J.R.R. Tolkien

Peter Jackson's 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy blends fidelity and reinvention—honouring Tolkien's themes while altering characters and events. Despite debates, its cinematic triumph preserved the spirit of Middle-earth.

Christopher Lee's life spanned war, film, and music, but Tolkien fans treasure one fact most: he was the only 'Lord of the Rings' actor to meet J.R.R. Tolkien himself.