no future for actors.” This wasn’t just a throwaway line; he went on to talk about how AI is developing fast and could eventually leave humans behind.

Rhys-Davies isn’t just an actor—he’s also interested in science and astronomy, and he made it clear he’s been following AI closely. He said, “I know a little bit about science. I work for Mars sometimes, and [I’m a part] of the Astronomical Society. We are creating a new species, a species that has almost infinite growth potential.”

He mentioned hearing from AI experts who are worried,...

At a recent FanX Tampa Bay Comic Convention, John Rhys-Davies, famous for playing Gimli in the Lord of the Rings movies, gave a surprisingly grim warning about the future—not just for actors but for all of humanity.

He didn’t hold back when talking about artificial intelligence (AI), saying flat out, “There is no future for actors.” His message shook up fans who had come hoping to hear some fun stories about Middle-earth.

Rhys-Davies, who is not only an actor but also passionate about science and astronomy, said he knows a bit about these subjects and even works with the Astronomical Society.

He explained that AI is developing at an incredible speed, almost like a new form of life. “We are creating a new species, a species that has almost infinite growth potential,” he said. He mentioned that some experts in AI have privately warned that humans could face...

Lord of the Rings legend John Rhys-Davies didn’t mince words during his panel at FanX's Tampa Bay Comic Convention this weekend, offering a bleak assessment of artificial intelligence’s trajectory — not just for Hollywood, but for the entire human race. “There is no future for actors,” Rhys-Davies said during his discussion with fans, before diving into an alarming reflection on the evolution of AI and its potential to outpace humanity. Quite the occasion for fans who just wanted to say "...and my axe!"

Known for playing the steadfast dwarf Gimli in Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy, Rhys-Davies also has a deep passion for science and astronomy — and he came prepared. “I know a little bit about science,” he said. “I work for Mars sometimes, and [I'm a part] of the Astronomical Society. We are creating a new species, a species that has almost infinite growth potential.” He cited recent developments and confidential warnings from unnamed AI professionals.

The Rick and Morty Season Eight finale, “Hot Rick,” capped off a year of spectacular guest stars by bringing in a core Lord of the Rings cast member to play… Rick’s sort-of-girlfriend’s dad?

Last week’s Rick and Morty episode, “Morty Daddy,” brought It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Charlie Day into the Adult Swim sci-fi comedy’s official canon. Following the episode’s premiere, many of the TV comedy watchers who fall in the very large intersection on the Venn diagram of Rick and Morty and Always Sunny fandoms wondered if Dan Harmon’s series would honor the “comedy comes in threes” rule and introduce another member of the Paddy’s Pub Gang into the Rick and Morty universe during tonight’s hotly anticipated finale.

Well, “Hot Rick” didn’t feature Rob Mac, Glenn Howerton or Kaitlin Olson, but it did score an appearance from an...

Steven Spielberg's 1981 adventure film "Raiders of the Lost Ark" was a retro film by design. Set in 1936, "Raiders" is about a brave male adventurer, Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones (Harrison Ford), who seeks to retrieve the legendary Ark of the Covenant (described in the Bible) before the then-active Nazis can seize it as their own. Spielberg was making a slicker, modern version of the 1930s adventure serials he remembered seeing in theaters as a boy, and "Raiders" includes car chases, fistfights, lairs of snakes, mystical spelunking, and a climax where a Nazi army is evaporated by the wrath of God. It's a good flick. Everyone remembers it. There was even a "Young Indiana Jones" prequel TV series and four theatrical sequels, the last of which, "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," was released in 2023.

However, "Raiders" also spawned a mini-trend in cinema that is less well-remembered. Indiana Jones knockoffs...

The Lord of the Rings star John Rhys-Davies revealed that one of his most hilarious and memorable lines was improvised. Appearing in the celebrated Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings movies, Rhys-Davies portrays Gimli, a dwarf who accompanies Legolas and more on numerous endeavors. Throughout the franchise, Gimli demonstrates loyalty and combat ability and has always been a source of humor.

As played by Rhys-Davies, Gimli was introduced in The Lord of the Rings:The Fellowship of the Ring, where he joins Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) in destroying the One Ring. That movie also features a now-iconic moment between Gimli and Legolas (Orlando Bloom), when the former shouts not to grab his beard.

