The Prancing Pony Playground

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Just so you all know - Netflix is showing the Lord of the Rings movies on there. Not sure if everyone can watch them as I have heard in the past that Netflix is regional so not sure how true that is but they are playing on there.

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Also LOTR: Return of the King is returning to the theatres in April for the 20th anniversary of the films.

All the LOTR books are on sale on Amazon for a limited time too. Each one is $2.99. :) It also seems they are back on KU for a limited time as well.

[Netanella]

I think yesterday was Tolkien Day or some such event. Probably why his works are being promoted.

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Netanella wrote: "I think yesterday was Tolkien Day or some such event. Probably why his works are being promoted."

Yes that too but they are getting ready for that theatre release too in April in the U.S. and in Canada as well marking the 20th anniversary.

https://dnyuz.com/2023/03/21/the-lord...

[Krystal]

They are doing the LOTR marathon at IMAX again at the end of next month. I've missed out the last few times they've done it so really hoping to get to this one!!

[J.]

Krystal wrote: "They are doing the LOTR marathon at IMAX again at the end of next month. I've missed out the last few times they've done it so really hoping to get to this one!!"

I wonder if anyone has tried doing midnight viewings of LOTR, like Rocky Horror Picture Show. They could charge a bit extra, then have costume contests and such

[Krystal]

J. wrote: "Krystal wrote: "They are doing the LOTR marathon at IMAX again at the end of next month. I've missed out the last few times they've done it so really hoping to get to this one!!"

I wonder if anyon..."

I know they did it for the openings here, but that was a good 20yrs ago lol

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Krystal wrote: "They are doing the LOTR marathon at IMAX again at the end of next month. I've missed out the last few times they've done it so really hoping to get to this one!!"

That is awesome! :)

I am trying to figure out why they are only doing Return of the King over here but not doing all three movies. They should do all three of them at the theatres as I think they would really rake it in with people that are already fans and they would probably pick up new fans as well.

[J.]

Gandalf Watches The Lord Of The Rings
https://youtu.be/SDcfiVMtfoU

[J.]

Krystal wrote: "I know they did it for the openings here, but that was a good 20yrs ago lol"

I feel old...

[J.]

For any DIYer Tolkien fans:
https://youtu.be/s2QZmMwMaxo

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Does anyone know when season two of Rings of Power is coming this year? Will it be around the same time as it was last year?

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Well I found out that since the writer's strike put a dent in a lot of movies and tv then we won't be seeing Rings of Power season two till sometime in 2024. Bummer.

[Krystal]

Marie wrote: "Well I found out that since the writer's strike put a dent in a lot of movies and tv then we won't be seeing Rings of Power season two till sometime in 2024. Bummer."

Oh that's sad! I told myself I wouldn't renew my Amazon subscription until season 2 is out but I may cave early now haha

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Krystal wrote: "Marie wrote: "Well I found out that since the writer's strike put a dent in a lot of movies and tv then we won't be seeing Rings of Power season two till sometime in 2024. Bummer."

Oh that's sad! ..."

Real sad for sure as I was so ready to wanting to watch it this year - now we have to wait who knows how long now - sometime next year could be early, middle or late. Now I will probably have to do a refresh by that time. lol

[Krystal]

Marie wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Marie wrote: "Well I found out that since the writer's strike put a dent in a lot of movies and tv then we won't be seeing Rings of Power season two till sometime in 2024. Bummer."
..."

Yes I think I will re-watch the series before season 2 comes out! Too long, my memory is not great haha

[J.]

To help Marie bide time:
https://youtu.be/QuQbus0xfhk?si=w4yTw...

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

J. wrote: "To help Marie bide time:
https://youtu.be/QuQbus0xfhk?si=w4yTw..."


LOL!! Thanks J! :)

[J.]

A casting suggestion for Amazon:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ...

[J.]

What if The Lord of the Rings had been directed by Wes Anderson?
https://youtu.be/KrjL_TSOFrI?si=ZqJmT...

I have to admit Willem Dafoe would be great as Golem.

[J.]

Helping Marie keep the faith:
https://youtu.be/LzGBQerkvWs?si=_fMJj...

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

J. wrote: "Helping Marie keep the faith:
https://youtu.be/LzGBQerkvWs?si=_fMJj..."

LOL!!! Good one J! :)

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

So the new season of LOTR will be coming soon. I think they said something about this summer. Looking forward to it! :)

[J.]

I wonder what they'll use from the appendixes to make season 2.

1.) The Blue Wizards buggering off into the East, never to be seen again.
2.) Saruman the White cornering the pipe weed market by buying up all of that good stuff from the Shire.
3.) That time when Radagast and Tom Bombadil ate ALL the shrooms.

What do you think?

[Krystal]

Marie wrote: "So the new season of LOTR will be coming soon. I think they said something about this summer. Looking forward to it! :)"

I'm keen, even though some of the series has been really disappointing. I'll be happy to see more of the dwarves!

[J.]

Warner Bros. to Release New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ in 2026, Peter Jackson to Produce and Andy Serkis to Direct
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/lo...

What do y'all think? 🧙‍♂️

[Krystal]

J. wrote: "Warner Bros. to Release New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ in 2026, Peter Jackson to Produce and Andy Serkis to Direct
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/lo......"

With Serkis and Jackson at the helm, I'm excited! Anyone else I'd be wary but I know these guys will give it the respect it deserves.

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

J. wrote: "Warner Bros. to Release New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ in 2026, Peter Jackson to Produce and Andy Serkis to Direct
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/lo......"

