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The Lord of the Rings Appendices

This detailed collection of featurettes from the extended edition DVDs and later bluray covers the process from the beginnings of writer JRR Tolkien to the day Return of the King did a clean sweep at the 2004 Academy Awards.

  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: en
  • In Production: No
  • Number of Seasons: 2
  • Number of Episodes: 12
  • First Air Date: 2002-11-12

Seasons

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Season 1: The Lord Of The Rings: The Appendices - Parts One Through Six

Air Date: 2002-11-11

Episode Count: 6

The "Appendices" on the Lord of the Rings Extended Edition releases are extensive, behind-the-scenes documentaries that provide a detailed look into the making of the films. They mirror the appendices in Tolkien's book, offering supplementary information beyond the main storyline. Each film's Extended Edition has two bonus discs dedicated to the Appendices, containing numerous featurettes and documentaries.

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Season 2: The Hobbit: The Appendices - Parts Seven Through Twelve

Air Date: 2013-11-04

Episode Count: 6

The Hobbit Blu-ray Extended Editions feature extensive documentary material called "Appendices". These appendices are detailed behind-the-scenes documentaries that delve into the creation of the films, including casting, set design, visual effects, and more. They are often more extensive than the films themselves, providing a comprehensive look at the filmmaking process.