During the By Beard and Hammer! Adventures with John Rhys-Davies panel at the Denver Fan Expo, which ScreenRant was in attendance for, the Lord of the Rings actor revealed thathe improvised "not the beard!" As Rhys-Davies explained, he landed unsteadily while filming,...

After the latest Indiana Jones movie didn’t do well at the box office, Lucasfilm seems ready to start fresh with the whole franchise. According to DisInsider, the studio plans to reboot Indiana Jones, but they’re waiting a bit before making anything official.

The big reveal could come at the D23 Expo in 2026. Even though the last film didn’t perform as hoped, Disney and Lucasfilm still see value in the iconic character and don’t want the series to disappear.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny came out in 2023 and was meant to be the final adventure for Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones. The story takes place in 1969, with Indy now teaching at Hunter College in New York City. He’s dealing with a lot, his son Mutt died in the Vietnam War, and his marriage to Marion fell apart.

Then his goddaughter, Helena Shaw, played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge,...

After Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny didn’t perform well at the box office, it looks like Lucasfilm might be ready to hit the reset button. According to a report from DisInsider, the studio is planning a full reboot of the Indiana Jones franchise, but not right away. They’re apparently letting it rest for a bit before making any official announcements.

The reboot might be revealed at the next D23 Expo in 2026. Even though the last movie struggled financially, Disney and Lucasfilm still believe in the power of the Indiana Jones name. It’s a legendary series, and they don’t want it to fade away.

Dial of Destiny, the fifth movie in the franchise, came out in 2023 and was meant to close the book on Harrison Ford’s version of the character. It was set in 1969, with Indy now living in New York City, working as a professor at Hunter College,...

Sir Ian McKellen worried many people in recent months after taking a tumble off stage during a performance of his Shakespeare play, Player Kings. On Saturday, the Lord of the Rings actor surprised many by appearing on a very different stage, and while his unexpected performance went without a hitch, it did almost end in tears.

McKellen, who is believed to be reprising his role as Gandalf in the upcoming Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, appeared at British music festival Glastonbury on Saturday, performing his spoken-word piece from a song by the pop group Scissor Sisters. While the group were obviously listed to perform, McKellen’s appearance during the song “Invisible Light,” for which he recorded a monologue back in 2010, was something that took the crowd by surprise.

Following the performance, a video captured backstage showed the 86-year-old actor holding back tears and covering his face with...

Jason Statham opened the year with A Working Man, his latest action collaboration with director David Ayer, but one forgotten fantasy film from the star has become a streaming hit nearly 20 years after it was released. Statham stars alongside Ron Perlman in In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale, the 2007 sword & sorcery action movie following Farmer (Statham), a man who sets out to rescue his wife and avenge the death of his son. Standing in his way are a race of animal-warriors controlled by Gallian (Ray Liotta). In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale recently began streaming on Prime Video, and the film is currently trending on the streamer in America. It earned abysmal scores of 4% from critics and 23% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

Matthew Lillard, Burt Reynolds, and John Rhys-Davies also star in the film, which bombed with only $13 million at the box...

A new chapter in the Lord of the Rings saga is coming, with The Hunt for Gollum set to explore the iconic character’s story. Andy Serkis, who will reprise his role as Gollum and direct the film, shared details in a Collider interview, calling it a “sizable movie” that will dive deep into Gollum’s journey. Filming is slated to begin in early to mid-2026, with a release planned for December 17, 2027.

Set between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, the film follows Gollum’s perspective as key figures like Aragorn, Gandalf, and Sauron pursue him. Serkis expressed excitement about returning to New Zealand, saying, “I’m incredibly excited to go back and work with my friends and family in New Zealand and actually do something which is, I think, going to be surprising, and yet very much part of the lore and the feel of the trilogy.

Andy Serkis has shared some exciting news about the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. This movie will take place between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, focusing on Gollum’s journey before he meets Frodo.

Serkis will return to play Gollum, his iconic role, for the first time since 2012’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

In an interview with Collider, Serkis revealed that the film is still in early production, with shooting planned for early to mid-2026.

He called the project a “sizable movie” and expressed his enthusiasm for it. Serkis said he’s looking forward to working again in New Zealand with his longtime collaborators. He also hopes the movie will be ready by December 2027.

