From: Envinyatar
According to my contact there has been some filming done about a fortnight ago in Central Otago near a little town called Gore. They were most likely filming scenes with the Riders of Rohan.
Also he/she said he/she shot some scenes at the Hayward Quarry, which according to Tehanu is the same as the Dry Creek Quarry were the Helm’s Deep set is built. I’m not sure if there were any special sets like buildings or such being build near Gore, I asked him/her, but he/she didn’t answer. I’ll be in the Queenstown/Glenorchy area in a few days, so I’m gonna take a look around. I’ll plan Gore in the schedule as well.
Link: More info on Gore
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Reviews from ‘The Hobbit’ stageplay have been flowing in:
From: Andy
I went and saw this production when it was in Birmingham.
It was quite good, they made really good use of the stage with scenery.
The bloke who played Bilbo was quite good. Gandalf had a northern English accent and I didn’t like it very much. The dwarves were just men, they didn’t have any beards, and there weren’t 13 either, only about 5.
All in all it was an enjoyable night out. If you want any more info on it let me know. I’ve got the programme still.
There was an article in the paper over here that they are recruiting over here for stuntmen who can ride horses for LOTR. Apparently the trouble in E Timor has meant they couldn’t use riders from the NZ army. I meant to scan the article and send it to you but I left the paper on the train.
From: Alex
I caught the play here in Brisbane, I don’t know if it will be the same cast, but it was brilliant, even from way back on the second balcony. Well worth gettting in early for this one.
From: Paul
Just letting you know that I’ve been to see the Hobbit stage play in Blackpool, and it was superb. Everything is there that you want – except maybe Gandalf was a little “timid” for my liking. They make good use of a two tiered set for all the “scene transitions”. The ending battle of the five armies was excellent – certainly put a chill down my spine! (I’m easily scared!!!)
I would recommend it; but there are only five dwarfs!!! Never mind – you can’t have everything I suppose.
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Thought you’d seen the last of these? Not yet, Ringer Spy JG sends in these great pics from the Helms Deep set.
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I deployed my Bat Ears to hear pick up the answers to some of Xoanon’s questions. WHO’S climbing up the wall of Helm’s Deep? (See the last picture of the series below)
Aragorn, or his double.
WHAT is the set that’s being built, see below, picture courtesy of Kevin R.?
Think Elvish, said my contact. Think ….not Rivendell (there’s a well-kept secret) but….?
So, my (strongly supported) guess: window surrounds and architectural detailing for Cerin Amroth…I also heard from folk in Karamea that somebody further down the West Coast was commissioned to make stained glass for LOTR, so that might be what fits into the woodwork we see in the picture.
(D’OH! Cerin Amroth? Caras Galadhon, sorry. Thanks to Trufflehunter for pointing that out!)
Oh yeah, and Christopher Lee is in Wellington. And his wife.
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This is amazing, this is the ultimate piece of coolness available today. A set of great spy pics from Precious showing the Orcs/Uruk Hai attacking a castle! And who can that be climbing up the castle wall!
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The folks over at the quarry set have been keeping late hours. This photo was taken during the night at the Helms Deep set, or whatever they’re using it for now 🙂
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Thanks to Precious for the scoop!
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