The Lord of the Rings Filming Locations
Rating: 9,6/10 (9424 votes)  New Zealand The Lord of the Rings Movie - this is the famous trilogy by Peter Jackson, based on the novel of the same name by Tolkien. The Lord of the Rings novel - this is a classic of modern fantasy, and the film based on it is very popular among people all over the world. New Zealand became the main filming location for the film - – her picturesque landscapes became the best scenery for The Lord of the Rings. And every year thousands of fans visit New Zealand just to look at the places where the legendary trilogy was filmed. A little about filmingNew Zealander Peter Jackson got the idea to make a film based on Tolkien's book at the age of 17, under the influence of the cartoon by Ralph Bakshi. By the beginning of work on The Lord Jackson has already shot the Hollywood movie Scarecrow. He immediately decided to shoot the film in New Zealand with the help of local companies. Funding came from American studios, but even the special effects were done by a local studio. That being said, the job was done so well that the heads of American studios were reluctant to admit that they could learn a lot from their colleagues in New Zealand. Thus, it can be said that although the Lord of the Rings; and is considered an American film, its appearance – thanks entirely to New Zealand. ExcursionsIn a number of travel agencies around the world, anyone can book a tour of the Lord of the Rings memorial sites. Such excursions usually last a couple of weeks, and their cost ranges from five to ten thousand dollars. Usually these excursions include other memorable places in New Zealand. However, you can do without excursions – There are accommodation facilities in almost all memorable places, and camping is also welcome in New Zealand. We also recommend reading Place Neuve description and photos - Switzerland: Geneva Topic: The Lord of the Rings Filming Locations. |