“I’m incredibly excited to go back and work with my friends and family in New Zealand and actually do something which is, I think, going to be surprising,...

As soon as a new Lord of the Rings movie was announced in the form of The Hunt for Gollum, fans instantly began theorizing which cast members from Peter Jackson's original Lord of the Rings trilogy could return.

The Hunt for Gollum is set around the time of The Fellowship of the Ring, so there could be a place for characters who originally appeared in that movie. We already know that the film's director, Andy Serkis, will return as Gollum. Plus, Peter Jackson himself is on board as an executive producer. Over the last few months, numerous cast members have spoken out about the movie. Both Sir Ian McKellen (Gandalf) and Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn) have showed interest in reprising their roles. John Rhys-Davies has said he'd reprise his role as Gimli...under the condition that makeup be replaced by digital enhancements.

Now, the latest original star to weigh in is Orlando Bloom,...

Hollywood icon Alfred Molina recalls the advice he received on the set of Raiders of the Lost Arkfrom Steven Spielberg.

Per Entertainment Weekly, Molina recently opened up about his experience on the set of 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark. "I didn't understand the techniques, or cutting or editing. So we would shoot a scene, and then I would go to dailies the next day to watch that scene, or takes of the scene," Molina said. "I would see things that I did, that I didn't, that I thought, 'Oh no, that's terrible,' and then I would come in the next day to work trying to fix what I saw before."

The actor continued when explaining his experience on set. "The focus puller would put tape on the floor, to give the actor a guide as to where to stand to stay in focus. I had no idea what that was for.

Orlando Bloom has revealed his one condition to return as woodland elf Legolas in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Though the last of Peter Jackson's adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's seminal works was released over a decade ago, Warner Bros. is ready to resurrect Middle-earth for the big screen. The result is The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which will see Andy Serkis both direct and reportedly star in an offshoot of the original Lord of the Rings story.

Though it has yet to be confirmed when Gollum is set in Middle-earth's timeline, it will likely take place near The Fellowship of the Ring, with Aragorn and Gandalf searching for Gollum to prevent him from revealing the One Ring's whereabouts to Sauron's forces. If true, other familiar characters and cast members could potentially return to Middle-earth, too, including Orlando Bloom's Legolas,...

Exclusive: John Rhys-Davies (Indiana Jones franchise) and up-and-comer Paris Brosnan (The Unholy Trinity) have signed on to star in Overhill Manor, a coming-of-age-comedy marking the feature directorial debut of Lance Clark.

Currently in production in Indiana, the film penned by Erica Leigh Dick follows the unlikely bond that forms between a troubled high school senior and a rebellious elderly war veteran. Set against the backdrop of Huntington, Indiana, it offers a fresh and funny take on how connection transcends generations.

Pic is the third feature from Forester Film, a production company affiliated with Huntington University. Produced by Matt Webb, Clark, and Isaac Norris, it also stars Bethany Ann Lind (Ozark), Eric Mendenhall (The Walking Dead), Cindy Jackson, Sophia Echendu, and Tyler C. Toney.

“We’re thrilled to bring this story to life with such a dynamic cast and crew,” said Clark. “Overhill Manor is a film about what it means to be seen,...

Peter Jackson's beloved The Lord of the Rings movies have so far spanned the original trilogy as well The Hobbit trilogy. The Middle-earth franchise has continued to expand elsewhere through projects like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power at Prime Video and The War of Rohirrim. But one of the most anticipated upcoming movies, produced by Peter Jackson himself, is The Hunt for Gollum.

First announced in May 2024 by Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, The Hunt for Gollum will be directed by Andy Serkis, who'll also star as Gollum. There's been a lot of talk about getting the old team back together ahead of the upcoming flick. With the movie being set between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, both Sir Ian McKellen (Gandalf) and Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn) have showed interest in reprising their roles, dependant on the scripts. Most recently,...

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This June, Paramount+ is a little light on original content as nothing new is coming out on the streaming service aside from the fourteenth season of SpongeBob SquarePants. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Paramount+ next month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 10 best films coming to Paramount+ in June 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Boogie Nights (June 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94% Credit – New Line Cinema

Boogie Nights is a drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The 1997 film is set in the 1970s, and it follows the rise and fall of Eddie Adams as he goes from being a nightclub dishwasher to a popular adult film star with a drug addiction. Boogie Nights stars Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore,...

