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The Rings of Power showrunners tease the identity of the Dark Wizard will be revealed early on in season 3: "The…
The showrunners for The Rings of Power, J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, have confirmed that the identity of the Dark Wizard, portrayed by Ciarán Hinds, will be revealed early in season 3. They also clarified that the character is definitively not Saruman and teased that Sauron and Gandalf will appear in more recognizable forms.
Simon Pegg's Balrog will share scenes with Sauron in The Rings of Power season 3
The Rings of Power season 3 will feature Simon Pegg's Balrog in scenes with Sauron, portraying the Balrog as an intelligent and strategic adversary. Co-showrunner Patrick McKay revealed that the season will explore new facets of the Balrog's character and its interaction with Sauron, particularly concerning the dark magic involved in forging rings. The new season is set to premiere on Prime Video on November 11.
Sauron crafts the One Ring in The Rings of Power season 3 trailer as Middle-earth burns
The first trailer for The Rings of Power season 3 has been released, showcasing Sauron crafting the One Ring amidst a burning Middle-earth. The season promises epic battles, the reunion of Celeborn and Galadriel, and Gandalf's warnings of impending death. New cast members include Eddie Marsan, Andrew Richardson, and Adam Young, with Simon Pegg voicing the Balrog.
Sauron will create some "complications" for Celeborn and Galadriel in The Rings of Power season 3
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 will introduce Celeborn and Galadriel's reunion, which actor Jamie Campbell Bower suggests will be complicated by Sauron's manipulation. Sauron is also expected to forge the One Ring in this season. Gandalf, played by Daniel Weyman, will also be a more prominent figure. The new season premieres on November 11 on Prime Video.
Simon Pegg joins the cast of The Rings of Power season 3 as an iconic Lord of the Rings character
At SDCC 2026, it was announced that Simon Pegg will voice the Balrog in The Rings of Power season 3, which also revealed a new trailer and additional cast members. Eddie Marsan, Andrew Richardson, and Adam Young are joining the Prime Video series, with new episodes set to premiere in November 2026.
"He's in his power": The Rings of Power's Gandalf star says his Lord of the Rings character has "arrived" in season 3 and will be the wizard "we all hopefully know and love"
Actor Daniel Weyman, who plays Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, stated that his character has "arrived" and will be in his full power in season 3. Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay also teased the upcoming season, which will feature a significant time jump and focus on the Elves' war against Sauron, including the forging of the One Ring. The third season is set to premiere on Prime Video on November 11.
The world needs a new Avatar in dreamy first trailer for The Last Airbender spin-off Seven Havens
The first trailer for Avatar: Seven Havens, a spin-off of Avatar: The Last Airbender, was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The series centers on a young Earthbender who discovers she is the new Avatar after Korra, in a world shattered by a cataclysm. The trailer sets a colorful and beautiful tone for the upcoming show, which will consist of two books with 13 episodes each.
The Guild Wars 3 story pitch sees players holding the line against greedy industrialists who exploit the magical wilds
ArenaNet has revealed story details for the upcoming MMORPG Guild Wars 3, with Aaron Linde outlining the narrative pitch. Players will take on the role of Vaelwardens, guardians of magic in a world where industrialists, like the Mavenwrights, seek to exploit magical resources. The story focuses on the Vaelwardens' struggle to protect the fading magic and its spirits against encroaching greed and societal change.
The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Apple TV and more (July 24-26)
This guide highlights six new movies and shows available on streaming services like Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and Apple TV+ for the weekend of July 24-26. Featured titles include the movies Masters of the Universe and Mortal Kombat 2, the sports comedy The Dink, and new seasons of Ransom Canyon, Pompeii: Out of Time, and The Crow Girl.
The Rings of Power season 3 is bringing in a major Lord of the Rings character who's been controversially missing…
The Lord of the Rings character Celeborn, husband of Galadriel, will be introduced in the third season of Amazon's The Rings of Power, played by Jamie Campbell Bower. The actor described his portrayal as a "lover-boy" and highlighted the romantic longing inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's relationship with his wife. Season 3 is set to premiere on Prime Video on November 11.
