Best Weta Fx Podcasts (2025)

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War of the Rohirrim with Philippa Boyens, screenwriters Phoebe Gittins & Arty Papageorgiou 1:16:16

8M ago1:16:16

1:16:16

During my time in Wellington, I caught up with Philippa Boyens (The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit trilogies)! Here, she discusses her latest adventure in Middle-earth: the anime film The War of the Rohirrim! We are also introduced to screenwriters Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou in their first official interview for the film! The Lord of the …

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Tolkien scholar Tom Shippey talks Beowulf, Tolkien, & more! 1:08:32

8M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Dr. Tom Shippey joins us to talk about his new book on Beowulf, Tolkien, and why his favorite character is...an orc? Enjoy this great conversation with one of the world's leading Tolkien scholars! Purchase the NEW Beowulf: Translation and Commentary: https://amzn.to/3FndkZx Other links for Dr. Shippey & his books: J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Cent…

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Bear McCreary, Composer, The Rings of Power, God of War, & more! 53:01

8M ago53:01

53:01

Chatting with Bear McCreary about his work on The Rings of Power, God of War, and more! We'll talk about his work creating the themes for the show, connecting to The Lord of the Rings' Third Age, and what's in store for Season 2!By Nerd of the Rings

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Gino Acevedo, Creative Art Director, Wētā FX 57:08

8M ago57:08

57:08

We chat with Gino Acevedo about his road to New Zealand, pranks with John Rhys-Davies, making the transition from practical to digital effects, and more!By Nerd of the Rings

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The Batman 52:48

2y ago52:48

52:48

VFX Supervisor Anders Langlands journeys back to Gotham City with Compositing Supervisor Beck Veitch and CG Supervisor Stephen Tong for a discussion about wild lens flares through smeared glass, creating a Bat-cave and doing complex facial replacements. And also making a very wet car chase that started out dry. Wētā FX's Unsupervised is a Studio 80…

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Maxim Baldry, Isildur - The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 29:51

2+ y ago29:51

29:51

We chat with Maxim Baldry about Isildur in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, including diving into the text, a more in-depth look at the dynamics in Númenor, and seeing Isildur as the hero he is in the books.By Nerd of the Rings

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Wayne Yip, Director - The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 34:38

2+ y ago34:38

34:38

We chat with Wayne Yip about his directing work on episodes 3, 4, & 5 on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.By Nerd of the Rings

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Lloyd Owen, Elendil - The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 35:05

2+ y ago35:05

35:05

Today, we chat with with Lloyd Owen about his character Elendil, the island realm of Númenor, and his deep dives into Tolkien's more obscure writings to inform the Elendil we meet in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power!By Nerd of the Rings

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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 59:44

3y ago59:44

59:44

VFX Supervisor Sean Walker, Animation Supervisor Karl Rapley, CG Supervisor Joanna Davison and Composting Supervisor Sabine Laimer sat down to discuss their work on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. They cover the epic third act VFX, from the dragons and the soul-sucking demons, to the magical effects, hero stunt moves, and complex water s…

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John Rhys-Davies talks Gimli, Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, and more! 1:37:36

3y ago1:37:36

1:37:36

The one and only John Rhys-Davies talks about his experience as Gimli and Sallah, his library, and reads a fan-favorite portion from the books - Gimli's description of the Glittering Caves. This interview with the Lord of the Rings star was possible through the "It's Time to Shout James" fundraiser. To donate to a great cause, visit: http://tinyurl…

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Sir Richard Taylor, WETA Workshop 51:11

3+ y ago51:11

51:11

WETA Workshop Co-Founder and Creative Director Sir Richard Taylor joins us to talk about his time in Middle-earth! We'll talk about Richard's first exposure to Tolkien and what it was like bringing some of the most iconic locations, weapons, and characters to life in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films trilogies! For the latest and greatest …

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Carl Hostetter, editor, The Nature of Middle-earth 1:16:03

3+ y ago1:16:03

1:16:03

Carl Hostetter joins us to talk about the 25-year road to the publication of The Nature of Middle-earth, working with Christopher Tolkien, new discoveries for Tolkien fans, dancing bears, and more! The Nature of Middle-earth is now available for purchase: US: https://amzn.to/3mXzYzI UK: https://amzn.to/3DGgoO5 (affiliate links)…

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Black Widow 26:38

3+ y ago26:38

26:38

VFX Supervisor Sean Walker and Animation Supervisor Karl Rapley discuss Russian helicopters being “flown” over Wellington to Norwegian mountain ranges in Russia, and more insights about our work on Black Widow.

