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The 1978 Animated Adaptations of THE LORD OF THE RINGS and THE HOBBIT Are Coming to Max
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scrn loglineCult classic '70s animated LotR and Hobbit films make long-awaited streaming debut, giving fantasy fans a retro fix on Max.beat sheet- The 1978 Ralph Bakshi-directed animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings and the 1977 Rankin/Bass animated take on The Hobbit are finally hitting streaming, giving a new generation a chance to discover these quirky cult classics.
- These beloved but obscure adaptations feature iconic voice work from the likes of John Hurt, William Squire, and Cyril Ritchard - and fans are buzzing to see these retro takes on Middle-earth in crisp HD.
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The 1978 Animated Adaptations of THE LORD OF THE RINGS and THE HOBBIT Are Coming to Max
GeekTyrantStory by Joey Paur
scrn logline
Cult classic '70s animated LotR and Hobbit films make long-awaited streaming debut, giving fantasy fans a retro fix on Max.
beat sheet
- The 1978 Ralph Bakshi-directed animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings and the 1977 Rankin/Bass animated take on The Hobbit are finally hitting streaming, giving a new generation a chance to discover these quirky cult classics.
- These beloved but obscure adaptations feature iconic voice work from the likes of John Hurt, William Squire, and Cyril Ritchard - and fans are buzzing to see these retro takes on Middle-earth in crisp HD.
call sheet
Ralph Bakshi, John Hurt, William Squire, Cyril Ritchard, Max, The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit