Richard Taylor talks Wētā Workshop Unleashed, Collectibles, Warhammer & More!

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Ай бұрын

During my trip to New Zealand, I sat down with Sir Richard Taylor to not only look back on LOTR, but look ahead at the exciting things Wētā Workshop has been up to!
Check out Wētā Workshop Unleashed: tours.wetaworkshop.com/unleas...
Shop Wētā Warhammer: tinyurl.com/5xddu4ju
Shop Wētā LOTR: tinyurl.com/49k23jab
#wetaworkshop #newzealand #lordoftherings

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@NerdoftheRings Ай бұрын

If you’re headed to SDCC this year, although Wētā Workshop won’t have an official booth, Richard and a few of the crew will be there with some yet-to-be revealed collectibles in tow.

@ADowneyBear9 Ай бұрын

To think this man is 64, he looks the same as he did 20+ years ago. Such an iconic voice, love the way he speaks. What a legend.

@logansfury Ай бұрын

When you have been Knighted for your proficiency in what you do, you can confidently call yourself a success. When that proficiency is in something you love, and you have turned it into a means to make a living, you are teaching the whole world the best possible way to live :) Congratulations and respect to Sir Richard Taylor!

@stevemuzak8526 Ай бұрын

Richard Taylor and his brilliant Weta Workshop team is the reason why The Lord of the Rings was so amazing. Every design is believable. It's like watching ancient history times.

@dankshine916 Ай бұрын

Out of everyone involved in the making of the Jackson ME films, Sir Richard might be the most entertaining and engaging to listen to talking about his work, just an absolute Kiwi treasure.

@scooterdtx Ай бұрын

You didn't have to ask many questions during this terrific interview. Richard was so engaged and having fun talking about his work. You know he would've enjoyed taking more time. He's such a talented and warmhearted gentleman.

@NerdoftheRings Ай бұрын

Absolutely, Richard is a delight to chat with! My favorite interviews are the ones where I throw out a question and they just go! :)

@adamswierszcz5586 Ай бұрын

WETA = outstanding quality and devotion to their craft.

@helencourtnell5621 Ай бұрын

Went to Weta Unleashed in February. It is absolutely BRILLIANT - totally worth the money and amazing bang for your buck. Loads of LotR and Hobbit nuggets to see as well. An incredible couple of hours. Thank you Richard for the opportunity to share in this creativity - a truly astonishing gift to the people.

@Tawadeb 20 күн бұрын

Where was it?

@Tawadeb 20 күн бұрын

So proud of Richard Taylor and Tania Rodgers and all the amazing WETA teams.

@DavidRay39 Ай бұрын

Not related to this video, but just in case you haven't heard, Bernard Hill (who played Theoden in the LOTR movies), passed away on Sunday, May 5th, at age 79.

@derek400004 Ай бұрын

He has gone to join his fathers, unashamed in their mighty company. Hail Theoden King, Lord of the Riddermark. 😔

@pdxoneway Ай бұрын

The horse master sure put on an unforgettable performance. That's sad news

@Tawadeb 20 күн бұрын

Very sad. Awesome King Theoden

@marks6928 Ай бұрын

Richard Taylor has to be one of the nicest guys on the planet. What an absolute legend.

@KAStudios1000 Ай бұрын

Love the interview!! Drop the Wētā Unleashed video plsssss 🙌

@runforrestrun1965 Ай бұрын

Richard is so down to earth and such a wonderful inspiring and interesting person. Thanks for the interview, great stuff.

@HazelPlace89 Ай бұрын

Always a wonderful time when we get to hear Sir Richard Taylor talk about things!!

@thebrowneyesofmandalore6524 Ай бұрын

One of my biggest dreams is to become a filmmaker. The idea was put in my head while watching the bts of Lotr and there’s a clip where Peter says that these bts videos are mainly to inspire others to go into the field and that’s when it stuck with me. If there’s one thing that I would do as a filmmaker is utilize miniatures. To me they bring such a larger sense of realism and make the movie feel more like an immersive experience. The amazing wizards at Weta that I got to see during those bts videos truly cemented that belief within me. Thank you Matt for sharing this with us!

@user-yy9vr3sh8j 21 күн бұрын

Just keep in mind, the bts footage of the making of lotr, is a once in a lifetime thing. PURSUE YIUR DREAM. ABSOLUTELY. My cousin is an actor/filmmaker now. It CAN be done. Just don't expect things to pan out as you see in that bts footage. Your experiences are going to be different. Which is perfectly fine.

