From: Milange The filming they were doing on Monday on Mt Vic was the scene were the hobbits…
Continue ReadingFrom: Milange
The filming they were doing on Monday on Mt Vic was the scene were the hobbits hide from the ringwraith behind a tree. They were filming on a steep forested bank, and they had a huge tree stump which they brought up from the south island for the hobbits to hide behind. All very cool looking.
From: Heather
by Alan Samson
LORD OF THE RINGS CREW BRINGS ‘CIRCUS’ TO TOWN
Filming the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy got under way in Wellington’s town belt yesterday, and some early morning strollers complained of not having quite the freedom of passage they were used to.
A woman also complained of tree branches being cut as film crews moved in with port-a-lounges, port-a-loos and tents being erected ‘as if for a circus’.
Most, however, were happy to slightly deviate where necessary along the ample walkways still available.
Film publicist Claire Raskind said she was not aware of any problems, and the only hindrance to walkers was in the immediate area of shooting.
Wellington City Council spokesman Richard MacLean appealed for people to be patient, especially near the track where filming was expected to take five days.
“We would hope that people would realise this is a very big deal,” Mr MacLean said. “If we do this right, there is every chance of more (film) work for Wellington. If a security guard asks someone not to interrupt filming, I would hope they would understand.”
Of the complaint about trees being damaged, Mr MacLean said that pines and macrocarpas in the area were not protected and were not expected to be badly affected.
“We have to give them a certain leeway in easing their passage.”
These came via the enterprising newsagency ‘Scoop’
Scoop Images: And Not A Hobbit Was Stirring The following pictures show the inside of the set for the town of Bree from the Lord of The Rings Trilogy which began shooting in New Zealand yesterday under the direction of Peter Jackson.
Bree is under construction in a former army barracks in the Wellington suburb of Seatoun.
The photos were provided to Scoop by an anonymous source who wishes to remain incognito.
The set appears to be constructed around what appears to be a town square this features a statuesque plinth of sorts at its centre surrounded by Tudor houses jutting out over the square.
Click on the link to view the story and images from Scoop
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From: Alistair @ Scoop
This is the FIRST look at the BREE SET!! More to come!!
The Dominion in Wellington reported today on the first dayÕs filming, which started up in the Town Belt on Mt. Victoria, in Wellington. Early morning strollers found them setting up on their walkways, with port-a-lounges, port-a-loos and tents; a few macrocarpa branches had to be cut to make room. Most people were happy enough to travel around the scene, though one woman complained, saying it was like a circus.
Film publicist Claire Raskind did not see any problems apart from in the immediate surrounds to the filming, and Wellington City Council spokesman Richard MacLean asked for the publicÕs patience for the next five days around the tracks where filming was taking place.
ÔWe would hope that people would realise that this is a very big deal,” he said. “If we do this right, there is every chance of more (film) work for Wellington. If a security guard asks someone not to interrupt filming, I would hope they would understand.”
He went on to add that the damaged macrocarpas were not protected trees, and could be expected to recover.
“We have to give them a certain leeway in easing their passage.”
From: Sam
Hey. I’ve become enthralled with The Lord Of The Rings through your website…i’m going to go out
and read the books straight away. ANyway, the reason i’m writing…don’t know if you’ve heard yet or
not. I live in wellington, nz, and get the evening post daily..and on page three i was interested to see
this article…
Part of Mt Victoria’s Town Belt became a dense wood and a walking track for hobbits as filming began on The Lord Of The Rings today.
Producer Tim Sanders said the bush around Mt Victoria was ideal for a scene for the $360 million epic, which will be filmed at various locations around the country. Extra trees were taken in to make Mt Victoria’s bush denser.
“We’re pretty excited. It’s been a long time in preparation – 2 1/2 years,” he said. Depending on the weather, filming on Mt Victoria would continue for the next few days.
Film publicist Claire Raskind said about 140 crew were involved today, filming a scene with hobbits walking through the woods, including one of the film’s stars, Elijah Wood, who plays the hobbit Frodo.
“We have some hobbits working today and that’s pretty much it,” she said.
The Post was not allowed on the set, but was allowed to look down from Alexandra Rd at the top of
Mt Victoria where several equipment trucks and a wind machine were parked.
Film crew with several large lights could be seen hidden in the bush down a steep bank, but no sign of anyone with big hairy feet.
The only hint as to what audiences may see on film was a black horse wearing a medieval-style saddle and armour in the Mt Victoria Bowling Club carpark, with another two horses.
Cast, crew and equipment were ferried up into the steep hill tracks using four and six-wheel motor
cycles.
Hope that helps. Would love to hear back from you.
Sam.
