Here’s some cool stuff I’ve come across recently for you to check out. This is a deleted scene Ralph Bakshi1978 animated adaptation JRR Tolkienof Lord of the Ringswhich features Gandalf’s battle with Balrog.
Bakshi’s adaptation Lord of the Rings is a bold, ambitious animation that retells an epic fantasy story. The film condenses the first half of Tolkien’s trilogy, fusing elements of both songs Fellowship of the Ring and two towers.
The film was produced using rotoscoping, a technique that combines tracked live-action footage with animation. The film creates a gritty, surreal aesthetic that captures the dark, mysterious nature of Middle-earth.
Bakshi’s adaptation of the classic is renowned for its animation style and bringing Tolkien’s vision to the big screen, predating Peter Jackson’s iconic live-action trilogy.
A deleted scene from Bakshi’s adaptation features a longer, more intense battle between Gandalf and the Balrog (an ancient fire demon) in the Mines of Moria.
This scene is meant to showcase Gandalf’s heroic stance and the Balrog’s ferocity, visually emphasizing the gravity of the sacrifice he makes for his companions.
In the clip, Gandalf’s fight with the Balrog is animated to show their battle in greater detail, highlighting the wizard’s power before ultimately falling into the abyss with the demon.
You can watch the scene below!