@sarahwright2680 Ай бұрын

I love it! I love it! God you must have so much fun when you do this sort of stuff. Thank you for letting us Joe's and Jane's and in-between go on these trips with you, when we will 'never' set foot of that magical Island. We got to experience it through your eyes and those proud Kiwi eyes as well

@supersean1984 Ай бұрын

Awesome interview, Sir Richard is truly one of a kind! Also, the amount of Labyrinth love coming from Weta these days makes my heart happy.

@SunnyLovetts Ай бұрын

What an awesome guest! :D I wish more people in the industry had passion.

@WhoIsCalli Ай бұрын

What a wonderful interview 🧝‍♂️

@ellenkirby8366 Ай бұрын

I’d love to meet Richard Taylor. What a great guy.

@andrewthomas891 Ай бұрын

Whenever you hear an Interviewee quote movie Gandalf by saying "keep it secret, keep it safe" (10:34 mark) you know every Lord of the Rings Fan is in their Happy Place ❤. Brilliant interview! I'm incredibly grateful to have been able to get a glimpse into the Magik of WETA. Thank you Matt!

@micah06v8 Ай бұрын

Ever since I was a small child and saw my first behind the scenes documentary on Jim Henson and his studio, I have been fascinated by everything from special effects to prop making etc. I suffer from mobility challenges, so unfortunately, I will probably never be able to visit Unleashed. But I was wondering if they have considered doing a virtual version so that people who aren't able to travel there could also experience this? Because it sounds AMAZING!

@colinleat8309 Ай бұрын

I didn't know Richard was Knighted! How wonderful 👍 I also didn't know about Unleashed. Thanks for sharing Matt! 🖖😁🤘🇨🇦🕊️

@Tawadeb 20 күн бұрын

The Gallipoli exhibition at Te Papa is amazing and sooo well done. A detailed look at a battle of WWI

@BlackwaterBronn Ай бұрын

Love it! I grew up watching the Hercules series as well as Zena WP. Epic and I shall never forget them. ❤

@annaroselarsen4218 Ай бұрын

Ohh this is exciting!

@mrmopp9818 Ай бұрын

Rip Theoden king 😢

@nickn271 Ай бұрын

My wife could probably recognize his voice from the times I watch the LOTR appendices.

@jy-li1jq Ай бұрын

The timeing i was just watching the lotr behind the scenes, those videos are as long as the actual movies

@jadenpalmer1726 Ай бұрын

I personally love these kind of videos seeing so many wonderful people with a passion for all things Tolkien. Would also love to see a video on Utomno/Angband in the future!

@gabethedinosaur95 Ай бұрын

Richard is the best designer for lord of the rings, King Kong and other films he’s done .

@Jamison1888 Ай бұрын

Wish it was in wellington and not auckland that's sucks. Great interview been collecting lotr warhammer since the magazines

@redmo11 Ай бұрын

Looks like Richard has The Ring.... he hasn't aged a day

@Aurora-qn2dx Ай бұрын

Wow!

@Simon-kt2lx Ай бұрын

I love for Wes Ball to work with Weta Digital and Weta Workshop for his upcoming Legend of Zelda movie! Richard Taylor is such an interesting person and a genius! :)

@TT-dx4ez Ай бұрын

Lets hope PJ brings back miniatures and 35mm film for the new film

@user-sy5is2uw4s Ай бұрын

Epiccccc :) -JRoot

@conserve_climber Ай бұрын

If you want an example of a broad Kiwi accent; this gent delivers!

@ollywright Ай бұрын

It says something that perhaps the best looking film of the last years (the new Blade Runner) used a lot of miniatures.

@rgangstad Ай бұрын

Where’s that wizards pointing t-shirt from. I love it🤘

@purefoldnz3070 Ай бұрын

They will be very busy working on Hunt for Gollum very soon!

@Tawadeb 20 күн бұрын

Yay

@austind9675 13 күн бұрын

Warhammer rules!

@Tawadeb 20 күн бұрын

Theres a statue of Lurtz the orc at the Weta cave.....

@vazirazimli1801 Ай бұрын

Wow, he has not aged a day since LOTR days. Looks like he forged the One Ring for himself.

@crameraj90 Ай бұрын

We should get Richard into the KZbin Makers Secret Santa series!!

@nogoodboyo6372 Ай бұрын

Bring back Tom Bombadil - with or without Hashberry!

@martinolsen007 Ай бұрын

Listening to all these interviews with the behind the scene talents. Could someone tell me abit how the animated film *war of the rohirrim* will look like? Confused if its a drawing type of film or live action? :)