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Fountain of Youth is an action-adventure heist film directed by Guy Ritchie from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt. The Apple TV+ series follows Luke Purdue, a disgraced archaeologist who teams up with his sister to go on a dangerous adventure to find the mythical fountain of youth while being chased by the Interpol and an ancient secret society. Fountain of Youth stars John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, Eiza Gonzalez, Domhnall Gleeson, Arian Moayed, Laz Alonso, Carmen Ejogo, and Stanley Tucci. So, if you loved the globetrotting adventure, death-defying action, and entertaining characters in Fountain of Youth, here are some similar films you should check out next.

National Treasure Credit – Walt Disney Pictures

National Treasure is an action-adventure heist film directed by Jon Turteltaub from a screenplay co-written by Jim Kouf, Cormac Wibberley, and Marianne Wibberley. The 2004 film follows Benjamin Franklin Gates,...

When Gargoyles was first released in 1994, it had the option to stay comfortably put in its animated lane. Instead, it dared to outshine Law & Order, with its moral ambiguity, depth, and serialized storytelling. I agree that Law & Order was a pioneer in its genre that essentially paved the way for episode-wise crime procedurals. But what Gargoyles did by turning that formula on its head and intertwining noir, mythology, and complex human dilemmas into one daring narrative cannot be ignored.

Sure, the supernatural angle was a treat, but what really intensified the animated series was the way it mirrored real-life ethical and legal tensions, while being a cartoon for kids. Streaming now on Disney+, the show is finally getting the attention it deserves. It’s a trailblazing hybrid that was way ahead of its time.

Gargoyles put the critically acclaimed Law & Order to shame

Yes, Law & Order hit...

Another Middle-earth saga awaits us in the next Lord of the Rings movie, The Hunt for Gollum. Warner Bros. recently announced a release date for the movie, but still, core details remain hazy. It's no secret, however, thatAndy Serkis is developing the movie with the guidance of Peter Jackson, who has steered all previous live-action entries in the franchise. Serkis will not only direct but will also reprise his role as the titular troubled hobbit aka Smeagol. He remains the only actor officially confirmed for a role, however, several other franchise stars have publicly expressed their willingness to return. One star, John Rhys-Davies, was previously iffy, stating conditions to guarantee his return, but in an updated response, the Gimli actor appears more optimistic about stepping back into the dwarves' boots.

The Hunt for Gollum has been tipped off as a potential prequel to The Fellowship of the Ring, with its...

The nextLord of the Rings movie, The Hunt for Gollum, already has Viggo Mortensen's sword, and it might have Orlando Bloom's bow. Now, John Rhys-Davies said that Gimli will proudly offer his axe if he's called to star in the movie. The new movie is set to be released in December 2027 (although this is potentially subject to change as the film has already been delayed once). Mortensen (Aragorn) and Ian McKellen (Gandalf) are already confirmed to star in the movie, and fans are now expecting several other core members of the Fellowship to appear.

During an appearance at Fan Expo Philadelphia, hosted by Screen Rant's Joe Deckelmeier, John Rhys-Davies said that he would love to return as Gimli for Andy Serkis' The Hunt for Gollum. Unlike his Lord of the Rings character, who loves to quip and berate Bloom's Legolas, John Rhys-Davies kept his answer short and sweet.

Got Father's Day plans? If you don't, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is returning to theaters nationwide as part of a Father's Day event with Fathom Entertainment. The Harrison Ford and Sean Connery-led film is the third installment in the Indiana Jones franchise. The event from Fathom will also include a special introduction by film critic and historian Leonard Maltin to talk about the film's "timeless appeal." Tickets are now on sale for the event that runs nationwide June 14, 15, and 18.

"There’s nothing more exciting than trying to keep up with the Joneses in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Indy’s Nazi enemies are back and have kidnapped his father, Professor Henry Jones Sr. (Sean Connery), to aid them in their search for the Holy Grail. Following a trail from America to Venice to the deserts of the Middle East, it’s up to Indy (Harrison Ford) to save his father,...

