Der Herr der Ringe Die Rückkehr des Königs (Original title)The Lord of the Rings The Return of the King (Alternative title)The Lord of the Rings Return of the King (Alternative title)Return of the King (Alternative title)
Date: 2003 ()Countries: Germany, New Zealand, USADirector: Peter Jackson
Production company billing: ©2003 Lord Dritte Productions Deutschland Filmproduktion GmbH & Co. KG New Line Cinema presents a Wingnut Films production [end] in association with Lord Dritte Productions Deutschland Filmproduktion GmbH & Co. KG Dolby EX/DTS/SDDS Colour by The Film Unit Ltd. Prints by DeLuxe 2.35:1 [Super 35] cameras & lenses by Arri photographed on Kodak Motion Picture Film released on Fuji MPAA: 40415
Synopsis: Adventure. Conclusion to the three-part THE LORD OF THE RINGS saga. Sauron launches his final attack on mankind at the City of Kings, Minas Tirith. The Fellowship of the Ring try to gather enough forces to resist. Only when Aragorn accepts his place as king can he summon enough forces for effective resistance. As the battle for Middle-Earth is fought, hobbits Frodo and Sam continue their journey to Mount Doom, where Frodo must destroy the One Ring. Their deceitful guide, Gollum, has his own plans for the Ring.
Genres: Action and Adventure, Fantasy
Subjects: Dwarves (mythical), Elves, Fantastic creatures, Wizards, Monarchy, Battles, Finger rings, Evil, Friendships
Title: One does not simply walk into Mordor: sound and music as suture in the opening sequences of Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth filmsAuthor: White, DanielArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Offers a detailed analysis of the use of music and sound in the opening sequences of Peter Jackson’s 'Middle-Earth' trilogies 'The Lord of the Rings' (2001–2003) and 'The Hobbit' (2009–2011). Utilises the psychoanalytic concept of suture to explore how composer Howard Shore's music functions to both construct the world of the films and to draw audiences into that world.
In: Empire n245 November 2009 Pages: 184-185
Title: The top 10: Romantic gesturesAuthor: RICHARDS, Olly Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Listing and brief critique of the top ten romantic gestures in film.
In: Empire n246 December 2009 Pages: 124-125
Title: Icons of the decade: AragornAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles iconic fictional film characters from the 1990s onwards as voted by the readers of 'Empire' magazine. Highlights the ways that Viggo Mortensen was perfect as the character Aragorn in The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: Empire n231 September 2008 Pages: 113-123
Title: 10 years of DVDAuthor: CROOK, Simon, DE SEMLYEN, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special feature celebrating the impact of the DVD over the past ten years. Includes top tens for: 'making of' extras, alternative versions, Easter eggs, biggest DVD heroes, deleted scenes, top sellers and films most wanted on DVD.
In: Empire n223 January 2008 Page: 213
Title: At home/Soundtracks: The Lord of the Rings - The Return...Author: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...of the King".
In: Empire n212 February 2007 Pages: 24-25
Title: News etc.: The breaking of The FellowshipArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the problems and lawsuits between director Peter J ackson and studio New Line over profits from The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy and a proposed adaptation of Tolkein's 'The H obbit'.
In: StarBurst n346 February 2007 Pages: 66-67
Title: Top 10 Spiders!Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details of spiders from CHARLOTTE'S WEB, EIGHT-LEGGED FREAKS, The INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN, HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, TARANTULA!, SPIDER-MAN, ARACHNOPHOBIA, EARTH VS THE SPIDER, The RETURN OF THE KING and DOCTOR WHO.
In: Empire n203 May 2006 Pages: 131-136
Title: In conversation with Sir Ian McKellenAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Sir Ian McKellen in which he discusses his career and in particular his roles in X-MEN 3, the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, and being an out gay actor in Hollywood.
In: Screen International n1561 1 Sep 2006 Page: 36
Title: Sailing past $1bnAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: ChartsLanguage: English
Description: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST looks like it is to become the third film to cross $1bn in worldwide box-offi ce sales after TITANIC and The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Film Review n677 December 2006 Page: 117
Title: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Ltd Special EdAuthor: PRINCE, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times 18 Nov 2006 Page: 37
Title: Films of the Week.Author: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Empire n209 November 2006 Pages: 196-199
Title: At home/Masterpiece: Masterpiece #38: The Lord of the...Author: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Rings: Limited Edition Trilogy".
In: StarBurst n344 December 2006 Pages: 68-69
Title: Top 10 Christmas BlockbustersArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief descriptions of Xmas blockbusters.
In: Film and History v35 n1 2005 Pages: 67-69
Title: Film Reviews: The Ring Returns: Adaptation and the TrilogyAuthor: LANE, Cara Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n320 March[sic] 2005 Page: 99
Title: Reviews: DVD reviewsAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review of special edition.
In: European Journal of Communication v20 n3 September 2005 Pages: 353-378
Title: The Lord of the Rings and 'identification'Author: BARKER, Martin J. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Uses data from an international audience research project on The LORD OF THE RINGS The RETURN OF THE KING to examine the theory of audience response to and identification with fictional characters.
In: Empire n187 January 2005 Pages: 121-128,131-134
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Untold StoryAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cast and crew of The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy recount their experience from the inception. Includes an excerpt from Sean Austin's memoir on the departure of Stuart Townsend and the final DVD (extended cuts) release.
In: Empire n187 January 2005 Page: 204
Title: Play: The RETURN OF THE KING: Special extended editionAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n1 Jan/Feb 2005 Pages: 20-22
Title: FSM's Annual Best & Worst Awards: The Best of the YearAuthor: ADAMS, Doug Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The writer chooses his favourite film scores of 2005.
In: Film Review n654 March 2005 Pages: 96-97
Title: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Extended Edition Box SetAuthor: BOOTH, Owen Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v37 n1 Feb/Mar 2005 Page: 60
Title: In Review: DVD: Fit For A King?Author: BOND, Jeff Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review of special extended edition.
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n4 Jul/Aug 2005 Page: 54
Title: Score: The Lord of the Rings TrilogyAuthor: TAKIS, John Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n653 February 2005 Page: 130
Title: Film / BooksAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Book review of 'The art of the Lord of the Rings' by Gary Russell (Harper Collins).
In: Film Review vSpec. n60 King Kong 05 Pages: 6-62
Title: King Kong SpecialArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special feature on Peter Jackson's KING KONG, profiling the actors Naomi Watts, Fay Wray, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Andy Serkis and Bruce Cabot; Weta's effects; directors P. Jackson Merian C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack; King Kong's websit
In: Inside Film n83 Dec 05/Jan 06 Pages: 34-38
Title: Monkey magicAuthor: SAXON, Shirley Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Weta Matt Aitken and Richard Taylor discuss their digital work on Peter Jackson's KING KONG and how this compares with their assignment on The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: Music from the Movies n44 2005 Page: 66
Title: DVD Review: The Plight of the Mega-TrilogiesAuthor: HASAN, Mark Richard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report on the how the dvd sets of some recent trilogies are causing controversy, in the way changes have been made between the dvd and the big screen release. The STAR WARS, LORD OF THE RINGS and MATRIX trilogies are given as examples
In: Screen Digest n411 December 2005 Pages: 365-369
Title: Closing the Global Release GapArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analyses the narrowing time period between when a feature film is released internationally and its release on DVD. In- cludes case studies of various contemporary film franchises and studios.
In: The Velvet Light Trap n56 Autumn 2005 Pages: 4-17
Title: Making-of Documentaries on DVD: The Lord of the Rings...Author: HIGHT, Craig Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explores the role of the 'making-of documentary as a central feature of DVD extras, taking The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy DVD special editions as a case in point. Title ends: '...Trilogy and Special Editions'.
In: Empire vSuppl nL'Rings January 2004 Page: [whole issue]
Title: The Lord of the Rings: a celebrationArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special issue celebrating Peter Jackson's The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. Includes interviews with the director, producer Barrie M.Osborne, art director Dan Hennah, art co-ordinator Chris Hennah, and members of the cast.
In: Empire n175 January 2004 Pages: 86-90
Title: Part one of the ultimate interview: Peter JacksonAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Part one of an interview with Peter Jackson who discusses making the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy and his relationship with New Line Cinema.
In: Screen International n1435 9 Jan 2004 Page: 2
Title: This week's top stories: lord of the box officeArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Box office figures for The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Screen International n1436 16 Jan 2004 Page: 16
Title: Awards countdown: talent: Oscar playersAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director PeterJackson comments on the success of The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy and on the cost of The RETURN OF THE KING ($140m).
In: Screen International nSpec. The Films vol.1 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Oscars 2003: the films volume 1Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part one of a two-part supplement which looks at the 40 or so films competing for an Oscar for films released in 2003. Includes an assessment of Peter Jackson's The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING [p.2].
In: Film Comment v40 n1 Jan/Feb 2004 Pages: 24-29
Title: Kingdom comeAuthor: FULLER< Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An assessment of Peter Jackson's The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy as "the first epochal mainstream movie event since The GODFATHER and STAR WARS series began in the seventies".
In: Cinefantastique v36 n1 Feb/Mar 2004 Page: 24
Title: ArachnaphobiaAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On Weta Digital's design for Shelob, the spider in The RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Screen International n1435 9 Jan 2004 Pages: 22-23
Title: Awards countdown: analysis: best pictureAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Assessment of the films most likely to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards to be held in February 2004. Each title lists distributor and awards won so far. Includes details of The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Empire n175 January 2004 Pages: 74-85
Title: Once more unto the breach dear friendsArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Feature report on the production of Peter Jackson's The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING including comments from the cast and crew.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n63 Van Helsing Pages: 62-74
Title: The best and worst tv and films of 2003!Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Starburst readers vote for the best and worst tv and films of 2003.
In: Cinefantastique v36 n1 Feb/Mar 2004 Pages: 20-22,25-26
Title: All hail the King: Part 2 of 2Author: WILLIAMS, David E. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Peter Jackson talks about making The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, particularly RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Cinefantastique v36 n1 Feb/Mar 2004 Page: 23
Title: Lord of the scoreAuthor: PLESSET, Ross Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On Howard Shore's score for The RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Cinefantastique v36 n1 Feb/Mar 2004 Page: 54
Title: In review: Film: Return of the epicAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n306 January 2004 Pages: 26-29
Title: The Unkindest CutAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On why Christopher Lee's scenes as Saruman were cut from RETURN OF THE KING. Includes Christopher Lee's filmography.
In: StarBurst n306 January 2004 Pages: 30-37
Title: Farewell to the King Part 2Author: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Second part of the interview with Viggo Mortensen in which he talks about his role as Aaragorn in The RETURN OF THE KING.
In: StarBurst n306 January 2004 Page: 38
Title: Reviews: MoviesAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n306 January 2004 Page: 65
Title: New moviesAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v14 n1 January 2004 Pages: 4-5
Title: Rushes: the bigger pictureArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief mention of the likely success of The RETURN OF THE KING at the box office and the Oscars.
