Tag: The Lord of the Rings
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Ian McKellen Was Not the First Choice for Gandalf in Lord of the Rings
It’s no secret that Gandalf the Grey is one of Sir Ian McKellen’s finest and most memorable roles. However, did you know that the acclaimed actor wasn’t the first choice for the part? It’s a bit of a formidable chunk of lembas bread to swallow, as Ian McKellen’s impeccable performance in Peter Jackson’s The Lord…
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Viggo Mortensen Explains How ‘The Dead Don’t Hurt’ Defies Gender Norms
One of the great things about making western movies in the 21st century is that we get to revisit and take a more critical look at a genre that practically defined cinema for many years. We’ve all seen what acclaimed movies like The Power of the Dog can do, but Viggo Mortensen (The Lord of…
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Why Uma Thurman Turned Down ‘Lord of the Rings’
The list of actors and actresses who almost starred in The Lord of the Rings trilogy is long and star-studded. From Sean Connery as Gandalf to Nicolas Cage as Aragorn, many recognizable names were in the running for starring roles in Peter Jackson’s fantasy epic. One of the more notable cases was that of Uma…
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This 70s Fantasy Epic Is One of the Weirdest Animated Movies Ever Made
Let me just lay it out for you, Wizards is one of the most bizarre animated movies ever made. It’s a fantasy epic from Ralph Bakshi, the same filmmaker behind the original animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings. But before Bakshi could touch Middle Earth, he had to carve out his own fantastical…
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This ‘Lord of the Rings’ Moment Made Christopher Lee Furious
Of all the great actors who had a role in Peter Jackson’s epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, few have had a career quite like Sir Christopher Lee. In addition to giving a terrifying performance as the wicked wizard Saruman the White in the films, Lee essentially has a monopoly…
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Making Rebel Moon Required Zack Snyder To Learn A Shocking Amount About Wheat
Consider it a rite of passage for all the most ambitious productions. In order to film all the scenes set in the Shire for “The Lord of the Rings,” Peter Jackson had his production crew plant vast amounts of gardens and vegetation in New Zealand over a year before filming even commenced to help transform…
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Zack Snyder Reveals His Rebel Moon Inspirations, Talks About Director’s Cuts, Easter Eggs, And More
Ever since the premiere of “Star Wars” in 1977, movie studios, fans, and filmmakers alike have breathlessly wondered what and when the “next Star Wars” might be. To be sure, there have been many contenders for that title during the last 46 years, with some films that have matched (or surpassed) the financial success of…
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This ‘Lord of the Rings’ Actor Climbed a Mountain To Get To Work
Odds are good that if someone was offered a helicopter ride to work every day, they’d take it. And if it was a free ride? Absolutely, they’d take it. Get dropped off on top of your building downtown, take the elevator down — a freaking sweet deal. To hell with public transport! Now, what if…
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10 Scariest Creatures in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy, Ranked
Hailed as a crowning achievement in fantasy cinema and a masterclass in filmmaking itself, Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy is one of the most celebrated and loved film series of all time. Transporting global audiences to J.R.R Tolkien’s mythical world of Middle-Earth for over 20 years, The Lord of the Rings remains…
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The Most Unforgettable Movie Mistakes, from ‘North by Northwest’ and ‘Elf’ to ‘Jackie Brown’ and ‘The Matrix’
Movies might seem like magic, but Hollywood’s favorite actors, directors, producers, stunt performers, props masters, costumers, script coordinators, and cinematographers are still only human. Since before that kid-extra prematurely covered his ears for Eva Marie Saint shooting Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest,” audiences have delighted in finding the little moments that make…