Exclusive: Constant speculation has been circling The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum pertaining to whether iconic Lord of the Rings actors will reprise their roles, and original star John Rhys-Davies just gave a hopeful answer. Andy Serkis' The Hunt for Gollum movie is expected in December 2027, with the great actor directing and returning to his famous role. The movie is widely expected to depict Aragorn and Gandalf tracking Gollum, therefore overlapping with The Fellowship of the Ring in the Lord of the Rings timeline.

Viggo Mortensen and Ian McKellen returning as Aragorn and Gandalf, respectively, seems like it would be vital to this story (neither actor is confirmed for Hunt for Gollum), but other classic Lord of the Rings characters have the potential to appear as well. And, in an interview with Screen Rant's Joe Deckelmeier at Fan Expo Philadelphia, Gimli actor John Rhys-Davies apparently confirmed...

Joe Don Baker, beloved character actor who populated classic films from “Walking Tall” to “Cape Fear” with his unique spin on the brawny Texan persona, is dead at 89, his family announced. He is survived by a circle of friends and extended relations in his hometown of Groesbeck, Texas.

Standing six-foot, two inches and built like a brick wall, he was a natural athlete, playing basketball and football in high school, and attending North Texas State College on an athletic scholarship. Graduating in 1958, and after spending two years in the army, he moved to New York City to study at the Actors Studio, landing his debut in Manhattan theater in “Marathon ’33” in 1963. Small parts in Westerns on TV followed: “The Big Valley,” “Bonanza,” “Gunsmoke,” and, notably, the pilot episode of “Lancer,” where he played the villain — a Tarantino-ized version of which was played by Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton in...

There are few names that get Disney historians to raise their eyebrows like Disneytoon. The studio behind the Mouse House's direct-to-home-media racket from 1990 to 2018, Disneytoon was tasked with knocking out sequels, prequels, and spin-offs to its parent company's biggest animated films as quickly and, just as importantly, cheaply as possible. The results weren't exactly Disney magic, but you can't blame the studio's artists for doing what they could. In the end, they made 47 (!) animated movies in three decades, and hey: They helped give us Al's hot dad Cassim (John Rhys-Davies) from "Aladdin and the King of Thieves" and the generational cult classic that is "A Goofy Movie," so you gotta show them some respect.

This brings us to today's specific topic: "Planes." Directed by Klay Hall ("Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure"), it's an odd duck among Disneytoon's output, being a theatrical release based on Pixar's "Cars" franchise. The...

Get ready to fear the dark all over again: indie horror master Howard J. Ford has just wrapped his latest monster movie, Bone Keeper, and it’s bringing some serious legend-hunting, cave-dwelling terror.

The film follows six friends who venture deep into a remote cave system chasing the myth of the “Bone Keeper,” only to find themselves fighting to survive something far more real and far more deadly lurking in the depths. Think claustrophobic horror, ancient creatures, and survival against impossible odds.

Genre icon John Rhys-Davies leads the cast, alongside Sarah Alexandra Marks, Louis James, Tiffany Hannam-Daniels, Sophia Eleni, Danny Rahim, Tyler Winchcombe, and Nerdly genre fave Sarah T. Cohen. VFX artist Giordano Aita is on board to bring the creature to horrifying life.

Produced through Ford’s Latitude Films, Bone Keeper will be hitting the international market with sales handled by REInvent, who are teasing the first footage at Cannes.

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum now has an official release date, and it continues a franchise trend. Based on the book series by J. R. R. Tolkien, the first live-action Lord of the Rings movie arrived in 2001 with Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Five live-action movies later, Andy Serkis is now set to direct and star in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which is expected to take place during the events of Jackson's first Middle-earth adventure.

Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema now reveal that The Hunt for Gollum will release in theaters on December 17, 2027. The announcement confirms that Serkis will direct and star in the film, with Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens producing. The Hunt for Gollum's script will hail from Walsh, Boyens, Phoebe Gittins, and Arty Papageorgiou. This new release...

Howard J. Ford has returned to the horror genre with Bone Keeper, a new British creature feature that promises to bring claustrophobic suspense and subterranean terror to the big screen. Featuring veteran actor John Rhys-Davies, the film has just completed production and is expected to be delivered this autumn. International sales are being handled by REinvent, with first-look footage set to screen for buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.

