| Shelf Location |
DVD |
| Uniform Title |
Lord of the rings, the two towers (Motion picture) |
| Title |
The Lord of the rings. The Two towers [videodisc] / New Line Cinema presents a WingNut Films production ; directed by Peter Jackson ; screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Stephen Sinclair, Peter Jackson ; producers, Barrie M. Osborne, Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson. |
| Portion of title |
Two towers |
| Edition |
Widescreen version. |
| Production/Publication data |
[United States] : New Line Home Entertainment ; [Sydney, N.S.W.] : Roadshow Entertainment, c2002. |
| Physical Description |
2 videodiscs (173 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| General Notes |
Based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. |
| Special features include: In-depth programs (On the set : The lord of the rings, the two towers, Return to Middle Earth); a short film directed by Sean Austin "The long and the short of it"; the making of "The long and short of it"; featurettes (Forces of darkness, Designing the sounds of Middle-Earth, Edoras: the Rohan captial, Creatures of Middle-Earth, Gandalf the White, Arms and armor, The battle of Helm's Deep, Bringing Gollum to life); exclusive 10 minute behind-the-scenes preview of The lord of the rings: the return of the king; original theatrical trailers and TV spots; "Gollum's song" music video by Emillana Torrini; preview of Electronic Arts' video game The lord of the rings: the return of the king; an inside look at the special extended DVD edition of The lord of the rings: the two towers. |
| Dual layer disc; Aspect ratio 2.35:1; 16:9 enhanced; original theatrical ratio; Dolby Digital 5.1 EX. |
| Originally released as a motion picture in 2002. |
| Contents Notes |
Disc 1. Feature -- Disc 2. Special features. |
| Production notes |
Executive producers, Mark Ordesky, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Robert Shaye, Michael Lynne; director of photography, Andrew Lesnie; film editor, Michael Horton with Jabez Olssen; music, Howard Shore; production designer, Grant Major; costume designers, Ngila Dickson, Richard Taylor; visual effects supervisor, Jim Rygiel. |
| Performers or composers |
Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Brad Dourif, Andy Serkis. |
| Summary Note |
"The fellowship has broken, but the quest to destroy the One Ring continues. Frodo and Sam must entrust their lives to Gollum if they are to find their way to Mordor. As Saruman's army approaches, the surviving members of the Fellowship, along with people and creatures of Middle-earth, prepare for battle. The war of the ring has begun"--Container. |
| Target audience |
New Zealand rating: M. |
| Awards Notes |
Academy Awards, 2003: Best Achievement in Sound Editing; Best Achievement in Visual Effects. |
| Subject |
Feature films |
| Baggins, Frodo (Fictitious character) -- Drama |
| Middle Earth (Imaginary place) -- Drama |
| Video recordings for the hearing impaired |
| Genre |
Feature films |
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