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Tatler Asia
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Red carpet geeks: Hollywood's 8 most delightful celebrity nerds
In 2025, geekdom is no longer a hidden hobby but a badge of honour. These celebrity nerds have proven that being smart, passionate and a little obsessive isn't just charming—it's Hollywood gold For a long time, being a nerd meant basement board games, fanfiction forums and explaining the difference between a Paladin and a Ranger to someone who definitely did not ask. But today's celebrity nerds are flipping the script, proving that you can be drop-dead gorgeous, know Elvish and explain the pros and cons of Aragorn and Jon Snow. Whether they're painting Warhammer figurines or rolling a Nat 20 in front of millions, these stars are living proof that nerd culture is the new Hollywood cool. Also read: From clothes hangers to taxidermied animals: 8 celebrities and their eccentric collections
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
WB confirms 2027 release for ‘The Hunt for Gollum'
Warner Bros has officially announced the release date for its upcoming 'Lord of the Rings' spinoff film, 'The Hunt for Gollum'. The much-anticipated prequel is scheduled to hit cinemas on December 17, 2027. Set before the events of Peter Jackson's acclaimed 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, the film is based on the appendices written by J.R.R. Tolkien and follows Aragorn's secret mission, commissioned by Gandalf the Grey, to track and capture Gollum, who is in possession of the One Ring. Andy Serkis is confirmed to reprise his iconic role as Gollum and is also rumoured to direct the project. While Ian McKellen is speculated to return as Gandalf, there has been no official confirmation regarding Viggo Mortensen's involvement as Aragorn. The announcement comes amid a mixed legacy of 'Lord of the Rings' spinoffs. Peter Jackson's 'Hobbit trilogy', though initially promising, was criticised for being unnecessarily stretched. More recently, Amazon's 'The Rings of Power' series drew a lukewarm response, with early intrigue giving way to audience disappointment. With the franchise's track record in recent years, fans are approaching 'The Hunt for Gollum' with cautious optimism. Whether this latest foray into Middle-earth will recapture the magic of the original films remains to be seen. One thing is certain: Tolkien enthusiasts will be watching closely as Middle-earth returns to the big screen in 2027.