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Billy Boyd & Dominic Monaghan, The Friendship Onion & The Lord of the Rings 55:53

3+ y ago55:53

55:53

Today, we chat with Dom & Billy as they launch their new podcast, The Friendship Onion! We talk about the films, The Scouring of the Shire, which cast members were funny, Dom's immunity to hiccups, and more! For the video version of this interview, as well as all kinds of great Middle-earth videos, go to www.youtube.com/NerdoftheRings Also, be sure…

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Stephen Hunter, Bombur - The Hobbit Trilogy 48:18

3+ y ago48:18

48:18

In this interview (recorded in Dec '20), we chat with actor Stephen Hunter, who portrayed Bombur in The Hobbit Trilogy! We chat about all things The Hobbit - including how much his suit weighed and some amusing stories involving his dwarven castmates!By Nerd of the Rings

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Brian Sibley, writer, BBC's The Lord of the Rings (1981) 3:05:21

3+ y ago3:05:21

3:05:21

Today, we welcome the writer of one of my absolute favorite Tolkien adaptations - the 1981 BBC Radio Dramatization of The Lord of the Rings - Brian Sibley! We talk about the radio drama celebrating its 40th anniversary, Brian's experience writing about Peter Jackson and his Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, the challenges of adapting for radi…

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Ian Nathan, author, "Anything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-earth" 2:09:59

4y ago2:09:59

2:09:59

We talk about Peter Jackson and how the Middle-earth films came together with someone who spent time behind the scenes on both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. We hear his favorite stories from the set, what sets Peter Jackson apart from other directors, his idea for a future Lord of the Rings book, the upcoming Amazon show and more!…

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Jed Brophy, actor - The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings trilogies 1:20:01

4y ago1:20:01

1:20:01

Today we are joined by the incredible Jed Brophy, one of the very few actors to appear in all six Middle-earth films! His roles include the orcs Snaga and Sharku, as well as the dwarf Nori. During this live chat on the Nerd of the Rings YouTube channel, we chat about all things Middle-earth, while raising money for frontline healthcare workers. Vis…

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Francesco Nepitello, Designer - The One Ring RPG 58:12:24

4y ago58:12:24

58:12:24

Today, we chat with Francesco Nepitello about the brand new Second Edition of The One Ring RPG. We talk about what's new in this second edition, adapting Tolkien's world, and advice for players who are new to tabletop gaming! At time of release, The One Ring Second Edition has earned $1.9 Million on Kickstarter and is due for release in late 2021. …

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Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor 1:57:04

4y ago1:57:04

1:57:04

Talking with the Tolkien Professor about LOTRonPrime, LOTRO, The Silmarillion, and why balrogs don't have wings! Corey is the President and Founder of Signum University and the Mythgard Institute. For more info, visit Signum University on YouTube! Visit YouTube.com/NerdoftheRings for weekly Middle-earth videos, including Tolkien Explained, Complete…

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Shadow in the Cloud 25:29

4y ago25:29

25:29

Animation Supervisor Anneka Fris and Visual Effects Supervisor Stephen Unterfranz sit down to discuss their experience working on Shadow in the Cloud.

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The Umbrella Academy 2 19:40

4y ago19:40

19:40

VFX Supervisor Chris White and Animation Supervisor Aidan Martin are back to discuss their work on The Umbrella Academy Season 2, including Baby Pogo and a talking goldfish called AJ Carmichael.

