Television The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

[Fingeredmouse]

Given there were 3441 years in the 2nd age and 3021 years in the 3rd age. I think we can pretty much discount that theory.

The point I'm making is that we don't know what the show contains at all. We were told it focused on the Second Age but the one photo we have is clearly from the First.

But, no, he's not going to be Boromir or anything to do with his lineage and I'd suggest that the fact Boromir died impaled by numerous arrows before having any children might be more of a barrier to seeing his descendent than anything else.

 

[RedSky]

The point I'm making is that we don't know what the show contains at all. We were told it focused on the Second Age but the one photo we have is clearly from the First.

But, no, he's not going to be Boromir or anything to do with his lineage and I'd suggest that the fact Boromir died impaled by numerous arrows before having any children might be more of a barrier to seeing his descendent than anything else.

Well, i'm assuming that the show will focus on Numenor and the Elves. Can't wait to follow the adventure of Gil-Galad, he was an utter, utter badass.

 

[Fingeredmouse]

Well, i'm assuming that the show will focus on Numenor and the Elves. Can't wait to follow the adventure of Gil-Galad, he was an utter, utter badass.

Yes but we're told Sauron won't appear in the first series which means it can't be the downfall of Numenor or the forging of the rings. It's hard to speculate.

Gil-Galad will surely appear at some point? It's hard to imagine how he couldn't unless they're going completely off piste.

 

[AaronRedDevil]

I'm about 90% sure they'll feck it all up the minute the trailer is revealed.

 

[sport2793]

The image probably is a flashback, after all many of the main players in the second and even the third age would have seen the two trees. Time is not an obstacle when you are immortal.

 

[Red Shorts]

I am beyond buzzing for this. Wonder if Howard Shore's going to be doing it?

 

[Van Piorsing]

I know it's impossible, but would be great if they could drop the Hollywood stuff like Legolas sliding on a shield and focus more on building Tolkien lore, which in TV series' case they'll have even more screen time, even without releasing special editions.

 

[RedSky]

I know it's impossible, but would be great if they could drop the Hollywood stuff like Legolas sliding on a shield and focus more on building Tolkien lore, which in TV series' case they'll have even more screen time, even without releasing special editions.

Well, Peter Jackson is knowhere near this, so all the silly 15 year old shit will hopefully not be in it.

 

[Red Shorts]

I know it's impossible, but would be great if they could drop the Hollywood stuff like Legolas sliding on a shield and focus more on building Tolkien lore, which in TV series' case they'll have even more screen time, even without releasing special editions.

He was the only one with hollywood - like scenes. Out of the 11ish hours they did it kept pretty grounded I felt.

 

[Fingeredmouse]

He was the only one with hollywood - like scenes. Out of the 11ish hours they did it kept pretty grounded I felt.

A balance, regrettably, not successfully maintained for the Hobbit trilogy.

 

[Van Piorsing]

I am beyond buzzing for this. Wonder if Howard Shore's going to be doing it?

Nothing so far on his Imdb, but from Observer's interview he said he'd definitely consider it.

https://observer.com/2021/01/howard-shore-pieces-of-a-woman-lord-of-the-rings/

No brainer, especially while he's still composing.

 

[iKnowNothing]

For a second I was wondering why the trailer wasn’t out, given that the show was releasing in a month. Then I looked at the date again. :/

 

[Van Piorsing]

He was the only one with hollywood - like scenes. Out of the 11ish hours they did it kept pretty grounded I felt.

Sure, I could even forgive the Oliphant slide.

 

[Red Shorts]

A balance, regrettably, not successfully maintained for the Hobbit trilogy.

Totally agree on that one. Some outrageous stuff in that

 

[Red Shorts]

Nothing so far on his Imdb, but from Observer's interview he said he'd definitely consider it.

https://observer.com/2021/01/howard-shore-pieces-of-a-woman-lord-of-the-rings/

No brainer, especially while he's still composing.

Why break a winning formula!

 

[Van Piorsing]

Why break a winning formula!

Yup. At least they could retain rights to music motives and some props from earlier prods.

They're filming in New Zealand, so here's hoping.

 

[Amarsdd]

As it's taking place in the Second Age, I suppose the main storyline they'll follow will be the fall of Numenor? Has that been confirmed?

 

[Robertd0803]

Tolkien Estate made the wise decision to restrict access initially, but have gradually allowed them more access as they've been impressed.

Cool, thank you for the info.

 

[Mr Pigeon]

Yup. At least they could retain rights to music motives and some props from earlier prods.

They're filming in New Zealand, so here's hoping.

Well, they were...

