The Fellowship of the Rings Turns 20 - Hard to Believe The Trilogy Considered Massive Gamble

With The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring turning 20 (time flies), Deadline has posted a great article that looks back on the decisions made to help finance and promote the movie. Looking back now, it seems obvious that the trilogy was going to be a success but at the time it ws considered such a significant gamble that its failure could have ended multiple companies. For those interetesed in that history, click here to read the whole thing.