There was one at one point in time. It was called RingCon and would happen annually in Bonn, Germany. Many actors attended the event over time. It eventually died. Not sure why but I assume the interest faded out as more and more years had passed since the movies had come out. It later got a revival when the Hobbit movies came out and was then called HobbitCon but it only lasted three more years or so. I remember Craig Parker (Haldir) was a regular attendee. I also saw Aiden Turner and Dean O'Gorman (Kili & Fili) at a panel one time. Then there's the annual Tolkien Days event in Geldern, Germany which is the largest Tolkien themed fan event in the world. Though it is more dedicated to the author himself than the movies in particular. I went there a few times and had a great time. There's lots of reenactment and cosplay going on
People who watched the recent Atlanta Comic Con panel with the 4 hobbit actors have been assuming that Sean must be estranged from the group/not as well-liked by the others due to apparent "tension" between him and the other three. But here, you can clearly see how wrong that assumption is. Elijah and Andy obviously adore him; Elijah really shows what a great friend he is when he pats Sean on the shoulder and gives him silent support when he's reliving the emotionally intense memory of working with his late mother. And Dom & Billy recently had Sean as a guest on their podcast. They all still love each other deeply.
Indeed. Look at how he pats Sean on the shoulder in silent comfort as Sean relives the emotions of performing such a difficult scene with his mother. That’s a real friend.
I’m thinking he deserves a Lifetime Achievement Award. He’s acted, voiced, motion-captured, and directed. Literally a one-man expert in so many aspects of film-making. The Academy was woefully ignorant about his role in motion capture. That oversight, together with them overlooking Ian McKellan for Best-Supporting actor, annihilated any respect I ever had for that group.
31:16 Actually, Frodo's initial reaction to seeing Gollum is to say, "It's a pity Bilbo didn't kill him when he had the chance." Gandalf has to sort of correct him and give him a new perspective. So it's not that his character naturally "sees the good" in Gollum. What's great about Frodo is his humility. He absorbs wisdom from Gandalf and carries it forward. He absorbs courage from Aragorn and carries it forward. He absorbs loyalty from Samwise and carries it forward. Frodo rises above his character weaknesses without letting pride get a hold of him.
“Frodo’s initial reaction to seeing Gollum” The conversation happens in chapter two “The Shadow of the Past” while Frodo is still in Bag End. Gandalf tells him about Gollum. Frodo actually seeing Gollum happens much later.
I'm not chuffed over the moderator anxiously trying to continue his program, not at all realizing that Sean Astin gave the audience Gold! He gave everyone a personal insight of his work process, and the moderator was clearly just waiting to interrupt.
Andy is a brilliant human being sitting there like someone who's very happy to be here. Lord of the Rings is so special, the books and films are glorious you can tell these guys know it.
Every time I listen to Andy Serkis' real voice, I find it harder and harder to believe that he was Gollum. Voice acting doesn't even adequately summarize what that guy did when he brought a voice to the words of Tolkien's tragic anti-villain; he TRANSFORMED.
Exactly. All 3 of them deserve the praise. Not one more than the other. More people need to admit that. They're so quick to slander Frodo and put Sam on a pedestal as if he did it all by himself. Some even say "Gollum saved the day" as if Frodo and Sam deserve no credit. It was the contributions made by ALL 3 OF THEM that doomed the Ring.
I met Sean's mother, Patty Duke, once working for a news service when she was promoting her book. Afterward, she was up in the cafeteria reading a book at the table next to me and one of the cafetria workers when apesh.. and embarrassed her. She was very polite and patient, however.
These 3 guys are awesome. The catalogue of media from movies to TV shows they have all been involved in. Heck Sean Astin's first movie was The Goonies...
It's amazing to me how great these guys are about this. They happily tell the same stories to the fans at each convention. They still enjoy each other's company. That is rare.
Had the opportunity to meet and listen to the 4 hobbits at a con outside Chicago. Outstanding guys and true nerds that really bond with the fans! If you get a chance, ABSOLUTELY spend the money and meet these guys!
Samwise: “I love government.” Apparently, he learned nothing from Sauron’s desire to control the entire known world by lab-leaked Ring of Power. 😉 🤦🏼♂️ 😂
If they ever make a biopic of George Lucas, they should cast Andy Serkis as Lucas. He almost looks like him… the hair, the eyes, the nose… give him a double chin and he’s good to go.
I love that Sean shared that story about working with his mom. I remember that TV movie, which I saw a few years after it first aired and I was terrified of it.
