The stunning film trilogy of The Lord of the Rings was groundbreaking, beautiful, and as expected, hugely successful. Here is a unique guide to those films, as well as covering other Tolkien-based films.

From book to film: a one ring circus -- Q&A with artist Paul Lasaine -- The fellowship of the ring -- Q&A with makeup artist Vance Hartwell -- The burden is heavy -- The two towers -- The Lord of the Rings shooting timeline -- Q&A with Zac the Orc -- The return of the king -- Frequently asked questions -- Q&A with design artist Daniel Falconer -- Recurring theme toteboard -- The ring comes full circle -- Activity section.