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Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli pursue a band of Uruk-hai to save their companions Merry and Pippin, entering the kingdom of Rohan. The Uruk-hai are ambushed by a group of Rohirrim, allowing Merry and Pippin to escape into Fangorn Forest. Meeting Aragorn's group, the Rohirrim's leader Éomer explains that he and his men have been exiled by Rohan's king, Théoden, who is under the control of Saruman and his servant Gríma Wormtongue. Éomer believes Merry and Pippin were killed during the raid but leaves the group two horses. In Fangorn, Aragorn's group encounters Gandalf, who after his fight against the Balrog was resurrected as Gandalf the White to help save Middle-earth.Gilsdorf, Ethan (30 December 2012). "And the Winner Is... Reader's Choice for Top 10 Fantasy Movies". Wired. Archived from the original on 22 December 2016.

The hobbit, Sméagol, is fishing with his cousin Déagol, who discovers the One Ring in the river. Sméagol's mind is ensnared by the Ring, and he kills his cousin for it. Increasingly corrupted physically and mentally, he retreats into the Misty Mountains and becomes known as Gollum. Green, Willow (27 September 2010). "The 33 Greatest Movie Trilogies". Empire. Archived from the original on 11 December 2015 . Retrieved 5 July 2019. Bilbo departs on one last adventure, leaving the One Ring with Frodo; Gandalf warns Frodo he must leave the Shire, as Sauron ( the Lord of the Rings) and his evil cronies — specifically the Nazgûl, a host of nine horse-mounted wraiths — will be coming for the ring. Frodo departs the Shire with his best friend, Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin), along with fellow hobbits Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippen (Billy Boyd). Main article: Music of The Lord of the Rings film series Howard Shore, composer of the music of the films. New Zealand, Home of Middle-earth". The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on 10 August 2006.There'll be plenty of subplots throughout, though. Nori and The Stranger, Arondir's relationship with Bronwyn, and other side stories will appear frequently throughout each season. Interestingly, Nori and the Stranger's subplot may even tease the arrival of the first Middle-earth wizards. The 76th Academy Awards (2004) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 29 February 2004. Archived from the original on 29 September 2012. Patrizio, Andy (8 December 2004). "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Special Extended Edition)". IGN. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011 . Retrieved 19 January 2022. The shape of Lord of the Rings movie fandom would be entirely different without the extended DVD releases. But even to the director himself, those versions of the movies are novelties, not the real thing. Other executive producers include Bayona, Lindsay Weber, Callum Greene, Jason Cahill, and Gennifer Hutchinson. Kate Hawley is lead costume designer, while chief concept artist Jon Howe is also part of the crew. Leith McPherson is the show's dialect coach, while Ramsey Avery (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2) is lead production designer. Simon Tolkien – the grandson of J.R.R Tolkien – acts as series consultant (via EW).

Palmer, Michael (29 August 2012). "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Extended Edition". bluray.highdefdigest.com. Archived from the original on 27 October 2016 . Retrieved 26 October 2016. Gilliam, Ryan (9 September 2021). "31-disc Lord of the Rings 4K Blu-ray box set is the most Lord of the Rings yet". Polygon . Retrieved 6 October 2021. Worldwide: "All Time Worldwide Box Office". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on 7 December 2003. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Archived from the original on 11 November 2020 . Retrieved 11 November 2020.It looks great – and in the opener, it’s 17 minutes before we get the opening title, since there’s a huge Orc to be battled and defeated!, but once you’ve seen one oversized Lake District with multiple lakes falling down the sides of mountains – all with a drone flying overhead to capture the motion – you’ve seen them all.