The Hobbit

Jen · March 26, 2008, 04:56:57 PM

Huh.. Personally I thought the actor who took over Dumbledore's role did a great job.

KingIsaacLinksr · March 26, 2008, 05:05:36 PM

Quote from: Jen on March 26, 2008, 04:56:57 PM
Huh.. Personally I thought the actor who took over Dumbledore's role did a great job.

I have issues with the new one because he does a lot of "un-dumbledore" like things in the movies. Also, as my mom has said, he lacks presence like the previous one did.

King

Jen · March 26, 2008, 06:28:35 PM

Since this is a Hobbit thread, I won't go into detail, as I don't want to hi-jack the topic, but I firmly disagree.

As for the Hobbit... I really hope they can woo the man who played Bilbo in the original... or someone who looks very much like him.

KingIsaacLinksr · March 26, 2008, 06:34:23 PM

Quote from: Jen on March 26, 2008, 06:28:35 PM
Since this is a Hobbit thread, I won't go into detail, as I don't want to hi-jack the topic, but I firmly disagree.

As for the Hobbit... I really hope they can woo the man who played Bilbo in the original... or someone who looks very much like him.

Yeah, thats why I was keeping my opinions short.

As for Bilbo, the old actor for him would be fine, but isn't he a tad old for the part? I mean, hobbit is about a young Bilbo. idk, just a thought.

King

Jen · March 26, 2008, 06:40:46 PM

"or someone who looks like him" ;)

Bryancd · March 26, 2008, 06:45:04 PM

Quote from: Kinglinksr on March 26, 2008, 06:34:23 PM
Quote from: Jen on March 26, 2008, 06:28:35 PM
Since this is a Hobbit thread, I won't go into detail, as I don't want to hi-jack the topic, but I firmly disagree.

As for the Hobbit... I really hope they can woo the man who played Bilbo in the original... or someone who looks very much like him.

Yeah, thats why I was keeping my opinions short.

As for Bilbo, the old actor for him would be fine, but isn't he a tad old for the part? I mean, hobbit is about a young Bilbo. idk, just a thought.

King

That would be Ian Holm, who was also "Ash" in ALIEN, the Priest in The Fifth Element..... What kind of geek are you? ;)

He could very well play Bilbo as Bilbo "hardly aged at all..." in the time between The Hobbit and LOTR. Don't you even know these stories! ;)

Jen · March 26, 2008, 06:51:54 PM

Obviously not as big a geek as you are. :D
I bow to your superior geekness. ;)

KingIsaacLinksr · March 26, 2008, 08:37:09 PM

Quote from: Bryancd on March 26, 2008, 06:45:04 PM
Quote from: Kinglinksr on March 26, 2008, 06:34:23 PM
Quote from: Jen on March 26, 2008, 06:28:35 PM
Since this is a Hobbit thread, I won't go into detail, as I don't want to hi-jack the topic, but I firmly disagree.

As for the Hobbit... I really hope they can woo the man who played Bilbo in the original... or someone who looks very much like him.

Yeah, thats why I was keeping my opinions short.

As for Bilbo, the old actor for him would be fine, but isn't he a tad old for the part? I mean, hobbit is about a young Bilbo. idk, just a thought.

King

That would be Ian Holm, who was also "Ash" in ALIEN, the Priest in The Fifth Element..... What kind of geek are you? ;)

He could very well play Bilbo as Bilbo "hardly aged at all..." in the time between The Hobbit and LOTR. Don't you even know these stories! ;)

Ok, ok, you got me. I feel slapped.

King

Geekyfanboy · March 26, 2008, 09:06:52 PM

Ian is too old to play Bilbo in the Hobbit.. they used tape to pull back his face in the flashbacks in LOTR's and he said it was very uncomfortable. So I don't think he would be up for doing it during the entire two movies. But never say never.. I think recasting Bilbo is fine.. but Gandalf has to be played by Mckellen.

Rico · March 27, 2008, 04:49:29 AM

I'm sure it won't be Ian Holm for most of Bilbo in the Hobbit. They might use him a little, but I'm sure a younger actor can be found to play Bilbo for most of his adventuring in this film.

Bryancd · March 27, 2008, 05:16:50 AM

Yeah, I agree, I was just teasing King. They certainly can recast all the Hobbit roles and keep McKellen as Gandalf. As far as Peter Jackson is concerned, I thought "King Kong" was weak, but he definately has a deep appreciation for Tolkien and is the only Director out there who could pull this off properly.

Geekyfanboy · March 27, 2008, 08:24:23 AM

Quote from: Bryancd on March 27, 2008, 05:16:50 AMAs far as Peter Jackson is concerned, I thought "King Kong" was weak, but he definately has a deep appreciation for Tolkien and is the only Director out there who could pull this off properly.

Well I wish Jackson was directing this.. he's only producing which is still good. As long as Jackson has some hand in the production part of it, it's bound to be an awesome film.

Geekyfanboy · April 14, 2008, 09:16:09 AM

Del Toro Talks Hobbit

Director Guillermo del Toro told fans that there has been "a lot of movement" in talks to bring him on board to direct the Peter Jackson-produced two-part The Hobbit movie, but that nothing is firm yet.

Writing on the official bulleting board for del Toro's upcoming sequel film Hellboy II: The Golden Army, del Toro said: "Whew. Not yet. But there has been a lot of movement. And for the last few weeks there has been a lot of creative/cast/crew/visual talks and agreements, and we have witnessed great progress in areas that I cannot disclose or that have already leaked from other sources."

Del Toro added: "I am dying to share news, but I have to be patient and wait until the papers are done and my attachment is real. Nevertheless, a lot of progress in defining the films, their cast and crew. And, may I add, we are all happily in synch about all creative aspects so far and all willing and eager to move forth."

Del Toro also promised more news about Hellboy II in the next couple of weeks, as well as something at Comic-Con International in San Diego in July.

Darth Gaos · April 14, 2008, 12:21:24 PM

Sounds promising. I am crossing my fingers because this sounds like a great project.

Meds · April 14, 2008, 01:09:04 PM

I too wish Jackson was directing, the rings films were ground breaking. I come from Birmingham in England where Tolkien got many of his idea's for his book. So for me i really hope this new film stays up to the high standards of Jacksons. Anyone interested in Birmingham and Tolkien click this link.
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/tolkien.bcc

hope i haven't strayed too far from the feed.