By PHOEBE FALCONER
For your amazement, astonishment and wonder, The Lord of the Rings trilogy produces the following statistics:
$645 million
the estimated budget. But no one's really saying.
$400 million
box office takings on opening weekends worldwide.
$200,000
the cost of coffee per month during production.
$15,000
the bar tab after one thirst-inducing film shoot.
462
nominations for film awards worldwide.
Herald Feature: Lord of the Rings
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<I>The Numbers:</I> The Lord of the Rings
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