A new series of a streaming service should be more expensive than all previous productions.
Thanks to streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Co. * series are in greater demand than ever before. The companies are therefore not afraid to invest a lot of money in new productions and seasons. For example, HBO’s “Game of Thrones” cost several million euros per episode. Meanwhile, Disney is investing enormous sums in the Marvel and “Star Wars” series, which are produced for the in-house streaming service Disney +. But the production costs of a new series should put all others in the shade.
“Lord of the Rings” series from Amazon will be the most expensive in the world
Amazon’s “The Lord of the Rings” series will be the most expensive in the world to date.
It was rather surprising news that Amazon secured the rights to The Lord of the Rings to produce a series. According to several sources, including The Hollywood Reporterwill be the first season alone a whopping $ 465 million costs. This was confirmed by Stuart Nash, New Zealand’s Minister for Economic Development and Tourism. “This is going to be the greatest television series ever made,” said Nash. By comparison, HBO spent an average of about $ 100 million on each season of Game of Thrones.
It is estimated that Amazon Studios originally acquired the rights for around $ 250 million in 2017. Be planned five seasons to shoot in New Zealand and possibly an additional spinoff.
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“Lord of the Rings” series from Amazon will probably have a different name
Amazon’s series plays in the second age of Middle-earth long before the events of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit”, which is why the title will likely be different. Otherwise, not many details about the plot are known yet. According to the official description, in addition to new characters, well-known characters will also be featured, including Galadriel – however, this is not portrayed by Cate Blanchett as in the films, but by Morfydd Clark. Amazon already revealed a while ago which other actors are in the series.
But when will the new “Lord of the Rings” series be released? It was originally said that the first season should appear on Amazon Prime Video in 2021. However, the company has not yet announced a release date. But it should be ready by 2022 at the latest. (OK)* tz.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
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