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n10 Nov/Dec 2004 Page: 46
Title: The LaserphileAuthor: DURSIN, Andy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Extended dvd edition.
In: StarBurst n306 January 2004 Pages: 18-25
Title: Goodbye, Gandalf!Author: SLOANE, Judy Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Ian McKellen talks about his role as Gandalf in The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: Film Review vSpec. n55 Yearbook 2005 Page: 115
Title: Lord of the Rings: Return of the KingAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v18 n3 November 2004 Pages: 66-70,72,74
Title: Unsung Moments & Unseen Heroes of The Lord of the RingsArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Photographs and captions by Viggo Mortensen on the set of The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. Includes reflections from the cast and crew and highlights of the extended edition of the RETURN OF THE KING DVD.
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n5 June 2004 Pages: 19-21,48
Title: In the service of two masters: singing the praises of...Author: RUGG, Karen Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Williams and Shore". An interview with choir master, Michael McCarthy about his work on The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy and the HARRY POTTER films, and working with the composers Howard Shore and John Williams.
In: Inside Film n61 January 2004 Pages: 48-51
Title: Industry focus: cinematography: Andrew LesnieAuthor: FERGUSON, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Andrew Lesnie talks about his work on The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, and how cinematographers may, in the future, be spending much of their time in post production.
In: StarBurst n311 June 2004 Page: 83
Title: DVD ReviewsAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n229 January 2004 Pages: 28-33
Title: Exit Lord Enter KingAuthor: HELMS, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Jackson in which he talks about The LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING and his next film KING KONG.
In: Premiere n323 January 2004 Page: 34
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: DELORME, Gérard Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 28-33
Title: Waiting for FrodoArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Elijah Wood talks about his experiences making The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 34-41
Title: Drawing on influencesAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Alan Lee and John Howe talk about their designs for The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 42-47
Title: Elvenly creatureArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Liv Tyler talks about her role as Arwen in The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 48-53
Title: Let there be light!Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Andrew Lesnie talks about lighting for RETURN OF THE KING.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 54-59
Title: "And it's goodbye from him..."Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan talk about their work on The LORD OF THE RINGS.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 60-65
Title: Better by designAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Grant Major talks about his production design for The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 66-71
Title: Fatboy SamArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Sean Astin talks about his role as Sam in The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 72-79
Title: Pushing pixelsAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Randy Cook talks about his CGI animation for RETURN OF THE KING.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 80-87
Title: Weta guy!Author: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Richard Taylor talks about working on The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 88-89
Title: The Lord of the Rings ReviewsAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reprinted original reviews of the trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Page: [whole issue]
Title: Lord of the Rings SpecialLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1441 20 Feb 2004 Page: 24
Title: Awards countdown: Oscar playersAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Composer Howard Shore discusses his work on the score for The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Screen International n1441 20 Feb 2004 Page: 3
Title: Only Titanic towers over KingArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING has become the second highest worldwide grossing picture of all time behind TITANIC.
In: Empire n176 February 2004 Page: 48
Title: The reviewsAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n176 February 2004 Pages: 94-97
Title: Part two of the ultimate interview: Peter JacksonAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Peter Jackson who discusses making the The LORD OF THE RINGS films - the sheer work involved, the directors he would turn to for inspiration, and refers also to his latest project, KING KONG.
In: Cinefex n96 January 2004 Pages: 55-61
Title: Q&A: Peter JacksonAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Jackson who discusses his The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy referring to changes made to the original novel, the development of special effects during production, and referring also to his new project, a remake of KING KONG
In: Cinefex n96 January 2004 Pages: [64]-142
Title: Journey's endAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of special effects in The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING. Includes references to CGI, special makeup effects, the use of miniatures for the creation of cities, digital matte paintings, creation of the trolls etc.
In: Sight and Sound v14 n2 February 2004 Pages: 52-54
Title: ReviewsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n307 February 2004 Pages: 18-30
Title: Top 50 sci-fi movies, books and tv series ever!Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Rundown of top science fiction films, tv programmes and books. Brief descriptions of each.
In: StarBurst n307 February 2004 Pages: 54-61
Title: Looking over Middle-earthAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Barrie M. Osborne talks about working on The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: American Cinematographer v85 n1 January 2004 Pages: 54-58,60-61,64-67
Title: The fate of middle-earthAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On D.O.P. Andrew Lesnie's work on The RETURN OF THE KING.
In: American Cinematographer v85 n1 January 2004 Pages: 62-63
Title: Miniatures add grand scaleAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On visual-effects cinematographer Alex Funke's miniature photography for The Lord of the Rings trilogy, particularly The Return of the King (Der HERR DER RINGE DIE RÜCKKEHR DES KÖNIGS).
In: StarBurst n308 March 2004 Pages: 54-61
Title: Looking back on Middle-earthAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Barrie M Osborne talks about working on The RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Empire n181 July 2004 Page: 45
Title: Q&A: Liv TylerArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: An interview with Liv Tyler who talks about life after playing Arwen in the The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: Radio Times 20 Nov 2004 Page: 55
Title: Barry Norman on Peter Jackson.Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short article considering Peter Jackson's films, including the success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and criticism of his decision to cut out a final confrontation between Gandalf and Saruman in THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Film Review vSpec. n51 Epics Pages: 70-97
Title: The top 20 greatest epics of all timeAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Peter Jackson's The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy is listed at number 3 in a feature on the 20 best epic films "of all time".
In: Film Review vSpec. n52 Spiderman Pages: 68-87
Title: The top 20 blockbusters of all timeAuthor: BAUGHAN, Nikki Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "The top 20 blockbusters of all time" featuring details of The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Empire n180 June 2004 Page: 157
Title: PlayAuthor: KENNEDY, Colin Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n180 June 2004 Page: 48
Title: Intermission: what's it all about gandalfie?Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of Ian McKellen, referring to The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, and to his latest film EMILE.
In: Metro n142 2004 Page: 204
Title: LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KINGAuthor: AOUN, Steven Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n295 February 2003 Page: 8
Title: Longer wait for king to return?Author: ROBSON, Eddie Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: There is speculation that the third part of The LORD OF THE RING: THE RETURN OF THE KING is to be released at a later date than expected. Also director Peter Jackson explains why this last part is his favourite.
In: StarBurst n300 June 2003 Pages: 4-5
Title: Return of the King: Photo previewArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Empire n172 October 2003 Pages: 84-86
Title: December movie previewArticle type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: [UK release 17 December 2003].
In: Screen International n1434 17 Dec 2003 Page: 3
Title: News in brief: AFI names ten bestArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: The AFI named its 10 best films of 2003: AMERICAN SPLENDOR, FINDING NEMO, The HUMAN STAIN, IN AMERICA, The LAST SAMURAI, The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, LOST IN TRAN- SLATION, MYSTIC RIVER, MASTER AND COMMANDER, and MONSTER. /
In: Empire n164 February 2003 Pages: 84-92
Title: The ten biggest films of 2003Author: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details on the ten most likely box office hits for 2003.
In: Premiere v17 n4 December 2003 Pages: 64-76,131
Title: 4 hobbits walk into a bar...Author: ROSTON, Tim Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actors Elijah Wood, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd and Sean Astin comment on their experience of making Peter Jackson's The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: Premiere v17 n1 September 2003 Page: 63
Title: Fall movie previewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Le Film Francais n3019 28 Nov 2003 Page: 6
Title: StudioCanal lance un DVD sur "le retour du roi"Author: WRIGHT, Catherine Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Inside Film n54 May 2003 Pages: 44,46-48
Title: nz beyond the ringsAuthor: FERGUSON, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Investigates the current state of the New Zealand film indus try after the success of The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, and looks at the opportunities for trans-Tasman co-operation wit h Australia.
In: StarBurst n299 May 2003 Pages: 20-29
Title: The RETURN OF THE KINGAuthor: McGINN, Diane Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look ahead at the third part of The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, with sidebars on the style of language, new characters, the fate of the Shire, and the White Wizards
In: Inside Film n54 May 2003 Pages: 52-54
Title: legacy of the ringsAuthor: FIELDER, Angie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy's significance for th e New Zealand and Australian filmmaking communites, with com ments from producer Barrie Osbourne, actress Amanda Otto and cinematographer Andrew Lesnie.
In: Film Review vSpec. n47 Sean Connery '03 Pages: 48-79
Title: The Lord of the RingsAuthor: RYNNING, Roald [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Extended feature on Peter Jackson's The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. Includes interviews with actors Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, Andy Serkis, John Rhys-Davies, composer Howard Shaw and special effects/makeup specialist Richard Taylor.
In: Screen International n1418 29 Aug 2003 Pages: 13-18
Title: Focus: early Oscar buzzAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Early speculation about the 2004 Academy Awards ceremony. Looks at possible contenders including foreign-language films, and at the release of 4 major Hollywood epics including The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: StarBurst vSpec n61 Yearbook 2003 Pages: 120-124
Title: DVD for 2004Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief reviews of DVD releases.
In: StarBurst vSpec n61 Yearbook 2003 Pages: 48-53
Title: Going into the WestAuthor: SPELLING, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Orlando Bloom talks about his work on the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec n61 Yearbook 2003 Pages: 54-69
Title: Some Kind of BeautifulAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Andrew Lesnie talks about his cinematography on The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec n61 Yearbook 2003 Pages: 70-76
Title: Fit for a KingAuthor: SPELLING, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Bernard Hill talks about his role as King Theoden in The LORD OF THE RINGS II and III.
In: Metro n139 2003 Pages: 108-111
Title: I danced with a man who danced with a girl who danced with..Author: THOMSON, Rebecca Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Title ends: "...'the Lord of the Rings". Background details to the preparation of the world premiere of The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, which is to take place in Wellington in December 2003.
In: Metro n139 2003 Pages: 142-145
Title: Where's Massive? Past, present and future for The LORD OF...Author: MERRILL, Miles Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explores the Massive software system developed by digital artist Stephen Regelous to create the vast, complex crowd scenes that are a defining feature in The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.Title ends "THE RINGS' crowd software
In: Screen International n1433 12 Dec 2003 Page: 31
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes details of box office figures.