Bone Keeper centres on six friends who enter a remote cave system in search of answers surrounding a decades-old local legend. In 1976, a man named James Wheeler disappeared while investigating strange sightings in the area, leaving behind only a single frame of Super 8 film depicting the silhouette of an unknown creature. Now, in the present day, Wheeler’s granddaughter and her companions descend into the same underground maze, intent on solving the mystery. What they find is a threat...

Director Howard J. Ford (The Dead) returns to the horror genre with creature feature Bone Keeper, and Variety reports that John Rhys-Davies (The Lord of the Rings) will star.

Sarah Alexandra Marks, Louis James and Tiffany Hannam-Daniels also star.

Variety notes in today’s exclusive report, “International sales agency REinvent has boarded horror creature feature Bone Keeper. A promo will be shown to buyers in Cannes.”

The horror film follows six young friends, who enter a remote cave system to investigate the disappearance of several missing persons, only to find themselves being gradually hunted by a mysterious creature that may have inhabited the cave for thousands of years.

Here’s the full synopsis:

“The mystery started with a fireball crashing into a remote woodland, awakening a terrifying creature hidden in the depths. Fast forward to 1976, James Wheeler enters a cave determined to uncover the truth – and is never seen again.

International sales agency REinvent has boarded horror creature feature “Bone Keeper,” starring John Rhys-Davies, who is best known for portraying Gimli in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and Sallah in the “Indiana Jones” franchise. A promo will be shown to buyers in Cannes.

The film is directed and produced by Howard J. Ford for Latitude Films. The cast also features Sarah Alexandra Marks, Louis James and Tiffany Hannam-Daniels. It is expected to be delivered in the fall this year.

“Bone Keeper” follows six young friends, who enter a remote cave system to investigate the disappearance of several missing persons, only to find themselves being gradually hunted by a mysterious creature that may have inhabited the cave for thousands of years.

The mystery started with a fireball crashing into a remote woodland, awakening a terrifying creature hidden in the depths. Fast forward to 1976, James Wheeler enters a cave determined to...

In the many millennia since, literature became an avid means of escaping human toil, there have been many stories written and retold. And in the modern age, one can argue that none quite captures the imagination so wholly as J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. In the early 2000s, director Peter Jackson adapted Tolkien's tale of the Third Age of Middle-earth, with The Fellowship of the Ring, and the subsequent two films, earning Jackson's trilogy a spot in cinematic folklore. However, that journey is not ended, as May 2024 brought with it the revelation that a new wave of movies from Middle-earth would be descending upon us soon, and Liv Tyler would very much like to be a part of it.

Tolkien's stories offered us a vast array of brilliant Elven characters to adore, and in Jackson's trilogy, Tyler's Arwen stood out. The daughter of Elrond (Hugo Weaving) and Celebrían,...

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This May, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the much-anticipated sequel of A Simple Favor to the release of the raunchy comedy-drama series Overcompensating. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 7 best films that are coming to Prime Video in May 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

All Quiet on the Western Front (May 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98% Credit – Universal Pictures

All Quiet on the Western Front is a pre-Code anti-war film directed by Lewis Milestone. Based on the 1929 novel of the same name by German author Erich Maria Remarque, the 1930 film follows a naive soldier who enlists to fight in World War I and soon comes face-to-face with the horror of war,...

The Og "Lord of the Rings" crew has been in the news cycle a lot lately. With Warner Bros. planning new live-action J.R.R. Tolkien film adaptations, everyone is wondering who could show up again after a 20-year hiatus from Middle-earth acting.

You can count Liv Tyler among those ready to jump right back into the action. Tyler is, of course, famous for playing the Elven queen Arwen in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy. While the character has a minor role in Tolkien's source material, Arwen is busy in the movies. She fills in for the Elf-lord Glorfindel by saving Frodo (Elijah Woods) from the Black Riders and encourages Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) to fulfill his destiny and confront Sauron. She was even filmed in various fight sequences, including the Battle of Helm's Deep (although that was later cut during post-production).

Now, Tyler has gone on record saying...

A generation of kids grew up watching Raja Gosnell's 2002 live-action comedy flick "Scooby-Doo," an adaptation of Hanna-Barbera's long-running Scooby-Doo cartoon shows from the 1970s. In the film, Freddy, originally voiced by Frank Welker, was played by Freddie Prinze, Jr., and Shaggy, originally voiced by Casey Kasem, was played by Matthew Lillard. Prinze was squarely in the public eye after starring in hit films like "She's All That" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer," while Lillard was famous for his turns in "Hackers," "Scream," and "Slc Punk!" Lillard, incidentally, was also in "She's All That." Both actors were very much their generation's "It" boys, and the decade proved to be very lucrative for them both. 

