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Film Trivia

Last update: 2005-07-21 16:16:04

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Lord of the Rings

  • The film was shot entirely on location in Middle Earth, except for the Mordor scenes, which were of course blue screen work (Mordor isn't a real place)
  • Elijah Wood got the part of Frodo Baggins by demonstrating a skill to appear half as tall as he really was
  • In real life, Ian McKellen (Gandalf) is terrified of beards. Director Peter Jackson was forced to wear a mask when directing him.
  • The role of Aragorn was given originally to Ian McKellen, before they realised he was already playing Gandalf.
  • Orlando Bloom is entirely computer generated
  • Peter Jackson's wife and co-writer, Fran Walsh, is imaginary.
  • In the books, Saruman (Christopher Lee), is called "David". The name was changed because it wasn't fantasy enough
  • JRR Tolkein wrote the original novels after seeing Willow and Star Wars.
  • The giant elephants (Mumakil) are a reference to Dumbo.
  • Director's trademark: Film features dialogue and sound
  • Peter Jackson makes a cameo in all 3 movies. In the first he can be seen munching a carrot; in the second he throws a spear. In the third, he plays the Orc stronghold of Ciroth Ungol.
  • Ian Holm, who plays Bilbo, was in Alien.

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