In: Variety 8 Dec 2003 Page: 50,56
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v35 n6 Dec/Jan 2003 Pages: 30-45
Title: All Hail the King: Part 1 of 2Author: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Extensive coverage of LORD OF THE RINGS RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Cinefantastique v35 n6 Dec/Jan 2003 Page: 37
Title: Lost King of GondorAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On Viggo Mortensen's role as Aragorn in RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Cinefantastique v35 n6 Dec/Jan 2003 Pages: 38-39
Title: Constructing a KingdomAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Production Designer Grant Major talks about his designs of Middle Earth for RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Cinefantastique v35 n6 Dec/Jan 2003 Page: 44
Title: Exposing Middle EarthAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director of Photography Andrew Lesnie explains his visual approach to RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Fangoria n222 May 2003 Pages: 34-37
Title: Weaving a spellAuthor: SPELLING, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Hugo Weaving comments on his character as Agent Smith in The MATRIX trilogy and preparing the fight scenes for the two sequels, and briefly talks about his role as Elrond in The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: Premiere n322 December 2003 Pages: 48-52
Title: Héros du moisAuthor: CARRATIER, Mathieu Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Profile of actor Viggo Mortensen, focusing on The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Premiere n322 December 2003 Pages: 94-100
Title: Leur quête prend fin.Author: CARRATIER, Mathieu Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Photo-report on the production of The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n51/52 20 Dec 2003 Page: 39
Title: Markt: filmkritikenAuthor: KLEBER, Reinhard Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Film Score Monthly v8 n10 December 2003 Pages: 16-26
Title: Seven days in September: a trip to The Return of the King...Author: ADAMS, Doug Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Howard Shore talks about the music he created for Der HERR DER RINGE DIE RÜCKKEHR DES KÖNIGS (The Return of the King). "...recording sessions".
In: Film Score Monthly v8 n10 December 2003 Pages: 22-23
Title: Emotion before spectacleAuthor: ADAMS, Doug Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Metro n136 2003 Pages: 62-66
Title: Middle-earthly creatures: some local comments on the ...Author: JONES, Stan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends: "...cinematic ring-cycle so far'.
In: Fangoria n218 November 2002 Pages: 20-23,82
Title: Speaking in DormtonguesAuthor: BERNSTEIN, Abbie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actor Brad Dourif comments on his role as the villainous Grima Wormtongue in The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS and THE RETURN OF THE KING; his experience in the CHUCKY film series and future projects.
In: Fangoria n218 November 2002 Pages: 24-27,80
Title: Urban's LegendsAuthor: HELMS, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actor Karl Urban comments on his career and particularly his work experiences in The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWER and THE RETURN OF THE KING, GHOST SHIP, & The IRREFUTABLE TRUTH ABOUT DEMONS,
In: StarBurst vSpec. n55 Yearbook Pages: 30-35
Title: Christopher Lee: Saruman the WhiteAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the casting of Christopher Lee in The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy; his knowledge of Tolkien's epic work; a portrayal of his villainous character Saruman; & his work- -ing collaboration with director Peter Jackson, w/ comments.
In: Interview Dec/Jan 2002/03 Pages: 52-53
Title: Miranda OttoAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief career profile of the actress, followed by an inter- view in which she talks about her character in The LORD OF THE RINGS.
In: Inside Film n50 Dec/Jan 2002/03 Pages: 34-35
Title: WETA wizardryAuthor: MCCOSKER, Mat Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Matt Aitken (digital models supervisor) and Jason Schleifer (animation supervisor) talk about working for WETA Digital and creating the visual effects for The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst n282 February 2002 Page: 73
Title: The Lord of the RingsAuthor: McGINN, Diane Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of the BBC Radio 4's 13-hour serial.
In: StarBurst n281 January 2002 Pages: 20-27
Title: Nor shall my sword sleep in my handAuthor: SPELLING, Ian Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: The cast and crew on the making of the trilogy The LORD OF THE RINGS.
In: Inside Film n40 Dec 01/Jan 02 Pages: 39-42
Title: Life in middle earth: lord of the ringsAuthor: SMITH, Bec Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Costume designer Ngila Dickson discusses her experience on LORD OF THE RINGS, in particular the planning process and breaking down costumes, and the crew in general.
In: Inside Film n40 Dec 01/Jan 02 Page: 43
Title: Location, location, locationAuthor: MCCOSKER, Mat Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reports on the mobile digital colour-grading system employed on LORD OF THE RINGS.
Author: Brodie, Ian Pages: 208 pages
Title: Lord of the Rings
Author: Piatti-Farnell, Lorna Pages: 120 pages
Title: Middle-earth envisioned
Author: SIMPSON, Paul Pages: 223 pages
Title: Picturing Tolkien: essays on Peter Jackson's The Lord Of The Rings film trilogy
Author: BOGSTAD, Janice M. Pages: viii, 301p.
Title: lord of the films: the unofficial guide to Tolkien's middle earth on the big screen
Author: BRAUN, J.W. Pages: xv, 220 p.
Title: Studying the event film: The Lord of the Rings
Author: MARGOLIS, Harriet Pages: xx, 358 p.
Title: Frodo franchise: the Lord of the Rings and modern Hollywood
Author: THOMPSON, Kristin Pages: xxi, 399 p.
Title: Lord of the Rings: popular culture in global context
Author: MATHIJS, Ernest Pages: xvii, 341 p.
Title: Transnational cinema, the film reader
Author: EZRA, Elizabeth Pages: viii, 213 p.
Title: From hobbits to Hollywood: essays on Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings
Author: MATHIJS, Ernest Pages: xviii, 403 pages
Title: Studying The Lord of the Rings
Author: Dawson, Anna Pages: iv, 82 pages
Title: Peter Jackson: from gore to Mordor
Author: WOODS, Paul A. Pages: 192 p.
Title: Eco media
Author: CUBITT, Sean Pages: 168 p.
Title: Movies in fifteen minutes
Author: JONES, Cleolinda Pages: viii, 401 p.
Title: Tolkien on film: essays on Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings
Author: CROFT, Janet Brennan Pages: ix, 324 p.
Title: Tolkien: a cultural phenomenon
Author: ROSEBURY, Brian Pages: ix, 246 p.
Title: Lord of the Rings: the making of the movie trilogy
Author: SIBLEY, Brian Pages: 191 p.
Title: Lord of the Rings: the art of The Fellowship of the Ring
Author: RUSSELL, Gary Pages: 192 p.
Title: Literature on screen
Author: CARTMELL, Deborah Pages: xi, 273 p.
Date: 2003 ()Countries: Germany, New Zealand, USADirector: Peter Jackson
Production company billing: ©2003 Lord Dritte Productions Deutschland Filmproduktion GmbH & Co. KG New Line Cinema presents a Wingnut Films production [end] in association with Lord Dritte Productions Deutschland Filmproduktion GmbH & Co. KG Dolby EX/DTS/SDDS Colour by The Film Unit Ltd. Prints by DeLuxe 2.35:1 [Super 35] cameras & lenses by Arri photographed on Kodak Motion Picture Film released on Fuji MPAA: 40415
Synopsis: Adventure. Conclusion to the three-part THE LORD OF THE RINGS saga. Sauron launches his final attack on mankind at the City of Kings, Minas Tirith. The Fellowship of the Ring try to gather enough forces to resist. Only when Aragorn accepts his place as king can he summon enough forces for effective resistance. As the battle for Middle-Earth is fought, hobbits Frodo and Sam continue their journey to Mount Doom, where Frodo must destroy the One Ring. Their deceitful guide, Gollum, has his own plans for the Ring.
Genres: Action and Adventure, Fantasy
Subjects: Dwarves (mythical), Elves, Fantastic creatures, Wizards, Monarchy, Battles, Finger rings, Evil, Friendships
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©: Lord Dritte Productions Deutschland Filmproduktion, Production Company: Wingnut Films, In association with: Lord Dritte Productions Deutschland Filmproduktion, Presented by: New Line Cinema, Executive Producer: Mark Ordesky, Executive Producer: Bob Weinstein, Executive Producer: Harvey Weinstein, Executive Producer: Robert Shaye, Executive Producer: Michael Lynne, Producer: Barrie M. Osborne, Producer: Peter Jackson, Producer: Fran Walsh, Co-producer: Rick Porras, Co-producer: Jamie Selkirk, Executive in Charge of Production: Carla Fry, Unit Production Manager: Nikolas Korda, Unit Production Manager: Zane Weiner, Unit Manager: Peta Sinclair, Unit Manager: Mike Turner, Unit Manager: Rua Howe, Kevin Magill, Production Manager: Bridget Bourke, Production Manager (2nd Unit): Carol Kim, Brigitte Yorke, Production Co-ordinator: Elaine Burt, Production Co-ordinator: Niccola Sanderson Belcher, Production Co-ordinator: Kristie Breslin, Facility Manager: Matthew Dravitzki, New Line Co-ordinator: Emily Glatter, Unit Co-ordinator: Jessica Hogan, New Line Controller: Jon Davidson, Executive in Charge of Finance: Paul Prokop, Financial Controller: Elena Azuola, Accountant: Averil Mawhinney, Accountant: Rick Baer, Emma Bendell, Supervising Unit Location Manager: Richard Sharkey, Supervising Location Manager: Robyn Murphy, Location Manager: Jared Connon, Location Manager: Harry Whitehurst, Location Manager: Peter Tonks, Location Co-ordinator: Alicia Williams, Location Co-ordinator (Advance): Jill Soper, Jenny Morgan, Location Scout: Dave Comer, Executive in Charge of Post-production: Jody Levin, Post-production Supervisor: Rosemary Dority, Post-production Supervisor: Jonas Thaler, 2nd Unit Director: John Mahaffie, 2nd Unit Director: Geoff Murphy, Assistant Director (1st): Carolynne Cunningham, Assistant Director (Key 2nd): Guy Campbell, Marc Ashton, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 1st): Simon Warnock, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 1st): David Norris, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 1st): Liz Tan, Richard Barker, Assistant Director (2nd Unit Key 2nd): Louise Harness, Emma Cross, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Joanne Pearce, Skot Thomas, Assistant Director (2nd Unit Addit 2nd): Stephanie Westrate, Assistant Director (2nd Unit Addit 2nd): Richard Matthews, Assistant Director (2nd Unit Addit 2nd): Edith Thompson, Chris Husson, Assistant Director (3rd): Eric Houghton, Assistant Director (3rd): Sarah Rose, Assistant Director (3rd): Zo Hartley, Assistant Director (3rd): Darren Mackie, Gene Keelan, Script Supervisor: Victoria Sullivan, Script Supervisor: Oksana Sokol, Script Supervisor: Dianne Moffatt, Script Supervisor: Veronique Lawrence, Technical Continuity: Helen McNamara, Casting (UK): John Hubbard, Amy Maclean, Casting (US): Victoria Burrows, Casting (New Zealand): Liz Mullane, Casting (Australian): Ann Robinson, New Zealand Cast Co-ordinator: Cynthia Morahan, Screenplay: Fran Walsh, Screenplay: Philippa Boyens, Screenplay: Peter Jackson, Based on the book by: J.R.R. Tolkien, Director