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The Original Animated 'Lord of the Rings' Movies Find New Streaming Home
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The iconic animated Lord of the Rings films from the 70s have found a new streaming home on Max, offering a nostalgic look at the early days of Middle-earth on screen.
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- The Hobbit (1977) and Lord of the Rings (1978) animated movies, directed by Ralph Bakshi, are now available for streaming on the Max platform, giving fans a chance to relive the classic adaptations.
- These vintage animated versions predate the blockbuster live-action Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, offering a unique, retro take on Tolkien's fantasy world that should intrigue both longtime fans and a new generation of viewers.
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Ralph Bakshi, Max, The Hobbit (1977), Lord of the Rings (1978)