It is touching to imagine what would have happened if Sméagol had survived. I'm sure he would have sailed with Frodo, and hopefully found healing in the Undying Lands.
I don't see that happening. When you look at the condition Bilbo was in once the ring was destroyed. He "only" kept the ring for 60 years or so and lost all his senses. Gollum was possessed by the ring for hundreds and hundreds of years. I think he would've gone fully mental or he simply would've faded like the Ringwraiths
Lol no. They don't just let anyone go there. Gollum, who was never a good person to begin with (there is a reason he *immediately* killed his friend upon laying eyes on the ring), never had a prayer of a chance, wtf.
It made me think of when Michael Biehn said (about his role in The Abyss): "Everyone who thinks they are the least bit macho always has a mustache." 😅Sorry but since then mustache doesn't work for me anymore.
@@bernice6867 Frodo, my lad, don't listen to the haters like Bernice. I'm gonna grow one too. Michael Biehn says it's ok if you're macho (at least, that's how I understand that quote).
@@beanwithbaconmegarocket You know hobbits can't grow beards right? Otherwise Frodo and Sam would have had a beard in Mordor. Michael Biehn doesn't like machos but thought his character was one that is why he grew a mustache. Can you actually grow a beard?
I felt nostalgic for LOTR and i thought ok i saw it more than 100 times literally 😅 so im gonna check any new material and 💥 here I'm smiling of seing them sparkle time. Professor Tolkien and Peter Jackson thanks for everything ✨️
@caroldelosangeles3621 My brother gave me the box set of paperback books when I was a teenager in the 70s. After I had finished reading them, I loaned them on to my oldest nephew. Fast forward 20 or 30 years, and I am visiting my niece, his sister, at her house in North carolina. (We're all from Michigan). I was chiding her because she had never seen any of the movies, and she was teaching 8th grade English and literature at the time. She went over to the bookcase, and guess what she pulled out? The same boxed set of books that I had loaned her brother years earlier!
My brother gave me the box set of books when I was a teenager in the 70s. He had already read them. I read them and then I loaned them to my oldest nephew. Fast forward 20 or 30 years, and I am visiting my niece, his sister, in North Carolina. (We're all from michigan). I was chatting her because she had never seen the films, and she was teaching 8th grade English and literature at the time . She went over to the bookcase and guess what she pulled out? The same box set of books that my brother had given me! @@caroldelosangeles3621
If Sméagol beat Gollum for good. Elijah: We’ll take him back to the Shire to meet his family. He was a stewar hobbit after all. Sean: He lived in a cave for years. Can’t we leave him with the orcs in Moria? Do we have to bring him back with us? Andy: He was a hobbit, and you never gave him that. I’m dying 😂
The fact that there is not a yearly lotr celebration like star wars blows my mind
definitely LOTR is so much better a franchise
There's Tolkienmoot and there may be one in NZ, assuming it's still going.
There are also some in Germany
There was one at one point in time. It was called RingCon and would happen annually in Bonn, Germany. Many actors attended the event over time. It eventually died. Not sure why but I assume the interest faded out as more and more years had passed since the movies had come out. It later got a revival when the Hobbit movies came out and was then called HobbitCon but it only lasted three more years or so. I remember Craig Parker (Haldir) was a regular attendee. I also saw Aiden Turner and Dean O'Gorman (Kili & Fili) at a panel one time.
Then there's the annual Tolkien Days event in Geldern, Germany which is the largest Tolkien themed fan event in the world. Though it is more dedicated to the author himself than the movies in particular. I went there a few times and had a great time. There's lots of reenactment and cosplay going on
Because it’s hard to get a good Frodo costume anywhere
Gollum 20yrs ago still looks better than most cgi today
And the acting of Andy ..none better. He was the only interesting thing in andor
absolutely
The whole Movie does😂😂 Its like Technology moved backwards in the "Film Industry" 😉
yeah, its cus people stopped using miniatures to compliment CG@@stanleyfranks9891
@@stanleyfranks9891 Well, more so Computer artists are being treated more and more like garbage than ever before.
Look at Andy's non-stop smile & happiness. They've picked the best humans for the best trilogy.
yes! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
People who watched the recent Atlanta Comic Con panel with the 4 hobbit actors have been assuming that Sean must be estranged from the group/not as well-liked by the others due to apparent "tension" between him and the other three. But here, you can clearly see how wrong that assumption is. Elijah and Andy obviously adore him; Elijah really shows what a great friend he is when he pats Sean on the shoulder and gives him silent support when he's reliving the emotionally intense memory of working with his late mother. And Dom & Billy recently had Sean as a guest on their podcast. They all still love each other deeply.