Well, "Wing Commander" notwithstanding. 

"Wing Commander" is not well-remembered by too many people. It was based on a series of 1990s "Wing Commander" video games created by Chris Roberts, who also directed the film.

Andy Serkis has lined up a leading role in an upcoming animated TV movie. The Lord of the Rings star is the latest cast member added to the upcoming children's special A Lamb’s Stew.

Filmmaker Joeri Christiaen recently premiered an extended teaser for the project at the Cartoon Forum in Toulouse, France, but is now expanding A Lamb’s Stew into a half-hour special. Christiaen is working in collaboration with Julia Smuts Louw (Star Wars: Visions) on the screenplay.

Andy Serkis Lands Leading Role in New Animation Project

The voice cast for A Lamb’s Stew features Serkis as the voice of the Wolf, along with T’Nia Miller (Sex Education) and 11-year-old newcomer Iris Onyejiuwa, according to Variety. The mid-length animation is based around a little lamb named Billie attempting to prove the bravery of her species by luring a wolf into a trap. However, Billie discovers she has...

While Frodo is the most popular Hobbit in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy (based on the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien), fans are slowly coming to realize that Samwise Gamgee was the true hero of the story. Just as Frodo and Sam embarked on a perilous journey to Mount Doom, Sean Astin (who played Samwise in all three movies) recently revealed he had his own internal struggle during the film's production, one which led him to panic attacks.

Sean Astin recently reunited with his former Lord of the RIngs co-stars, Elijah Wood, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, John Rhys-Davies, and Andy Serkis, at C2E2 in Chicago. During the panel, the actor opened up about the emotional struggles he faced during the trilogy's lengthy production. "I remember at one point, most movies, even a big movie they used to be like 3 months or 4 months," Astin began. "When we got to 5 months,...

Andy Serkis will be returning to Middle-Earth in 2027 when The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is set to be released in movie theaters. The project was first announced in 2024 and not only will Serkis be reprising his role as Gollum/Smeagol, he will also be directing the movie, which will be produced by Peter Jackson.

Per PopVerse, during a Lord of the Rings reunion panel at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), Serkis gave an update on the progress of The Hunt for Gollum. At the panel, which also featured John Rhys-Davies, who played Gimli in the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, Rhys-Davies asked Serkis about the status of the movie.

“Andy, how’s the film coming on?” Rhys-Davies asked Serkis during the panel. To which Serkis replied, “The new film? Which new film? Not The Hunt for Gollum film. Do you want me to...

The heroic and faithful Hobbit, Samwise Gamgee, played by Sean Astin in the original Lord of the Ringstrilogy, proved to be a loyal friend to Frodo Baggins in his journey to destroy the Ring. The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which will be directed by Andy Serkis, is set for a 2027 release. During an appearance on a panel moderated by ScreenRant’s Joe Deckelmeier at Washington, D.C.’s AwesomeCon, Sean Astin delved into whether he’d reprise his Samwise role.

“The idea of doing Sam again…When we did it the first time, I had no idea what the relationship of the literature was to that character. To me, it was all about what we were doing and trying to understand the ideas; just connecting on an emotional level,” Astin said.

The original Lord of the Rings movies, directed by Peter Jackson, began their theatrical runs...

More than 20 years have passed since we last saw the Fellowship of the Ring and Frodo make their epic journey to destroy the One Ring in Middle-earth. However, it appears that the original cast of The Lord of the Rings franchise is ready to go back to Middle-earth. At least, Arwen, Samwise, Legolas and Gimli could be the ones returning in the future, as their performers didn't say no when approached with the idea of reprising their roles in a future movie of Peter Jackson's epic fantasy universe.

Original cast members Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Orlando Bloom and John Rhys-Davies appeared at an AwesomeCon panel to talk about their legacy in the original Lord of the Rings trilogy. Hosted by Screen Rant, the panel included asking them whether they could return for another movie in the franchise. The Hunt for Gollum is reportedly in development, and it could be...

