Synopsis
Through trials, false starts, injuries and near death experiences, the team behind "The Lord of the Rings" built a whole world from scratch, invented new technologies, making and breaking a studio in the process.
Episodes
Season 11
The Impossible FilmAfter failed attempts to adapt the books and a half-successful movie, an unlikely hero takes on the film deemed by many to be impossible.43m2
Finding the FellowshipWith the clock ticking, Peter Jackson has to find a studio to save his work in progress; with everything on the line, maybe they can pull it off.43m3
The Battle Rages OnAfter a successful teaser at Cannes, the team races to complete the first film in time; meanwhile, filming begins to take a toll on the cast and crew.43m4
Wizards at WorkThe trilogy hinges on the technological magic being developed at WETA, but internal strife threatens to bring the whole thing crashing down.43m5
Stepping Out the Front DoorThe studio take a gamble too far; Peter Jackson struggles in vain to avoid the burden of directing; in the midst of a grueling shoot, one of the dwarves is sent packing43m6
Journey's EndPeter Jackson pushes the bounds both on the page and on screen; maybe the audience will like what they see; a chapter comes to a close, leaving its mark on the film industry.42m
The Impossible FilmAfter failed attempts to adapt the books and a half-successful movie, an unlikely hero takes on the film deemed by many to be impossible.43m2Finding the FellowshipWith the clock ticking, Peter Jackson has to find a studio to save his work in progress; with everything on the line, maybe they can pull it off.43m3The Battle Rages OnAfter a successful teaser at Cannes, the team races to complete the first film in time; meanwhile, filming begins to take a toll on the cast and crew.43m4Wizards at WorkThe trilogy hinges on the technological magic being developed at WETA, but internal strife threatens to bring the whole thing crashing down.43m5Stepping Out the Front DoorThe studio take a gamble too far; Peter Jackson struggles in vain to avoid the burden of directing; in the midst of a grueling shoot, one of the dwarves is sent packing43m6Journey's EndPeter Jackson pushes the bounds both on the page and on screen; maybe the audience will like what they see; a chapter comes to a close, leaving its mark on the film industry.42mCast
