The Hobbit

Rico · April 14, 2011, 06:48:38 PM

I think I've just read books (rather than audio versions) for so long it's the way my brain is programmed. But I might give audiobooks another go sometime with my longer drive to work. Maybe try "The Hobbit" since I've read the book and know the story already.

Feathers · April 15, 2011, 07:05:17 AM

That video certainly gets me into the mood to see this. Nice to demonstrable proof that Richard Armitage really is in the cast. I'm sure they're in for a fun ride for a year or two.

Meds · April 15, 2011, 10:34:28 AM

Was there any doubt about Armitage Mike? He was in the press photos. Also when I heard he wad up for the role I knew he was going to croak it in Spooks lol

Dangelus · April 15, 2011, 12:25:13 PM

This is looking good.

If I start watching the LOTR movies now, I might get done before this one is out. :)

Feathers · April 15, 2011, 02:37:01 PM

Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on April 15, 2011, 10:34:28 AM
Was there any doubt about Armitage Mike? He was in the press photos. Also when I heard he wad up for the role I knew he was going to croak it in Spooks lol

No not really. Still, seeing him there is good. For some reason I like him.

Bromptonboy · April 19, 2011, 02:32:31 PM

http://the-hobbit-movie.com/2011/04/18/local-coverage-on-peter-jackson%E2%80%99s-first-video/

Bromptonboy · April 23, 2011, 05:10:21 PM

In a Facebook comment posted an hour ago, Director Peter Jackson confirms Ian Holm's involvement in The Hobbit films:
One comment that came up from the recent video blog was the Bilbo voice at the end—many of you assumed it was Sir Ian Holm. Whilst Ian will be returning as the older Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, that recording was actually Martin Freeman's voice, taken from a script read through we recorded when the cast first arrived. I have to admit, I wasn't sure who it was when I first heard it, either. Cheers, Peter J

Bromptonboy · April 24, 2011, 03:08:43 AM

Fili
by Peter Jackson on Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 5:02am
I am sad to report that Rob Kazinsky, who was cast in the role of Fili, is having to leave The Hobbit and return home, for personal reasons. Rob has been terrific to work with and his enthusiasm and infectious sense of humour will be missed by all of us. I should say that Rob's departure will not affect ongoing filming of The Hobbit, nor will it impact work done to date, as we had yet to film much of Fili's storyline. At the moment we are shooting scenes featuring Bilbo without the Dwarves, which will give us time to find a new Fili. I'll keep everyone posted with updates as they come.
Cheers,
Peter J

Bromptonboy · April 27, 2011, 11:29:15 AM

Orlando Bloom discusses The Hobbit and his possible casting in an interview with MTV:
When MTV News caught up with Bloom as he did press for his upcoming film "Sympathy for Delicious," we asked if we could bet on him joining his "LOTR" castmates Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Cate Blanchett in the production.
"I'm going to bet on it," he said. "But I can't really talk too much about it because it's still sort of in the ether. But I would love to go back to work with Peter Jackson. It would be an honor."
When asked if he's ready to get back into that famous wig and those prosthetic ears, Bloom said he's happy to put on anything and everything Jackson requires.
"I'll do anything for him," he told us.
And what about that script? Is Bloom one of the privileged few who've read it?
"It's wonderful," he said with a knowing smile.
Source: MTV
Orlando Bloom bets he'll be in the Hobbit is a post from: The Hobbit Movie

Bromptonboy · May 03, 2011, 03:18:37 PM

Peter Jackson to answer fans' Hobbit questions
Posted: 03 May 2011 04:33 AM PDT

Peter Jackson to answer fans' questions on the making of The Hobbit movies.
It seems like a lifetime ago now, but way back at the beginning of The Lord of the Rings, I agreed to answer 20 questions sent into the Ain't It Cool website. Harry Knowles sorted through them and gave me his pick, which I did my best to answer, even though we were in the very early pre-production stage.
I thought you might like to do the same thing again with The Hobbit, using this Facebook page. So let's get into it ... if there's anything you'd like to know about the movies we're making, please send me questions (on this page) and we'll start answering 20 of them. Who knows – if we have fun, why stop at 20?
Let's get it underway. Over to you ...
Cheers,
Peter J
Visit Peter's Facebook Page and ask him a question!
Source: Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson to answer fans' Hobbit questions is a post from: The Hobbit Movie

