The Lord of the Rings

Peter Thiel's fascination with J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" isn't just a personal quirk — it's a strategic theme that runs through his business empire.  From Palantir to Anduril and now Erebor, Thiel's ventures borrow their names from Middle-earth and reflect his ambition to shape the...

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:WBD) CEO David Zaslav revealed during an earnings call that the anticipated movie “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum” is slated for a 2026 release. According to The Verge, Zaslav promised to "explore storylines yet to be told” within J.R.R....

Indie developer Free Range Games and publisher North Beach Games are set to release their co-op survival crafting game, "The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria." As revealed by IGN, the title will be released on Oct. 24 for Sony Group Corp's (NYSE: SONY) PlayStation 5 and Windows PC...

For nearly 30 years, Magic: The Gathering has entertained fans around the world. One of the biggest fans of the trading card game is Post Malone. The rapper put that fandom into play recently with the purchase of the rarest and most valuable Magic: The Gathering card ever made. What Happened:...

Embracer Group (OTC: THQQF) the gaming conglomerate based in Sweden, has announced it has ambitious plans to leverage the iconic fantasy series, "Lord of the Rings," and transform it into one of the most significant gaming franchises worldwide. Speaking on a webcast, the company's...

Daedalic Entertainment, the German video game developer and publisher behind "The Lord of the Rings: Gollum," has issued a formal apology acknowledging the game's shortcomings and announcing it is actively working to rectify the issues encountered by players. "We would like to...

By Franca Quarneti via El Planteo This article was originally published in September 2022. "The Lord of the Rings" is a beloved epic that has stood the test of time, captivating audiences of all ages and backgrounds. But what is it about this sweeping saga that makes it particularly...

E-commerce leader Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported third-quarter financial results after the market close Thursday. Here's what investors need to know.  What Happened: Amazon reported third-quarter revenue of $127.1 billion, an increase of 15% year-over-year. The total came in shy of...

Tasked with leading the studio of a trillion-dollar company is no easy task. Jennifer Salke was named the head of Amazon Studios, a unit of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN), in 2018. Salke is the focus of a cover story from Variety that shares insights into Amazon’s strategy for television and...

By Weedmaps' Danielle Guercio, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. The Lord of the Rings saga might be a big-budget film classic today, but it has always had stoner ties — even when it was only in print. The tough, hilarious, and kind Gandalf, a wizard of Middle Earth, is a...

Video game company Embracer Group AB (OTC: THQQF) is purchasing several rights to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit franchises that could bring theme parks and more movies to fans of the J.R.R. Tolkien books. What Happened: Embracer announced Thursday the acquisition of Middle-earth...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported first-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the key highlights for investors. What Happened: Amazon reported first-quarter revenue of $116.4 billion, up 7% year-over-year and ahead of a consensus estimate of $116.3 billion, according...

You might not be a fan of orcs, hobbits and adventures through fantasy lands but you have to give the newest movie in The Lord of the Rings franchise a thumbs-up after reading this weekend’s box office numbers. Before all of The Lord of the Rings fans object to the three-part Hobbit prequel...

Last December, Time Warner (NYSE: TWX) released The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey to cinemas all over the world. The Peter Jackson-directed epic was the start of a new trilogy for Warner Bros., which will continue this Christmas with The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and conclude in 2014 with...