Melbourne-born actor Charlie Vickers talks about stepping into the shoes of one of literature's most notorious villains for the second season of Prime Video's 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'.
The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) has welcomed the prospect of more Middle-earth adventures in the country, describing the announcement of two potential Lord of the Rings prequels as "incredible news".
Amazon Prime Video's multi-season drama 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' will premiere Friday, September 2, with new episodes available weekly.
US tech firm Unity has entered into a deal to acquire Peter Jackson's Weta Digital for US$1.625 billion.
Prior to entering the world of J. R. R. Tolkien as part of Amazon's upcoming 'Lord of the Rings' series, Markella Kavenagh undertook an exploration of queer love and intimacy in regional Victoria via Katie Found's 'My First Summer'.
New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) CEO David Strong has expressed regret that Amazon Studios' untitled 'The Lord of the Rings' series will not return to the country to film season two, but remains confident of attracting other international productions.
Geoff Morrell, Fabian McCallan and Sara Zwangobani are new Aussie additions to the cast of Amazon Studio's 'Lord of the Rings', currently shooting in New Zealand.
Aussie actors Tom Budge, Markella Kavenagh, Tyroe Muhafidin and Charlie Vickers will be series regulars in Amazon Studios' 'The Lord of the Rings', due to start filming in New Zealand next month.