The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Encore Channel: Marathon Nov 25 '11

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THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY - ENCORE: MARATHON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2011




The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring - Airs Friday, November 25, 2011 at 8/7C on Encore Channel

Peter Jackson's dazzling and faithful adaptation of the first book in Tolkien's trilogy about the adventures of a hobbit (Elijah Wood) who inherits a magical ring. The film scored four Oscars, and Ian McKellen was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Gandalf.

Cast includes Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Rhys-Davies, Liv Tyler and Hugo Weaving.





The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers - Friday, November 25, 2011 at 11/10C on Encore Channel

The second chapter of director Peter Jackson's epic trilogy is packed with spectacular action and fierce battle scenes as Frodo continues on his quest to destroy the evil ring. The film won an Academy Award for its visual effects and was nominated for a total of six Oscars, including Best Picture.

Cast includes Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Brad Dourif, Bernard Hill, Paris Howe Strewe, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, Miranda Otto, Craig Parker, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham and Elijah Wood.




The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King - Airs Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 2:05 AM on Encore Channel

Frodo (Elijah Wood) is tempted by the power of the ring as he nears the end of his journey to destroy it. The majestic finale of Peter Jackson's blockbuster trilogy won Best Picture, along with 10 other Oscars, including one for Jackson as Best Director.

Cast includes Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Bernard Hill, Ian Holm, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, Fringe's John Noble, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham and Elijah Wood.