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Archive through November 13, 2003

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Neko

Wednesday, March 26, 2003 - 12:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You can all have Legolas..
But Orlando Bloom is mine..

BAHAHAHAHAHA!!

And I loved that computer animated horse-mounting he did..

Ericka1012

Wednesday, March 26, 2003 - 2:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I too have never read the books and enjoy Hermoine review of the movies...I have seen the first movie 3 times and the second movie 4 times...I loved both and agree with all of Hermoine's review...I also have decided not to read any of the trilogy until after I've seen all the movies because of all you purist out there, I want to see the movies without any preconcieved thoughts of what should or shouldn't happen...As much as I've read I can't believe I have never read these books...When I left the 2nd movie I said to my dh "How can they make us wait another year for the Ending? :("

Has there been a release date for the DVD for the second movie I want to make sure I get it so when the third movie is release the night before I can watch both then see the movie the next day...I hope some theater in Wichita has enough sence to run a Lord of the Rings marathon so we can watch them back to back on the big screen in one day...Yes I know that would be a 9 hour investment minimum in one day...BUT DANG IT WOULD BE WORTH IT!!!! (I admit it the Ring has won me over and I'm an addict!!! My Precious)

Webkitty

Wednesday, March 26, 2003 - 3:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL Ericka!!! (my precious) lol........love that....

Another fan of Tolkien/Peter Jackson, welcome aboard! I am so happy that a director finally came along who was also a big fan (a Ringnut) of Tolkien and put the time and effort into the trilogy it deserved.

Sean Astin (Samwise) said at the Oscars that PJ and some of the actors are back in New Zealand right now putting the finishing touches on The Return of the King.
I bet PJ has decided to tweak the ending to follow the last book more closely. Purists are already outraged at the rumored omission of the scouring of the Shire in the 3rd movie. I'm just going to have faith that PJ will take what's needed from The Scouring of the Shire and The Grey Havens (the last chapter) to create the best and most satisfying ending, and not worry about it.

PJ was given a pass on the first movie because other than omitting Tom Bombadil, he didn't deviate all that much. He was roundly criticised for his departures in TTT, though. The only thing that bothered ME was the whole handling of Rohan and King Theoden. He was FAR more majestic and brave and "together" than the movie portrayed him to be. Also, the ragtag subjects of Rohan that the movie portrayed was just wrong, imo, this was supposed to be a proud horse/warrior kingdom for crying out loud!! When you guys finally read TTT, you'll see, the pagentry and majesty of Rohan is nowhere to be seen in the movie.
But, I don't like to complain too much, PJ did a far better job bringing the trilogy to life than I ever dreamed would be possible.
The tourment of Gollum was brilliant. The characters were cast perfectly, right out of my head, just as I imagined them. The scenery was breathtaking, and the whole tone of the movie was set just right, with just the right amount of tension, a sense of urgency and doom but with the right amount of courage and bravery.
Yep, can't wait for TTT to at least come to PPV so I can tape it. (and watch it over and over)
I'll be sad when the 3rd movie comes out because that will mean no more. I was hoping PJ would agree to take on The Hobbit too, but I read (somewhere) that he said he wouldn't be doing it.

Neko

Wednesday, March 26, 2003 - 5:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think PT has done a AMAZING job and shouldn't feel he has to go back and change or alter the ending he had already he intended.

I don't think they'd be altering the ending, cause that would be alot more filming needed.
Alot of the actors are doing other movies at the moment...now having them do some sound tweaking and fixing up, I can see them doing.

They were ALWAYS going back and doing sound "stuff".

Webkitty

Wednesday, March 26, 2003 - 5:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Right you are Neko, but I'm wondering if PJ has already filmed two endings. I don't have a DVD player, but I've heard that a lot of dvd's have alternate endings.
Just the way Sean Astin was saying it made me think *something* was up. (could just be my imagination)

Like I said, I refuse to get all worked up about how PJ chooses to end the trilogy. I'm with you, I think he's done a fantastic job! (and he BETTER win the Oscar next year or I WILL get all worked up! LOL)

Neko

Wednesday, March 26, 2003 - 7:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I really think that "purists" should be happy with what they get.
PJ has done the best job that you could possibly do on a trilogy of movies that are "based" on the books.

People seems to think that "are" the books, not "based" on them.
I mean, look at those cartoons they did of the trilogy..they didn't even follow the books barely at all!!

Ericka1012

Thursday, March 27, 2003 - 6:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Webkitty, my dh and I discussed that after the oscars this year and he and I both believe that the trilogy will be awarded next year and unless a movie that is such a big block buster comes along all of the catagories will not only have nominations for the trilogy but LoTR will run away with the whole shooting match.

Calamity

Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 2:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ericka1012: I don't know how firm these dates are, but it looks like the 2-disc TTT dvd is scheduled to be released on June 30th in the UK and on August 26th in the US. Not sure about Canada. An extended 4-disc version will come out later in the fall, just like with FotR.

While I was looking this up, I came across an excerpt from an Ian McKellen interview that said he wants to play Gandalf in a tv series of 'The Hobbit'.

