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Interest surges around The Lord of the Rings franchise due to a new movie return, actor financial hardships, and upcoming merchandise releases.

The Lord of the Rings franchise regains strong public attention fueled by news of an upcoming movie, related merchandise, and personal stories from the cast. An actor revealed financial struggles, including having to sell their home due to insufficient pay during filming. LEGO plans to release a high-priced set inspired by the series' detailed settings, notably 'Helm’s Deep.