Netflix pitched Marvel-style ‘Lord Of The Rings’ TV universe to Tolkien estate

Maya Rudolph is recalling her first appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman and remembers it was not the best experience. In a new interview, the Saturday Night Live alum says she “did not have a good time.”

Candice Swanepoel's body looked absolutely incredible in a new video released by the Brazilian beachwear brand Lez a Lez. The South African supermodel – who is nearly six feet tall – appeared to be even taller as she towered over her surroundings in a series of revealing looks. Swanepoel, 34, flaunted her torso and toned abs in a variety of midriff-baring ensembles that also showcased her taffy-pulled arms and legs.     Looking down on the mortals: Candice Swanepoel, 34, looked absolutely incredible in a new campaign video released by the Brazilian beachwear brand Lez a Lez. She was clad in a denim bustier top and blue jeans as she towered over her surroundings Supermodel or superhuman: The South African supermodel – who is nearly six feet tall – appeared to be even taller in the series of revealing looks.

Harry Styles isn't the only former One Direction star trying his hand at acting.Zayn Malik has just accepted his first film role in the animated movie 10 Lives, according to Variety.The 29-year-old singer-songwriter has joined a cast featuring Bridgerton actress Simone Ashley and three-time BAFTA winner Mo Gilligan.  Going Hollywood: Harry Styles isn't the only former One Direction star trying his hand at acting after Zayn Malik accepted his first film role, according to Variety (pictured 2018)Derry Girl's star Dylan Llewellyn and Sophie Okonedo of Hotel Rwanda fame are also set to voice characters in the new film. Variety describes 10 Lives as the story of a 'pampered and selfish cat' who receives a 10th life after wasting his first nine.Duck Duck Goose director Chris Jenkins is slated to direct 10 Lives as well.  First film role: Zayn Malik will appear in the animated movie 10 Lives, which is the story of a 'pampered and selfish cat' who receives a 10th life after wasting his first nine (pictured 2018) Stars: Simone Ashley and Mo Gilligan are also part of the star-studded castThe news of Malik's casting came just a day after he shared a rare selfie to social media. The former One Direction star, 29, showcased his pink-tinged locks as he stared bewildered into the camera in his first post since last month. For his return to Instagram, Zayn showcased his chest tattoos as he donned a grey knitted cardigan worn open, accessorizing his look with a chunky silver chain.His lengthy locks fell about his face as he squinted into the camera while standing in the bright sunshine.  There he is: Zayn Malik cut a disheveled on Thursday as he posted a rare selfie to Instagram Last album: Malik last released an album in 2021.

After spending time visiting the flood-ravaged waters in Pakistan as Special Envoy for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Angelina Jolie has been back home in Los Angeles spending time with her children.And on Saturday, the acclaimed actress and director got in some one-on-one time with 14-year-old daughter Vivienne, which included a stop to get groceries at a Gelson's Market in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles.The Academy Award winner looked to be taking care of business on her cellphone during the short walk from their parked vehicle into the store. Family time: Angelina Jolie, 47, and daughter Vivienne, 14, made a stop to get groceries in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles on SaturdayJolie, 47, stepped out dressed in baggy gray-patterned pants, a matching top and long black overcoat.She also wore black platform sandals, dark sunglasses and had her dark brown tresses styled long and straight, well past her shoulders, with a part in the middle.

Kanye West relaxed after catching his son Saint's soccer game by grabbing breakfast at a nearby Denny's on Saturday.The 45-year-old rapper, whose career has taken a nosedive after he doubled down on recent anti-Semitic statements, was spotted wearing the same green jacket as he stepped out of the casual restaurant in Los Angeles' Westwood neighborhood.Earlier, he had had an awkward run-in with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian as they supported Saint, six, while trying to keep their distance.

Nancy Pelosi is making her first comments after the brutal attack her husband Paul Pelosi received in their home in San Francisco.

Saweetie is "proud" to be single. The 29-year-old rap star has revealed that she plans to address the speculation about her love life on her new album, 'The Single Life'. Saweetie - who previously dated rapper Quavo of Migos - told PEOPLE: "I feel like a lot of my private love life has been publicised on the media and the internet, so it's time for me to speak up.

Kanye West claims to have been "beat to a pulp" in recent weeks. The 45-year-old rap star has recently lost lucrative contracts with the likes of Balenciaga, Adidas and Gap after he posted an anti-Semitic message on social media, and Kanye has now taken to Instagram to bemoan his situation and the perceived lack of transparency in the business world.

The teaser trailer for The Bast Man: The Final Chapters dropped during the Urbanworld Film Festival, the same event where the film originally premiered in 1999. The Peacock limited series will premiere all 8 episodes on December 22. Watch the trailer in the video posted above.

Damian Lewis felt "physically drained" following the death of his wife Helen McCrory. The actress died of breast cancer in April 2021, aged 52, and Damian has admitted to feeling "wiped out" following her passing. He shared: "For four or five months, you're physically drained.

The first season of “The Rings of Power” has officially come to a close with an “unexpected” finale as the “Lord of the Rings” prequel series explores the lives and events that took place thousands of years before J. R. R. Tolkien’s trilogy of books (and subsequent films). And along the way, audiences learned how Mordor was created, that the elves were in danger of dying, and there were plenty of signs that evil was, in fact, reemerging.

has officially come to a close with an “unexpected” finale as the prequel series explores the lives and events that took place thousands of years before J. R.

Sauron is an evil character featured in The Lord of the Rings books and his identity has finally been revealed in the prequel series The Rings of Power.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 1 finale, which just dropped on Amazon Prime Video tonight. For even more on the LOTR season closer, check out Deadline’s Inside the Ring, the Rings of Power after show on October 15. Right now, watch past episodes here.

“The Rings of Power” is planning to close out season 1 of the “Lord of the Rings” prequel series in epic fashion. Ahead of next Friday’s conclusion, Prime Video debuted an epic trailer, promising that “all will be revealed” in the finale. Not only that, but the episode will also feature a new song by Fiona Apple.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” concludes its inaugural season, Amazon Prime Video debuted a fiery new trailer for the season finale that promises “all will be revealed.”  The trailer — which first screened at New York Comic-Con on Friday, as part of Prime Video’s panel for “The Rings of Power” — was light on new footage from the finale, save for a telling glimpse at what appears to be Celebrimbor’s forge, where the titular Rings of Power will eventually be created. Otherwise, the trailer recaps many of the biggest developments through the first season, while promising that while Mordor is rising, at lease some heroes “will fall” — and Sauron’s true identity will finally be revealed.

is planning to close out season 1 of the prequel series in epic fashion. Ahead of next Friday’s conclusion, Prime Video debuted an epic trailer, promising that “all will be revealed” in the finale.

Since “The Rings of Power” debuted on Prime Video on Sept. 2, fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy world have criticized some of the show’s modern adaptations to the Second Age-set universe.

Jennifer Salke entered the Second Age in London. The head of Amazon Studios spent the 72 hours leading up to the launch of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” in a whirlwind, traveling from the series’ global premiere event in London’s Leicester Square to her Manhattan apartment to watch the early returns arrive via reports from Amazon’s formidable consumer research department. The “Rings” team was exhausted, having had no chance to recover from the grueling worldwide promotional campaign for the Amazon Prime Video series that is an enormous bet for the tech giant, being the most expensive television series ever produced. For most of launch day, Sept. 1, Salke and key members of her executive team, many members of the large ensemble cast and executive producers J.D. Payne, Patrick McKay and Lindsey Weber gathered together for hours in virtual “war rooms,” bone tired but energized, to wait for the world’s reaction.