George RR Martin Called These 2 ‘Great’ Lord of the Rings Characters the Best in the Book

Despite often being seen as a departure from traditional fantasy, George R.R. Martin actually loves The Lord of the Rings. He didn’t write A Song of Ice and Fire to challenge Tolkien’s work, but to delve into elements he felt were missing in other fantasy novels – specifically, the complex politics and rivalries between powerful families. In a 2011 interview with Time magazine, Martin shared his favorite characters from The Lord of the Rings, revealing what he most appreciates about Tolkien’s writing.

A24 Reveals Unsettling First Trailer for New Horror Thriller ‘Undertone’

A24 has unveiled the trailer for Undertone, a new horror movie about a podcast host who starts receiving unsettling content for her show. As she investigates, she finds herself caught up in something far more frightening than she expected. Undertone will be released in theaters on March 13th. Here’s what the movie is about, according to its official description:

Tom Cruise Helped Direct Key Lightsaber Battle In New Star Wars Movie

Let me tell you about the cast of the new Star Wars film, Starfighter. Ryan Gosling is leading the charge, and he’s joined by some incredibly talented actors – Matt Smith, Amy Adams, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Daniel Ings, and Flynn Gray. Filming actually wrapped up in December 2025, so they’re deep into post-production now. We’re looking at a release date roughly a year after The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters – that one’s scheduled for May 22, 2026, so expect Starfighter sometime after that. It’s exciting to see what they’ve cooked up for the next big Star Wars cinematic experience!

The Hunting Party Season 2 Premiere: First Killer Revealed & Star Teases New Twists

Tonight marks the premiere of season 2 of The Hunting Party, almost a year after it began. ScreenRant has an exclusive first look at a clip from the new season. The scene takes place in Austin, Texas in 2005 and introduces Ron Simms – portrayed by Finnigan McCormack as a young man and his father, Eric McCormack, in the present day – who works at the DMV. We see him having an uncomfortable interaction with a woman, after which he writes down her name and address in a small notebook. The clip then shows Ron hiding under her bed and injecting her with a drug, resulting in paralysis. He then attempts to watch a movie with her. You can watch the clip below.

Marvel Studios Finally Reveals How Powerful Doctor Doom Is

The initial trailer showed Steve Rogers enjoying a quiet home life, but the latest look turns to Thor, who is appearing in his fifth Avengers movie. Throughout his story, Thor has changed from a boastful prince into a seasoned defender. But this new footage reveals a Thor we haven’t seen before – for the first time in his long life of 1,500 years, the God of Thunder appears genuinely scared.

Stranger Things Season 5’s Tragic Forgotten Story In The Upside Down

The fifth and final season of Stranger Things revealed some surprising details, but one particular revelation led to a heartbreaking story that the show ultimately didn’t tell. Stranger Things is one of Netflix’s most popular and critically acclaimed shows, and after five seasons of success, it has now concluded.