Peter Jackson Sends Video Blog Back from Middle Earth
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cant wait, and i cant belive that LOTR return of the king was 8 years ago already.Logan Westbrook said:
"Well he fought with the goblins! He battled a Troll! He riddled with Gollum! A Magic Ring He Stole! He was chased by Wolves, Lost in the forest, Escaped in a barrel from the Elf King's Halls! Bilbo! Bilbo! Bilbo Baggins, bravest little hobbit of them all" >_> Couldn't resist. Enjoy that spoiler and blame LegendaryFrog.
If I didn't know any better, I'd say that the guy at 2:15 is George Lucas. Which, of course, would be quiet frightening.
I was surprised to see Martin Freeman there, but especially James Nesbitt! Now I can say I've met someone who was in a film as big as this! Must be great to work on something so great with a bunch of great people, so jealous. I can't believe how long ago the original films were..
Damn, has it really been 11/12 years sine they filmed Lord of the Rings? And (Just about) an entire decade since the first movie hit theaters? Fuck, there is no way in hell I could be considered 'old' by anyone's standards, but wow this makes me feel old. Or maybe just very nostalgic, hearing that music again, seeing those sets, seeing the familiar yet now quite different faces of Peter Jackson and Ian McKelen, and realizing that I once thought the Hobbit movie was going to be out by no later than 2006. Finally seeing the movie coming together is just...wow.
And you know what, I haven't watched any of the LotR movies in years, it's time to change that. Only one question to ask myself...regular or extended?
And you know what, I haven't watched any of the LotR movies in years, it's time to change that. Only one question to ask myself...regular or extended?
It's gonna be a ***** of a 3 years.
That and the entire time I was comparing and contrasting this with all the behind the scenes footage from the Star Wars prequels. The differences are staggering. Actual, highly detailed sets- no actors walking around aimlessly with blank expressions on their faces, knowing theres nothing but green screens around them. Much more attention to detail and a director that's seems more invested and interactive with the crew and cast- rather than sitting around drinking coffee and talking to some yes-men around him.
I realized I've derailed from the subject, but it's just something so refreshing- to see real film making with a production team that really seems to care about their work, bringing an attention to detail and knowing that they wont be finished any time soon.
That and the entire time I was comparing and contrasting this with all the behind the scenes footage from the Star Wars prequels. The differences are staggering. Actual, highly detailed sets- no actors walking around aimlessly with blank expressions on their faces, knowing theres nothing but green screens around them. Much more attention to detail and a director that's seems more invested and interactive with the crew and cast- rather than sitting around drinking coffee and talking to some yes-men around him.
I realized I've derailed from the subject, but it's just something so refreshing- to see real film making with a production team that really seems to care about their work, bringing an attention to detail and knowing that they wont be finished any time soon.
LOVED IT! Watched it last night. Amazing for anyone who loves the books, movies, or just film and how its made.
Really it doesnt spoil much at all. Also, its like "spoiling" the origins of Superman. The books pushin 60, the big reinterest in LotR happened ten years ago. All he said was how many dwarves there were, and theres a cave where Bilbo finds the ring. It looks amazing and if you dont want anything at all spoiled in the slightest, this must be your first experiance out from under that rock you crawled out of and you should go back under it
Really it doesnt spoil much at all. Also, its like "spoiling" the origins of Superman. The books pushin 60, the big reinterest in LotR happened ten years ago. All he said was how many dwarves there were, and theres a cave where Bilbo finds the ring. It looks amazing and if you dont want anything at all spoiled in the slightest, this must be your first experiance out from under that rock you crawled out of and you should go back under it
