From: Daddy Twofoot
Not sure if you’re interested in these, I noticed these two minimalist LotR ads in the Philadelphia Weekly, our local indie paper.
Category: Old Spy Reports
SNEAK PREVIEW OF TRAILER FOR NEW LINE CINEMA’S “THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING” TO AIR DURING SEASON PREMIERE OF “ANGEL” ON THE WB
BURBANK, CA (September 20, 2001) The WB’s action-adventure drama ANGEL, starring David Boreanaz and Charisma Carpenter, will have a cinematic flair this season. Not only will the series, which debuts its third season on Monday, September 24 at 9:00-10:00 pm ET be broadcast in letterbox format, ANGEL will also give viewers the opportunity to get the first look at the new trailer – in it’s entirety – for the highly anticipated theatrical release: “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.”
During the season premiere of ANGEL , The WB will broadcast the World Premiere of New Line Cinema’s trailer for the epic adventure “The Lord of the Rings.” Based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic novel, the trilogy will open world-wide in theatres on December 19, 2001. “The Lord of the Rings” stars Elijah Wood, Cate Blanchett, Liv Tyler, Ian McKellen, Sean Astin and Viggo Mortensen, among many others. Directed by Peter Jackson and produced by Barrie M. Osborne, “The Lord of the Rings” chronicles the struggle between good and evil for possession of a magical ring that can shift the balance of power in the world.
“ANGEL and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ are extremely compatible in that they each target similar demos. It is always great when we are able to work with another arm within AOL/Time Warner in a way that benefits both companies,” said Lew Goldstein, co-President, Marketing of the The WB. “We are always looking for ways to give our audience something special,” said Bob Bibb, co-President, Marketing of The WB. “By giving them the first look at this sneak preview, we feel it will not only give added value to our highest-rated night, but attract viewers to ANGEL in its new time period.”
In another cinematic twist for ANGEL this season, the popular series will air in letterbox format this season.
“The format lends itself to the production quality and action sequences of ANGEL,” said ANGEL executive producer David Greenwalt. “Still, viewers who do not have the capacity to view shows in this format will not miss anything and will be able to enjoy the show as they have in the past.”
John Howe, all around nice guy and amazing LOTR artist, not to mention conceptual artist for the LOTR films, really has his hand in making what Middle earth will look like.
Along with Alan Lee, Howe has transformed entire countrysides into places like Edoras, Wearthertop and Hobbiton. Take a read below:
I’m sending you two scans, one attached here, one to follow, of a double page spread from The Fellowship of the Ring: Visual Companion, written by Jude Fisher, published by HarperCollins.
These scans need to be placed side by side for full impact. I’ll also send a scan of John Howe’s Bag End. It shows just how much the films owe to his work, and what a brilliant job Peter Jackson and his crew have done in making Howe’s paintings come to life.
From: Moonfire
Hi I’m from Korea, I just thought that you guys would like to know that the Cannes footage of The Lord of the Rings was shown here in Seoul just yesterday, Tuesday, September 18th. And guess what, about 30 members of our LOTR fan site were allowed to see it!!! Me?? I’m still recovering.
It was like all the other showings all over the world, I think.
Metal detectors, no cameras ect ect. And not even the staff were allowed to see the footage until the screening itself. I don’t remember the name but there was a guy from New Line who came for a few reasons, making sure that no one filmed the footage prabably not one of the least.
I also heard from one of the Korean marketing staff that that guy took the footage back right after the screening. Wow…
After the screening we had a sort of meeting with one of the marketing guys, and learned that a hell of a lot of money is going to be spent on the advertising and marketing. Also the release date is currently set for December 21st, but they’re aiming for the 19th.
Anyway, I’ve got to say that the 26 minute footage was great, though it may need a few last minute touch-ups. And they’ve got the real Gandalf on the cast, sorry to those McKellen fans out there.
I can’t wait to see the movie!!!
I’d also like to say that I think you guys at TheOneRing are doing a great job. Keep up with the good work!
Ringer Spy Dakwest from lordoftherings.nl sends along this AMAZING pic (it’s a pic of a pic, hence the glare) of Gandalf the White in Helms Deep! Check this out!
From: Lawrence
I found a funny, and kind of insulting, error on the recently released DVD’s “Lord of the Rings” and “Return of the King.” I am of course talking about the animated versions (I didn’t want you to think I was REALLY out there ;-). If you examine the track listings on the inside sleeves of both sets, you’ll find that they are identical!
Warner Brothers, in a rather sloppy move, has used the track listing of Bakshi’s film on the Rankin and Bass production of “Return of the King.” Imagine my surprise, after watching ROTK, to see a chapter on the sleeve called simply “Treebeard.” Scanning that chapter revealed a long talk between Bilbo and Frodo, with no mention of the Ent. It was at that point I happen to have the two DVD’s side by side… and well you can put together the rest.
I find it really disappointing that such sloppy production values would be allowed for a new release, particularly when considering December 19th is the reason these sets were suddenly released. And given the subject matter, Warner Brothers should know better than to fall asleep at the wheel when the items in question are for some of the most demanding and meticulous fans out there (myself included ;-).