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The Christmas Chronicles 2 23:36

4y ago23:36

23:36

VFX Supervisors Martin Hill and Phillip Leonhardt join Lead Lighting TD Chantelle Williams to discuss their work on Netflix's The Christmas Chronicles 2.

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Mulan Part 2 29:00

4y ago29:00

29:00

VFX Supervisor Anders Langlands joins Lead Compositor Beck Veitch and Lighting Lead Snowy Leo to discuss their work on Disney's live action remake of Mulan.

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Mulan Part 1 23:59

4y ago23:59

23:59

VFX Supervisor Anders Langlands joins Lead Compositor Beck Veitch and Lighting Lead Snowy Leo to discuss their work on Disney's live action remake of Mulan.

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Space Force 21:46

4+ y ago21:46

21:46

Animation Supervisor Aidan Martin and VFX Supervisor Chris White discuss their work on Marcus the chimp and his furry companion Theodore, part of Weta Digital's contributions to Netflix's Space Force.

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Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey 20:51

5y ago20:51

20:51

VFX Supervisor Thrain Shadbolt and Animation Supervisor Aidan Martin talk to us about Weta Digital’s first ever digital hyena, and other contributions made to Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey.

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Jumanji: The Next Level 17:57

5y ago17:57

17:57

Animation Supervisor Simeon Duncombe joins VFX Supervisors Ken McGaugh and Mark Gee to discuss monkey butts, the joys of working with Mark Breakspear, and Weta Digital's work on Jumanji: The Next Level.

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Gemini Man 21:30

5y ago21:30

21:30

Weta Digital VFX Supervisors Guy Williams and Sheldon Stopsack discuss Gemini Man and the unprecedented digital human performance required.

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Game of Thrones: Season 8 17:36

5y ago17:36

17:36

Animation Supervisor Dave Clayton and CG Supervisor Mike Perry discuss Weta Digital's contributions to Game of Thrones: Season 8.

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Avengers: Endgame 17:15

5y ago17:15

17:15

VFX Supervisor Matt Aitken and Animation Supervisor Sidney Kombo-Kintombo discuss their work on Avengers: Endgame, and the importance of close collaboration with Marvel Studios to create an epic conclusion for the Infinity Saga.

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War of the Rohirrim with Philippa Boyens, screenwriters Phoebe Gittins & Arty Papageorgiou 1:16:16

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Tolkien scholar Tom Shippey talks Beowulf, Tolkien, & more! 1:08:32

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Bear McCreary, Composer, The Rings of Power, God of War, & more! 53:01

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Gino Acevedo, Creative Art Director, Wētā FX 57:08

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The Batman 52:48

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Maxim Baldry, Isildur - The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 29:51

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Wayne Yip, Director - The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 34:38

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Lloyd Owen, Elendil - The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 35:05

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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 59:44

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John Rhys-Davies talks Gimli, Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, and more! 1:37:36

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Sir Richard Taylor, WETA Workshop 51:11

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Carl Hostetter, editor, The Nature of Middle-earth 1:16:03

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Black Widow 26:38

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Billy Boyd & Dominic Monaghan, The Friendship Onion & The Lord of the Rings 55:53

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Stephen Hunter, Bombur - The Hobbit Trilogy 48:18

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Brian Sibley, writer, BBC's The Lord of the Rings (1981) 3:05:21

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Ian Nathan, author, "Anything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-earth" 2:09:59

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Jed Brophy, actor - The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings trilogies 1:20:01

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Francesco Nepitello, Designer - The One Ring RPG 58:12:24

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Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor 1:57:04

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Shadow in the Cloud 25:29

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The Umbrella Academy 2 19:40

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The Christmas Chronicles 2 23:36

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Mulan Part 2 29:00

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Mulan Part 1 23:59

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Space Force 21:46

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Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey 20:51

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Jumanji: The Next Level 17:57

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Gemini Man 21:30

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Game of Thrones: Season 8 17:36

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Avengers: Endgame 17:15

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