Armour from the Movies: The Wonderful World of Weta

[TheGworks]

I'm new to the forum so I hope I posted this in the right place and apologies if it's been previously posted.

Looks like a superb opportunity for some ref pics here in the UK.

Arms & Armour from the Movies:
The Wonderful World of Weta
Leeds
Saturday 12 July – Sunday 16 November 2008
Open daily 10am – 5pm

Free Admission

A stunning exhibition of the skill and craftsmanship of the multi-award winning Weta Workshop.

Even if you have never heard of New Zealand’s Weta Workshop you will have witnessed their craftsmanship in blockbuster films including The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, The Lord of the Rings, Hellboy, The Last Samurai and King Kong.

In our major exhibition for 2008, the Royal Armouries is proud to present a unique display of the actual arms and armour that Weta made for these epic movies.

Featuring over 200 iconic pieces including the weapons of Gandalf, Frodo, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli from The Lord of the Rings trilogy as well as Peter’s armour and the White Witch’s dagger and wand from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. There is also a selection of weapons from The Last Samurai, King Kong’s Skull Island plus Hellboy’s iconic revolver ‘The Samaritan’.

I'll be taking the family - photo's to follow

Regards

TheGworks

 

[Stormer]

oh wow....... please get tons of close ups of as much stuff as possible

 

[Pete Cooper]

Nothing from Halo?

 

[Ramiel]

Nothing from Halo?

Well, it's "Armour from the movies" so, technically I don't think that Halo will fall in that category...

 

[G17RDY]

Wow this is great news, thanks for posting

Do we have any further details on a location please, where in leeds is this taking place?

Thanks

 

[TheGworks]

The venue is the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.
link.

http://www.royalarmouries.org/what-we-do/exhibitions/wonderful-world-of-weta

Regards
TheGworks

 

[G17RDY]

Has anyone visited this exhibition as yet. Thinking of going real soon.

 

[Bilbo Baggins]

:eek I Wish I could go :cry

PLEASE get lots O' LOTR Pics!!

 

[G17RDY]

Just read this on the website......!!!!!!:eek
Note the text in bold!!!!

12pm-1pm Meet Master Craftsman Peter Lyon. Saturday 20th September 2008


. Free admission.
Ref: R0-WT-T20SEPT
Saturday 20th September 2008
Meet master craftsman Peter Lyon.

12pm - 1pm

Introduced by exhibition curator Bob Woosnam-Savage, Peter Lyon, master craftsman and Weta's chief swordsmith, will divulge first-hand stories of how iconic pieces form The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia were brought to life. Giving an exclusive insight into the creativity and imagination that goes into crafting the exquisite objects on display in the exhibition.

For the first time items will be taken from their glass cases for you to study close up.

This is a rare opportunitiy to meet one of the world's master craftsmen. Don't miss it!

 

[Murphoid]

Lucky! Man, I'd drive a long way to see that exhibit if they ever came to the States. Really looking forward to some pics.

 

[Richard Balmforth]

Look forward to seeing some pics of this amazing work soon!

 

[Starkiller0613]

Wow I'd love to go talk to Peter. Also would love to see the LOTR and Narnia weapons close up. Please someone take tons of pics!!!