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The Hunt for Gollum is now online
I've posted the trailers for this fan-film a while back but now the full 38-minute film has premiered online and is available for free. Click HERE to see it at the site as it is currently not embeddable.The story was adapted from elements of the appendices of The Lord of the Rings. The story follows the Heir of Isildur; the “greatest huntsman and traveler in Middle Earth” as he sets out to find the creature Gollum. The creature must be found to discover the truth about the Ring, and to protect the future Ringbearer.
It was directed by Chris Bouchard for $3000.
Let me know what you thought of the full film.
Source: Fan Cinema Today
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Saturday, 18 April 2009
The Hobbit - del Toro has news on the two parter
Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson are gearing up to bring The Hobbit and its sequel to theaters and they recently gave a few details on the films. Empire recently spoke with del Toro and Jackson, who revealed that the second film would not bridge the 60-year gap between the films and The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring."We've decided to have The Hobbit span the two movies, including the White Council and the comings and goings of Gandalf to Dol Guldur," says Del Toro.So no Aragorn then.
"We decided it would be a mistake to try to cram everything into one movie," adds Jackson. "The essential brief was to do The Hobbit, and it allows us to make The Hobbit in a little more style, if you like, of the [LOTR] trilogy."
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Saturday, 31 January 2009
The Hunt for Gollum - Full trailer for fan film
I really like the look of this.Aragorn sets out to hunt for Gollum in this independent Lord of the Rings tribute film. The creature must be found not only to discover the truth about the Ring, but to protect the Ringbearer himself from the dark lord of Mordor...
The Hunt For Gollum is an unofficial not for profit short film by a group of enthusiast filmmakers. As a Lord of the Rings Fan Film, it is not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate or New Line Cinema and is being produced for noncommercial use and viewing over the web.
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Friday, 19 December 2008
The Hobbit pushed back to 2012
Just saw this on Yahoo news. Anyone have any idea what could have caused the delay? IMDB is saying 2011.Lord Of The Rings fans will have to wait another four years to get their next big screen fix of the franchise - its prequel The Hobbit has been postponed until 2012.
Earlier this year it was announced Guillermo del Toro would direct the new film, based on JRR Tolkien's novel.
Lord of the Rings Oscar-winner Peter Jackson is producing the project, and he and del Toro will pen the screenplay.
Sir Ian McKellen has already signed on to reprise his role of Gandalf, and Andy Serkis is expected to play Gollum once again.
Shooting was scheduled to start in New Zealand this winter (08/09), but it has now been postponed until 2010 - with the release day pushed back to 2012.
The reason for the delay is unknown.
Friday, 5 December 2008
Lord of the Rings, 1978 - Movie Review of the Ralph Bakshi Animated version
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Director: Ralph BakshiStarring: Christopher Guard, William Squire, John Hurt, Michael Graham Cox, Anthony Daniels
Running Time: 132 minutes
Score: 9 / 10
Here's another cracking review by Paul.
Ok, so I'm not going to come on here and say that this is superior to Peter Jackson's (PJ) efforts. If I did I think Phil (Hello - Phil LFF) would erase me and I'd be in a Live For Film Limbo. Can't happen!
But if we treat this as it once was, our only link to those fine books we read and reread (I know for sure I'm not the only one) when we were younger, it does a mighty fine job.
Now I could stand up and get the video case (yes, video) for the details but that's Phil's job.
No need to describe the story, but this feature does has some nice touches.
The Balrog, what a scary ass dude he is, alll roars and flame and anger. Only a little guy but you still wouldn't mess. Nice set of stills thrown in for the Gandalf/Balrog fight. The Nine, dark and nasty, especially when they turn up for the first time.
The animation isnt amazing, but considering its time its good enough. What this has, however, is that wierd actor/animation overlay (the process is called of rotoscoping, a technique in which scenes are first shot in live-action, then traced onto animation cels - Phil LFF), put to excellent use when depicting the Orks in the latter fight scenes.
I don't know why the fight scene between Gandalf and Saruman was up for so many awards in PJ's version. Was I alone thinking it was rubbish? In this, the turning of Saruman had a darker essence to it, none of this 'I'm gonna spin you in the air' lark, a proper betrayal. And you get boss fireballs later on, like a proper bloody Mage! I spit on Potter.
Also, just look at Gollum and tell me you haven't seen him before, you'd even swear it was the same guy doing the voice. Maybe it really is Gollum and he's really old and came out of retirement to please PJ, but now finds it a bit tiring and longs to return to the wild, fresh fish in mouth.
It's a shame they didn't get to finish the film. I dont know if it was a 'cursed set' or the dude just died while making it, its still a shame. But it does raise the question of would I be happy with a feature length modern animation of LOTR? would you? I'm unsure. It seems to have worked for Star Wars, but I can't comment on that personally.
It's worth checking out I promise you. Ok, so I did post a review of a Snoop Dogg movie, but you can trust me.
Although the film was a financial success, it received a mixed reaction from critics, and the original distributors refused to fund a sequel to cover the remainder of the story.
Thursday, 4 December 2008
The Hunt for Gollum - Trailer for Fan made short film
Quiet Earth have news on The Lord of The Rings prequel fan film, The Hunt For Gollum. It cost just £3,000 to put together, compared with the £190 million spent on making the three The Lord Of The Rings films. Some major work has gone into the costumes, makeup and the like. Very impressive.The script is adapted from elements of the appendices of The Lord of the Rings. The story follows the Heir of Isildur; the "greatest huntsman and traveller in Middle Earth" as he sets out to find the creature Gollum. The creature must be found to discover the truth about the Ring, and to protect the future Ringbearer.
This is currently in production in England and will be available free on the internet next year, but here are a couple of trailers to keep us going.
Trailer - The Hunt For Gollum from Chris Bouchard on Vimeo.
Hunt For Gollum Teaser 2 from Chris Bouchard on Vimeo.
Looks pretty cool doesn't it. The talent of some people. I for one will be watching the full film when it is released.
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