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Quotable
100

This composer won multiple Oscars for writing the score of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

Who is Howard Shore?

100

In the 1978 Ralph Bakshi adaptation, this member of the Fellowship of the Ring is not depicted wearing pants.

Who is Aragorn?

100

This capital city was the location for shots including Rivendell and Bree.

What is Wellington?

100

Did you know all of the Jackson films were theatrically released during this month?

What is December?

100

"When in doubt, follow your nose"

Who is Gandalf?

200

Before lending her vocals to "Into the West", singer Annie Lennox found critical and commercial success with this British rock duo, created in 1980.

What is Eurythmics?

200

In the 1977 Rankin/Bass adaptation of the Hobbit, this was the second song the dwarves sang.

Far over the Misty Mountains Cold

200

This iconic set is located in Matamata.

What is Hobbiton?

200

Did you know this New Zeland special effects company was responsible for producing props, costume, sets, and armor for the Jackson Trilogy?

What is Wētā Workshop?

200

It's just the usual; summary of out-of-pocket expenses, time required, remuneration, funeral arrangements, so forth.

Who is Balin?

300

This song from the 1977 Rankin/Bass Hobbit was later parodied by South Park .

What is "The Greatest Adventure"?

300

To achieve a more relalistic style, Ralph Baksi used this animation technique in his Lord of the Rings film.

What is rotoscoping?

300

This mountain's primary world counterpart is Mount Ngauruhoe.

What is Mount Doom?

300

Did you know the only member of the cast to meet J.R.R. Tolkien?

Who is Christopher Lee?

300

"I don't know why, but somehow it makes me sad."

Who is Frodo?

400

British artist Ed Sheeran sang this folk ballad for the Hobbit Trilogy.

What is "I See Fire"?

400

This actor provided the voice of Legolas in the Bakshi film.

Who is Anthony Daniels?

400

This set was built on Mount Sunday.

What is Edoras?

400

Did you know that Liam Neeson turned down this role in Jackson's Lord of the Rings Trilogy?

Who is Boromir?

400

"I hope only to be taken prisoner as quickly as possible!"

Who is Bilbo?

500

Most of the score of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy was recorded at this location in Hertfordshire.

What is Watford Town Hall (Watford Colosseum)?

500

The Rankin/Bass Hobbit was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation but lost to this film.

What is Star Wars: A New Hope?

500

Stone Street Studios is located in this Wellington suburb.

What is Miramar?

500

Did you know how many of his equine co-stars Viggo Mortenson bought from the production?

What is 3?

500

Its only water now.

Who is Sam?

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