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Serious concerns raised in NZ about environmental impact of major productions including Amazon’s Rings of Power

In response to workers’ claims of high emissions and waste, Amazon says it complied with all laws and ‘either met or exceeded industry standards’

The Guardian - AU

'Rings of Power' writer defends the show's biggest change to Tolkien canon

The greatest evil in Middle-earth is finally unmasked in 'The Rings of Power.' Writer Gennifer Hutchison hints at what he might do in Season 2.

Inverse

Now it’s over, let’s come out and say it: The Rings of Power was a stinker

The world’s most expensive show – which looked like an episode of Hollyoaks, only with woeful acting – was so inept that every episode left you sniggering

The Guardian - UK

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Where is Rings of Power filmed? A guide to the stunning New Zealand locations

As the Amazon series the Rings of Power comes to the end of its first season, we've looked back at some of the locations in New Zealand used as backdrops for the program

Daily Mirror

'Rings of Power' theory: finale trailer features one obvious red herring

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' may have just delivered its most obvious red herring to date. Here's how the Amazon series likely confirmed one popular fan theory about The Stranger.

Inverse

'Rings of Power' Episode 7: How a real apocalypse inspired Mordor's return

When Alex Disenhof set out to create Mordor for 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,' his inspiration didn’t come from fantasy or fiction. It came from something much more personal.

Inverse

Is Celeborn dead? 'Rings of Power' just broke Lord of the Rings canon — or did it?

The reports of Cereborn's death may be greatly exaggerated. In 'Rings of Power' Episode 7, Galadriel seems to contradict a major plot point in Lord of the Rings. So what's really happening here?

Inverse

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'Rings of Power' theory reveals a clever clue that proves Halbrand is Sauron

Now, Rings of Power fans are looking to the soundtrack composed by Bear McCreary for more evidence to support their "Saulbrand" case.

Inverse

Now we’re Tolkien! After six glacial hours, The Rings of Power is finally worth watching

It’s been a painstaking buildup – mainly of people chatting by pretty trees – but now, faithful fans who haven’t already given up have been rewarded with the best big-budget TV in years

The Guardian - UK

Rings of Power: 'In an age of epic fantasy on screen many of the missteps are unforgivable'

Early reviews of Amazon Prime’s The Rings of Power have said that this “rich, gorgeous” eight-episode prequel to Lord of the Rings is “so astounding” it makes HBO’s rival fantasy series House of the Dragon “look amateur”.

The Conversation

Despite racist vitriol, 'Rings of Power' star Ismael Cruz Córdova is not backing down

As the The Rings of Power deals with a racist review-bombing campaign, Córdova reflects on the impact his inclusion in the series has for other marginalized people.

WEKU

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a billion-dollar bet Amazon shouldn’t be allowed to make

Prime Video has broken the bank with its streaming prequel to Lord of the Rings. It’s a surefire winner on paper, writes Louis Chilton – but is it really what the industry needs?

The Independent UK

Share your thoughts on House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power

We would like to hear your thoughts on the two new fantasy behemoths

The Guardian - UK

House Of The Dragon Or Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power — Which Do Benzinga Followers Prefer?

Two of the most anticipated new television series are launching on streaming platforms in August and September.

Benzinga

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