Topic: The Lord of the Rings
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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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16 books set to be adapted into movies in 2012-2013
Read these books before they hit the big screen!
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Hollywood's record haul: why 2012 was a great year for movies
Hollywood set a box-office record in 2012, raking in $10.8 billion. Franchises like James Bond and 'The Avengers' ruled a year that signaled some important trends in the industry.
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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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Chapter & Verse
'The Hobbit': Try a Tolkien breakfast at ... Denny's?The chain restaurant is serving a promotional 'Hobbit' menu with items like Gandalf's Gobble Melt.
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'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey': Is it really necessary? (+trailer)
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' has everything 'Lord of the Rings' had, but all the dwarves and wizards are getting old.
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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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Marijuana users celebrate legalization in Washington state (+video)
Though the law does not allow pot smoking in public, that didn't stop users from gathering near Seattle's iconic Space Needle. Though it is now legal to possess marijuana in Washington under state law, possession remains a federal crime.
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'The Hobbit': How to throw your very own Shire-style partyGetting excited about the release of the first 'Hobbit' movie? Celebrate Middle-earth style!
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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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Tolkien family files suit for 'morally questionable' marketing of 'Rings'
Tolkien family files suit: The heirs of J.R.R. Tolkien are suing producers of two Tolkien moves, 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' for selling digital rights to an online slot machine game. The family filed suit in Los Angeles.
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'Hobbit' in the skies: Air New Zealand creates a Middle-earth-themed safety videoWorking with the 'Hobbit' production team, the airline produced a new safety video that features Peter Jackson and Gollum.
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Reverse brain drain: How three siblings recreated a century-old Polish resort
The Mankowski siblings were born and educated in France. But they returned to Szczawnica, Poland, and have restored their great-grandfather's resort to its former glory.
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Hollywood gets back to biblical
Several Bible-based projects, including 'Noah' starring Russell Crowe and two separate treatments of the story of Moses, are due in theaters over the next few years.
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Culture Cafe
'Star Wars: Episode 7' - Were we wrong about George Lucas all along? (+video)The news that 'Star Wars: Episode 7' is on its way and that Disney has bought the 'Star Wars' franchise from George Lucas raises the prospect that the world is only now beginning to understand his vision for the classic trilogy. Disney buying 'Star Wars' could cause a 'Lord of the Rings'-like universe expansion.
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Chapter & Verse
'Lord of the Rings' comes to life with a Gollum statue at Wellington International AirportTo celebrate the upcoming 'Hobbit' films, the team behind the movie's special effects designed a giant Gollum statue which is currently on display at the Wellington International Airport.
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Chapter & Verse
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' gets two TV spots (+ video)The new TV commercials for 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' show Bilbo fending off trolls as well as more of his journey with the dwarves.
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Stir It Up!
Travel: Iceland and pan-seared salmonRecreating this Icelandic dish is relatively simple. Blend basil, olive oil, salt, and pine nuts into a puree to season the fish. Mash cauliflower florets with potatoes for a unique side dish.
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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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St. Petersburg's 'gay propaganda' law has LGBT Russians wary
The law has resulted in more than 70 arrests, though only one conviction, since being implemented in the spring. But some say it has also galvanized the community to stand up for itself.
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'The Hobbit' – a new film trailer (+ video)The new trailer for 'The Hobbit' includes more glimpses of Gollum as well as new characters like the wizard Radagast the Brown.
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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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16 books set to be adapted into movies in 2012-2013
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 againDespite 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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'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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