Lord of the Rings: Amazon moves show to UK from New Zealand
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58196473

I'm assuming that Mount Doom will be represented by Blackpool Tower. Seagulls to portray orcs and whatnot.

 

[Fingeredmouse]

Well, they were...

Lord of the Rings: Amazon moves show to UK from New Zealand
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58196473

I'm assuming that Mount Doom will be represented by Blackpool Tower. Seagulls to portray orcs and whatnot.

Couldn't they just ship in some native Kiwi Orcs?

 

[BootsyCollins]

Well, they were...

Lord of the Rings: Amazon moves show to UK from New Zealand
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58196473

I'm assuming that Mount Doom will be represented by Blackpool Tower. Seagulls to portray orcs and whatnot.

Would that mean a whole lot more CGI?

 

[Van Piorsing]

Well, they were...

Lord of the Rings: Amazon moves show to UK from New Zealand
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58196473

I'm assuming that Mount Doom will be represented by Blackpool Tower. Seagulls to portray orcs and whatnot.

Tolkien loved Europe's landscapes and it was inspiring him. Think this will work just fine... Even Crebains from Dunland look a bit like northern crows.

 

[V.O.]

Tolkien loved Europe's landscapes and it was inspiring him. Think this will work just fine... Even Crebains from Dunland look a bit like northern crows.

Fecking NZ pretty much has all of Europe's landscapes in one little country. Rolling English countryside? Waikato farmland. French Riviera? Napier and Hawke's Bay. Norwegian Fjords? Milford Sound and Fiordland. Mountains? Southern Alps. Swiss mountain lakes? Queenstown. Icelandic Glazers? Franz Josef. Rainforest? Uh, also Franz Josef somehow.

Lucky bastards.

 

[The Cat]

Need to find a job on the show now.

Wonder if they need any hobbit doubles?

 

[Van Piorsing]

Fecking NZ pretty much has all of Europe's landscapes in one little country. Rolling English countryside? Waikato farmland. French Riviera? Napier and Hawke's Bay. Norwegian Fjords? Milford Sound and Fiordland. Mountains? Southern Alps. Swiss mountain lakes? Queenstown. Icelandic Glazers? Franz Josef. Rainforest? Uh, also Franz Josef somehow.

Lucky bastards.

Not only that, they have almost full scale Shire set just as it was in the movies.

Ridiculously lucky bastards.

 

[BrilliantOrange]

Man, this country is absolutely ridiculously amazing..

Fecking NZ pretty much has all of Europe's landscapes in one little country. Rolling English countryside? Waikato farmland. French Riviera? Napier and Hawke's Bay. Norwegian Fjords? Milford Sound and Fiordland. Mountains? Southern Alps. Swiss mountain lakes? Queenstown. Icelandic Glazers? Franz Josef. Rainforest? Uh, also Franz Josef somehow.

Lucky bastards.

Not only that, they have almost full scale Shire set just as it was in the movies.

Ridiculously lucky bastards.

 

[Salt Bailly]

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[Godfather]

I'm really excited for this.

 

[SoCross]

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Finrod probably means Sauron is the villain again? Beren probably involved too.

 

[The holy trinity 68]

It looks like we are going to see the land of the Valinor to the west of middle earth. Finrod died in the First Age before this show is set and was brought back to life in Valinor.

They must be going to touch more on the Valar and the mystic side of LOTR, hopefully going into a lot of depth from the Silmarillion.

 

[Volumiza]

hopefully going into a lot of depth from the Silmarillion.

Let’s hope so, there’s lots of material waiting to be fleshed out.

 

[Godfather]

Finrod probably means Sauron is the villain again? Beren probably involved too.

Is Finrod's era after Morgoth was banned in the Void?

 

[choccy77]

When is this series due out?

 

[rimaldo]

When is this series due out?

my understanding from redsky is that it depends on the age it is set in.

3441 if it is set in the 2nd age or 3021 if set in the 3rd age.

 

[choccy77]

my understanding from redsky is that it depends on the age it is set in.

3441 if it is set in the 2nd age or 3021 if set in the 3rd age.

Great, but when is the series due out?

 

[ivaldo]

Great, but when is the series due out?

it depends on the age it is set in.

3441 if it is set in the 2nd age or 3021 if set in the 3rd age.

 

[choccy77]

2 September 2022

Is the correct answer

 

[SoCross]

Is Finrod's era after Morgoth was banned in the Void?

If I recall right yeah. Was a direct enemy of Sauron.

Spoiler: Spoiler

Unless it's about his reincarnation. But not sure what that story will be about

 

[balaks]

This should be fantastic

 

[The holy trinity 68]

Is Finrod's era after Morgoth was banned in the Void?

Both were the first age but different time periods I think.