Finally!! The Lord Of the Rings Trailer is HERE!!

[Dominus]

Go here RIGHT NOW!!!

http://www.apple.com/trailers/newline/lord_of_the_rings/

This is the semi-long trailer for the first Lord of the Rings movie, The Fellowship of the Ring. It might not mean much to you if you haven't read the books, but if you're nerd enough to be here, then chances are you have read it already. If not, go to your local bookstore and get it NOW!!!

I definately suggest the largest size if you have the bandwidth and time to spare.

It looks like they've actually done a good job on this. It's been in production since 1998, and the director realizes the responsibility that the honor of making this movie comes with. I guess he also realizes the Oscar potential in it too. They've got some great ideas and characters, as well as *****in' special effects and makeup.

I'm just hoping that it won't get commercialized like Star Wars. If a LOTR happy meal comes out, we'll all know it's doomed.

But this trailer has definately given me new hope in this movie.

[Axel]

AHHH!!!! - COOL!!! - Can't WAIT!!!! - Definitely something which will go into the DVD collection ASAP!!!

[hd581]

I read the books when I was little, kinda neat to see them become a movie. I'm glad they're taking their time with this one.

[Axel]

I can see the trailer, but can't find any way to save the*.mov file on my system - any ideas? - it's running in quicktime 4.

[Faramir]

I would recommend reading The Hobbit first though then Lord of the Rings, you will have a better understanding of the whole story. These are four books I would highly recommend to anyone.

[hd581]

Heheh Faramir, not much of a surprise that you're a fan...

It's astounding how much detail Tolkein put into this story. Language translations, rune alphabets, geneaology (sp?). If you read bits and pieces of Silmarilion it gives you the feeling that LOTR is just the tail end of a story with a deep history.

I hope the director tries to cater more to the literary world by being true to the novels rather than catering to Hollywood and making it all action/drama.

Not likely considering the cast. He's doing his job, and his job is to make money, and action/drama is where it's at.

[Faramir]

http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif lol-- hd581 I wondered if anyone would notice-- especially since he wasn't a major character.

[hd581]

Maybe not in the 1st book. But Faramir was active in the last 2. They haven't cast him yet, but they should pick...Bill Pullman. He could easily play the role of an all around nice guy who does his job and doesn't ask for the lime-light.

They should have put more thought into their choice for Aragorn (played by Viggo Mortenson)(Weps from Crimson Tide) since he's a VERY central character to the entire series. He's ok but they should have had someone darker and more brooding. Like Keifer Sutherland.



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[Faramir]

I'm not familiar with viggo-- I don't care who they would pick they wouldn't be good enough to play Aragorn http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif I saw somewhere they were adding scenes for Liv Tylers character Arwen, so it doesn't sound like they will stick to the novels.

[chipbgt]

AGGGHGAHGHAGGAH!!!


i gotta wait til christmas of NEXT year?? that is so wrong to tease so early on....sigh....did anyone else get goosebumps while watching that? I guess maybe cause its 2:30 in the morning, lights are out, and got headphones on...so cool. Yeah, you can forget Matrix 2 and 3, and even star wars, this is the series for me.

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[Faramir]

according to the trailer the 3rd won't be out till 2003-- or did I mis-read that?

[SysOpt]

Cool trailer - good cast, too

[welsh wizard]

I only hope the make the others, a few years ago they did a cartoon version which stopped before the end of the story, there was supposed to be a follow up cartoon but it never came.
Now to try and view this trailer with a slow copper wire connection and an exchange that was installed by Alexanda graham Bell http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif
Roll on the film getting to the big screen.
WW

[hd581]

you can forget Matrix 2 and 3,
Perhaps, but I'm gonna see them anyway.

and even star wars, this is the series for me.

Ok now that's just going a bit too far.... http://thedam.com/cwm/smile/net/ukliam2.gif

[Dominus]

Adding scenes for Liv Tyler? ****, I had hoped they'd avoid stuff like that. Arwen Evenstar was only a minor character, and only appeared during the counsel of Elrond, and near the end when she married Aragorn. They have a scene of her in the trailer riding a horse, and she didn't do that in the novels.

And theres gonna be action figures, and happy meals, and halloween costumes, and a cartoon series, and video games...

Reality is starting to kick in, and it's not pretty. Remember how far they went with The Phantom Menace? I just hope they don't portray Sam as another "Jar Jar Binks".

[Faramir]

WW -- The people who made the animated version of The Hobbit also made the second half of that animated LotR titled Return of the King. These movies were alot better IMO than that first animated LotR movie. Also you may have already seen this site but in case you haven't take a look:

http://www.fandom.com/ringbearer/




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[Dave_H]

I tried to do the same as Axel and save it to disk but couldn't figure out how to do it. Does anyone know?
Dave

[Dominus]

Save it to disk using this address:
http://a912.g.akamai.net/5/912/51/7f33d9e39a6b87/1a1a1aaa2198c627970773d80669d84574a8d80d3cb12453c0 2589f25382f668c9329e0375e81785ea61cd36a40938a41385 e948b71d7cf058bd1c8ef765cc 3f/lotr_640_full.mov

Sorry, UBB doesn't seem to work for URLs this big.

