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A TV series based on the epic fantasy franchise The Lord of the Rings is in the works, though it sounds like very early days and it may never happen. According to Variety, Warner Bros. TV and J.R.R. Tolkien’s estate are talking to Amazon about developing a series based on the novels. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is reportedly actively involved personally in the discussions. Importantly, Variety points out the rumored talks are only in the “very early stages” and no agreement has been reached as of yet.
According to Variety, WB and the estate are speaking to other, unnamed platforms for the new Lord of the Rings show, with Amazon said to be the frontrunner at this stage. WB and Amazon had no comment when approached by Variety.
Variety points out that it is a rarity for Bezos to be personally involved in negotiations regarding Amazon Studios projects. He might be doing so due to the recent turnover at Amazon Studios. Roy Price was the Amazon Studios president before leaving the company recently amid sexual harassment claims. Head of scripted programming Joe Lewis and head of unscripted programming Conrad Riggs also left Amazon recently.
Some of Amazon Studios projects include the critically acclaimed shows Transparent, Mozart in the Jungle, and The Man in the High Castle.
The Lord of the Rings is one of the biggest entertainment properties on the planet, so it is no surprise at all to learn it may continue with a TV series. There are no details at all as of yet regarding what part of the Lord of the Rings story the show might cover or who would star in it. Whatever the case, it is an exciting idea for Lord of the Rings fans.
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Call of Duty: WWII is finally out, and along with a new story-driven campaign, the game brings back the series’ Zombies experience in the form of Nazi Zombies. This time, however, developer Sledgehammer has made some changes to the popular game mode.
Not only does Call of Duty: WWII’s Zombies mode feature a more in-depth class system and abilities, it also gives you more apparent objectives to complete. The mode doesn’t feature any objective markers, but you can pull up a small to-do list by pressing touchpad, which will highlight nearby points of interest for you.
While you’re free to ignore the objectives in Zombies mode and just mow down undead Nazis to your heart’s content, you’ll need to clear some if you want to obtain the Tesla gun. In the video above, we show you all the steps you’ll need to complete to unlock the powerful weapon and become a more efficient zombie-killing machine.
Call of Duty: WWII is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. In GameSpot’s Call of Duty: WWII review-in-progress, critic Miguel Concepcion said the game “successfully capitalizes on the series’ strengths” and called it “one of the most comprehensive and filler-free Call of Dutys in recent memory.” You can see what other critics are saying about the WWII shooter in our review roundup.
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A television series based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved The Lord of the Rings novels could be headed to Amazon.
According to Variety, Warner Bros. TV and the Tolkien estate are in the early stages of negotiations with Amazon Studios to develop the series. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is allegedly personally involved in the talks.
It’s important to note that a deal has not yet been set, and representatives from Warner Bros. and Amazon refrained from commenting on the reported negotiations.
Warner Bros. TV and the Tolkien estate’s decision to begin shopping a series based on The Lord of the Rings has reportedly resulted in quite a bit of competition for the project, with Amazon coming out on top as the frontrunner studio.
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Super Mario Odyssey is packed with vibrant and charming visuals that are a joy to capture using the game’s photo mode. Throughout our journey, we’ve documented a wealth of fun and ridiculous moments. From our antics with the adorable fedora-wearing Shiba Inu, to the ridiculous shots we’ve taken using the photo mode’s fish eye lens, there’s a lot to showcase. We’ve gathered some of our best photos ahead for your viewing pleasure.
After much anticipation, Super Mario Odyssey is out now for Nintendo Switch. It’s the latest installment of Nintendo’s tenured franchise starring the lovable Italian plumber. You once again control Mario as he works to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. But this time around, he has the help of a new hat sidekick named Cappy, who he can throw at certain objects or enemies to temporarily possess them and use their unique abilities.
Check out our full review of Super Mario Odyssey, and for more about the game, check out our roundup article containing features, gameplay videos, and everything you need to know about Super Mario Odyssey. You can also check out our roundup containing tips, guides, and things we wish we knew.
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If you’ve read our previous feature on Super Mario Odyssey’s secrets and easter eggs, you’ll know that it’s a game packed with fun secrets and references to past Mario games. With so many to discover, we’ve gathered nine more fascinating secrets and easter eggs that we’ve found in the game so far. Click ahead to see what we saw during our early runnings with the game. Be wary; there will be some potential spoilers.
After much anticipation, Super Mario Odyssey is out now for Nintendo Switch. It’s the latest installment of Nintendo’s tenured franchise starring the lovable Italian plumber. You once again control Mario as he works to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. But this time around, he has the help of a new hat sidekick named Cappy, who he can throw at certain objects or enemies to temporarily possess them and use their unique abilities.
For more about the game, check out our roundup article containing features, guides, gameplay videos, and everything you need to know about Super Mario Odyssey. You can also check out our roundup containing tips, guides, and things we wish we knew.
In your travels, you’ll occasionally encounter a seed that you can throw into a planting spot located somewhere in the kingdom. Successfully transporting it to a pot will cause a small sapling to sprout. If you leave and return sometime later, the plant will reveal a Power Moon.
Mario travels from kingdom to kingdom using his trusty airship, but it isn’t the plumber’s only means of voyaging between levels. Scattered across all the Kingdoms are warp paintings that instantly transport you back to a specific world without having to take your ship. While these paintings are a convenient way to revisit a previous kingdom, they also take you to a secret area where you can pick up a new Power Moon. Keep an eye out for these portals to other kingdoms; though, if you’d rather skip looking for them on your own, you can refer to our warp painting location guide.
Dorie the gentle sea dragon returns in Super Mario Odyssey. First introduced in Super Mario 64, this aquatic ally can be seen swimming around both the Lake Kingdom and the Mushroom Kingdom wearing a flashy new top hat.
The Coin-Coffer, found in the Deep Woods section of the Forest Kingdom, marks the return of Money Bags from Super Mario 64. Where now you can toss a hat on one and become a Coin-Coffer yourself–we don’t recommend it as you just spurt out all your hard-earned coins–his previous appearance was more straightforward, as an easy source of five coins in Mario 64’s Snowman’s Land.
Klepto was an enemy in Super Mario 64 that would grant you a star for catching up to him. He would also–much like in Super Mario Odyssey–take Mario’s hat. The implications in the hat-obsessed Odyssey are greater, but it’s good to see that Klepto hasn’t changed all that much over the years.
Captain Toad makes several appearances in Super Mario Odyssey. This weighty backpack wearing adventurer was first introduced in a mini-game found in Super Mario 3D World, and eventually starred in his own spin-off, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. He can often be found hanging out around the hard-to-reach corners of a Kingdom, awaiting your arrival so he can give you a Power Moon he’s collected on his own adventures.
As you explore the streets of New Donk City in the Metro Kingdom, you’ll notice several street signs alluding to characters from the Donkey Kong series. Signage like “Diddy’s Mart” and “Dixie Street” are direct references to Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong. There’s even “Cranky” and “Krool” street signs, which clearly refer to Cranky Kong and King K. Rool.
During the music festival in New Donk City, you travel through various classic levels that tell the story about the city’s origins. The final area you traverse is a direct copy of level design seen in the original Donkey Kong.
One of the final levels you explore in the game is none other than the famous Mushroom Kingdom. Its appearance in Super Mario Odyssey is heavily based on how it looked in the iconic N64 classic, Super Mario 64. But don’t be fooled by the lush green hills and familiar-looking castle: the new Mushroom Kingdom is packed with activities, but isn’t as extensive as the original from Mario 64, where it served as the hub world for the entire game.
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