Topic: The Lord of the Rings
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14 acting legends over 70
Some say Hollywood may be ageist, with careers fizzling for most after they become senior citizens, but these actors and actresses buck that trend. Check out our list of 14 actors over 70 who haven't lost their touch.
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J.R.R. Tolkien: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 memorable quotes on life by the author of the popular "Lord of the Rings" series.
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How well do you know 'The Hobbit’? Take the quiz
How well do you know J.R.R. Tolkien’s 'The Hobbit'? Take this 40-question quiz to find out.
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'Lord of the Rings' quiz: 40 questions to test your knowledge of Middle-earth
Think you’re well-versed in the realm of hobbits, dwarves, wizards, and elves? Take this quiz and find out.
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How well do you know J.R.R. Tolkien? Take our quiz
There is more to J.R.R. Tolkien than just 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings.' Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the great scholar and storyteller.
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'Lord of the Rings' volcano erupts in New Zealand
The dormant volcano erupted Monday night in a New Zealand national park, where many scenes from the 'Lord of the Rings' movies were filmed.
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25 books set to be adapted into movies in 2013
Read these books before they hit the big screen!
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Culture Cafe 'The Hobbit' director Peter Jackson announces end of principal photography
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' will come to theaters this December.
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Chapter & Verse Ayn Rand: filmmakers will try, try again
Despite the massive failure of 'Atlas Shrugged, Part I,' 'Part 2' is scheduled for an October release.
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5 secrets hidden in Google's tribute to the first drive-in theater
To commemorate the opening of the first drive-in theater in New Jersey, in 1933, Google unveiled another of its nostalgic doodle. But, Google being Google, it hid several secrets codes and allusions. Have you spotted all of Google's inside jokes?
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Chapter & Verse 'The Hobbit': a glimpse of the studios (+ video)
A behind-the-scenes video shows "The Hobbit" actors and crew hard at work inside the studios.
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The Wind Through the Keyhole
The Wind Through the Keyhole" – a "Dark Tower"-related novel set in the fictional Mid-World – is unlikely to be ranked among Stephen King’s top works, but it's still plenty entertaining.
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Maurice Sendak: 10 tweets about the 'Wild' author and illustrator
Children's author Maurice Sendak, creator of the darkly mischievous children's classic, "Where the Wild Things Are," has died at age 83. Mourning the loss of the beloved writer and illustrator, fans of his work took to Twitter to pay tribute to one of the most important children’s book writers of the 20th century. Take a look at some of the top tweets from the worlds of literature, film and beyond that celebrate the life Maurice Sendak.
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Kentucky Derby: Will mighty white steed ride to rescue of struggling sport?
A white horse has never won the Kentucky Derby, so the entry of nearly pure white Hansen makes for a good story. But it likely won't be enough to bring horse racing back into the mainstream.
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Movies' second drafts: Titanic, Star Wars, and more
Changing the sky in 'Titanic' for its 3-D re-release isn't the first time movies have been tinkered with.
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The next 'Potter'? 'Hunger Games' takes kids to darker, more violent place.
The buzz over the 'Hunger Games' movie suggests a new blockbuster young-adult franchise is being born. But the coming-of-age tale set in a fascist future has less humor than 'Potter.'
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Chapter & Verse 'The Hobbit' production team releases another behind-the-scenes video
Director Peter Jackson's new 'Hobbit' video shows location shots in New Zealand's mountains and the filming of a pivotal scene where dwarves float down a river in barrels.
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West Memphis Three: $100,000 reward offered to clear their names
The West Memphis Three, convicted of killing three Cub Scouts, were released last year but not exonerated. A new $100,000 reward aims to clear their names.
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40 iPhone tips and tricks everyone should know
With hundreds of iPhone features and 500,000 iOS apps, it's easy to miss some of Apple's best tricks. Here are 40 of our favorite.
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Charles Dickens: 12 great movie and TV adaptations
12 versions that successfully brought Dickens' classic novels to the small and big screens.
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2012 movies: 10 to look for
Hollywood's already looking ahead to the movies for this year -- here are 10 of the most anticipated
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12 best books for preteens
12 best books for preteens
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New Zealand's violent gangs try to clean up their act
Home to some breathtaking landscape, New Zealand is also host to violent gangs. But some groups are now trying to re-brand themselves and set a possible example worldwide.
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'The Hobbit' trailer: 5 signs that Peter Jackson is back to his best
'The Hobbit' trailer is a testament to the best qualities of director Peter Jackson's filmmaking, from weaving together various J.R.R. Tolkien tales to the signature look of the film.
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'The Hobbit' movie trailer: what it tells us, what it leaves a mystery (VIDEO)
'The Hobbit' movie trailer is out, and it answers some questions while leaving others unclear. Did we just see Dol Guldur? Probably. What will Smaug look like? No idea.
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Fossil find could solve lingering Antarctic dinosaur mystery
Scientists report unearthing a Titanosaur fossil in Antarctica. The continent had been the only one lacking evidence of sauropods – dinosaurs with long necks and tails.
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Geek wisdom goes mainstream
Hard-core nerds impart teachings of 'Star Wars' and Tolkien.
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Gift ideas for everyone: 'Harry Potter,' Adele, 'Law & Order,' and 'Super Mario 3D'
Your gift list can get long with nieces and nephews, grandparents and friends all needing a present this holiday season. Try a few of these items that are sure to please like 'Winnie the Pooh,' 'Ken Burns: Prohibition,' and the video game 'Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.'
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'Lion King' success: Should Hollywood fall back in love with 3D?
Two big weekends for 'The Lion King 3D' and suddenly Hollywood is abuzz with talk of 3D conversions. But is the format the reason for the success of the returning modern classic?
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3 series I'm giving my 9-year-old after "Harry Potter"
He says nothing will ever be as good again. So I'm handing him "How to Train Your Dragon" and "The Lord of the Rings."
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