of Photography: Andrew Lesnie, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Allen Guilford, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: John Cavill, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Simon Raby, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Richard Bluck, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Nigel Bluck, Alun Bollinger, Aerial Director of Photography: Phil Pastuhov, Camera Operator: Peter McCaffrey, Camera Operator: Cameron McLean, Camera Operator: Gerry Vasbenter, Camera Operator: John Day, Camera Operator: Rewa Harre, Camera Operator: Rob Marsh, Spacecam Technician: Gerald Ganger, Wescam Technician: Doug Monte, David Arm, Lunar Crane Operator: Blair Muschamp, Focus Puller: Colin Deane, Focus Puller: Dean McCarroll, Focus Puller: Ian McCarroll, Focus Puller: Adam Clark, Focus Puller: Malcolm York, Focus Puller: Paul Samuels, Focus Puller: George Binnersley, Focus Puller: Ulric Raymond, Focus Puller: Sean Kelly, Focus Puller: Jac Fitzgerald, Focus Puller: Andrew Stroud, Clapper Loader: Andrew McGeorge, Clapper Loader: Blair Ihaka, Clapper Loader: Callan Green, Clapper Loader: Philip Smith, Clapper Loader: Kylie Plunkett, Clapper Loader: Stephanie Kuttner, Clapper Loader: Louise Moore, Clapper Loader: Angus Ward, Jason White, Video Assist Operator: Craig Madoc, Video Assist Operator: Simon Currie, Video Assist Operator: Anthony Sumich, Video Assist Operator: Nigel Burton, Lucy Bowey, Stills Photographer: Pierre Vinet, Additional Stills: Van Redin, Landscape Stills Photographer: Craig Potton, Visual Effects Supervisor: Jim Rygiel, Executive in Charge of Visual Effects: Lauren Ritchie, Visual Effects Producer: Dean Wright, Visual Effects Editor: Jenny Vial, Joanna Priest, Visual Effects Concept Designer: Christian Rivers, Visual Effects Production Manager: Libby Hazell, Visual Effects Production Co-ordinator: Aaron Cowan, Dan Story, Visual Effects Consultant: Mark A. Stetson, Visual Effects Art Director: Jeremy Bennett, Paul Lasaine, Digital Visual Effects Designed/Created: Weta Digital Ltd., WetaDig (Visual Effects Supervisor): Joe Letteri, WetaDig (Visual Effects Producer): Eileen Moran, WetaDig (Animatn Designed/Supervised by): Randall William Cook, WetaDig (VFX Cinematographer): Brian van't Hul, WetaDig (Models Supervisor): Matt Aitken, WetaDig (Creature Supervisor): Dana Peters, WetaDig (Animation Supervisor): Richard Baneham, WetaDig (3D Supervisor): Theresa Ellis Rygiel, WetaDig (2D Supervisor): Nelson Sepulveda, WetaDig (Massive Supervisor): Jon Allitt, WetaDig (Production Manager): Robin Saxen, WetaDig (Software Dev Supervisor): Richard Addison-Wood, WetaDig (Chief Technical Officer): Scott Houston, WetaDig (Digital Operations Manager): Milton Ngan, WetaDig (Head of Facilities): Suzanne Labrie, WetaDig (Digital Image Supervisor): Pete Williams, WetaDig (Visual Effects Editor): Matt Holmes, WetaDig (Digital Systems Architect): Jon Labrie, WetaDig (Paint & Roto Supervisor): Sandy Houston, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Elisabeth Arko, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Steven A. Buckley, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Andrew Calder, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Adam Dotson, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Oliver Exmundo, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Richard Frances-Moore, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Joe Han, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Christopher Hatala, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Steven Hornby, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Keith Huggins, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Heather Knight, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Matt Logue, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Chad Moffitt, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Mike Murphy, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Atsushi Sato, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Mike Stevens, WetaDig (Senior Animator): Paul Story, Mary Victoria, WetaDig (Animator): Shane Acker, WetaDig (Animator): Jamie Beard, WetaDig (Animator): Cory Bedwell, WetaDig (Animator): Graham Binding, WetaDig (Animator): Samati Boonchitsitsak, WetaDig (Animator): Alexander Burt, WetaDig (Animator): Paul Charisse, WetaDig (Animator): David Clayton, WetaDig (Animator): Richard Dexter, WetaDig (Animator): Grace Blanco Dotson, WetaDig (Animator): Paul Griffin, WetaDig (Animator): Wayne Howe, WetaDig (Animator): Michael Kiely, WetaDig (Animator): Bert Klein, WetaDig (Animator): Sophie Lodge, WetaDig (Animator): Patrick Lowery, WetaDig (Animator): Robyn Luckham, WetaDig (Animator): Gianni Malpeli, WetaDig (Animator): Michelle Meeker, WetaDig (Animator): Gwilym Morris, WetaDig (Animator): Thai Nguyen, WetaDig (Animator): Tonya Noerr, WetaDig (Animator): Annabel Page, WetaDig (Animator): Matthew Riordan, WetaDig (Animator): Scott Smith, WetaDig (Animator): Jon Turburfield, Dennis Yoo, WetaDig (Animation Lead): Jason Schleifer, WetaDig (Animation TD): Shawn Dunn, WetaDig (Animation TD): Justin Miller, Casey Dame, WetaDig (3D Sequence Supervisor): Greg Butler, WetaDig (3D Sequence Supervisor): Dan Lemmon, WetaDig (3D Sequence Supervisor): Eric Saindon, Guy Williams, WetaDig (3D Sequence Lead TD): Eric Fernandes, WetaDig (3D Sequence Lead TD): Chris George, WetaDig (3D Sequence Lead TD): Geoff Harvey, WetaDig (3D Sequence Lead TD): Todd Alan Harvey, WetaDig (3D Sequence Lead TD): Samson Kao, WetaDig (3D Sequence Lead TD): Ken McGaugh, WetaDig (3D Sequence Lead TD): Nick Mckenzie, WetaDig (3D Sequence Lead TD): Matthias Menz, WetaDig (3D Sequence Lead TD): Mike Perry, WetaDig (3D Sequence Lead TD): Jean-Colas Prunier, WetaDig (3D Sequence Lead TD): Brian Samuels, WetaDig (3D Sequence Lead TD): Sean Schur, WetaDig (3D Sequence Lead TD): Mark Tait, WetaDig (3D Sequence Lead TD): Craig Wentworth, R. Christopher White, [Visual Effects]: Oktobor, OktoborFilms (Visual Effects Producer): Robyn Isaacs, OktoborFilms (Visual Effects Supervisor): Dean Lyon, OktoborFilms (Post Co-ordinator): Gail Appleton, OktoborFilms (Compositor): Paul Freeman, OktoborFilms (Compositor): Martin Culpitt, OktoborFilms (Compositor): Tony Cole, OktoborFilms (Compositor): Tim Rudgard, OktoborFilms (Compositor): Puck Murphy, OktoborFilms (Compositor): Jonny Kofoed, OktoborFilms (Compositor): Greg Spencer, OktoborFilms (Compositor): Sam Cole, Jon Baxter, [Visual Effects]: Sandbox Pictures, Sandbox (Visual Effects Supervisor): John P. Nugent, Sandbox (Line Producer): Patrick Mooney, Sandbox (Lead Compositor): Doug Tubach, Sandbox (3D Artist): Dan Klem, Sandbox (Digital Compositor): Tom Proctor, Sandbox (Systems Administrator): Joe Hall, [Visual Effects]: Rhythm and Hues, R&H (Visual Effects Producer): Steve Dubin, R&H (Producer): Stephanie Taylor, R&H (Digital Lead): John-Mark Austin, R&H (Digital Effects Supervisor): Nicholas Titmarsh, R&H (Production Co-ordinator): Bridgitte Nance Krupke, R&H (Digital Artist): D.R. Greenlaw, Joseph J. Lawson, R&H (Compositing Inferno Artist): Justin Blaustein, R&H (Compositing Inferno Artist): Colleen Brattesani, R&H (Compositing Inferno Artist): Enid Dalkoff, R&H (Compositing Inferno Artist): Lisa Hodge, R&H (Compositing Inferno Artist): T.J. Morgan, R&H (Compositing Inferno Artist): Andrew Mumford, R&H (Compositing Inferno Artist): Hilary Sperling, Marty Taylor, R&H (2D I/O Inferno Artist): Nathan Brunskill, R&H (2D I/O Inferno Artist): Jenny Mcgee, Kevin Tengan, R&H (I/O Co-ordinator): Mitch Fishman, R&H (Executive Producer): Lee Berger, [Visual Effects]: Rising Sun Pictures, RisingSun (Digital Effects Supervisor): Tim Crosbie, RisingSun (Digital Effects Producer): James Whitlam, Physical Effects Supervisor: Steve Ingram, Physical Effects On-set Co-ordinator: Rich E. Cordobes, Physical Effects On-set Co-ordinator: Blair Foord, Physical Effects On-set Co-ordinator: Karl Chisholm, Scott Harens, Physical Effects Technician: Darryl Richards, Physical Effects Technician: Peter Zivkovic, Physical Effects Technician: Ross Martindale, Physical Effects Technician: Geoff Curtis, Physical Effects Technician: Darian Lumsden, Physical Effects Technician: Dean Powell, Physical Effects Technician: Phil Mclaren, Physical Effects Technician: Ben Vere-Jones, Physical Effects Technician: Dean Bushby, Physical Effects Technician: Rodney Ford, Physical Effects Technician: Warwick Yin, Physical Effects Technician: Sven Harens, Physical Effects Technician: Dave Booth, Physical Effects Technician: Mike Mcdonald, Physical Effects Technician: Doug Falconer, Physical Effects Technician: John Mowat, Physical Effects Technician: Mike Seddon, Ollie Gee, Model Maker: Andrew Moyes, Matthew Mellor, Miniatures Unit (VFX Dir of Photography): Alex Funke, Miniatures Unit (Focus Puller): Justin Topzand, Harry Slowey, Miniatures Unit (Clapper Loader): Matthew Parsons, MinU (1st Assistant Director): Marty Walsh, MinU (Script Supervisor): Merrin Ruck, MinU (Video Split Operator): Jennie Winter, MinU (Production Manager): Belindalee Hope, MinU (Key Chief Lighting Technician): Rob Kerr, MinU (2nd Chief Lighting Technician): Reagan Jones, MinU (Lighting Technician): Alan Baird Smith, MinU (Lighting Technician): Keri Manuel, MinU (Lighting Technician): Edward Tyrie, Tim Dallas, MinU (Motion Control): Hugh Smith, MinU (Motion Control): Henk Prins, Chris Davison, MinU (Mocon Engineer): Moritz Wassmann, MinU (Model Technician): Paul Van Ommen, MinU (Model Technician): Alastair Maher, MinU (Model Technician): Ivan Rooda, MinU (Model Technician): Verena Jonker, MinU (Model Technician): Simon Greenway, MinU (Model Technician): Alan Pilkington, MinU (Model Technician): Marco Wuest, MinU (Model Technician): Dimitri Frost, MinU (Model Technician): Ben Milscom, MinU (Model Technician): Ian Ruxton, MinU (Model Technician): Woody Clayton, Bruce McNaught, L&P MinU (Miniature Dir of Photography): Chuck Schuman, David Hardberger, L&P MinU (Focus Puller): Stephen Allanson, Mike Knudsen, L&P MinU (Clapper Loader): Simon Byers, L&P MinU (Production Manager): Nikki Birchfield, L&P MinU (Production Co-ordinator): Natasha Turner, L&P MinU (2nd Assistant Director): Rod Smith, L&P MinU (Script Supervisor): Kandy Corvette, L&P MinU (Video Split Operator): Richard Elsworthy, L&P MinU (Chief Lighting Technician): Warrick Peace, Gerald Morse, L&P MinU (Lighting Technician): Brian Laird, Mike Arthur, L&P MinU (Model Tech): Josh O'Neil, Ray Massa, Motion Control Operator: Mike Kelly, Film Editor: Jamie Selkirk, Film Editor (with): Annie Collins, Production Designer: Grant Major, Supervising Art Director: Dan Hennah, Art Director: Joe Bleakley, Art Director: Phil Ivey, Art Director: Simon Bright, Art Department Manager: Chris Hennah, Art Department Co-ordinator: Roxane Gajadhar, Set Decorator: Dan Hennah, Set Decorator: Alan Lee, Conceptual Designer: Alan Lee, John Howe, Concept Artist: Gus Hunter, Stephen Lynch, Draughtsperson: Clarke Gregory, Draughtsperson: Philip Thomas, Draughtsperson: Russell Murray, Draughtsperson: Kate Thurston, Draughtsperson: Tim Priest, Draughtsperson: Gareth Jensen, Draughtsperson: Helen Strevens, Previs Artist: Jacob Leaf, Previs Artist: Danielle Norgate, Previs Artist: Kristoffer Lynch, Previs Artist: Shaun Scott, Previs Artist: David Scott, Kyle Ashley, Previs (Co-ordinator): Marion Davey, Supervising Sculptor: Sam Genet, Head Sculptor: Brigitte Wuest, Sculptor: