67 Years Ago Today, the Secret Weapon of The Lord of the Rings Movies Was Born (They Created One of the Most Iconic Moments)

With continued excitement around The Lord of the Rings and its recent return, it’s important to remember a key creative force behind both the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, someone whose contributions are often overlooked. While Peter Jackson is widely recognized as the director, his partner and collaborator, Fran Walsh, born January 10th, was essential to the franchise’s success.




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