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Lord of the Rings: Return of the King



Lord of the Rings Return of the King is an action adventure that is one of my all-time favorite movies. Filled with intense battles, stunning landscapes, and incredible execution, this movie has left a lasting impact on audiences.  There is endless action and the roaming of the Middle-Earth sets the tone of adventure.
Ten jobs involved in making this film.
11.       Costume Design- Richard Taylor
22.       Set Decoration- Dan Hennah
33.       Props Maker- Tim Abbot
44.       Visual Effects (creature effects art design)- Gino Acevedo
55.       Stunts (Sword master)- Bob Anderson
66.       Lighting Technician – Dave Anderson
77.       Animator- Kevin Robert Kyle
88.       Wardrobe Manufacturer- Martine Bijker
99.       Transportation Manager- Ravi Dube
110.   Consultant: Cultural Fighting styles- Toney Woolf

This film was influenced by J.R.R Tolkien and the screenplay was written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and the director Peter Jackson. The production companies of this film were New Line Cinema, Wingnut Films, and Saul Zaentz Film Co. According to the chart in the textbook, these companies are not one of the major players in the studio industry.  

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