Ra Vincent, Sculptor: Bill Ryalls, Sculptor: Stephen Belsten, Sculptor: Paul Isaacson, Sculptor: Blaise Orsman, Sculptor: Heather Kilgour, Sculptor: Anthony Marrow, Sculptor: Stuart Bowman, Sculptor: Andrew Baguley, Sculptor: James Alexander, Sculptor: Virginia Lee, Sculptor: Jonathan Rodgers, Sculptor: David Guerin, Sculptor: Daniel Aird, Sculptor: Hamish Wain, Sculptor: Kirk Nicholls, Sculptor: Dave Roy, Sculptor: Andrew Mclay, Sculptor: Shane Kenneally, Edward Ratapu, Props Master: Nick Weir, Props Buyer: Nick Riera, Supervising Set Finisher: Kerry Dunn, Costume Designer: Ngila Dickson, Costume Designer: Richard Taylor, Wardrobe Manager: Janis Macewan, Wardrobe Co-ordinator: Liz McGregor, Wardrobe Supervisor: Carolyn M. Fenton, Jeweller: Jasmine Watson, Make-up/Hair Design: Peter Owen, Peter King, Key Make-up/Hair: José L. Pérez, Make-up/Hair: Nancy Hennah, Make-up/Hair: Janine Schneider, Make-up/Hair: Emma Moncrieff, Make-up/Hair: Rick Findlater, Make-up/Hair: Vivienne Macgillicuddy, Make-up/Hair: Angela Mooar, Make-up/Hair: Margaret Aston, Make-up/Hair: Kerryn Roberts, Make-up/Hair: Catherine Mcguire, Make-up/Hair: Allie Rutherford, Make-up/Hair: Tera Treanor, Make-up/Hair: Lenore Stewart, Make-up/Hair: Noreen Wilkie, Make-up/Hair: Gail Wilson, Make-up/Hair: Jeremy Woodhead, Make-up/Hair: Ivana Primorac, Davina Lamont, Optometrist: Andrew Black, Special Make-up and Creatures: Richard Taylor, Armour and Miniatures: Richard Taylor, Special Make-up, Creatures, Armour: Weta Workshop, Weapons and Miniatures: Weta Workshop, Weta (Workshop Manager): Tania Rodger, Weta (Workshop Supervisor): Jason Docherty, Weta (Senior Production Manager): Annette Wullems, Weta (Prosthetics Supervisor): Gino Acevedo, Weta (Art Director): Kayne Horsham, Weta (Production Manager): Hannah Bianchini, Weta (Production Manager): Savannah Green, Weta (Production Manager): Sue Hardy, Gayle Munro, Weta (Designer/Sculptor): Mike Asquith, Weta (Designer/Sculptor): Warren Mahy, Weta (Designer/Sculptor): Jamie Beswarick, Weta (Designer/Sculptor): Ben Wootten, Weta (Designer/Sculptor): Shaun Bolton, Weta (Designer/Sculptor): Sacha Lees, Daniel Falconer, Weta (Senior Prosthetics): Vance Hartwell, Weta (Senior Prosthetics): Brad Greenwood, Rogier Samuels, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Freya Blackwood, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Jorkas Damen, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Luke Hawker, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Megumi Ogo, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Mark Viniello, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Frances Richardson, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Carola Brockhoff, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Sarah Durno, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Darran Holmes, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Roman Reyes, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Mike H.G. Bates, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Mike Stringer, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Rob Burns, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Susan Durno, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Nori Honda, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Gareth Selwood, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Ryk Fortuna, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Bill Perryman, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Chris Covich, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Xander Forterie, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Rich Mayberry, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Carlos Slater, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Kenny Wilson, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): John Craney, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Ben Hawker, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Les Nairn, Weta (Creatures/Prosthetics): Steve Unwin, Karen Purvis, Weta (Prosthetics Supervisors): Marjory Hamlin, Weta (Prosthetics Supervisors): Kym Sainsbury, Dominie Till, Weta (Prosthetics Make-up): Karen Adcock, Weta (Prosthetics Make-up): Andrew Beattie, Weta (Prosthetics Make-up): Sean Foot, Weta (Prosthetics Make-up): Bill Hunt, Weta (Prosthetics Make-up): Tami Lane, Weta (Prosthetics Make-up): Dan Perry, Deb Watson, Weta (Hair): Lynne Walsh, Weta (Hair): Gilly Fiford, Weta (Hair): Hil Irwin, Weta (Hair): Megan Bint, Weta (Hair): Sharon Thomas, Weta (Hair): Gavin Skudder, Fiona Sole, Weta (Mechanists/Engineer): Dominic Taylor, Weta (Mechanists/Engineer): Bill Thomson, Weta (Mechanists/Engineer): Warren Beaton, Weta (Mechanists/Engineer): Gordon Barrell, Weta (Mechanists/Engineer): Tama Berkeljon, Bruce Tanner, Weta (Armour Weapons Supervisor): Gary Mackay, John Harvey, Weta (Leather Craftsman): Mike Grealish, Weta (Sword Smith): Peter Lyon, Weta (Chain Maille): Carl Payne, Chris Smith, Weta (Armoursmith): Stu Johnson, Warren Green, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Gudrun Abbott, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Michael Abbott, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Erica Anderson, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Matt Appleton, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Wineke Van'thof, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Jeremy Barr, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Clare Beaton, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Lesley Burkes-harding, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Matt Brebner, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Greg Tozer, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Michele Bryant, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Alex Dyer, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): John Caldwell, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Chris Guise, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Keith Barclay, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Glyn Carter, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Darin Gordine, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Byron Darling, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): John Harding, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Duncan Brown, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Michael Hughes, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Simon Jay, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Simon Lamason, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Pietro Marson, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Rob Gillies, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Robynne Mcintyre, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Kerry Mcsaveney, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Nardeen Mitchell, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Brad Murphy, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Fiona Mcdonald, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Paul Murphy, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Kent Parker, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Fenella Probert, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Valerie Metin, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Janet Thomas, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Jeremy Ryder, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Heidi Skeet, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Thomas Haywood, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Ben Stenbeck, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Annemeik Weterings, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Suzanne Sturrock, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Dave Barson, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Morgan Boehringer, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Neil Testa, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Greg Allison, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Adrian Walker, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Lyndon Burford, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Tim Castelow, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Paul Walton, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Angela Brown, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Tim Tozer, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Paul Hambleton, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Sukhita Langford, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Mike Wallace, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Joe Dunckley, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Gareth Mcghie, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Ben Price, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Graham Piddington, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Pranee Mckinlay, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Emily-Jane Sturrock, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Jan Koszler, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Hamish Brown, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Sam Farquar, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Cathy Harris, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Carlos Wedde, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Steve Bond, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Simon Hall, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Howard Millard, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Saul Barnes, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Tira O'Daly, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Nathan Grey, Weta (Armour Weapons Standby): Jonathan Campbell, Stephen Patrick, Weta (Miniature Builders): John Baster, Weta (Miniature Builders): Mary Maclachlan, Weta (Miniature Builders): Rebecca Asquith, Weta (Miniature Builders): Jon Ewen, Weta (Miniature Builders): Liam Dunstan, Weta (Miniature Builders): Andrew Durno, Weta (Miniature Builders): Brett Harman, Weta (Miniature Builders): Iain Hutton, Weta (Miniature Builders): Roger Lewis, Weta (Miniature Builders): Tim Marwick, Weta (Miniature Builders): Scott Schneider, Weta (Miniature Builders): Neil Schrader, Weta (Miniature Builders): David Tremont, Weta (Miniature Builders): Rob Uivel, Weta (Miniature Builders): Tim Wigmore, Dave Irons, Wig Technician: Caroline Turner, Wigmaker: Jessica Lalande, Wigmaker: Gail Taylor, Wigmaker: Debbie Fitzpatrick, Wigmaker: Elizabeth Pick, Louise Leonard, [Titles] Designed by: Alan Lee, Titles: Pacific Title, [Titles] Layout by: Company Wide Shut, Supervising Digital Colourist: Peter Doyle, Lead Colourist: Florian Martin, Dig Col Grading (Technical Supervisor): Grace Lan, Dig Col Grading (Conforming, I/O Superv): Holger Spill, Dig Col Grading (Digital Colourist): Billy Wychgel, Doug Delaney, Dig Col Grading (Imaging Technol Super): Harald Brendel, Dig Col Grading (Colourist Assistant): Damian Mcdonnell, Paul Booth, Music Composed/Orchestrated/Conducted by: Howard Shore, Featuring [song] "Into the West" Perf by: Annie Lennox, Music Performed by: The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Music Performed by: The London Voices, The London Oratory School Schola, Featured Soloist: Renée Fleming, Featured Soloist: Sir James Galway, Featured Soloist: Ben Del Maestro, Featured Soloist: Viggo Mortensen, Billy