The Hobbit

[Bromptonboy]

Arrgh!  can't see it from work!

[Meds]

Hmmm, looks a bit like a xbox trailer. Orlando Bloom is in it quite a bit isnt he, bit of a worry. Saying that will book my tickets pretty quickly when they go on sale.

[Jobydrone]

Everything looked great up until the first shot of Smaug...maybe it was my monitor, or my old eyes, but to me the shot of Smaug's head coming from behind the wall looks too cartoonish.  I mean I know dragons aren't real but that looked way too fake.

[Meds]

Yeah i agree it looked like a Disney film.

[Bryancd]

I liked the Smaug rendition. I was wondering how they would portray him. He appears to pay a nice homage to not only some of the illustrated work from the books but also some of the great dragon's in film, especial Vermithrax from Dragonslayer.

[Jobydrone]

It's possible it was my crappy work monitor. I'm sure it will look amazing on film.

[ChrisMC]

It looks great, of course. SMAUG, I got some shivers. Great design.

[Bromptonboy]

Interview With An Elf
Posted: 11 Jun 2013 07:08 AM PDT

Okay, so here we are again, with the elf guard captain Tauriel. Of course, the character has already received quite a bit of criticism because of not being part of the original novel by J.R.R. Tolkien and simply an invention of director Peter Jackson in the hopes of further enriching the story of The Hobbit and adding a feminine touch to an otherwise male-dominated cast. Adherents of the original story often question this idea and claim that it is contradictory to Tolkien's vision and that there are already enough female characters in the story like Galadriel. However, some welcome the character as a new addition to the story and hope that she will indeed make the story worthwhile.


But now, let's listen to what Evangeline Lilly has to say about herself and her character and how she perceives the fan reaction to Tauriel. After all, there's really no better way for us to get an inside look into the character than through the eyes of the actress portraying her. Well, anyway, let's see what Evangeline Lilly has to show us and what kind of good moments we can expect from the character once Desolation of Smaug rolls around.
Well, first off, regarding the criticism, it seems that Evangeline Lilly could clearly care less. Apparently she already expects a number of fans to receive the character rather negatively and treat it as a dire insult to the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Evangeline Lilly has expressed that there is really only so much she can do about this crowd and that their opinions on the matter are purely their own and probably won't change easily. However, she has gone on to express gratitude for those who have come to accept the character and assures them that Peter Jackson has nothing but respect for the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and that Tauriel was simply added in to add a bit more fluff to the story and not to overshadow the existing plot or alter it any way.
As for the character herself, Evangeline Lilly has come to describe the character as a young elf. Or at least young for an elf, being somewhere in the vicinity of 600. Six friggin' hundred of all things. Of course this isn't surprising considering that Thranduil and his son Legolas are both somewhere in their thousands and have been running Mirkwood for Illuvatar knows how long. Anyway, according to the translation of her name, "Tauriel" actually means daughter of Mirkwood and is fitting considering that she is one of the most capable captains of the elves there. Anyway, according to Evangeline Lilly, due to Tauriel's young age, she tends to be more brash and impulsive than, say, Legolas who is noted for his often calm demeanor.
Finally, rest assured fans that Taurial will not, I repeat, will NOT have any romantic attachments whatsoever to Legolas. There, I said it and probably eased the tension out of a lot of fans out there who were worried about the exact thing happening. So relax everyone, it seems that she's just a favorite of Thranduil for some reason but nothing other that. However, Evangeline Lilly did mention something about Fili admiring or becoming infatuated with Tauriel so better keep a lookout for any updates on the issue.
Interview With An Elf is a post from: The Hobbit Movie
       

Plainville Wind Ensemble: A Party of Costumes and Music
Posted: 11 Jun 2013 02:06 AM PDT

Well, a good party always needs good music and there has never been a better case than the one here in the Plainville Wind Ensemble. After the success of so many blockbuster films in this year and the previous one, it seems that the Plainville Wind Ensemble is here to celebrate the way these films have taken the world by storm and somehow kept the world cheered up despite the troubles brought about by the economic recession and all the other issues involved. Cool titles like The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Halo and Star Wars come to mind as musicians and cosplayers alike are welcome to this big event.
Well, just to iterate, while it seemed that the world was in shambles after the troubles of the first decade of the 21st century, it seemed that the film industry managed to hold things together for both movie companies and home videos. Companies like Time Warner and Metro Goldwyn Mayer managed to keep their assets afloat despite financial troubles thanks to the overwhelming successes of films like The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.


That's why we can never seem to get enough of the young Bilbo Baggins played by Martin Freeman as he makes his journey towards Erebor alongside the stout company of Thorin Oakenshield portrayed by Richard Armitage. It's why we want to see more of Daniel Radcliffe in the role of Harry Potter as he fights against the nefarious and extremely powerful Lord Voldemort, played by none other than the legendary Ralph Fiennes. And then lastly, who can ever really forget about Star Wars and how George Lucas came to shape a generation with both of his film trilogies from the one that featured the venerable Mark Hamill and James Earl Jones to the one that featured a young Darth Vader with Hayden Christensen. It just goes to show how films have become a part of our lives and culture and that our generation wouldn't be what it is today if it wasn't for these icons that we've come to know and love so much.
So now we have it, Plainville Ensemble is holding a major event for all you movie fans out there and costumes are optional but highly encouraged. You can choose to dress up as Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, Harry Potter, Lord Voldemort, Luke Skywalker, and if you really feel up to it, you can even try Jabba the Hutt, Dobby the House Elf or Gollum. The concert is free but you can always donate a good 5 dollars to the establishment and help it grow. You can also bring your friends and family and enjoy the antics together whether as characters from everyone's well-loved films or as yourselves. Whatever the case, you can always have a little fun in Plainville Ensemble while we all eagerly await the arrival of The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug, coming this year in December.
Plainville Wind Ensemble: A Party of Costumes and Music is a post from: The Hobbit Movie
       

[Bromptonboy]

Hmm..looks good.  I see PJ changed the story - showing the Elves chasing the Dwarves as they escaped in barrels.  Evangeline Lilly looks great!

[Praxis]

Ooh, looks pretty awesome. I think being up-tight about the first movie's deviations from the book got in the way of my enjoyment a little. I'm just gonna relax and go along for the ride on this next one. It'll be fun.

[Rico]

I have to say this looks very cool & fun.  I've also (I think) accepted that this is very far removed from the book and will try to just go see it and enjoy.  And Evangeline Lilly makes the hottest elf - ever!

[Bryancd]

Yeah, I think Tolkein fans need to be a bit more flexible, kind of like Trek fans nowadays. :)

[Bromptonboy]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2339856/Orlando-Bloom-reprises-role-arrow-shooting-Legolas-new-Hobbit-trailer-The-Desolation-Smaug.html

[Praxis]

I have to say this looks very cool & fun.  I've also (I think) accepted that this is very far removed from the book and will try to just go see it and enjoy.  And Evangeline Lilly makes the hottest elf - ever!

She certainly does!

Yeah, I think Tolkein fans need to be a bit more flexible, kind of like Trek fans nowadays. :)

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[Praxis]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2339856/Orlando-Bloom-reprises-role-arrow-shooting-Legolas-new-Hobbit-trailer-The-Desolation-Smaug.html

His face looks a little different doesn't it? Maybe different makeup to youngify him...