Mum. @ManCity ST holder ๐๐๐๐ . Love film, books, music, theatre and silly things. And cats. Novice Hill Walker. โค๏ธ Northumberland & the Holme Valley
Congratulations to our patron, Kevin Sinfield, on his wellโdeserved knighthood.
Kev has been a tireless advocate for the MND community since the diagnosis of his friend, Rob Burrow CBE, in 2019 โ raising ยฃ11 million for MND charities and vital awareness.
Thank you, Sir Kev ๐งก
Wembley set me back ยฃ235 for me & my boy. Thats from a guy who lives in West London ffs.
Imagine the cost from Manchester for a semi just 4 weeks after a cup final, 2 weeks after Chelsea & 3 weeks before another Wembley outing. Itโs weird the way that City fans are treated tbh.
Out of Hayfield today dropping off South Head, heading towards Edale Cross. Weโd already been hit by graupel but this was proper snow โ๏ธ @ChadWeather
LOTR: The Return of the King โ Behind the Scenes Frodo and Sam Climb Mount Doom. ๐
During the filming of the Mount Doom approach scenes, cinematographer Andrew Lesnie and the crew shot on location at Mount Ruapehu in NewโฏZealandโs Tongariro National Park, which is an actual volcano that had historically emitted ash close to nearby settlements. To create the look of the fiery slopes of Mount Doom, Lesnie filmed the actors in daylight with modified lighting techniques and used colored gels and smoke effects to simulate the volcanic environment. This approach allowed the mountain sequences to feel realistic, harsh, and otherworldly on screen without relying solely on CGI.
In this iconic scene, Sean Astin actually carried Elijah Wood for some of the close-up shots, including the moment when Sam lifts Frodo onto his back. Elijah Wood weighed around 60โ65 kg at the time, and Astin was able to carry him for short distances to capture the emotional intensity of the moment. However, the entire sequence was not done that way. For longer shots and the steep climb on Mount Doom, the production also used stunt doubles, harnesses, and blue-screen techniques to help film the scene safely and effectively. This combination of real physical acting and practical effects is part of what makes the moment feel so powerful and why it remains one of the most unforgettable scenes in the entire trilogy.
This is Nazgul. A 2-year-old Czechoslovakian Wolfdog who escaped his enclosure at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics cross-country sprint in Italy. Decided to join the racers, sprinted alongside the pros, and crossed the finish line unharmed.
@LostHistory9 I think we needed the scenes with Arwen. Just finished the books and the romance was only revealed in the chapter, the Steward and the King.