With Peter Jackson at the helm it should be a great one. I agree with Krystal - I would trust anything he produces especially doing another LOTR movie. :)

[Graeme]

I'm with Krystal and Marie on this one.

[Graeme]

I'm not sure if anyone has seen this...

A dark reminder of what could've happened in LoTRs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0vv_...

[J.]

Marie wrote: "With Peter Jackson at the helm it should be a great one. I agree with Krystal - I would trust anything he produces especially doing another LOTR movie. :)"

Why did The Hobbit become a trilogy?

[J.]

Rings of Power: Season 2 Teaser Trailer
https://youtu.be/TCwmXY_f-e0?si=aRZ8l...

[J.]

Enjoy the laugh.
https://youtube.com/shorts/40hXXj8kZv...

[Brianna]

😂😂

[J.]

Season 2 premieres in ten days
https://youtu.be/c9fsBy45YTQ?si=pslle...

I wonder if they will start to weave Providence into the plot? It is one of Tolkien's most important themes.

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Okay - so I have been watching season 2. Personally it has been very entertaining. I need to watch the final episode though yet which I am planning on doing that tonight.

What is everyone's thoughts so far on what has happened with season 2. Do you all feel that season 2 has gone the way you expected it to?

[Theresa]

Haven’t started it yet. But excited too!

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

I am posting spoilers so don't read them unless you have watched the full episodes of season 2. :)

I finished watching season 2 and really looking forward to season 3.

Does anyone have any thoughts on season 2?

A lot of things came together in season 2 and it shows (view spoiler)[just how evil Sauron becomes and the power that steadily grows as time goes on. On the flip side with Gandalf - that was cool how he finally emerged to become who he is and the power he realizes in his reach. With the dwarves - the part where Balrog awoke and made his presence known - that was sad for the King under the mountain. I wasn't expecting him to throw himself at Balrog. But things are being tied and weaved into what we have seen with the movies. I really like how we get to see the beginning of how it all came about with this series giving lots of background "show and tell" of what happens later in the movies. (hide spoiler)]

All in all I think season 2 was exciting and many things were revealed that makes me want season 3 to hurry up. lol

[Krystal]

You know, I was so excited when the first season came out and yet I haven't been rushing to watch Season 2. I think that articulates how I felt about season one more than words can!

I'll still get to it soon but every time I consider sitting down to start watching, I think, 'not today.'

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Krystal wrote: "You know, I was so excited when the first season came out and yet I haven't been rushing to watch Season 2. I think that articulates how I felt about season one more than words can!

I'll still get..."

Just do it in small sections Krystal. Season 2 is a little more exciting if that will help you. lol

Season 1 was more of a world building - character building season.

Like with any fantasy stories even in books - book one is always world building - the second book would start slowly moving faster with more action scenes.

That is sort of what is happening here with the season two - more action - more things going on. :)

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

So what happened you all? Did anyone finish watching Season 2 of LOTR? Thoughts?

[Krystal]

Marie wrote: "So what happened you all? Did anyone finish watching Season 2 of LOTR? Thoughts?"

I still haven't watched it haha. I read an article that it was one of the most expensive flops in a while. I'll get to it eventually but I think my disappointment of most of the first season kind of spoiled things a bit for me.

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Krystal wrote: "Marie wrote: "So what happened you all? Did anyone finish watching Season 2 of LOTR? Thoughts?"

I still haven't watched it haha. I read an article that it was one of the most expensive flops in a ..."


I thought season two was better than season one and it must be doing something right as they are planning for a season three - filming will be starting in the spring. :)

[Krystal]

Marie wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Marie wrote: "So what happened you all? Did anyone finish watching Season 2 of LOTR? Thoughts?"

I still haven't watched it haha. I read an article that it was one of the most expen..."

It's comforting that you thought the second season was better! I did read that they were doing the third season. I'm kinda bummed that I went from being so excited about it to being depressed to hear they're persiting with it. XD

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Krystal wrote: "Marie wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Marie wrote: "So what happened you all? Did anyone finish watching Season 2 of LOTR? Thoughts?"

I still haven't watched it haha. I read an article that it was one of ..."

Well here is some good news which I am sure you have seen - we will be having more LOTR movies coming in the future. Next year I think another movie will be coming out - I think it is at the end of 2026.

https://www.imdb.com/news/ni64577617/

[Brianna]

@Marie oh I’m so excited! I was so ready to say “no Peter Jackson, I don’t want it” 😂

[Krystal]

Marie wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Marie wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Marie wrote: "So what happened you all? Did anyone finish watching Season 2 of LOTR? Thoughts?"

I still haven't watched it haha. I read an article tha..."

I've been seeing bits and pieces of this - there's rumours of both Viggo and Sir Ian McKellan returning for it! KEEN!

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Brianna wrote: "@Marie oh I’m so excited! I was so ready to say “no Peter Jackson, I don’t want it” 😂"

Yeah exactly!! I wouldn't want it either if Peter Jackson was not doing it.

[Marie, Coffee-Chocolate-Book Lover]

Krystal wrote: "Marie wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Marie wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Marie wrote: "So what happened you all? Did anyone finish watching Season 2 of LOTR? Thoughts?"

I still haven't watched it haha. I read ...

I've been seeing bits and pieces of this - there's rumours of both Viggo and Sir Ian McKellan returning for it! KEEN!"

Yes - they are supposed to be coming back as well. :)

[J.]

Here's a fun little tangent.
https://youtu.be/l0etlNEXEnQ?si=CAeyo...

I note that the video ignores how Tolkien's tale is driven by Providence.