Saruman's jealousy of Gandalf dates back to their angelic origins in Valinor, as noted in Tolkien's Silmarillion. Saruman's envy peaked when Gandalf received the elven Ring of Power from Círdan, ...

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And if we’re talking influence, you can’t ignore the original king of spin, Gríma Wormtongue. He might not look powerful, but just because he’s weak physically doesn’t mean he’s not a threat. It’s his ...

Debates about the Eagles and Sauron’s defenses around Mount Doom never stop, but not every plot hole is created equal. In fact, some of the issues that fans have with The Lord of the Rings movies are ...

Gandalf the White emerges for San Diego Comic Con 2025, as Beast Kingdom unveils a new exclusive. In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, this mighty wizard was reborn from his battle with the ...