Boyd, Choir Master: Terry Edwards, Michael McCarthy, Executive in Charge of Music: Paul Broucek, Music Business Affairs Executive: Lori Silfen, John F.X. Walsh, Associate Music Producer: Mark S. Willsher, Music Production Co-ordinator: Karen Elliott, Charles Portney, Music Editor: Jonathan Schultz, Music Editor: Andrew Dudman, Music Editor: Steve Price, Music Editor: Michael Price, Music Editor: Malcolm Fife, Music Editor: Nigel Scott, Music Editor: Simon Kiln, Music Editor: Becca Gatrell, Music Editor: Marie Ebbing, Eventone Editorial (Tuxedo, NY): Jeff Grace, Eventone Editorial (Tuxedo, NY): John Wriggle, Eventone Editorial (Tuxedo, NY): Tim Starnes, Eventone Editorial (Tuxedo, NY): Greg Laporta, Eventone Editorial (Tuxedo, NY): Jim Bruening, Eventone Editorial (Tuxedo, NY): Jason Poss, Eventone Editorial (Tuxedo, NY): Lowell Pickett, Kevin Mahonchak, Score Recorded by: John Kurlander, Score Mixed by: Peter Cobbin, Score Mixed at: Abbey Road Studios, UK Music Preparation: Vic Fraser, UK Music Preparation: Jill Streater, UK Music Preparation: Ann Barnard, UK Music Preparation: Dick Ihnatowicz, UK Music Preparation: Edmund Sanders, UK Music Preparation: Ian Hayter, UK Music Preparation: Mike Hornett, UK Music Preparation: Ray Moore, John Whitfield, Musical Sound Design: Janet Roddick, Musical Sound Design: David Donaldson, Musical Sound Design: Steve Roche, David Long, Additional Music Team: Mirek Stiles, Additional Music Team: Richard Lancaster, Additional Music Team: Toby Wood, Additional Music Team: Chris Cozens, Additional Music Team: Helen Jane Long, Additional Music Team: Erik Jordan, Additional Music Team: Stephen Pelluet, Additional Music Team: Ian Titman, Additional Music Team: Neil Draper, Additional Music Team: Nadia Jeddaoui, Additional Music Team: Piers Ritchie, Additional Music Team: Mike Cox, Additional Music Team: Ben Wilson, Additional Music Team: Sam Okell, Additional Music Team: Hugo Ward, Additional Music Team: Alex Letts, Nick Gray, Sound Designer: David Farmer, Sound Co-designer: Ethan Van der Ryn, Production Sound Mixer: Hammond Peek, Sound Recordist: Ken Saville, Malcolm Cromie, Boom Operator: Corrin Ellingford, Boom Operator: Matt Cuirc, Re-recording Mixer: Christopher Boyes, Re-recording Mixer: Michael Semanick, Michael Hedges, Re-recording Mixer (Additional): Gary Summers, Lora Hirschberg, Temp Mixer: Mike Jones, John Mckay, Sound Facility Manager: John Neill, Supervising Sound Editor: Ethan Van der Ryn, Supervising Sound Editor: Michael Hopkins, Dialogue Editor: Jason Canovas, Dialogue Editor: Nigel Stone, Dialogue Editor: Ray Beentjes, Dialogue Editor: Mark Franken, Dialogue Editor: Polly McKinnon, Dialogue Editor: Nicholas Breslin, Sound Effects Editor: Brent Burge, Sound Effects Editor: Beau Borders, Sound Effects Editor: David Whitehead, Sound Effects Editor: Tim Nielsen, Sound Effects Editor: Hayden Collow, Sound Effects Editor: Addison Teague, Sound Effects Editor: Craig Tomlinson, ADR Recordist: Chris Ward, ADR Editor: Chris Ward, Foley Artist: Phil Heywood, Foley Artist: Paul Huntingford, Foley Artist: Simon Hewitt, Foley Artist: Adrian Medhurst, Foley (Engineer): Martin Oswin, Angus Robertson, Foley Editor: Katy Wood, Foley Editor: Peter Mills, Stunt Co-ordinator: George Marshall Ruge, Stunt Co-ordinator (New Zealand): Kirk Maxwell, Stunt Co-ordinator (Assistant): Daniel W. 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Cast
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Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins), Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Liv Tyler (Arwen), Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn), Sean Astin (Samwise 'Sam' Gamgee), Cate Blanchett (Galadriel), John Rhys-Davies (Gimli), Bernard Hill (King Theoden of Rohan), Billy Boyd (Peregrin 'Pippin' Took), Dominic Monaghan (Meriadoc 'Merry' Brandybuck), Orlando Bloom (Legolas), Hugo Weaving (Elrond), Miranda Otto (Eowyn, Theoden's niece), David Wenham (Faramir), Karl Urban (Eomer, Eowyn's brother), John Noble (Denethor, Steward of Gondor), Andy Serkis (Smeagol, 'Gollum'), Ian Holm (Bilbo Baggins), Sean Bean (Boromir), Lawrence Makoare (the Witch-king of Angmar/Gothmog), Paul Norell (King of the Dead), Márton Csókás (Celeborn), Alan Howard (voice of the ring), Noel Appleby (Everard Proudfoot), David Aston (Gondorian soldier 3), Alexandra Astin (Eleanor Gamgee), John Bach (Madril), Sadwyn Brophy (Eldarion), Alistair Browning (Damrod), Richard Edge (Gondorian soldier 1), Jason Fitch (uruk 2), Bruce Hopkins (Gamling), Ian Hughes (Irolas), Bret McKenzie (elf escort), Sarah Mcleod (Rosie Cotton), Maisie Mcleod-riera (baby Gamgee), Bruce Phillips (Grimbold), Shane Rangi (Harad leader 2), Todd Rippon (Harad leader 1), Thomas Robins (Deagol), Harry Sinclair (Isildur), Peter Tait (Shagrat), Joel Tolbeck (orc lieutenant 1), Stephen Ure (Gorbag), Sala Baker, Robert Pollock, Ross Duncan, Pete Smith, Jed Brophy, Lee Hartley (featured orc), Billy Jackson, Katie Jackson (featured Gondorian/Hobbit children), Tom George, Anthony May, Mark Bowden, Andy Serkis, Con O'Neill, Craig Parker, Brian Sergent, Joel Tolbeck, Kevin Howarth (additional character voices), John Rhys-Davies ([voice of Treebeard])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Music, sound, and the moving image v14 n2 Winter 2020 Pages: 93-117Title: One does not simply walk into Mordor: sound and music as suture in the opening sequences of Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth filmsAuthor: White, DanielArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Offers a detailed analysis of the use of music and sound in the opening sequences of Peter Jackson’s 'Middle-Earth' trilogies 'The Lord of the Rings' (2001–2003) and 'The Hobbit' (2009–2011). Utilises the psychoanalytic concept of suture to explore how composer Howard Shore's music functions to both construct the world of the films and to draw audiences into that world.
In: Empire n245 November 2009 Pages: 184-185
Title: The top 10: Romantic gesturesAuthor: RICHARDS, Olly Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Listing and brief critique of the top ten romantic gestures in film.
In: Empire n246 December 2009 Pages: 124-125
Title: Icons of the decade: AragornAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles iconic fictional film characters from the 1990s onwards as voted by the readers of 'Empire' magazine. Highlights the ways that Viggo Mortensen was perfect as the character Aragorn in The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: Empire n231 September 2008 Pages: 113-123
Title: 10 years of DVDAuthor: CROOK, Simon, DE SEMLYEN, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special feature celebrating the impact of the DVD over the past ten years. Includes top tens for: 'making of' extras, alternative versions, Easter eggs, biggest DVD heroes, deleted scenes, top sellers and films most wanted on DVD.
In: Empire n223 January 2008 Page: 213
Title: At home/Soundtracks: The Lord of the Rings - The Return...Author: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...of the King".
In: Empire n212 February 2007 Pages: 24-25
Title: News etc.: The breaking of The FellowshipArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the problems and lawsuits between director Peter J ackson and studio New Line over profits from The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy and a proposed adaptation of Tolkein's 'The H obbit'.
In: StarBurst n346 February 2007 Pages: 66-67
Title: Top 10 Spiders!Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details of spiders from CHARLOTTE'S WEB, EIGHT-LEGGED FREAKS, The INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN, HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS, TARANTULA!, SPIDER-MAN, ARACHNOPHOBIA, EARTH VS THE SPIDER, The RETURN OF THE KING and DOCTOR WHO.
In: Empire n203 May 2006 Pages: 131-136
Title: In conversation with Sir Ian McKellenAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Sir Ian McKellen in which he discusses his career and in particular his roles in X-MEN 3, the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, and being an out gay actor in Hollywood.
In: Screen International n1561 1 Sep 2006 Page: 36
Title: Sailing past $1bnAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: ChartsLanguage: English
Description: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST looks like it is to become the third film to cross $1bn in worldwide box-offi ce sales after TITANIC and The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Film Review n677 December 2006 Page: 117
Title: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Ltd Special EdAuthor: PRINCE, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times 18 Nov 2006 Page: 37
Title: Films of the Week.Author: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Empire n209 November 2006 Pages: 196-199
Title: At home/Masterpiece: Masterpiece #38: The Lord of the...Author: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Rings: Limited Edition Trilogy".
In: StarBurst n344 December 2006 Pages: 68-69
Title: Top 10 Christmas BlockbustersArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief descriptions of Xmas blockbusters.
In: Film and History v35 n1 2005 Pages: 67-69
Title: Film Reviews: The Ring Returns: Adaptation and the TrilogyAuthor: LANE, Cara Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n320 March[sic] 2005 Page: 99
Title: Reviews: DVD reviewsAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review of special edition.
In: European Journal of Communication v20 n3 September 2005 Pages: 353-378
Title: The Lord of the Rings and 'identification'Author: BARKER, Martin J. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Uses data from an international audience research project on The LORD OF THE RINGS The RETURN OF THE KING to examine the theory of audience response to and identification with fictional characters.
In: Empire n187 January 2005 Pages: 121-128,131-134
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Untold StoryAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cast and crew of The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy recount their experience from the inception. Includes an excerpt from Sean Austin's memoir on the departure of Stuart Townsend and the final DVD (extended cuts) release.
In: Empire n187 January 2005 Page: 204
Title: Play: The RETURN OF THE KING: Special extended editionAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n1 Jan/Feb 2005 Pages: 20-22
Title: FSM's Annual Best & Worst Awards: The Best of the YearAuthor: ADAMS, Doug Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The writer chooses his favourite film scores of 2005.
In: Film Review n654 March 2005 Pages: 96-97
Title: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: Extended Edition Box SetAuthor: BOOTH, Owen Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v37 n1 Feb/Mar 2005 Page: 60
Title: In Review: DVD: Fit For A King?Author: BOND, Jeff Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review of special extended edition.
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n4 Jul/Aug 2005 Page: 54
Title: Score: The Lord of the Rings TrilogyAuthor: TAKIS, John Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n653 February 2005 Page: 130
Title: Film / BooksAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Book review of 'The art of the Lord of the Rings' by Gary Russell (Harper Collins).
