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A single line in the extended edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers dramatically changed how audiences viewed Sauron. Before the journey to Rohan, Gandalf tells Aragorn, “Sauron fears you.” This surprised many viewers, as it seemed impossible the Dark Lord could be afraid of anyone. However, this idea comes directly from J.R.R. Tolkien’s book, The Return of the King, where Aragorn states Sauron wasn’t powerful enough to be beyond fear – a sentiment Gandalf echoes in the film. Considering Sauron’s past encounters with Aragorn’s ancestors, his fear makes sense and provides a deeper understanding of his motivations during the War of the Ring.

House of the Dragon is inspired by George R.R. Martin’s book, Fire & Blood, which details the history of the Targaryen family. The show takes place 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, and about 100 years before A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

The fourth annual Air | Water event was the largest Porsche gathering in Southern California. Featuring cars from every era, model, and engine type, over 800 Porsches were showcased. The actual number was likely over 1,000 when including cars parked in the paddock and overflow areas, where enthusiastic owners proudly displayed their vehicles.