LoTR Parody Movie - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

11-12-2002, 08:59 AM

Hello everyone. I am Elana [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] A few friends of mine and I area making a parody movie of the LoTR. We're trying to follow the movie plot instead of the book because we do not have enough people to play all the characters that the books portray. Hopefully Tom Bombadil will make an appearance in our movie! I am writing the script myself and I need some help. If you have any interesting or funny concepts/ideas for our movie then write back! If we decide to use your idea then we will include your name in the credits. Depending on how much funding we are able to get you may be able to get a copy of the movie sent to you.

Elana

the phantom · 11-12-2002, 09:03 AM

If you want ideas for parody humor, read Bored of the Rings by the Harvard Lampoon.
It's hilarious!
So, do you make movies often?

11-12-2002, 09:05 AM

yes, I'm trying to come up with somethign different than bored of the rings because i'm not really bored with the LoTR... yes i make movies often

LePetitChoux · 11-12-2002, 01:38 PM

If you want ideas, go to the BarrowDowns Humour FanFiction page. My fave there has to beDude, where's my ring?
Or, alternatively, go to FanFiction.net and choose books->LotR->Humour/parody (in the little drop-down menus.

Manwe Sulimo · 11-12-2002, 05:24 PM

Ahhh! Kill the dancing elephant!

Other than that, my favorite is Stupid Ring, from the folks at LordoftheRings.net.

The-Elf-Herself · 11-12-2002, 05:49 PM

Oh wow, Elana, you too? My brother's been working for the past or so on a LOTR parody movie himself(he's pretty good at parodies, but this is his first movie attempt so I'm not sure how it will turn out). Right now we have the script mostly done and actors for most of the parts. Despite his initial claim that he would do it all himself, he's rather poor at public relations(aka, actually talking to potential actors), grammar, spelling, and logistical stuff(like production costs, time constraints). Basically, he writes out the rough script and has fun playing with special effects while I get to be co-writer, editor, and producer(ah, the things sisters do for their brothers [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] ).

Lostgaeriel · 11-12-2002, 06:13 PM

Hi Elana!

You might want to check out If LotR had been written by someone else!? for some parody ideas. Don't forget to credit the original authors as well as the Barrow Downs authors!!!

It would be best to Private Message the BD author to get their permission before using the material.

[ November 12, 2002: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ]

TealDude3 · 11-12-2002, 06:23 PM

Here is an idea. When Aragorn, Sam, Merry, and Pippin are arriving to Rivedell, they can say this"

Aragorn: Rivendell!
Sam: Rivendell!
Merry: Rivendell!
Pippin: Its only a model.
Aragorn: Shhhh.

11-12-2002, 10:24 PM

TealDude3 that was pretty good [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
yeah, i just checked out the what is the lord of the rings was written by someone else page and they haev some pretty good stuff. ha! its not like this is going to be a big production. we're having to double up parts. *puts hand over her heart* I'm going to play Gandalf *gets all misty-eyed* anyway, yeah, we're still in the beginning stages...just a bunch of young adults looking for some fun. oh yeah, and if we decide to use your ideas then your name gets put in the credits...did i already say that? hmmmm i forget too many things. oh well, c'est la vie.

Meela · 11-13-2002, 03:21 PM

im not sharing my secrets

[img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Arwen Imladris · 11-13-2002, 03:36 PM

Quote:

puts hand over herheart* I'm going to play Gandalf

I am just a bit scared! [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img]

Meela · 11-13-2002, 04:26 PM

cool! can i be celeborn??? *drools

11-14-2002, 09:02 AM

if you were here you could probably have any part you want. yeah a girl is paying gandalf....me! and saruman is going to be played by my friend jessica...the reason for that is we're the only ones that can keep a straight face while reading those characters lines.

