It was T2T, not RoTK.
My favorite part of the LotR thread was when Allyson came and asked us to explain everything to her.
And Kaylee, what the hell's goin' on in the engine room? Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?
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Tom Scola - Dec 15, 2009 8:32:34 am PST #5585 of 30000
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DavidS - Dec 15, 2009 8:34:07 am PST #5586 of 30000
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It was T2T, not RoTK.
It was still fun!
My favorite part of the LotR thread was when Allyson came and asked us to explain everything to her.
That was right up there with explaining Green Lantern to her.
§ ita § - Dec 15, 2009 8:35:53 am PST #5587 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
The movies were HUGE, though. I'd have thought there would have been more stars coming out of them. Rich actors, sure. As for Elijah Wood, he was going to be an indie film lead actor the moment he scored well in The Ice Storm.
While it's possible that they were all indie types who fell into a mainstream blockbuster, I'm surprised that only Orlando fell right into more mainstream movie blockbusters. He's in, what, 4 of the top 15 grossers of the past decade or so? But even so, despite his immediate heartthrob status he failed at being a romantic lead and is considering dropping out of film.
Power to them if it translated right into what they wanted--the power to only do what they wanted to do from then forwards. But I do remember reading about Viggo having financial/project problems after LotR was done, and I thought it a damned shame.
Kathy A - Dec 15, 2009 8:37:46 am PST #5588 of 30000
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
I remember an interview with EW where he said that he only got $1m for the trilogy, not including whatever bonuses given to the actors later.
beekaytee - Dec 15, 2009 8:39:44 am PST #5589 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
It was nice rewatching the trilogy last week while Emmett and I were both fluish. LoTR and Harry Potter are two phenomenons which will define the Oughties, I think.
For me, that's for sure.
I have liked Billy Boyd's independent stuff and am glad to see that he's kept busy. Somehow, I imagine a lower profile is his choice.
§ ita § - Dec 15, 2009 8:42:52 am PST #5590 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Somehow, I imagine a lower profile is his choice
Why?
Strega - Dec 15, 2009 8:44:02 am PST #5591 of 30000
Ah, Nasir.
Mm, Nasir. Mm, just about everyone, really. But yeah, I don't necessarily require merriment.
The trailer doesn't do anything for me, but it is just a teaser. Brian Helgeland & Ridley Scott can certainly be good (and also... not). So I guess: I await more data with vague interest.
Kathy A - Dec 15, 2009 8:45:14 am PST #5592 of 30000
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Somehow, I imagine a lower profile is his choice
He decided to go back to Scotland and restrict himself to Brit films and stage, instead of moving to LA.
beekaytee - Dec 15, 2009 8:51:38 am PST #5593 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
Why?
This is totally a projection on my part.
Kathy confirmed what I guessed, just based on interviews and my intuition about his personality. Less the rockstar (his band not withstanding) and more the journeyman. In it for the longer, smaller haul.
I also suppose that his youthful looks and stature impose certain limitations.
Honestly, I can't believe his is not much, much younger than me.
eta: whoa. a missing ion can make a big diff.
§ ita § - Dec 15, 2009 8:52:41 am PST #5594 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Mm, Nasir.
I met the actor a year or so ago, and actually told him what a crush I'd had on the character. I couldn't not! I realise that his dual bladework was proto-Legolas and imprinted me quite heavily.
Of course, he thought I was hitting on him, which I totally wasn't. Still...Nasir flashbacks...
He decided to go back to Scotland and restrict himself to Brit films and stage, instead of moving to LA.
Did you read him saying so? I know people who decided to move back to Canada and restrict themselves to Cancon. Who also couldn't get roles in American productions. I'm just surprised at the stats, but I can't attribute anything without cites.
The Harry Potter kids are always talking about what they will and will not do. They're much more transparent. Statistically speaking, I'd have expected more exposure out of the LotR lot, is my overweening point.