Two decades before Jackson’s trilogy brought Tolkien’s books to the big screen, there were attempts to animate his stories instead. 1980’s The Return of the King is one example, with Arthur Rankin Jr.

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The British actor, 86, who ...

There are few series as beloved as The Lord of the Rings, whose fantasy setting would serve as an inspiration for incredible movies, tabletop games, and, of course, games. However, despite iconic ...

With the release of the 12.0 “pre-patch” for World of Warcraft — the patch that lays the groundwork for next month’s Midnight expansion — Blizzard made one of the most consequential and controversial ...

Back in 2021, Hannah’s love of all things nerdy collided with her passion for writing — and she hasn’t stopped since. She covers pop culture news, writes reviews, and conducts interviews on just about ...

GDP in last three months of 2025 also hit by weak consumer spending, with little momentum going into this year Analysis: UK economy limps along at 0.1% growth – but there are reasons for optimism in ...

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, and the year ended with "subdued growth", according to the Office of National Statistics. Here's a recap of this morning's news: What the ...

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the final quarter of last year, figures from the Office for National Statistics show Monthly figure: Economic growth also increased by 0.1% in December, ending the year ...

Finding a book like Lord of the Rings is a hard task. JRR Tolkien's legendary fantasy novels have been enchanting readers for over a century, and has inspired numerous films, TV shows, and video games ...

World of Warcraft has come a long way in updating its UI over the decades. Their biggest change was in the Dragonflight expansion, when they overhauled their UI, making it more customizable. However, ...

You might be spending more money than you need to on your Ryanair flight, according to research by Which?. The consumer champion has set out nine rules for travellers to follow when booking a ticket ...

Ever wondered what the average salary is for workers of your age? We’ve used government research from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), alongside data from other sources, to answer this ...