Where did Saruman come from? We were curious enough about the subject that we decided to do some sleuthing into the White Wizard's background.| Looper
What happened during Tolkien's Second Age of Middle-earth that has led the creative minds at Amazon to explore this era during their Lord of the Rings series? Let's dive in.| Looper
What is the background of this strange wanderer, dressed all in grey? Where did he come from and why is he meddling in everyone's affairs? Let's dive into his backstory and see what sets Gandalf up for the critical role he ends up playing throughout The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.| Looper
In-depth, endless coverage of the movies you love, the movies you love to hate, and the movies you love to debate. New and old, we're covering them all.| Looper
Gollum is one of the most compelling characters in J.R.R. Tolkien's works. Read on to discover Gollum’s twisted backstory and impact on The Lord of the Rings.| Looper
Frodo Baggins may come across as a bit distant on the big screen, but he's being consumed from the inside out as he tries to step up and save the world. Here is the complete backstory that led to this humble Hobbit playing such a crucial role in Middle-earth history.| Looper
Why is this autocratic metaphysical being attempting to dominate Middle-earth? Where did he come from? How did he end up looking like a fiery optical organ perched atop a tower in Mordor? To properly answer those questions, we'll need to back up to the very beginning of Sauron's ages-long story.| Looper
We decided to dig into the background of the Ringwraiths to figure out where they came from, how they operate, and what they were up to before they got tangled up in all of the Lord of the Rings stuff. Here are our disturbing findings, presented for your spine-chilling entertainment.| Looper
The latest film and TV news, movie trailers, exclusive interviews, reviews, as well as informed opinions on everything Hollywood has to offer.| Looper
Whether it’s a massive war or simply a hobbit drinking tea, everything in Middle-earth has a lot of complex history behind it. So today, we’re taking a look at the world of J.R.R. Tolkien and explaining the long and lengthy history of Middle-earth, from creation to the start of the Fourth Age.| Looper
Is Shelob a spider or a demon? Where did Shelob come from? What does Shelob like to eat, besides everything? Read on to find out.| Looper