Bromptonboy · May 08, 2011, 12:45:05 PM

Saoirse Ronan will not play the role of Itaril
Posted: 05 May 2011 06:54 AM PDT

In an interview with Belfast Telegraph, Saoirse Ronan revealed that she will not play the role of Itaril in the upcoming Hobbit films.
Saoirse Ronan has revealed she will not be playing woodland elf Itaril in The Hobbit.
The Hanna star had been in talks to star in The Lord Of The Rings prequel, directed by Peter Jackson, who she worked with on The Lovely Bones, but has now signed up to star in The Host.
Saoirse revealed: "It's probably not going to work out with The Hobbit unfortunately.
"Because I would have been working for about a year on it and there were other projects that I was very interested in, but Pete and [his producer wife] Fran have been very good about it and very understanding.
"I'll have to just go back down to New Zealand for a holiday and hang out with the hobbits."
Source: Belfast Telegraph

Meds · May 10, 2011, 09:11:51 AM

Martin Freeman is either back in London or Benedict Cumberbach and the Sherlock crew have flown to New Zealand to do a read through as just seen a photo from Mark Gatiss on twitter.

QuadShot · May 10, 2011, 09:37:48 AM

I just don't see it. Really. I can't believe they got Morgan Freeman to play Bilbo. Not even close to what I picture Bilbo looking like. I mean, Morgan played GOD! Sheesh, what WERE they thinking? :)

Bromptonboy · May 10, 2011, 11:17:32 AM

Quote from: QuadShot on May 10, 2011, 09:37:48 AM
I just don't see it. Really. I can't believe they got Morgan Freeman to play Bilbo. Not even close to what I picture Bilbo looking like. I mean, Morgan played GOD! Sheesh, what WERE they thinking? :)

Hah! :)

Bromptonboy · May 11, 2011, 05:47:05 PM

Gandalf confirms Elrond, Lindir and Radagast
Posted: 10 May 2011 11:19 AM PDT

In his latest blog entry Ian McKellen confirms the casting of Hugo Weaving as Lord Elrond, Bret McKenzie as the Elf Lindir, and Sylvester McCoy in the role of Radagast the Brown.
This is not another April Fool, just a May Fact. Before signing as Bilbo, Martin had agreed to make three 90-minute TV films in London, again playing Dr Watson to Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock Holmes. No worries: he'll be back in Middle Earth after our first hiatus, during which Peter Jackson will have spare time to edit the scenes already completed. The rest of the cast remains on duty for another few weeks, working on hobbit-less sections of the film. These involve dwarves of course but also elves, with Hugo Weaving back for a stretch as Lord Elrond.
Hugo was recently onstage as Astrov in Chekov's Uncle Vanya for the Sydney Theatre Company, whose director, Cate Blanchett, played Yelena. Before she returns as Galadriel, they will reprise their production at Washington DC's Kennedy Center in August. I shall miss the revival, because of my own play, Eduardo De Filippo's The Syndicate at Chichester Festival Theatre and a short UK tour.
Another slim-line elf returning from LOTR, is a local: New Zealand's actor/comedian/singer Bret McKenzie. Last time, he was an extra at Rivendell, the elven Last Homely House in the East. Under a tree at the Council of Elrond, he silently witnessed the forming of the Fellowship. Wordless maybe but not unnoticed by fans of the beautiful, who gave him the acronym F.I.G.W.I.T. ("Frodo Is Great! Who Is That?") I confess Gandalf didn't take much notice, distracted by the main action that involved all the main characters.
Source: Ian McKellen
Gandalf confirms Elrond, Lindir and Radagast is a post from: The Hobbit Movie