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Paramount+ might be one of the biggest losers in the streaming wars, but when it comes to content, it has some of the most brilliant movies and TV shows ever made. Which is the advantage of being one of the oldest Hollywood studios. That’s why we decided to compile a list of the absolute best movies you can find on Paramount+ right now.

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Attack the Block is a British sci-fi comedy horror film written and directed by Joe Cornish. The 2011 film is set in London as an alien species invades Earth. It follows a group of brave teenagers who must fight against predatory aliens to survive the night. Attack the Block stars John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, Alex Esmail, Franz Drameh, Leeon Jones, Simon Howard, Luke Treadaway, Jumayn Hunter, and Nick Frost.

In a world with serial killers bonded to alien symbiotes, mad scientists that have robotic appendages, and some villains are literally born in Hell, it's an impressive feat one of the Marvel universe's most feared foes is Wilson Fisk, aka the Kingpin of Crime. Debuting in Amazing Spider-Man #50 and inspired by classic Hollywood actor Sydney Greenstreet, Fisk shifted his focus to the Devil of Hell's Kitchen, trying a number of tactics to bring down Daredevil and demonstrating just how far he's willing to go to take down the Man Without Fear and a host of other heroes who thought crossing him was a good idea.

Wielding an impressive intellect, incredible physical strength, and a drive that has seen heroes' lives crumble in front of them, it stands to reason that when bringing the character to life, the star playing them had to be suitable for the role. Over the years,...

The Lord of the Ringsis a story that's rich with details. This applies to J.R.R. Tolkien's original novels and Peter Jackson's subsequent movie adaptations. Those details help explain why Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) can't use his newfound Army of the Dead to storm Mordor, or why Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) is seemingly the only Dwarf in Middle-earth. Surprisingly, one major detail has escaped some fans' notice, and it concerns the dark lord Sauron. Sauron is as close to pure evil as one can get, using his dark influence to forge the One Ring and bind the other Rings of Power to it. Even losing his physical body didn't stop his ascent to power. Part of that ascent lies in the construction of the fortress Dol Guldur, also known as the Hill of Sorcery, where Sauron retreated to spread his influence.

There's a lot of triumph in The Lord of the Rings, namely, the One Ring being destroyed. To get there, the characters had to suffer a lot. Frodo's journey to Mordor was treacherous, but he wasn't alone. Even with the Fellowship disbanding, Sam rarely left his side.

While Frodo was the one who had to take the weight of the Ring's evil power, so many others had to support him in different ways. Whether through battle, or losing a loved one, the pain seemed like an endless cycle. A few characters' suffering is obvious, but others need to be highlighted for fans to remember what they went through.

Merry’s Life Changed in an Instant

In the trilogy, Merry coincidentally ends up on the road to Mordor with Frodo and the Fellowship. He wasn't aware of Middle-earth's troubles, and had to quickly come to terms with what he'd signed up for.

There are a lot of crossovers and connections within Middle-earth media. Even with completely separate projects, like Prime Video's "The Rings of Power" series and Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" trilogies, you can see the throughlines. Some are obvious, like the similarities in Balrog design between Jackson's movies and Prime Video's show. Others are more subtle, like the ways "The Rings of Power" tries to recapture the magic of Jackson's Middle-earth movies. And then there is the human link.

Overall, there isn't too much personnel crossover between the Warner Bros. and Prime Video Middle-earth universes. However, there is one actor who has managed to pop up in both of them: Jed Brophy. Even more impressive? He managed to land full-blown character roles in all six of Jackson Middle-earth films and has since shown up on "The Rings of Power." He's even developed a...

The Lord of the Ringsshows many different groups as they band together to save Middle-earth. The armies of Elves, Gondor, and Rohan all played a significant part in defeating Sauron, and they were not alone. Though Hobbits prefer not to leave their idyllic Shire, four join the Fellowship, becoming unlikely heroes. Even the Ents, who usually stay isolated, take action by destroying the enemies at Isengard. Yet one important group is missing. Surprisingly, Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) is the only Dwarf to have a notable role in the film. In Middle-earth, Dwarves are a proud race known for their mining and craftsmanship. The Hobbittrilogy introduces several Dwarves to fans, showing them to be valuable allies, but The Lord of the Rings doesn't make use of them.