@@12classics39it’s also that he’s a quiet a bit older than them, but he’s definitely one of them
@@goblin9193Billy is the oldest of the 4 hobbit actors.
@@goblin9193Billy is older. He’s the oldest of the hobbits in real life, but played the youngest hobbit in the films.
Elijah is so supportive and always compliments his workmates so much. I love it.
He just seems like such a lovely person.
Indeed. Look at how he pats Sean on the shoulder in silent comfort as Sean relives the emotions of performing such a difficult scene with his mother. That’s a real friend.
Midwestern people 🥰
Andy is amazing, such a shame they didn't give him a Oscar for his brilliant work!
I’m thinking he deserves a Lifetime Achievement Award. He’s acted, voiced, motion-captured, and directed. Literally a one-man expert in so many aspects of film-making. The Academy was woefully ignorant about his role in motion capture. That oversight, together with them overlooking Ian McKellan for Best-Supporting actor, annihilated any respect I ever had for that group.
@@karinwetzel1773definitely
31:16 Actually, Frodo's initial reaction to seeing Gollum is to say, "It's a pity Bilbo didn't kill him when he had the chance." Gandalf has to sort of correct him and give him a new perspective. So it's not that his character naturally "sees the good" in Gollum.
What's great about Frodo is his humility. He absorbs wisdom from Gandalf and carries it forward. He absorbs courage from Aragorn and carries it forward. He absorbs loyalty from Samwise and carries it forward. Frodo rises above his character weaknesses without letting pride get a hold of him.
Great insight.
That's why his the ring best guardian
“Frodo’s initial reaction to seeing Gollum”
The conversation happens in chapter two “The Shadow of the Past” while Frodo is still in Bag End. Gandalf tells him about Gollum.
Frodo actually seeing Gollum happens much later.
this was a wonderful share! thank you!
I'm not chuffed over the moderator anxiously trying to continue his program, not at all realizing that Sean Astin gave the audience Gold! He gave everyone a personal insight of his work process, and the moderator was clearly just waiting to interrupt.
He’s not a good interviewer. I’ve watched other panels he’s done.
why the gent is looking at his note cards while these Legends are sharing is beyond my understanding
Yeah, there's this thing called a time limit...
The laugh of Elijah is just toooo contagious love ittttt love pure love💖
Andy is a brilliant human being sitting there like someone who's very happy to be here. Lord of the Rings is so special, the books and films are glorious you can tell these guys know it.
yes! I loved his smile the whole way through! this cast couldn’t be better!
This was a good panel, thanks for uploading! Just when you think you've heard all the tidbits, Sean drops that his dad auditioned for Gandalf.... :)
Every time I listen to Andy Serkis' real voice, I find it harder and harder to believe that he was Gollum. Voice acting doesn't even adequately summarize what that guy did when he brought a voice to the words of Tolkien's tragic anti-villain; he TRANSFORMED.
Yes. Thank goodness for his cat.
@@EmmelineSama😂😂😂
Fantastic, thank you for uploading! Amazing sound quality
You're welcome. We always do our best to get quality audio.
Elijah's laugh is amazing
Elijah can try his best to look old with that mustache but we all know once he shaves it off, he's back to looking twelve again!
The audience laughed every time Elijah sweared lol
Sean needs to write a book about his experiences. He's a natural storyteller.
He did- “ There and Back Again: An Actor's Tale”. I met him while he toured for this. Great times.
He literally published it a year after the films wrapped lol
I would absolutely vote for Sam for president in a heartbeat!
The Shire was lucky to have him as mayor for 49 consecutive years.
@@12classics39 Exactly.
Didn’t know that Andy Serkis is directing an animated version of “Animal Farm.” I’m going to have to catch that one.
The greatest books ever made about walking.
The fact its panel about 20 years old movie and its sold out and people still love them and they are truly friends speaks for itself
So glad I was there. So glad to have met Sean and Andy. Great memory.
1:45 Well, Sam _did_ serve as Mayor of the Shire for seven consecutive 7-year terms….
"that is brilliant, I really like that. I love this." - Andy Serkis about his cat coughing up a fur-ball.
May everyone have as much joy as Elijah Wood when he's giggling manically.
Samwise the Brave 2024!
Pretty sure Elijah Wood still has the ring.
the ring never got destroyed after all
Love these three fantastic actors ❤
the segment was too short!!! I can listen to these three all day ❤
The Ring wouldn’t have been destroyed if it weren’t for all three of these blokes.
