Writing a book is a complex process. Creating movies based on books is even more complicated, especially when the source material has been around for decades and has a legion following. The filmmakers must be able satisfy longtime, diehard fans while still attracting newcomers. Furthermore, the filmmakers must also know how and when to stray from the books in order to adapt to a visual medium. With the book The Lord of the Films, author J.W. Braun takes on the ultimate difficulty of writing a book about films that are based on books. Yet the book, acting as a companion guide to the films, reads fluidly, is never confusing and is engaging to the end. (Read Working Author’s review here.) Braun was kind enough to entertain a few a questions and share his experiences as a writer. More..
Category: Movie Return of the King
To promote the release of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy on Blu-ray DVD Richard Taylor dropped us a line to talk all things ‘Rings’. Richard is hard at work on production of the The Hobbit, and during the chat we spoke a bit about blu-ray and 3D technology effecting the way the folks at his WETA Workshop go about creating sets and props. Our very own MrCere also had the chance to chat with Richard, be on the lookout for his report as well.
Order Lord Of The Rings Trilogy (BD) at the WBshop.com! Continue reading “TORN Chats with Richard Taylor”
Named one of the best films in the last 25 years by USA Today, The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy is coming to Blu-ray™ for the first time ever. Join WB Insider Rewards for a chance to win the Blu-ray edition of the trilogy, a Sony Playstation®3 with built in Blu-ray player and highly prized collectibles. The Grand Prize includes a chess set by The Noble Collection with an ancient map of Middle-earth mounted beneath the playing surface and a base with actual images of the memorable characters and scenes from the thrilling motion picture trilogy. Join for a chance to win!
When “Fellowship of the Ring,” was first released on DVD and VHS (no seriously, VHS!) back in 2001, it changed the way many people watched movies at home. It was one of the films that convinced legions to finally jump into the digital age and buy a first DVD player. It was a converting tool to the masses who didn’t previously care enough about fidelity of sound and picture on the small screen to make the financial commitment to change.
And just a decade later, with VHS dead, the entire “Lord of the Rings” trilogy is about to hit the market Tuesday in the Blu-Ray format. Will it similarly convince its still-potent LOTR fanbase of consumers to upgrade their home-viewing experiences and leave DVD players behind? There are lots of converts already preaching the Blu-Ray gospel, but what about those content with technology and who just want to watch movies? Will Peter Jackson’s trilogy similarly change the landscape of how the masses watch movies? Continue reading “‘Lord of the Rings’ Blu-ray review”
For those paying attention Linuxelf has been building up quite a library on YouTube, all well worth attention. But one of the three newest ones is pretty near and dear to TheOneRing.net. Maybe some have seen this footage but certainly many of us have not.
There is also a haka for LOTR cast and crew
here, and a report on Oscar buzz for “Fellowship of the Ring,” here. Thanks LE!
Hayes writes: The Arlington Cinema Drafthouse just added Rings Fest 2010 to their calendar. All Three Lord of the Ring Movies + Games and Contests – FOR ONE LOW PRICE!
When: Sunday, April 25th, 2010 from 12PM to 10PM
Where: Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse
Price: $8
Watch for your favorite Movie or stay for ALL THREE. Enjoy Lord of the Rings again on the BIG SCREEN! The Festival is open all day, please feel free to come at any time. Continue reading “Arlington Cinema Drafthouse Goes Geek”