WHAT WENT WRONG The Lord Of The Rings (Part 1)
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Sep 11, 2023 In this podcast, Chris & Lizzie discuss interesting topics related to Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings, such as Quentin Tarantino directing the film, Arnold Schwarzenegger in Planet of the Apes, and Hugh Jackman not playing Wolverine. They also cover J.R.R. Tolkien's background and influence, the sale of screen rights to United Artists, and the creation of successful films by Fran Walsh, Richard Taylor, and Tanya Roger. The podcast delves into the breakthrough film Heavenly Creatures, its connection to Middle Earth, and the importance of the prologue in setting up the story.
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Early Inspiration
- Peter Jackson saw Bakshi's animated Lord of the Rings at 17.
- This inspired him to read the books years later, sparking his own adaptation journey.
Jackson's Early Career
- At age nine, Jackson watched the 1933 King Kong, sparking his love for filmmaking.
- He made gory splatter films, culminating in his first feature, Bad Taste.
Heavenly Creatures Breakthrough
- Heavenly Creatures, about teenage girls' fantasy world and a murder, was Jackson's breakthrough film.
- It premiered at Venice Film Festival, winning a Silver Lion and screenplay nominations.