Exactly. All 3 of them deserve the praise. Not one more than the other. More people need to admit that. They're so quick to slander Frodo and put Sam on a pedestal as if he did it all by himself. Some even say "Gollum saved the day" as if Frodo and Sam deserve no credit. It was the contributions made by ALL 3 OF THEM that doomed the Ring.
Thank you for uploading this!! Love these three!
I met Sean's mother, Patty Duke, once working for a news service when she was promoting her book. Afterward, she was up in the cafeteria reading a book at the table next to me and one of the cafetria workers when apesh.. and embarrassed her. She was very polite and patient, however.
why is the host using his phone while they were speaking
Bc he's a jerk. Probably wanted to work the Con for Marvel or DC stuff
These 3 guys are awesome. The catalogue of media from movies to TV shows they have all been involved in. Heck Sean Astin's first movie was The Goonies...
its crazy that this cast is STILL appearing on panels
really hope we get the fabled 25th anniversary edition
That poor cast is never getting rid of lotr...
I love their happiness about it. :)
Love these 3 so freaking much
wow Love these guys. LOTR was my most anticipated film at that time of my life (I was 25). The trilogy was so epic.
It's amazing to me how great these guys are about this. They happily tell the same stories to the fans at each convention. They still enjoy each other's company. That is rare.
That's what I was thinking, but clicked bc Andy was in this one and I think he's brilliant
Awesome love these guys
Had the opportunity to meet and listen to the 4 hobbits at a con outside Chicago. Outstanding guys and true nerds that really bond with the fans!
If you get a chance, ABSOLUTELY spend the money and meet these guys!
Samwise: “I love government.”
Apparently, he learned nothing from Sauron’s desire to control the entire known world by lab-leaked Ring of Power. 😉
🤦🏼♂️
😂
I mean he was mayor for 49 years lol
Frodo as a spiderman will be great
Nah
Andy has an amazing head of hair, hot diggity
i *LOVE* these guys so much! 🙏🏽❤️🔥
QUESTION: Will they ever go back to the Shire set for a visit??
Always KNEW Andy Serkis was a jazzhead... def got that energy about him
Damn, Andy is just so cute.
Hopefully, there will be a Fellowship reunion with all 9 members
The host, ... omg... always reading...checking his notes,.. bro, do some conversation... join them, actual conversation....
yeh he def came across as a diversity hire and not coz of his hosting skill
@@Le-Abdollenno, he probably wanted to work the con because he's into the Marvel stuff, not l o t r. Jerk behavior either way
I’ve been very good at doing Sméagol/gollum’s voice since I was a teenager
Love to watch this but it has to be hard for our fellows to always talk about the past over and over
When are we getting a Andy serkis George Lucas documentary.
Elijah's laugh kills me 😂😂
Rings Of Power is not Lord of The Rings.
Not gay enough
I really don't care about the questions, I could listen to Sean Astin stories all day.
Interesting that Andy started as an artist.
How did I not know Frodo is from Iowa lol
Makes total sense😄
wow, listening to Sean talk about acting with his mom reminded me so much of Patton Oswalt.
Really enjoyed this - good to have a recent one.
Sean has great taste in Hey Dudes
Too bad they didn’t take the same care when doing the rings of power. It’s total garbage
Does Sauron not like making public appearances?
Thankyou so much for uploading this!! I loved it!!!, being in England we dont always get to see these parts from the comic cons in America 🥰
President Sean Astin!
If they ever make a biopic of George Lucas, they should cast Andy Serkis as Lucas. He almost looks like him… the hair, the eyes, the nose… give him a double chin and he’s good to go.
I love that Sean shared that story about working with his mom. I remember that TV movie, which I saw a few years after it first aired and I was terrified of it.
35:20 i like how elijah said the next guy better be 7 years jokingly, but it was his 1st year… and 1 looks the most like 7 out of any number 🤷🏻♂️
It is touching to imagine what would have happened if Sméagol had survived. I'm sure he would have sailed with Frodo, and hopefully found healing in the Undying Lands.
I don't see that happening. When you look at the condition Bilbo was in once the ring was destroyed. He "only" kept the ring for 60 years or so and lost all his senses. Gollum was possessed by the ring for hundreds and hundreds of years. I think he would've gone fully mental or he simply would've faded like the Ringwraiths
Lol no. They don't just let anyone go there. Gollum, who was never a good person to begin with (there is a reason he *immediately* killed his friend upon laying eyes on the ring), never had a prayer of a chance, wtf.
