The Lord of the Rings: the Two Towers: Pocket Movie Guide 1. udgave

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS: POCKET MOVIE GUIDE Revised and updated A pocket guide to the Hollywood adaption of the second part of J. R. R. Tolkien's 1950s fantasy epic book The Lord of the Rings, released in 2002. The book tells you everything you need to know about this popular movie, from writing the script through casting and financing, to shooting and performances, to visual effects, editing and theatrical distribution. The pocket guide includes discussions of every single scene in The Two Towers, including the Special Extended Edition (including some key individual shots). There are sections on the all of the important differences between The Lord of the Ring book and the movie adaption of The Two Towers (including numerous details), as well a chapter exploring the additions and the omissions. Looks at behind the scenes stories, and also the critical response to the 2002 picture. There are chapters on the visual effects, on the casting and key personnel of The Two Towers, on the studio and the financing of the production, on the music and sound, and the marketing and release of the movie in 2002 (including the home entertainment releases on DVD and video). There is also a chapter on the critical assessment of the movie. There is also an appendix on other adaptions of J. R. R. Tolkien's books, a detailed filmography, plus info on availability and websites. CONTENTS Acknowledgements 6 Abbreviations 6 Illustrations 7 Introduction 11 1 Adaptions of J. R. R. Tolkien?s Works 13 2 Adapting The Lord of the Rings For the 2001-2003 Films 17 3 The Movie Studio and the Deal 41 4 Casting and Personnel 55 5 Peter Jackson 71 6 The Making of the Lord of the Rings Movies 73 7 The Look and Style of the Lord of the Rings Movies 96 8 Visual Effects 113 9 Music 120 10 Differences Between the Book and the Films 124 11 Selling the 2001-2003 Lord of the Rings Movies 147 12 Recipe For a Sword and Sorcery Movie 162 15 The Movie of The Two Towers (2002) 177 16 The Two Towers, Scene By Scene 194 19 Further Criticisms of the Lord of the Rings Movies 270 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Best and Worst Moments in The Two Towers 275 Appendix 2: Availability 276 Appendix 3: Other Adaptions of The Lord of the Rings 277 Appendix 4: The Best Movies Ever? 291 Filmography 296 Bibliography 299 Includes bibliography, illustrations, appendices and notes. ISBN 9781861713810. 292 pages. www.crmoon.com