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[Dave_H]

Thank-You very much Dominus. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
I was able to put it on a Zip disk for a friend with a slow connection.
Dave

[U-96]

I always figured Aragorn as someone a lot more weathered after all that travelling... I always figured Clint Eastwood or Jurgen Prochnow... oh well... I guess they are getting on a bit now...
As for Boromir, it should have been Schwarzenegger! Sean Bean's a fine actor, but Boromir is your typical AD&D grunt http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

I don't hold out much hope for the film sticking to the book - the director is rather good (Bad Taste, Heavenly Creatures) but I feel the NZ location is riding on the back of the Xenia/Hercules crew, and I don't expect it to look too different...

U-96

[oblivion]

Faramer.........I noticed....as I have read almost all f works several times since I was a child......I first read the hobbit in the 4th grade...........

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[hd581]

u-96 blurted:
Boromir is your typical AD&D grunt
Hey Faramir! You gonna let him talk bout your brother like that? http://thedam.com/cwm/smile/net/laughing.gif

Hey, I'm confused. IMDB says they've cast (http://us.imdb.com/Title?0120737) King Theoden, Saruman, and Wormtounge.

These characters don't appear till 2-towers if I'm not mistaken, it's been awhile.

[welsh wizard]

Cheers Faramir, now all I have to do
is figure out where I can get the
video, as I have not seen it available
Here in NZ,
I was wondering who had sent the page
into freak mod, Dominus that long URL
http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif
As for the Lord of the rings we get more
info off the net than local, man u would
think that some thing being film only a
few hundred K's south of us would have
a bit more info out there in local press.
WW

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[chipbgt]

hd581,

Yeah, I will still see star wars and Matrix, but in terms of "fan-boy" LOTR is the series for me http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif Star wars is great but I enjoy the story behind LOTR so much more.

[Faramir]

hd581--lol actually I agree with u-96, thats how I picture Boromir too. Also I saw on a site that all the movies will be done at the same time just released a year apart--bummer huh? http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

WW--- I haven't looked but I bet you could find that video online-- if not let me know maybe I can find it here for ya http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[welsh wizard]

It's not been released in NZ, so if it's
outside the country (New Zealand that is) I
have to find some one who will buy it, then
ship as present, means I have to locate
product, find some one prepared to buy on
my behalf as soon as I have sent them the
money when they get it they have to post it
to me, Any volanteers,

[Faramir]

WW---right here--let me know... I'll start looking from my end too

[jeana]

Arrgh! I won't be able to watch it. I used to read "Lord of the Rings" every year and each time would find something new (helped to take a few courses on mythology).

Liv Tyler as Arwen?? She doesn't have the dignity or presence. What whippersnapper could play Aragorn, who should have been about 90 years old at the time that Lord of the Rings takes place? The beauty of those old books is their restraint: probably the movie will cram Tolkien's masterpiece into the "fight every ten minutes, scantily clad females every half hour" mould that we know and love so well.
Will they be able to resist showing Sauron in the flesh? Will they show him cackling with glee, stalking a replica of Castle Greyskull, stroking a pet cat? Part of the great dread in the books is that we never see him directly: he colors every action like an illness or an overcast sky.

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[welsh wizard]

Your probably right there Jeana, but that
cartooned version was really well done, and
quite close to the book, at least thanks to
Faramir if I find a version of the second
part at least I will be able to buy it and
see how well they did the second part http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

WW

[jeana]

You're right, W.W., it wasn't that bad for
the three minutes I could bear to watch. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif
I'm just one of those people who can't stand
to see movie versions of novels. I'll also
keep an eye out for the 2nd half of the
cartoon LOTR for you.

I guess that at least the release of the
movie will get a lot more people (especially
young'uns) to read or reread the trilogy: a wonderful gift.
I first read the books when I was nine years
old and they hooked me on reading,ultimately
making me the person I am today (successful,
well-read, a happy nerd).

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[chipbgt]

Just watched it again...Goosebumps!

http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[Paul V]

And don't stop at the trilogy -- I've read everything I could find of his. the Silmarillion is a favorite of mine as well (which I read often until I loaned it out a year ago and never got it back. Need to buy a new one...)

I have actually more than 1 copy of LotR, in fact I should have a deluxe special set coming to me soon!! =]

[BEOR999]

Guess what! I'm interested in this one http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[welsh wizard]

Hi Paul V
Just out of interest where are you getting the special edition from and do they have more than one set for sale.?
WW

[hd581]

Been kind of a long time since I saw 1st
1/2 of LotR. If I remember correctly, the
Balrog was protrayed as an Ape with Wings.
Hmmmm.....I think I was laughing too hard
to be scared.

DOMINUS: Do me big favor ol buddy ol pal and
rename that link to "Dead link" or something http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

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[Dominus]

Why? The link still works just fine.

You can't click on the hyperlink though, you have to copy & paste it. UBB code doesn't work for links that big. Sorry I screwed up the thread with it.

[hd581]

Well even if you just hit enter every 80 chars or so, they can still cut and paste it as one contiguous string. But if that's just too much work then don't worry. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif


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[Faramir]

This is interesting-- 1.7 million d/l in the first 24 hours


http://www.canoe.ca/JamMovies/apr11_lord.html