Bro, its a movie. You know... movement on a screen.
@@user-lu1bg2vm8h bro, to many people it is far more than just a movie
@@leonardocucchiara4782 yes a fantasy. Its a movie.
I believe Final Fantasy - the spirits within was first on "full CGI" Characters".
Was anybody else staring at Elijah's beautiful mustache the whole time?
so much potential for a great show with these 3, but that awful host ruined it at every turn
Elijah looking good with that mustache.
Nop 😄 but he's amazing anyways
It made me think of when Michael Biehn said (about his role in The Abyss): "Everyone who thinks they are the least bit macho always has a mustache." 😅Sorry but since then mustache doesn't work for me anymore.
@@bernice6867 Frodo, my lad, don't listen to the haters like Bernice. I'm gonna grow one too. Michael Biehn says it's ok if you're macho (at least, that's how I understand that quote).
@@beanwithbaconmegarocket You know hobbits can't grow beards right? Otherwise Frodo and Sam would have had a beard in Mordor. Michael Biehn doesn't like machos but thought his character was one that is why he grew a mustache. Can you actually grow a beard?
@@beanwithbaconmegarocket Maybe more along the lines" People who want to give the impression that they are tough grow a mustache to show it."
Wish the new movie would be called hunt for morgoth and so glad orlando, viggo and ian please bring back.hugo and sean as well
I ❤️ government
…that’s all you need to know
Love the colour-coordination/book ending of Sean and Andy's shirts, with Elijah in the middle
Elijah ,shown and andy are best.annnd ian and vigo and orlando.elijah is so yong yet ,god nless him.he is so gorgeous.
The fandom for LOTRs seems to be growing still after all these years.
Sean for president!! And governorship
I wish I could care less about a friend as Andy and Elijah did
I felt nostalgic for LOTR and i thought ok i saw it more than 100 times literally 😅 so im gonna check any new material and 💥 here I'm smiling of seing them sparkle time. Professor Tolkien and Peter Jackson thanks for everything ✨️
Ik from Argentina and i was 12 yeaes old with fellowship came to cinema ..nobody spoke about the books but now i read it to my son !!!
@caroldelosangeles3621 My brother gave me the box set of paperback books when I was a teenager in the 70s. After I had finished reading them, I loaned them on to my oldest nephew. Fast forward 20 or 30 years, and I am visiting my niece, his sister, at her house in North carolina. (We're all from Michigan). I was chiding her because she had never seen any of the movies, and she was teaching 8th grade English and literature at the time. She went over to the bookcase, and guess what she pulled out? The same boxed set of books that I had loaned her brother years earlier!
My brother gave me the box set of books when I was a teenager in the 70s. He had already read them. I read them and then I loaned them to my oldest nephew. Fast forward 20 or 30 years, and I am visiting my niece, his sister, in North Carolina. (We're all from michigan). I was chatting her because she had never seen the films, and she was teaching 8th grade English and literature at the time . She went over to the bookcase and guess what she pulled out? The same box set of books that my brother had given me! @@caroldelosangeles3621
Love this❤️
Aww I just want to give little Sean a hug
This was so awesome 🥹
Dude!!, just close your eyes and just listen. The host sounds just like norm from tested.😂
when the fool said, let's go away or get off child abuse , my annoyance turned to auughhhhhh
😊 love to you all
If Sméagol beat Gollum for good.
Elijah: We’ll take him back to the Shire to meet his family. He was a stewar hobbit after all.
Sean: He lived in a cave for years. Can’t we leave him with the orcs in Moria? Do we have to bring him back with us?
Andy: He was a hobbit, and you never gave him that.
I’m dying 😂
The after school specials weren't made to solve problems, they were to warn children about awful things.
perhaps the defunct Chateau should be used to reboot The Shining with Hobbits?😂
Sean's actor journey starts by his Mom fake scolding him to get him to cry on set lol
Frodo/Sam 2024
Cant wait for Andys Animal Farm version!!!!
Sean Astin talks over everyone any time I've seen him
It’s when I’m he says he’s got two in him slinker and stinker lol
No, like most of us, Sam learned in hindsight the value of treating all creatures as they should be not as they appear to be.
I could listen to these three gentlemen all day
I can only hear raphael and mumble talk 😄
Samwise for president
Loved this. Great guys
Hire a new camera man.
Did Andy do the voice as it was filmed, or was it added in after?
After. A lot of them did. He did TTT adr in 24 hours