In: Film Review vSpec. n60 King Kong 05 Pages: 6-62
Title: King Kong SpecialArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special feature on Peter Jackson's KING KONG, profiling the actors Naomi Watts, Fay Wray, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Andy Serkis and Bruce Cabot; Weta's effects; directors P. Jackson Merian C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack; King Kong's websit
In: Inside Film n83 Dec 05/Jan 06 Pages: 34-38
Title: Monkey magicAuthor: SAXON, Shirley Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Weta Matt Aitken and Richard Taylor discuss their digital work on Peter Jackson's KING KONG and how this compares with their assignment on The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: Music from the Movies n44 2005 Page: 66
Title: DVD Review: The Plight of the Mega-TrilogiesAuthor: HASAN, Mark Richard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report on the how the dvd sets of some recent trilogies are causing controversy, in the way changes have been made between the dvd and the big screen release. The STAR WARS, LORD OF THE RINGS and MATRIX trilogies are given as examples
In: Screen Digest n411 December 2005 Pages: 365-369
Title: Closing the Global Release GapArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analyses the narrowing time period between when a feature film is released internationally and its release on DVD. In- cludes case studies of various contemporary film franchises and studios.
In: The Velvet Light Trap n56 Autumn 2005 Pages: 4-17
Title: Making-of Documentaries on DVD: The Lord of the Rings...Author: HIGHT, Craig Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explores the role of the 'making-of documentary as a central feature of DVD extras, taking The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy DVD special editions as a case in point. Title ends: '...Trilogy and Special Editions'.
In: Empire vSuppl nL'Rings January 2004 Page: [whole issue]
Title: The Lord of the Rings: a celebrationArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special issue celebrating Peter Jackson's The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. Includes interviews with the director, producer Barrie M.Osborne, art director Dan Hennah, art co-ordinator Chris Hennah, and members of the cast.
In: Empire n175 January 2004 Pages: 86-90
Title: Part one of the ultimate interview: Peter JacksonAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Part one of an interview with Peter Jackson who discusses making the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy and his relationship with New Line Cinema.
In: Screen International n1435 9 Jan 2004 Page: 2
Title: This week's top stories: lord of the box officeArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Box office figures for The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Screen International n1436 16 Jan 2004 Page: 16
Title: Awards countdown: talent: Oscar playersAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director PeterJackson comments on the success of The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy and on the cost of The RETURN OF THE KING ($140m).
In: Screen International nSpec. The Films vol.1 Page: [whole issue]
Title: Oscars 2003: the films volume 1Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part one of a two-part supplement which looks at the 40 or so films competing for an Oscar for films released in 2003. Includes an assessment of Peter Jackson's The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING [p.2].
In: Film Comment v40 n1 Jan/Feb 2004 Pages: 24-29
Title: Kingdom comeAuthor: FULLER< Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An assessment of Peter Jackson's The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy as "the first epochal mainstream movie event since The GODFATHER and STAR WARS series began in the seventies".
In: Cinefantastique v36 n1 Feb/Mar 2004 Page: 24
Title: ArachnaphobiaAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On Weta Digital's design for Shelob, the spider in The RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Screen International n1435 9 Jan 2004 Pages: 22-23
Title: Awards countdown: analysis: best pictureAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Assessment of the films most likely to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards to be held in February 2004. Each title lists distributor and awards won so far. Includes details of The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Empire n175 January 2004 Pages: 74-85
Title: Once more unto the breach dear friendsArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Feature report on the production of Peter Jackson's The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING including comments from the cast and crew.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n63 Van Helsing Pages: 62-74
Title: The best and worst tv and films of 2003!Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Starburst readers vote for the best and worst tv and films of 2003.
In: Cinefantastique v36 n1 Feb/Mar 2004 Pages: 20-22,25-26
Title: All hail the King: Part 2 of 2Author: WILLIAMS, David E. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Peter Jackson talks about making The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, particularly RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Cinefantastique v36 n1 Feb/Mar 2004 Page: 23
Title: Lord of the scoreAuthor: PLESSET, Ross Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On Howard Shore's score for The RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Cinefantastique v36 n1 Feb/Mar 2004 Page: 54
Title: In review: Film: Return of the epicAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n306 January 2004 Pages: 26-29
Title: The Unkindest CutAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On why Christopher Lee's scenes as Saruman were cut from RETURN OF THE KING. Includes Christopher Lee's filmography.
In: StarBurst n306 January 2004 Pages: 30-37
Title: Farewell to the King Part 2Author: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Second part of the interview with Viggo Mortensen in which he talks about his role as Aaragorn in The RETURN OF THE KING.
In: StarBurst n306 January 2004 Page: 38
Title: Reviews: MoviesAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n306 January 2004 Page: 65
Title: New moviesAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v14 n1 January 2004 Pages: 4-5
Title: Rushes: the bigger pictureArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief mention of the likely success of The RETURN OF THE KING at the box office and the Oscars.
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n10 Nov/Dec 2004 Page: 46
Title: The LaserphileAuthor: DURSIN, Andy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Extended dvd edition.
In: StarBurst n306 January 2004 Pages: 18-25
Title: Goodbye, Gandalf!Author: SLOANE, Judy Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Ian McKellen talks about his role as Gandalf in The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: Film Review vSpec. n55 Yearbook 2005 Page: 115
Title: Lord of the Rings: Return of the KingAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v18 n3 November 2004 Pages: 66-70,72,74
Title: Unsung Moments & Unseen Heroes of The Lord of the RingsArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Photographs and captions by Viggo Mortensen on the set of The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. Includes reflections from the cast and crew and highlights of the extended edition of the RETURN OF THE KING DVD.
In: Film Score Monthly v9 n5 June 2004 Pages: 19-21,48
Title: In the service of two masters: singing the praises of...Author: RUGG, Karen Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Williams and Shore". An interview with choir master, Michael McCarthy about his work on The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy and the HARRY POTTER films, and working with the composers Howard Shore and John Williams.
In: Inside Film n61 January 2004 Pages: 48-51
Title: Industry focus: cinematography: Andrew LesnieAuthor: FERGUSON, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Andrew Lesnie talks about his work on The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, and how cinematographers may, in the future, be spending much of their time in post production.
In: StarBurst n311 June 2004 Page: 83
Title: DVD ReviewsAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n229 January 2004 Pages: 28-33
Title: Exit Lord Enter KingAuthor: HELMS, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Jackson in which he talks about The LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING and his next film KING KONG.
In: Premiere n323 January 2004 Page: 34
Title: Cahier critiqueAuthor: DELORME, Gérard Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 28-33
Title: Waiting for FrodoArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Elijah Wood talks about his experiences making The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 34-41
Title: Drawing on influencesAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Alan Lee and John Howe talk about their designs for The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 42-47
Title: Elvenly creatureArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Liv Tyler talks about her role as Arwen in The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 48-53
Title: Let there be light!Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Andrew Lesnie talks about lighting for RETURN OF THE KING.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 54-59
Title: "And it's goodbye from him..."Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan talk about their work on The LORD OF THE RINGS.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 60-65
Title: Better by designAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Grant Major talks about his production design for The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 66-71
Title: Fatboy SamArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Sean Astin talks about his role as Sam in The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 72-79
Title: Pushing pixelsAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Randy Cook talks about his CGI animation for RETURN OF THE KING.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 80-87
Title: Weta guy!Author: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Richard Taylor talks about working on The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Pages: 88-89
Title: The Lord of the Rings ReviewsAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reprinted original reviews of the trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec. n62 Lord of the Ring Page: [whole issue]
Title: Lord of the Rings SpecialLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1441 20 Feb 2004 Page: 24
Title: Awards countdown: Oscar playersAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Composer Howard Shore discusses his work on the score for The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Screen International n1441 20 Feb 2004 Page: 3
Title: Only Titanic towers over KingArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING has become the second highest worldwide grossing picture of all time behind TITANIC.
In: Empire n176 February 2004 Page: 48
Title: The reviewsAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n176 February 2004 Pages: 94-97
Title: Part two of the ultimate interview: Peter JacksonAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Peter Jackson who discusses making the The LORD OF THE RINGS films - the sheer work involved, the directors he would turn to for inspiration, and refers also to his latest project, KING KONG.
In: Cinefex n96 January 2004 Pages: 55-61
Title: Q&A: Peter JacksonAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Jackson who discusses his The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy referring to changes made to the original novel, the development of special effects during production, and referring also to his new project, a remake of KING KONG
In: Cinefex n96 January 2004 Pages: [64]-142
Title: Journey's endAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of special effects in The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING. Includes references to CGI, special makeup effects, the use of miniatures for the creation of cities, digital matte paintings, creation of the trolls etc.
In: Sight and Sound v14 n2 February 2004 Pages: 52-54
Title: ReviewsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n307 February 2004 Pages: 18-30
Title: Top 50 sci-fi movies, books and tv series ever!Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Rundown of top science fiction films, tv programmes and books. Brief descriptions of each.
In: StarBurst n307 February 2004 Pages: 54-61
Title: Looking over Middle-earthAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Barrie M. Osborne talks about working on The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: American Cinematographer v85 n1 January 2004 Pages: 54-58,60-61,64-67
Title: The fate of middle-earthAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On D.O.P. Andrew Lesnie's work on The RETURN OF THE KING.
In: American Cinematographer v85 n1 January 2004 Pages: 62-63
Title: Miniatures add grand scaleAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On visual-effects cinematographer Alex Funke's miniature photography for The Lord of the Rings trilogy, particularly The Return of the King (Der HERR DER RINGE DIE RÜCKKEHR DES KÖNIGS).
In: StarBurst n308 March 2004 Pages: 54-61
Title: Looking back on Middle-earthAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Barrie M Osborne talks about working on The RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Empire n181 July 2004 Page: 45
Title: Q&A: Liv TylerArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: An interview with Liv Tyler who talks about life after playing Arwen in the The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: Radio Times 20 Nov 2004 Page: 55
Title: Barry Norman on Peter Jackson.Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short article considering Peter Jackson's films, including the success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and criticism of his decision to cut out a final confrontation between Gandalf and Saruman in THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Film Review vSpec. n51 Epics Pages: 70-97
Title: The top 20 greatest epics of all timeAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Peter Jackson's The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy is listed at number 3 in a feature on the 20 best epic films "of all time".
In: Film Review vSpec. n52 Spiderman Pages: 68-87
Title: The top 20 blockbusters of all timeAuthor: BAUGHAN, Nikki Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "The top 20 blockbusters of all time" featuring details of The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Empire n180 June 2004 Page: 157
Title: PlayAuthor: KENNEDY, Colin Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n180 June 2004 Page: 48
Title: Intermission: what's it all about gandalfie?Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of Ian McKellen, referring to The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, and to his latest film EMILE.
