Icons Unearthed: Lord of The Rings
Through trials, false starts, injuries and near death experiences, the team behind "The Lord of the Rings" built a whole world from scratch, invented new technologies, making and breaking a studio in the process.
Cast: Graham McTavish, Drew McWeeny, Victoria Cheri Bennett
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Miniseries
6 episodes
1. The Impossible FilmAfter failed attempts to adapt the books and a half-successful movie, an unlikely hero takes on the film deemed by many to be impossible.12CC43minMar 20, 2024
2. Finding the FellowshipWith the clock ticking, Peter Jackson has to find a studio to save his work in progress; with everything on the line, maybe they can pull it off.12CC43minMar 27, 2024
3. The Battle Rages OnAfter a successful teaser at Cannes, the team races to complete the first film in time; meanwhile, filming begins to take a toll on the cast and crew.12CC43minApr 3, 2024
4. Wizards at WorkThe trilogy hinges on the technological magic being developed at WETA, but internal strife threatens to bring the whole thing crashing down.12CC43minApr 10, 2024
5. Stepping Out the Front DoorThe studio take a gamble too far; Peter Jackson struggles in vain to avoid the burden of directing; in the midst of a grueling shoot, one of the dwarves is sent packing12CC43minApr 17, 2024
6. Journey's EndPeter Jackson pushes the bounds both on the page and on screen; maybe the audience will like what they see; a chapter comes to a close, leaving its mark on the film industry.12CC42minApr 24, 2024
Icons Unearthed: Lord of The Rings
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Through trials, false starts, injuries and near death experiences, the team behind "The Lord of the Rings" built a whole world from scratch, invented new technologies, making and breaking a studio in the process.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Alyssa Michek
- Studio
- The Nacelle Company
