The official theatrical release of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,' directed by Peter Jackson and the second installment in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
Principal photography for 'The Two Towers' commenced in New Zealand as part of the extended shoot for the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Filming for 'The Two Towers' concluded, marking the end of principal photography for the second film in the trilogy.
The extended edition DVD of 'The Two Towers' was released, including additional footage and special features.
'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' won two Academy Awards for Best Sound Editing and Best Visual Effects and was nominated for others.
Frodo and Sam are captured by Faramir and brought to Gondor's outpost at Henneth Annûn.
After escaping the Uruk-hai, Merry and Pippin meet the Ent Treebeard in Fangorn Forest.
The trio tracks the Uruk-hai who kidnapped Merry and Pippin toward Fangorn Forest.
The people of Rohan defend Helm's Deep fortress against Saruman's massive army of Uruk-hai.
Prompted by Merry and Pippin, the Ents march on Isengard and destroy Saruman's stronghold.
Gandalf reappears after battling the Balrog, taking on the mantle of Gandalf the White.
Though tested, Faramir chooses not to take the Ring and lets Frodo and Sam proceed on their journey.
