From: Leo
I went up to the farm were the crew build a few sets not so long ago. I wasn’t able to look around freely because it’s all private property. I talked a bit with the people who live there and asked them if they’d mind if I took a look around, this was not a problem although they didn’t want me to take any pics on the sets, I assume because they were asked to by a guy named Barry Thompson, I believe he’s head security for LOTR.
They were kind to draw me a map of the area and point out the largest sets (they filmed all over the land, but mainly short shots). One of these sets was called Lothlorien Forest. It was a ten minute walk from the houses and looked like a normal forest, according to the owners the crew had brought in big fake trees to fill up the empty spots, in these trees were the flets on wich the Fellowship (I pressume) hid themselves from the orcs. There was nothing left of course apart from some sprinklers used to keep everything green. The trees brought in by the crew looked like ordinary trees, they weren’t white or something.
The other set was a 15 minute walk from Lorien, and it was hard to tell what it was, it was just a forest so they could have shot almost anything there. On the way I passed three water tanks in wich they kept the water to sprinkle the entire area. According to the people living here the crew stayed here for about three weeks to do all there shooting. I didn’t take any pics of the area (I swear) for some reasons, first of all it was private property and I didn’t have the permission from the owners, second because they trusted me on the ground alone (with my camera) and didn’t ask me to give it to them while I was looking around. And last but not least they gave me some information wich I couldn’t find out myself, they drew me a map and all, I could have walked there for hours and not knowing what I was looking at if I wouldn’t have that. All together, its a trust thing.
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Hello all faithful chatters! We have had someone correctly answer the trivia question! I thought I had you stumped! Drat!
The correct answer was “Mithe” and the 1st person with the answer was “Mormegil” Good Job Mormegil!!!
Here is the new Daily Question:
“When the tower of Amon-Sul was destroyed, its Palantir was moved, where was it moved to?”
Mail me with your answers, the first correct responder will be posted here tomorrow! Good Luck!
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Ringer Spy Pete lets us in on some possible extras and filming locations known as ‘Moria’s Gate’ and ‘Galadriel’s Mirror’, it’s just natural thay have to film there! [More]
You can read more about Kahurangi National Park in Tehanu’s last ‘In Search of Middle-earth’ [More]
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From: Pete
Schoolkids in Westport, New Zealand, have been auditioned for roles in Lord of the Rings. The teacher who did the auditions, says filming will begin in Oparara Valley, Kahurangi National Park the in May.
Kahurangi National Park
The valley is clothed in a wonderful mossy rainforest and is full of limestone caves. 20 years ago it inspired veteran environmentalist and Tolkien fan, Tom Hay, to sprinkle the place with names from the Hobbit. So caves, lakes, limestone arches and streams now bear names like Moria Gate and Galadriel’s Mirror.
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From: Blinky
Every day I drive past they seem to be doing something different. Yesterday they were back down at the castle doing something at the entrance (I could see a whole lot of extras huddled in a big group). Basically they seem to be a busy wee bunch.
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Word has fluttered to me regarding the possible casting of Eowyn. Rumor has it that Ian McKellen (Gandalf) has written people saying he suspects that Miranda Otto (The Thin Red Line, Dead Letter Office) may be cast as Eowyn.
Miranda Otto in ‘Dead Letter Office’
I would call this a serious RUMOR since all my contacts couldn’t say either way. And some other contacts could not yet be reached (people actually sleep? I should try that)
Other reasons I think this may not be true: Insiders in the production down in NZ tell me they’ve seen hide nor hair of ANYTHING regarding Eowyn, at this stage of the game that usually means something.
Visit Miranda Otto’s IMDB listing here.
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