The time is set: 12:01am Friday April 7th. New Line has partnered with the great folks at Apple and Quicktime to bring the exclusive internet preview to everyone.

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NEW LINE CINEMA DEBUTS EXCLUSIVE ONLINE PREVIEW FOR THE LORD OF THE RINGS

LOS ANGELES, CA – April 4, 2000 — New Line Cinema will offer its first behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated production of The Lord of the Rings exclusively online beginning at 12:01 AM on Friday, April 7th at www.lordoftherings.net.

The exclusive “First Look at Middle Earth” will feature on-set interviews with the cast, showcase the technology used to re-create J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantastic settings and creatures, and will give fans a glimpse into the WETA workshop where much of the technical wizardry is being orchestrated. Director Peter Jackson narrates the segment as he gives the first virtual tour of the technology and talent that will bring the legendary tale to the big screen…. [ more ]