It has been 25 years since the first film of the trilogy of The Lord of the Rings and Warner Bros has launched a series of initiatives to remember it. Since December 2001 the film saga of “The Lord of the Rings” has become a global phenomenon capable of redefining contemporary fantasy, transporting millions of viewers to the Middle Land through an epic story made of adventure, friendship, courage and struggle between good and evil.
Born from the pen of Tolkien with the novel “The Lord of the Rings”, published in the middle of the twentieth century as a follow-up to “The Hobbit”, this narrative universe has given rise to one of the most influential and beloved fantastic worlds of ever that still today, at a distance of twenty-five years, continues to occupy a special place in the collective imagination and in the international pop culture. What began as the story of a small hobbit in charge of destroying a ring of dark power has become a timeless legend, capable of crossing generations and inspiring readers, artists and fans around the world.
Il signore degli anelli compie 25 anni, le celebrazioni
In Italy, the celebrations for the 25th anniversary also intertwine with the world of illustration thanks to the collaboration between Warner Bros. Discovery and Giovanni Esposito, in art Quasirosso, famous illustrator and content creator who signed the celebratory artwork. Through its distinctive trait, the artist tells the moment when the Company of the Ring moves the first steps: very different creatures united by a destiny greater than them. With nature, lights, shadows, unknown, promises and small hidden details, Quasirosso wanted to represent the sense of union and adventure that makes this saga timeless.
Lego e Moleskine
Each article from the new Moleskine collection reproduces iconic scenes and characters from the epic saga, immediately recognizable by the most avid fans. Designed with the iconic creativity of Moleskine, the collection recalls the timeless spirit of history. Created for dreamers, writers and adventurers of all kinds, it includes notebooks with hard and soft cover, pencils and theme pens, tickets, pins, stickers and gift boxes of fine workmanship: perfect companions for every creative journey.
LEGO Group, on the other hand, offers an extraordinary new construction model designed for fans and collectors: it is the Icons set The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith, a 8,278-piece reproduction of the legendary White City of Minas Tirith. Designed as an evocative exhibition model, the set captures the imposing architecture, the laminated walls and the iconic citadel that made Minas Tirith one of the most memorable places in the Middle Land. The set also includes 10 minifigures, including the characters of Gandalf the White, Aragorn as King Elessar, Faramir and the legendary figure of the Ombromanto horse.
It will be possible to discover the collections of Moleskine and LEGO® brand on the occasion of a special event that will be held on Saturday, June 6 in the stores of Gae Aulenti Square in Portanuova, in Milan. In the Moleskine store, from 10:00 to 19:00, the calligraph master Andrea Russo will make live hand decorations on notebooks, calendars and postcards of the collection. Participants can customize their notebook with the name or a short phrase in the unmistakable style of “The Lord of the Rings”, or with the initial transcribed in the language of the Middle Land.
At the LEGO® Store, on the other hand, from 10:00 to 12:00, fans will be able to meet Nicola Belfiore, one of the LEGO® set designers, for an exclusive copy signature during which the LEGO® Icons set will be autographed. Also, from 10:00 on LEGO® Store will also host the cosplayers parade of “The Lord of the Rings”, a special event designed to celebrate the iconic fantasy universe along with the fan community.
I film su HBO Max
The 25th anniversary will also be an opportunity to rediscover the entire adventure of “Il Signore degli Anelli” through the three films from the film saga, available on the streaming platform HBO Max, recently launched in Italy, and already become a reference point for fans of the genre.
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