Sean Astin's Samwise Gamgee is one of the best characters in The Lord of the Rings, but there are a lot of differences between the book and the films.

Tales of the Shire takes us away from the dungeons and battlefields of Middle-Earth to explore the cozier side of The Lord of ...

J.R.R. Tolkien's epic story had a fifth Hobbit who helped Frodo and Samwise in their journey. Unfortunately, he was cut from ...

That's why he was the perfect cast for "Bilbo Baggins". His 'Hobbit' colleagues from 'The Lord of the Rings', who play in the same universe, are no giants either. For example, actors Elijah Wood and ...

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our ...

Author J.R.R. Tolkien is being honored all week for his fantasy epic "The Lord of the Rings" and its impact on culture and ...