Magic: The Gathering’s Multiverse Is Gearing Up For Its Next Big Story In 2027
Magic: The Gathering has revealed its three in-universe set releases for 2027: Nauctis: The Sunken Realm, Kamigawa: Titanbreach, and Zhalfir. Nauctis will introduce an entirely underwater world, Titanbreach will feature kaiju battles between Kamigawa's mechs and Ikoria's monsters, and Zhalfir will explore the game's first Afrofantasy setting. These sets mark the beginning of a new story arc following the conclusion of a previous three-year narrative.
The Rings of Power season 3 is tackling Lord of the Rings' biggest moment, and it was extremely…
The third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will focus on the pivotal moment of Sauron forging the One Ring. Showrunners Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne described the sequence as the most ambitious and technically challenging ever undertaken for the series. Actor Charlie Vickers, who plays Sauron, expressed his emotional connection to portraying this significant event.
First look at Gandalf in Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 revealed on the side of a Comic-Con tram
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 has revealed the first look at Daniel Weyman as Gandalf, seen on a San Diego Comic-Con tram advertisement. The series will feature a time jump and focus on the War of the Elves and Sauron. Cast and showrunners Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne are expected to appear at San Diego Comic-Con for a panel.
My favorite new anime is a rare, not-isekai fantasy about a dragon raised by cats
The Cat and the Dragon is a highly-rated new anime series from Studio OLM that subverts typical fantasy tropes by focusing on a magical cat raising a dragon. Despite some litRPG elements, it avoids the common isekai power fantasy, offering a compelling narrative with strong worldbuilding and character development.
House of the Dragon fans think Team Green's newcomer is actually not that bad, and would've sided with Dunk in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Fans of House of the Dragon are discussing the character of Ser Gwayne Hightower, with many believing he possesses a hidden sense of honor. They speculate that if he were present in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, he would have sided with Dunk in the Trial of the Seven, contrasting with his current allegiance to the Green faction.
Where Winds Meet promises an ‘Eastern steampunk’ aesthetic with July 23’s Hidden Mountain update
The game Where Winds Meet will receive its Hidden Mountain update on July 23rd, introducing an "Eastern steampunk" aesthetic. This update adds a new storyline, mechanical vehicles, a gauntlet weapon, and new mechanized bosses that require environmental puzzle-solving.
First teaser for Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is hiding a 'precious' message, but you'll need to be a Tolkien expert to decipher it
The production of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum has officially begun, with director Andy Serkis releasing a teaser showing him in a motion-capture suit. The film, set before The Fellowship of the Ring, will feature Aragorn tracking Gollum and includes returning actors Ian McKellen as Gandalf and Elijah Wood as Frodo. The teaser also revealed a hidden message in J.R.R. Tolkien's Cirth runes, which reads 'Something precious awaits,' and Serkis confirmed the use of AI for de-aging effects, though he emphasized traditional filmmaking methods.
Fantasy curse-casting adventure TRUE LOVE’S CURSE out now on Steam!
The fantasy visual novel TRUE LOVE’S CURSE, developed by npckc, has been released on Steam, Google Play, and itch.io. The game features a story about a witch who sells curse charms and includes a launch discount on Steam. It is also part of an LGBTQ+ showcase featuring games by nonbinary developers.
Fatekeeper Early Access Review – The potential to be a Skyrim successor, but you’ll have to wait
Fatekeeper, currently in Early Access, shows potential as a successor to Skyrim with its atmospheric fantasy world and engaging combat mechanics. Despite some performance issues on PC and messy physics-based combat, the game offers a compelling experience for its low price, with publisher THQ's support expected to help it reach full release.
NC to Publish Magic Girl RPG Astrae Oratio From Dynamis One
NC has announced it will publish Astrae Oratio, a magic girl RPG developed by Dynamis One. The game features an anime style, set in a fantasy version of Tokyo where magic and civil service administration intersect. NC has released character trailers and details about the game's setting and combat, with platforms and a release window yet to be announced.
