Journal 6 : I didn’t expect this. A new trilogy?



Bilbo Baggins played by actor Martin Freeman



Nearly 10 years later The Hobbit: The unexpected journey is created. Lord of the rings has always intrigued me. That’s why the article The Hobbit: An unexpected journey on- and off-screen by Geoff Boucher caught my eye. This article describes the connections between the cast of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. It explains how family-like these people are, and according to Peter Jackson that is how the movie will succeed.

                I found this interesting. How could something that involves so much time and money function with a close group of people. Turns out I was write there were fights and delays, changed deadlines, and sickness. All slowed the process of the film.

                Now it looks like they are back on track with the first movie coming out in December, and I’ll be there to decide if it was worth the wait. I have been a fan of lord of the rings for a long time and I won’t give up just yet, even though I have a hunch in my gut that says it won’t be worth it. There are some big shoes to fill trying to reach popularity as high as the first trilogy has.  

Popculture Journal 5: Lord of the Rings Lego Style



Lego Gandalf casting magic with his staff. The detail used is incredible.



               Lego continues to grow and impress its audience with its new creation Lego Lord of the Rings out for many of the top gaming consoles, also including PC. The article “Lego The Lord of the Rings delivers a lighthearted Middle-earth”, by Noelene Clark goes in depth in an interview with TT Games executive producer Nick Ricks to determine how Lego has created this game for its target audience, who happen to be children and family. Throughout the article Nick explains that this game has been created to inspire children to explore their imaginations without leaving a violent imprint behind. I believe that these new Lego games are just what children need. I myself have played TT Games executive producer Nick Ricksthe Indiana Jones Lego game with some younger children and found they had great interest. With new technology and adding voices to the characters their interest will only grow.

                These Lego games are created with exact details from the novels and movies. This was interesting to learn because of all the violence in the movies. Nick Ricks explains that the details are simply brought down to a child’s level and not ignored. To me this was astonishing that they could use so much detail but sensor the violence. I defiantly agree with this strategy. It is important for children to be exposed to this creativity and imagination without focusing on violence. I give two thumbs up to Tolkien Games and Lego for their production of these youth inspiring games.

http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/11/13/lego-the-lord-of-the-rings-delivers-a-lighthearted-middle-earth/#/9