98. Why Peter Jackson Cut the Old Forest and Old Man Willow

98. Why Peter Jackson Cut the Old Forest and Old Man Willow

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The first REAL dangers outside of the Shire were cut from the films. So, how much did we REALLY lose by not having The Old Forest or Old Man Willow in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films?

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50. Rings of Power Got it ALL WRONG – Akallabêth, Part 1 – The Silmarillion – 33

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49. Elven genetics! Race-baiting! Half-elf lies! | Of the Voyage of Eärendil – The Silmarillion – 32

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48. Fellowship Fridays Live | NEW Lord of the Rings Movies, Rings of Power DIED, Gollum Game| #1

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