Just when I though Trekkies were as cool as they come, we now have a film about another generation of fans -- 'Ringers.' Named after their love for The Lord of the Rings books by JRR Tolkein, Ringers are the hottest thing since sliced bread.
Hence, it was only a matter of time before Sony Pictures would sponsor a documentary titled Ringers: Lord of the Fans; a documentary that has received praise at various film festivals.
Ringers: Lord of the Fans Media
Ringers: Lord of the Fans is a feature-length documentary that explores how The Lord of the Rings has influenced Western popular culture over the past 50 years. Moving beyond "cult classic" and over several different generations, the film unearths countless people gathered under the banner of 'Ringer' - academics, musicians, movie stars, authors, filmmakers, and a plethora of pop junkies. Celebrity interviewees include Peter Jackson, Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Cliver Barker, and David Carradine.
Ringers features a dynamic rock-driven score with musicians who were influenced by J.R.R Tolkien. Several indie recording artists have provided new covers of songs from previous Rings adaptations. Produced in association with the popular fan-site TheOneRing.Net, Ringers stands as the most comprehensive documentary of the ongoing impact of The Lord of the Rings.
From the hippie counter-culture to the electronic age: from the Bakshi animated film to Jackson's epic trilogy; this documentary brings together extensive footage collected over 21 months - across three continents.
I know... Ringers does sound a bit crazy, but you got to take this DVDs word for it... they do exist; and some of the girls looked kind of hot. Don't believe? Check out the clips below.
Ringers- Trailer
Ringers- Frode Love
Ringers- Hobbiton, USA
Ringers- Hippies & Hobbits
Ringers: Lord of the Fans comes to DVD on November 22nd.
Stay tuned for updates.
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