How would you tackle bringing some of the world's most beloved books to life? In the late 90s and early 2000s, Peter Jackson hoped to bring the Lord of the Rings trilogy to the screen. He met with Miramax who worked with him on bringing the idea to life, but eventually, the idea shifted to New Line. Jackson then worked with Fran Walsh, Stephen Sinclair, and Philippa Boyens on his vision. Together they began the massive undertaking of adapting the three novels and creating one of the greatest film trilogies of all time. The Lord of the Rings is one of the greatest series of all time in both revenues earned and cinematic achievement. The series of three epic fantasy adventure films, based on the novels written by J. R. R. Tolkien, spans nearly 20 hours and covers dozens of characters. With such an amazing story, the writers and directors had a challenge adapting the books into an accurate representation in film. In this video, Behind the Curtain breaks down the process that went into creating such an iconic series. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 23 August, 2021