From: Heather
by Alan Samson
LORD OF THE RINGS CREW BRINGS ‘CIRCUS’ TO TOWN
Filming the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy got under way in Wellington’s town belt yesterday, and some early morning strollers complained of not having quite the freedom of passage they were used to.
A woman also complained of tree branches being cut as film crews moved in with port-a-lounges, port-a-loos and tents being erected ‘as if for a circus’.
Most, however, were happy to slightly deviate where necessary along the ample walkways still available.
Film publicist Claire Raskind said she was not aware of any problems, and the only hindrance to walkers was in the immediate area of shooting.
Wellington City Council spokesman Richard MacLean appealed for people to be patient, especially near the track where filming was expected to take five days.
“We would hope that people would realise this is a very big deal,” Mr MacLean said. “If we do this right, there is every chance of more (film) work for Wellington. If a security guard asks someone not to interrupt filming, I would hope they would understand.”
Of the complaint about trees being damaged, Mr MacLean said that pines and macrocarpas in the area were not protected and were not expected to be badly affected.
“We have to give them a certain leeway in easing their passage.”
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From: J
‘J’ writes: In today’s issues of the trade papers Daily Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, New Line Cinema took out the traditional two-page color ad to announce that principal photography on the trilogy has become. As the ad says, “The Journey Begins…”. Very cool!
The caption on the 2nd image reads The Journey Begins…Pricipal Photography Begins Today, Monday October 11, 1999
Thanks to Quickbeam for showing me the way, and thanks to J for getting me the images!
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The Green Books Brain Bender competition is officially under way! Check out the question here!
See the offical rules in our contest section.
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This is a link to an article on Wellington parks. There’s a photo which shows how amazingly close to the centre of the city the filming is taking place. In the photo you can see a few buildings below the people sitting in the park. Just past the city, in the right of the picture, is a dark forested hill. That is Mount Victoria, where the hobbits are currently. Click on this link to see it.
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These came via the enterprising newsagency ‘Scoop’
Scoop Images: And Not A Hobbit Was Stirring The following pictures show the inside of the set for the town of Bree from the Lord of The Rings Trilogy which began shooting in New Zealand yesterday under the direction of Peter Jackson.
Bree is under construction in a former army barracks in the Wellington suburb of Seatoun.
The photos were provided to Scoop by an anonymous source who wishes to remain incognito.
The set appears to be constructed around what appears to be a town square this features a statuesque plinth of sorts at its centre surrounded by Tudor houses jutting out over the square.
Click on the link to view the story and images from Scoop
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Check out The Spy Reports!! We have your first look at the Bree Set!
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