J.R.R. Tolkien's.best-selling book, The Lord of the Rings, is set to be made into a $130 million trilogy of films in what will be the most ambitious project in the history of its makers, New Line Cinema. New Zealander, Peter Jackson, best known for Heavenly Creatures, will direct the three films much beloved of generations of hippies. To be filmed in New Zealand, the production is expected to take at least a year to complete with special effects to rival the Star Wars trilogy.
Well, kiss my ring
Just so you know, whilst we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this website, we never allow this to influence product selections - read why you should trust us