In: Metro n142 2004 Page: 204
Title: LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KINGAuthor: AOUN, Steven Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n295 February 2003 Page: 8
Title: Longer wait for king to return?Author: ROBSON, Eddie Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: There is speculation that the third part of The LORD OF THE RING: THE RETURN OF THE KING is to be released at a later date than expected. Also director Peter Jackson explains why this last part is his favourite.
In: StarBurst n300 June 2003 Pages: 4-5
Title: Return of the King: Photo previewArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Empire n172 October 2003 Pages: 84-86
Title: December movie previewArticle type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: [UK release 17 December 2003].
In: Screen International n1434 17 Dec 2003 Page: 3
Title: News in brief: AFI names ten bestArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: The AFI named its 10 best films of 2003: AMERICAN SPLENDOR, FINDING NEMO, The HUMAN STAIN, IN AMERICA, The LAST SAMURAI, The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, LOST IN TRAN- SLATION, MYSTIC RIVER, MASTER AND COMMANDER, and MONSTER. /
In: Empire n164 February 2003 Pages: 84-92
Title: The ten biggest films of 2003Author: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details on the ten most likely box office hits for 2003.
In: Premiere v17 n4 December 2003 Pages: 64-76,131
Title: 4 hobbits walk into a bar...Author: ROSTON, Tim Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Actors Elijah Wood, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd and Sean Astin comment on their experience of making Peter Jackson's The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: Premiere v17 n1 September 2003 Page: 63
Title: Fall movie previewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Le Film Francais n3019 28 Nov 2003 Page: 6
Title: StudioCanal lance un DVD sur "le retour du roi"Author: WRIGHT, Catherine Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Inside Film n54 May 2003 Pages: 44,46-48
Title: nz beyond the ringsAuthor: FERGUSON, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Investigates the current state of the New Zealand film indus try after the success of The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, and looks at the opportunities for trans-Tasman co-operation wit h Australia.
In: StarBurst n299 May 2003 Pages: 20-29
Title: The RETURN OF THE KINGAuthor: McGINN, Diane Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look ahead at the third part of The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, with sidebars on the style of language, new characters, the fate of the Shire, and the White Wizards
In: Inside Film n54 May 2003 Pages: 52-54
Title: legacy of the ringsAuthor: FIELDER, Angie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy's significance for th e New Zealand and Australian filmmaking communites, with com ments from producer Barrie Osbourne, actress Amanda Otto and cinematographer Andrew Lesnie.
In: Film Review vSpec. n47 Sean Connery '03 Pages: 48-79
Title: The Lord of the RingsAuthor: RYNNING, Roald [...et al] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Extended feature on Peter Jackson's The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. Includes interviews with actors Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd, Andy Serkis, John Rhys-Davies, composer Howard Shaw and special effects/makeup specialist Richard Taylor.
In: Screen International n1418 29 Aug 2003 Pages: 13-18
Title: Focus: early Oscar buzzAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Early speculation about the 2004 Academy Awards ceremony. Looks at possible contenders including foreign-language films, and at the release of 4 major Hollywood epics including The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: StarBurst vSpec n61 Yearbook 2003 Pages: 120-124
Title: DVD for 2004Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief reviews of DVD releases.
In: StarBurst vSpec n61 Yearbook 2003 Pages: 48-53
Title: Going into the WestAuthor: SPELLING, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Orlando Bloom talks about his work on the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec n61 Yearbook 2003 Pages: 54-69
Title: Some Kind of BeautifulAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Andrew Lesnie talks about his cinematography on The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst vSpec n61 Yearbook 2003 Pages: 70-76
Title: Fit for a KingAuthor: SPELLING, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Bernard Hill talks about his role as King Theoden in The LORD OF THE RINGS II and III.
In: Metro n139 2003 Pages: 108-111
Title: I danced with a man who danced with a girl who danced with..Author: THOMSON, Rebecca Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Title ends: "...'the Lord of the Rings". Background details to the preparation of the world premiere of The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, which is to take place in Wellington in December 2003.
In: Metro n139 2003 Pages: 142-145
Title: Where's Massive? Past, present and future for The LORD OF...Author: MERRILL, Miles Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explores the Massive software system developed by digital artist Stephen Regelous to create the vast, complex crowd scenes that are a defining feature in The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.Title ends "THE RINGS' crowd software
In: Screen International n1433 12 Dec 2003 Page: 31
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes details of box office figures.
In: Variety 8 Dec 2003 Page: 50,56
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v35 n6 Dec/Jan 2003 Pages: 30-45
Title: All Hail the King: Part 1 of 2Author: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Extensive coverage of LORD OF THE RINGS RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Cinefantastique v35 n6 Dec/Jan 2003 Page: 37
Title: Lost King of GondorAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On Viggo Mortensen's role as Aragorn in RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Cinefantastique v35 n6 Dec/Jan 2003 Pages: 38-39
Title: Constructing a KingdomAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Production Designer Grant Major talks about his designs of Middle Earth for RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Cinefantastique v35 n6 Dec/Jan 2003 Page: 44
Title: Exposing Middle EarthAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director of Photography Andrew Lesnie explains his visual approach to RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Fangoria n222 May 2003 Pages: 34-37
Title: Weaving a spellAuthor: SPELLING, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Hugo Weaving comments on his character as Agent Smith in The MATRIX trilogy and preparing the fight scenes for the two sequels, and briefly talks about his role as Elrond in The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: Premiere n322 December 2003 Pages: 48-52
Title: Héros du moisAuthor: CARRATIER, Mathieu Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Profile of actor Viggo Mortensen, focusing on The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Premiere n322 December 2003 Pages: 94-100
Title: Leur quête prend fin.Author: CARRATIER, Mathieu Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Photo-report on the production of The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n51/52 20 Dec 2003 Page: 39
Title: Markt: filmkritikenAuthor: KLEBER, Reinhard Article type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Film Score Monthly v8 n10 December 2003 Pages: 16-26
Title: Seven days in September: a trip to The Return of the King...Author: ADAMS, Doug Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Howard Shore talks about the music he created for Der HERR DER RINGE DIE RÜCKKEHR DES KÖNIGS (The Return of the King). "...recording sessions".
In: Film Score Monthly v8 n10 December 2003 Pages: 22-23
Title: Emotion before spectacleAuthor: ADAMS, Doug Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Metro n136 2003 Pages: 62-66
Title: Middle-earthly creatures: some local comments on the ...Author: JONES, Stan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends: "...cinematic ring-cycle so far'.
In: Fangoria n218 November 2002 Pages: 20-23,82
Title: Speaking in DormtonguesAuthor: BERNSTEIN, Abbie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actor Brad Dourif comments on his role as the villainous Grima Wormtongue in The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS and THE RETURN OF THE KING; his experience in the CHUCKY film series and future projects.
In: Fangoria n218 November 2002 Pages: 24-27,80
Title: Urban's LegendsAuthor: HELMS, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actor Karl Urban comments on his career and particularly his work experiences in The LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWER and THE RETURN OF THE KING, GHOST SHIP, & The IRREFUTABLE TRUTH ABOUT DEMONS,
In: StarBurst vSpec. n55 Yearbook Pages: 30-35
Title: Christopher Lee: Saruman the WhiteAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the casting of Christopher Lee in The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy; his knowledge of Tolkien's epic work; a portrayal of his villainous character Saruman; & his work- -ing collaboration with director Peter Jackson, w/ comments.
In: Interview Dec/Jan 2002/03 Pages: 52-53
Title: Miranda OttoAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief career profile of the actress, followed by an inter- view in which she talks about her character in The LORD OF THE RINGS.
In: Inside Film n50 Dec/Jan 2002/03 Pages: 34-35
Title: WETA wizardryAuthor: MCCOSKER, Mat Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Matt Aitken (digital models supervisor) and Jason Schleifer (animation supervisor) talk about working for WETA Digital and creating the visual effects for The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: StarBurst n282 February 2002 Page: 73
Title: The Lord of the RingsAuthor: McGINN, Diane Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of the BBC Radio 4's 13-hour serial.
In: StarBurst n281 January 2002 Pages: 20-27
Title: Nor shall my sword sleep in my handAuthor: SPELLING, Ian Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: The cast and crew on the making of the trilogy The LORD OF THE RINGS.
In: Inside Film n40 Dec 01/Jan 02 Pages: 39-42
Title: Life in middle earth: lord of the ringsAuthor: SMITH, Bec Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Costume designer Ngila Dickson discusses her experience on LORD OF THE RINGS, in particular the planning process and breaking down costumes, and the crew in general.
In: Inside Film n40 Dec 01/Jan 02 Page: 43
Title: Location, location, locationAuthor: MCCOSKER, Mat Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reports on the mobile digital colour-grading system employed on LORD OF THE RINGS.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
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Title: Middle-earth landscapes: locations in the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit film trilogiesAuthor: Brodie, Ian Pages: 208 pages
Title: Lord of the Rings
Author: Piatti-Farnell, Lorna Pages: 120 pages
Title: Middle-earth envisioned
Author: SIMPSON, Paul Pages: 223 pages
Title: Picturing Tolkien: essays on Peter Jackson's The Lord Of The Rings film trilogy
Author: BOGSTAD, Janice M. Pages: viii, 301p.
Title: lord of the films: the unofficial guide to Tolkien's middle earth on the big screen
Author: BRAUN, J.W. Pages: xv, 220 p.
Title: Studying the event film: The Lord of the Rings
Author: MARGOLIS, Harriet Pages: xx, 358 p.
Title: Frodo franchise: the Lord of the Rings and modern Hollywood
Author: THOMPSON, Kristin Pages: xxi, 399 p.
Title: Lord of the Rings: popular culture in global context
Author: MATHIJS, Ernest Pages: xvii, 341 p.
Title: Transnational cinema, the film reader
Author: EZRA, Elizabeth Pages: viii, 213 p.
Title: From hobbits to Hollywood: essays on Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings
Author: MATHIJS, Ernest Pages: xviii, 403 pages
Title: Studying The Lord of the Rings
Author: Dawson, Anna Pages: iv, 82 pages
Title: Peter Jackson: from gore to Mordor
Author: WOODS, Paul A. Pages: 192 p.
Title: Eco media
Author: CUBITT, Sean Pages: 168 p.
Title: Movies in fifteen minutes
Author: JONES, Cleolinda Pages: viii, 401 p.
Title: Tolkien on film: essays on Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings
Author: CROFT, Janet Brennan Pages: ix, 324 p.
Title: Tolkien: a cultural phenomenon
Author: ROSEBURY, Brian Pages: ix, 246 p.
Title: Lord of the Rings: the making of the movie trilogy
Author: SIBLEY, Brian Pages: 191 p.
Title: Lord of the Rings: the art of The Fellowship of the Ring
Author: RUSSELL, Gary Pages: 192 p.
Title: Literature on screen
Author: CARTMELL, Deborah Pages: xi, 273 p.