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How do you build and furnish a world as vast, ancient, and expensive as Middle-earth?On this episode of Once Upon a TV Time, host Marine Perot pulls back the curtain on one of the most visually breathtaking series in television history: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Joining her is the brilliant set decorator Tina Jones, the creative force responsible for breathing physical life into the legendary realms of J.R.R. Tolkien.Tina takes us deep inside the production design process of a billion-dollar television show, sharing the stories of how massive scripts are translated into tangible, living environments.In this episode, we discuss:Tina Jones' background: How Tina got started in the film industry and what drew her to set decoration, as well as some advice for people interested in the industry.From Script to Set: The collaborative relationship between set decorators and production designers when building high-end fantasy dramas.Building Middle-earth: How Tina brought to life some of the most iconic sets of The Rings of Power season 2.The Prestige TV Challenge: What it’s really like working on such of a massive studio production.Whether you are a die-hard Tolkien fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a lover of prestige television, this episode is a masterclass in the art of visual storytelling.Connect with Once Upon a TV Time:Subscribe/Follow: Don't miss an episode! Hit that follow button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.Follow us on Instagram: @ouatvt_podcast for exclusive behind-the-scenes concept art and set photos from this episode!Submit Your Favorite Show: Want us to cover a specific high-end drama? Drop your suggestions in the comments.
🏴 Proudly Featured: Once Upon a TV Time was recently featured on the Made in Scotland podcast series! Check out their incredible show highlighting Scottish creators and industry voices here: Made in Scotland.Our regular programming continues soon with an exclusive, deep-dive interview with The Rings of Power set decorator Tina Jones! Hit that follow button so you don’t miss it.
In this new episode of Once Upon a TV Time, host Marine Perot chats with production designer Patricio Farrell about creating the majestic sets of Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House.They talk about Patricio's background, his ideas for Mike Flanagan's show, and creating a house that doesn't look scary.Follow this podcast on Instagram!Covert art by Agathe Pompon.Music and sound effects from Pixa Bay.Additional Haunting of Hill House soundbites and music copyright Netflix and The Newton Brothers (all rights reserved).
In this new episode of Once Upon a TV Time, host Marine Perot discusses the impact of fans on a TV show like Lost with Blake Larsen, a podcast producer and content creator over at Mary & Blake Media. They talk about how Blake became a "Lostie", why fandoms are essential, and dive deep into the episode that made Blake love Lost so much. Please go to maryandblake.com to find out more about the many different TV-related podcasts that Blake and his wife Mary produce. Follow this podcast on Threads and Instagram to learn more about upcoming episodes. Covert art by Agathe Pompon. Music and sound effects from Pixa Bay. Additional Lost soundbites copyright ABC (all rights reserved). Lost soundtrack copyright Michael Giacchino/Universal Music (all rights reserved).
In this new episode of Once Upon a TV Time, host Marine Perot discusses the art of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon with Kieran Belshaw, who has worked as a concept artist on both HBO series.They talk about what it takes to be a concept artist, designing the iconic places seen in the world of Westeros, and going from Game of Thrones to House of the Dragon.You can find the art discussed on this episode on Kieran's website as well as on his Instagram page.Follow this podcast on X (Twitter) and Instagram!Covert art by Agathe Pompon.Music and sound effects from Pixa Bay.Additional House of the Dragon soundbites copyright HBO (all rights reserved).
In this new episode of Once Upon a TV Time, host Marine Perot discusses everything "Battle of the Bastards" with Jonathan Cohen, who worked as a stunt performer on Game of Thrones and recalls what is was like to be in the Battle for Winterfell. They talk about the misconceptions around what it takes to be a stunt performer, working as a stunt double on "Battle of the Bastards", and facing the miserable weather conditions of Northern Ireland. Follow this podcast on X (Twitter) and Instagram! Follow Jonathan Cohen here. Covert art by Agathe Pompon. Music and sound effects from Pixa Bay. Additional Game of Thrones soundtrack music by Ramin Djawadi (all rights reserved). Game of Thrones sound clips copyright HBO (all rights reserved).
In this very first episode of Once Upon a TV Time, host Marine Perot discusses the pilot of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman with the series creator, writer and executive producer Beth Sullivan. They talk about the genesis of the show, how Jane Seymour and Joe Lando were chosen for the roles of Michaela Quinn and Byron Sully, which aspects of the story were important to set up in the pilot... and what the reboot of Dr. Quinn that Beth Sullivan worked on in 2020 would have looked like. Dr. Quinn indie movie, anyone? Follow this podcast on X (Twitter) and Instagram! Covert art by Agathe Pompon Music and sound effect from Pixa Bay. Dr. Quinn music and sound clips copyright William Olvis and CBS (all rights reserved).
On each episode of Once Upon a TV Time, entertainment journalist and TV critic Marine Perot talks with the people who worked on some of the greatest episodes of television. Writers, directors, actors, crew members... They are here to talk about what makes great TV and to tell us about the behind the scenes of the episodes they were involved in.
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