Eric writes: Ohakune was our destination and was to serve as two locations within Middle Earth. One of these locations was up on Mount Ruapehu, which is the tallest mountain in the North Island and very sacred lands to the local Maori Iwi (tribes). They filmed quite a lot of the Mount Doom scenes in Lord of the Rings, such as Sam carrying Frodo up the cliffs, on other parts of the mountain, but this particular area was new ground for the production. That’s not to say that Ruapehu is Mt. Doom, which is a common misunderstanding amongst touring LOTR geeks.
It’s considered disrespectful to photograph the distinctive peaks of Ruapehu, so while they filmed much of the prologue battle and the slopes of Mt. Doom scenes on Ruapehu they had to digitally construct the imposing Middle Earth landmark out of a hodgepodge of other mountains, including active Hawaiian volcanoes.
UPDATE: There are a couple of film spoiler tidbits in this report. TORn staffer Demosthenes has written some analysis after the cut, but if you want to read Quint’s report in full, then head here. If you want Demosthenes’ SPOILER analysis, head beyond the cut! You’ve been warned! Continue reading “AICN Set Report #6”
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While some people have been getting a ‘oops, wrong page’ link on Apple Trailers, we can confirm that the trailer link is http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/wb/thehobbit/. If you are lucky enough to see it now, enjoy! Others may have to wait a few more minutes!
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TONIGHT MIDDLE-EARTH MOVES BENEATH YOUR FEET! Actually, it’s the HOBBIT teaser trailer rocking the interwebs! Stay tuned to a special double-episode live broadcast of TORn TUESDAYS with me, Quickbeam…. we will countdown to the trailer during our first show at 5pm PST and then later at 7pm PST when the trailer hits we’ll bring you unparalleled special analysis and reporting at our TheOneRing.net/live You can be part of the show too! Come join us!
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The trailer for The Hobbit will appear tonight exclusively on Apple Trailers, located here http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/.
The trailer will most likely be in the Quicktime format, which you can download for free here. You may also see links or video appear on Peter Jackson’s Facebook page.
Lastly, the trailer is scheduled to premiere at 10pm Eastern. If you are having trouble converting this to your local time, click here.
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In what is sure to become everyone’s latest desktop wallpaper, we present you a nice and clean high rez version of the Hobbit photo Empire Magazine premiered in newsstands this last week. Take a look!
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Martin Freeman does not feel under pressure while filming his iconic role as Bilbo Baggins in ‘The Hobbit’ as he considers it to be director Sir Peter Jackson’s ”film”. Martin Freeman does not think ‘The Hobbit’ is his film – despite being the lead star. The British star plays the part of hobbit Bilbo Baggins in the Sir Peter Jackson-directed ‘Lord of the Rings’ prequel, and he admits after a long time filming he does not feel worried about taking on the character.
He said: “I honestly don’t feel that pressure, no. I really, really don’t. It is Bilbo’s journey, but I didn’t write it. I’m not directing it. It’s not my film, It’s Peter’s film.” However, he reveals it has been tough for him to do a good job when he is covered in “snot and mud” during the New Zealand-set shoot. He added to Total Film: “The hardest thing is staying up and peppy when you’re covered in snot or mud, day after day. I’m sure there’s more to come. More..
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Eric writes: Ohakune was our destination and was to serve as two locations within Middle Earth. One of these locations was up on Mount Ruapehu, which is the tallest mountain in the North Island and very sacred lands to the local Maori Iwi (tribes). They filmed quite a lot of the Mount Doom scenes in Lord of the Rings, such as Sam carrying Frodo up the cliffs, on other parts of the mountain, but this particular area was new ground for the production. That’s not to say that Ruapehu is Mt. Doom, which is a common misunderstanding amongst touring LOTR geeks.
