Lord of the Rings on Prime Updates (Thanks Varking!)

[Varking]

I have posted updates to the first page to make it cleaner and updated it with the official first video, first image, and social media buttons.

 

[Ealdwyn]

Just came across this

It's just going to be about the other rings of power? 😶
Then why are they casting Hobbits?
Why did they release a pic of the two trees?

 

[Varking]

Don't forget the official press release to us from Amazon:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER – Official Press Release – Fellowship of Fans

fellowshipoffans.com

 

[CirdanLinweilin]

Just came across this

It's just going to be about the other rings of power? 😶
Then why are they casting Hobbits?
Why did they release a pic of the two trees?

Because money.



CL

 

[Ealdwyn]

Well of course. But I still don't understand why there are hobbits in a series about the other rings of power.
Nice looking vid tho.

 

[CirdanLinweilin]

Well of course. But I still don't understand why there are hobbits in a series about the other rings of power.
Nice looking vid tho.

I guess Amazon wants to bank/ride on the coattails of the Jackson films, so Hobbits it is.


CL

 

[Varking]

I guess Amazon wants to bank/ride on the coattails of the Jackson films, so Hobbits it is.


CL

Casuals love the Hobbits ( Harfoots in this ) so if they have them in some small plots that don't have them become major players in this show it shouldn't be too rough.

 

[CirdanLinweilin]

Casuals love the Hobbits ( Harfoots in this ) so if they have them in some small plots that don't have them become major players in this show it shouldn't be too rough.

Yeah, because what did the Hobbits really do in the Second Age of note, other than send some archers and move to different places?


CL

 

[CirdanLinweilin]

Hoping they don't feature too heavily in this

After how much of a hubabaloo they made about the actors they are choosing for said Hobbits I imagine they will be front and center....



Just my .2


CL

 

[CirdanLinweilin]

Did "they" though? I thought most of the hullabaloo was from people speculating about the actors they chose.

Oh, I remember an actor saying "will be black hobbits, asian hobbits..." that sort of thing. And the big deal they seem to be making out of that is seeming to solidify their importance in the story.


CL

https://screenrant.com/lord-rings-show-diverse-hobbits-not-white/

 

[Squint-eyed Southerner]

As it appears to be called "The Rings of Power", I wonder where hobbits will fit in.

 

[Olorgando]

Yeah, because what did the Hobbits really do in the Second Age of note, other than send some archers and move to different places?


CL

Actually, the first mention of "Periannath" is in the year 1050 Third Age as per Appendix B "The Tale of Years".
If they adhered to the general migratory tendencies of Middle-earth, they must have been east of the Anduin River in the Second Age, perhaps even east of (or in?) Greenwood.

 

[Olorgando]

Casuals love the Hobbits ( Harfoots in this ) ...

Exactly; similar reason as that for "Leggy" being a "must have" in TH.
And if the Prime pimps have been paying attention to book sales, they are bound to have noticed the huge gap between LoTR and TH on the one hand, and The Sil on the other. Major difference? No Hobbits in the latter ... 🤨

 

[Ealdwyn]

This is dated last November and I'm having trouble finding the original article. Does anyone have it bookmarked?

 

[CirdanLinweilin]

https://boundingintocomics.com/2022...e-from-tolkiens-beloved-and-established-lore/


I haven’t found that one but here’s this:
CL

 

[Ealdwyn]

https://boundingintocomics.com/2022...e-from-tolkiens-beloved-and-established-lore/


i haven’t found that one but here’s this:
CL

Thanks!
That was as depressing as I thought it would be.

The more I read about the Amazon series, the more I think it will bear no resembleance whatsover to Tolkiens's work, save for a few stolen names.

 

[CirdanLinweilin]

Thanks!
That was as depressing as I thought it would be.

The more I read about the Amazon series, the more I think it will bear no resembleance whatsover to Tolkiens's work, save for a few stolen names.

Welcome and sorry to bear this bad news.

CL

 

[Olorgando]

The more I read about the Amazon series, the more I think it will bear no resembleance whatsover to Tolkiens's work, save for a few stolen names.

That is pretty much how I felt about Peter Jackson's treatment of the Lord of the Rings story.

At least all of the characters in the LoTR films were from the book - no Alfrids or Tauriels.
With AP dealing with the Second Age, the invented names will be very much in the majority. Same characters ("young" Galadriel! 🤢 ) are basically limited to Elves, or the Appendices.

 

[Olorgando]

So, am I hearing you say you prefer that only characters actually mentioned in the various writings of the 2nd age be the only characters in the series?

You now hear me saying that you might want to visit your ear, nose, and throat specialist - though since you read my post, perhaps it's the optometrist you want? 🤔

 

[CirdanLinweilin]

So the fact Pharazôn doesn't immediately 'force' Miriel to marry him and he takes the scepter has you all upset? I guess they are being 'politically correct' in not showing blatant abuse of women? ❔

Firstly, I am just the messenger sharing what I found, for those interested, secondly I don't appreciate this putting of intent in my mouth, which could be slander.

Thirdly, you know how I feel about this series so it goes without mentioning.


CL