Netflix entered a bidding war with Amazon Studios for Lord of the Rings

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The Rings of Power, which the latter won for $250 million.

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Serious security measures were taken to prevent any leaks or spoilers

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The title reveal was Douglas Trumbull's final project.

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It's one of the most diverse projects in 'Lord of the Rings' history.

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There will also be more storylines focused on women.

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The first season of LOTR: The Rings of Power took an entire year to film.

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While New Zealand closed its borders in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the series was one of seven granted exemptions to shoot.

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Owain Arthur, who played the role of Prince Durin IV, spent three hours in the makeup chair every day.

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A team of "Tolkien scholars, linguists, and lore masters" were welcomed into the writers' room to ensure anyone or anything new being added into the scripts would coincide with the books.

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The series is expected to have at least five seasons and the makers have all seasons mapped out.

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