Ian McKellen interview

Hermione69

Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 4:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I would LOVE to see the Hobbit on TV or a movie. That is a great story.

Webkitty

Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 5:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Calamity, thanks for the link! I read the interview with PJ too, and he said that New Line has the production rights but not the distribution rights (can't remember who has them and I just read it! ack)
Anyway, I guess there is a problem there that would have to be worked out, but they haven't approached PJ to do the Hobbit yet.

Ian McKellen said he would do a tv mini-series. I don't know how I feel about that, I think the Hobbit needs to be on the big screen first. For the visual sensation and for the quality of the production, I feel the Hobbit needs to be taken as seriously as the trilogy was. But I like the idea of taking a whole season to explore the world of Hobbits and all the nuances of the book.

PJ also said in his interview that ROTK will be majestic and emotional, and some parts of it brought a tear to his eye. I'm getting goosebumps, I am so psyched for this movie! Oh-my-heck, I can't wait.

Djgirl5235

Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 7:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The release dates for the US & Canada are always the same, so thank you for the info! I'm waiting for the November extended release - I want as much as I can possibly get!!!!

Ericka1012

Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 9:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Calamity, thank you...I can't wait :) i'll get the first one and the second one...LOL..

Calamity

Friday, May 16, 2003 - 2:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Home video update:

New Line has announced that The Two Towers Special Extended Edition will be released on November 18th in the US and Canada. The 4-disc DVD set will include 43 minutes of new and extended scenes added to the film (also available on VHS). The 2 bonus discs will have all new special features.

Calamity

Friday, August 22, 2003 - 2:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Before this thread drops off the page, a quick reminder...

Original theatrical version of TTT will be released on DVD/VHS next Tuesday, Aug. 26th.

Ocean_Islands

Friday, August 22, 2003 - 8:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Don't buy it.

The extended version is sure to be much better, as it was last year. I'm sure you can wait -- I did and I am very glad that I did.

The extended version is due out in November.

Kaili

Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 1:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Movie is out now- guaranteed in stock at Hollywood Video (not that that really means anything except it'll be free to rent when it finally is in stock)

Hippyt

Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 1:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Got it,Hubby went to Walmart and bought it at midnight last night. Now,I have to watch it.

Kaili

Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 1:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL- I haven't watched it- I went to rent it this morning and the video store manager said he has a line outside when he got there. I didn't get it for me though- to be honest I fell asleep during the first one. Not really my thing I guess. I rented it for my boyfriend (I'll probably be watching BB in the other room and hopefully starting my summary while he watches it). But...I just though people might want to know- he was really excited about it. :)

Calamity

Tuesday, August 26, 2003 - 2:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, it would make more sense to wait for the special extended version (due Nov. 18th). But just an FYI: the original version and the extended version have completely different bonus features and material, if that should make a difference to anyone.

I have the original version of FotR on DVD and love it if only for one thing - it has the fantastic first teaser trailer that concludes with the mountain shot of the Fellowship emerging one-by-one as the titles appear - "FotR Christmas 2001", "TTT Christmas 2002", "RotK Christmas 2003". That trailer gives me the shivers, lol! (That scene also reminds me of The Sound of Music but that's beside the point.)

BTW, New Line has announced that the extended versions of FotR and TTT will be released in theaters just before the premiere of RotK. FotR comes out Dec. 5th and TTT follows on Dec. 12th. The films will be shown in about 100 theaters in the US and about 20 in Canada.

For the really devoted fans, there will be a nearly 12-hour (yikes!), back-to-back screening of the trilogy in select cities on Dec. 16th. RotK debuts worldwide on Dec. 17th.

Yankee_In_Ca

Friday, August 29, 2003 - 8:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Here's what we did with the first movie, and what we're doing with this one: We bought the first release, watched it, and then when the special extended edition came out, we bought that one and gave our first one away to a friend! The friend was really appreciative, and we got to see both, and keep the special edition.

Yankee_In_Ca

Friday, August 29, 2003 - 8:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
By the way, the DVD that just came out has some great behind-the-scenes. I may have mentioned this before, but I was in New Zealand in 2000 and actually happened upon the amazing set for Rohan -- though I didn't know it was supposed to be Rohan at the time. They had just finished shooting so it was empty. And the setting was just as spectacular in person as in the movie. A huge, wind-swept valley surrounded by water and mountains, with this 3/4 scale set built onto a huge hill in the middle of it all. One of the most amazing things I'd ever seen -- and it's neat to see it on the DVD and hear the actors and crew talk about what a special location it was for them as well. I got to see it not only from the ground but from a helicopter as well -- really cool.

Cinnamongirl

Tuesday, September 30, 2003 - 10:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
New trailer for ...
Return of the King @

http://www.lordoftherings.net/

Reiki

Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - 7:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Just a reminder that the Extended DVD of the Two Towers will go on sale next week - November 18th!!

The Return of the King opens on December 17th.

Djgirl

Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 10:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
YIPPEE!!!!!

Lyra

Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 5:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I read in the paper today that Christopher Lee's (Saruman's) scenes were completely edited out, he's no longer in the film.

ETA: Oops, this is in regards to The Return of the King, it's in the wrong place, sorry.