11-12-2002, 08:59 AM	#1
Elana Guest Posts: n/a	LoTR Parody Movie Hello everyone. I am Elana [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] A few friends of mine and I area making a parody movie of the LoTR. We're trying to follow the movie plot instead of the book because we do not have enough people to play all the characters that the books portray. Hopefully Tom Bombadil will make an appearance in our movie! I am writing the script myself and I need some help. If you have any interesting or funny concepts/ideas for our movie then write back! If we decide to use your idea then we will include your name in the credits. Depending on how much funding we are able to get you may be able to get a copy of the movie sent to you. Elana

11-12-2002, 09:03 AM	#2
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 6,121	If you want ideas for parody humor, read Bored of the Rings by the Harvard Lampoon. It's hilarious! So, do you make movies often? __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

11-12-2002, 01:38 PM	#4
LePetitChoux Vegetable of Doom Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London Posts: 721	If you want ideas, go to the BarrowDowns Humour FanFiction page. My fave there has to beDude, where's my ring? Or, alternatively, go to FanFiction.net and choose books->LotR->Humour/parody (in the little drop-down menus. __________________ je suis une bonne odeur

11-12-2002, 05:24 PM	#5
Manwe Sulimo Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taurelilómëa-tumbalemorna Tumbaletaurëa Lómëanor Posts: 553	Ahhh! Kill the dancing elephant! Other than that, my favorite is Stupid Ring, from the folks at LordoftheRings.net. __________________ "Monkeys learn sign language so they can tell the dolphins they love them."

11-12-2002, 05:49 PM	#6
The-Elf-Herself Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mithlond Posts: 74	Oh wow, Elana, you too? My brother's been working for the past or so on a LOTR parody movie himself(he's pretty good at parodies, but this is his first movie attempt so I'm not sure how it will turn out). Right now we have the script mostly done and actors for most of the parts. Despite his initial claim that he would do it all himself, he's rather poor at public relations(aka, actually talking to potential actors), grammar, spelling, and logistical stuff(like production costs, time constraints). Basically, he writes out the rough script and has fun playing with special effects while I get to be co-writer, editor, and producer(ah, the things sisters do for their brothers [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] ). __________________ Go here http://www.geocities.com/sunlit_rain/home_page for songs translated into elvish.~Eruantale Aranìs Oronlamba~

11-12-2002, 09:05 AM	#3
Elana Guest Posts: n/a	yes, I'm trying to come up with somethign different than bored of the rings because i'm not really bored with the LoTR... yes i make movies often

11-12-2002, 06:13 PM	#7
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 479	Hi Elana! You might want to check out If LotR had been written by someone else!? for some parody ideas. Don't forget to credit the original authors as well as the Barrow Downs authors!!! It would be best to Private Message the BD author to get their permission before using the material. [ November 12, 2002: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ] __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.

11-12-2002, 06:23 PM	#8
TealDude3 Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Bebop Posts: 138	Here is an idea. When Aragorn, Sam, Merry, and Pippin are arriving to Rivedell, they can say this" Aragorn: Rivendell! Sam: Rivendell! Merry: Rivendell! Pippin: Its only a model. Aragorn: Shhhh. __________________ I'm so hungry, I could eat at Arby's.

11-12-2002, 10:24 PM	#9
Elana Guest Posts: n/a	TealDude3 that was pretty good [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] yeah, i just checked out the what is the lord of the rings was written by someone else page and they haev some pretty good stuff. ha! its not like this is going to be a big production. we're having to double up parts. puts hand over her heart I'm going to play Gandalf gets all misty-eyed anyway, yeah, we're still in the beginning stages...just a bunch of young adults looking for some fun. oh yeah, and if we decide to use your ideas then your name gets put in the credits...did i already say that? hmmmm i forget too many things. oh well, c'est la vie.

11-13-2002, 03:21 PM	#10
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,118	im not sharing my secrets [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

11-13-2002, 04:26 PM	#12
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,118	cool! can i be celeborn??? *drools __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

11-14-2002, 09:02 AM	#13
Elana Guest Posts: n/a	if you were here you could probably have any part you want. yeah a girl is paying gandalf....me! and saruman is going to be played by my friend jessica...the reason for that is we're the only ones that can keep a straight face while reading those characters lines.