Post by sherlew99 on Sept 16, 2014 10:51:39 GMT -6
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Although they're most likely through with the Hobbit set, I doubt that it'll ever really be abandoned.
There is a rumor, though, that it may be turned into a theme park one day.
The Strange Beauty of Abandoned Movie Sets, from 'The Fugitive' to 'The Hobbit'
Kevin Polowy
Senior EditorSep 15, 2014
The site of a film production often involves a major physical transformation: sets are constructed, trees are planted (or removed), and lights are rigged all over — all in the goal of creating cinematic illusions. But what happens after the shooting is completed and the cast and crew move on to their next jobs? Depends what location you're talking about. Some become popular tourist destinations, while others are slowly overgrown with weeds. Most possess a strange, understated beauty. Here are some great examples...
Kevin Polowy
Senior EditorSep 15, 2014
The site of a film production often involves a major physical transformation: sets are constructed, trees are planted (or removed), and lights are rigged all over — all in the goal of creating cinematic illusions. But what happens after the shooting is completed and the cast and crew move on to their next jobs? Depends what location you're talking about. Some become popular tourist destinations, while others are slowly overgrown with weeds. Most possess a strange, understated beauty. Here are some great examples...
Click here for more.
Although they're most likely through with the Hobbit set, I doubt that it'll ever really be abandoned.
There is a rumor, though, that it may be turned into a theme park one day.
