The Hobbit

[Bromptonboy]

Hmmm, he looks the part, but how would I get the sound-track from Boogie Nights out of my head...
How about James McAvoy?

[Jobydrone]

Go watch the movie "Step Brothers" and you will change your mind...   :ohmy

Heh I did see that movie actually, definitely not his best but I do remember a chuckle here and there.  But movies like Boogie Nights and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story more than make up for the occasional lapse or paycheck grab.  I think he has the look and voice to make a great hobbit.

[X]

For me, I haven't seen more than a handful of his movies and he seems to pretty much play the same role in them with little range. I'm not saying he wasn't funny, but from what I've seen, it didn't show much range.

[Bryancd]

He might have the look, but I agree with Chris, he doesn't have the chops.

[Jobydrone]

He might have the look, but I agree with Chris, he doesn't have the chops.

A quick wikipedia search showed multiple awards nominations (Oscars, Golden Globes, and Independent Spirit Awards) for performances in films like Chicago, The Hours, Gangs of New York, and Walk Hard.  He's a favorite actor of and frequently used in films by Martin Scorsese.  Reilly definitely has range far beyond the sillier roles he is famous for like Talladega Nights and Step Brothers.  I'd point you the above four movies if you haven't seen them as they are all great beyond Reilly's performances.

[X]

He might have the look, but I agree with Chris, he doesn't have the chops.

A quick wikipedia search showed multiple awards nominations (Oscars, Golden Globes, and Independent Spirit Awards) for performances in films like Chicago, The Hours, Gangs of New York, and Walk Hard.  He's a favorite actor of and frequently used in films by Martin Scorsese.  Reilly definitely has range far beyond the sillier roles he is famous for like Talladega Nights and Step Brothers.  I'd point you the above four movies if you haven't seen them as they are all great beyond Reilly's performances.

I guess the problem is that I don't remember him in Gangs of New York. Again, it comes down to personal taste and I can't see him as a hobbit. Especially not a young Bilbo.

[Bromptonboy]

How about Robert Carlyle?  ((although I never thought Bilbo would speak like a Glaswegian))

[Darkmolerman]

How about Robert Carlyle?  ((although I never thought Bilbo would speak like a Glaswegian))

But he seems skinny for the jolly little hobbit.

[Bromptonboy]

David Tennant Linked To Bilbo Baggins Again
Posted: 21 Jan 2010 09:30 PM PST
Another day in Middle Earth, another Hobbit movie rumor. This latest one sees David Tennant yet again being linked with the part of Bilbo Baggins.
Follow the logic that's giving rise to the rumor and see where you end up...
David Tennant made the news early yesterday for withdrawing his services from one of the leading roles in the movie Burke and Hare.
It then came to light that he was being replaced by Andy Serkis.
Simon Pegg then posts the following twitter:
"David Tennant had to drop out of B&H (Burke and Hare) but by sheer glorious serendipity a legend of Middle Earth and Skull Island has come aboard. Welcome AS (Andy Serkis)"
A bit vague I know but you can see why the rumor is probably going to gather pace through tomorrow and the weekend.
I was hanging fire with the story but then it came to light that Simon Pegg fairly quickly deleted the post from his Twitter account.
This fanned the flames rather than put out the burning embers. Was Pegg trying to be cryptic but not cryptic enough for Tennant's liking?
TotalFilm were quick off the mark to raise the point that Tennant is at a point in his career that makes his walking away from a big movie like Burke and Hare at such a late stage a strange decision.
The point being that you really don't want to be upsetting people in Hollywood unless of course you are walking away because you have been offered a far bigger part.
The first rumor about Tennant getting the Bilbo Baggins role surfaced back in July when it was announced he was quitting Dr. Who and also attending Comic-Con, as was Peter Jackson. An announcement was expected at the expo and then promptly failed to materialise.
Lets see how long this latest one runs for. I must admit I give more weight to this rumor than the earlier Tobey Maguire - Bilbo Baggins story. David Tennant being English and a bit more Hobbit looking, it seems more feasible.
If its true then Simon Pegg is not going to be very popular down in New Zealand.

       

[Bromptonboy]

Hobbit Movie Delay?
Posted: 23 Jan 2010 07:48 AM PST
Recently Peter Jackson was quick to put down the rumors of a delay to the release time of The Hobbit yet in the latest Variety they have an interview with New Line Cinema executive Alan Horn who says the most probable release date will be Christmas 2012.
That's a full year later than the current proposed release.
Although he doesn't say why he thinks The Hobbit will be a year behind schedule  the restructuring of joint Hobbit owners MGM is hinted at.
New Line Cinema share financing rights to The Hobbit with MGM which is currently up for sale to the highest bidder. MGM's rights to The Hobbit will pass on to the as yet unknown new owners.
If a buyer cannot be found it is thought the assets of MGM will be broken up and sold individually. The Hobbit is one of those assets.
Normal practice would see the second script handed in to New Line Cinema for the green light. Once everyone is happy with the scripts a budget would be worked out and work start in earnest.
Its going to be difficult to work out a budget when you don't know the financial position of the company who is supposed to be sharing the costs with you.
The above contradicts Peter Jackson who said in December that rumors of a delay were unfounded and as long as shooting began by mid 2010 he was confident of a Christmas 2011 release.
He did note though that this was dependent on the green light from the studio. Original story –> Peter Jackson Talks Hobbit Casting
We've heard these contradictions plenty of times already of course. One person says one thing only for it to be quickly shot down by another a few days later.
Examples....
On 23rd August 2009 Sir Ian McKellen told a cinema audience at an all night screening of The Lord of the Rings trilogy in London that he knew who had been given the role of Bilbo Baggins. Original story –> Bilbo Role Is Taken
"I believe we're very close now to saying one name" Del Toro told MTV movies back in June 2009 when asked who was in the frame for the Bilbo baggins part, adding that "an announcement was no more than a couple of weeks away." original story –> Bilbo Baggins Actor Close to Being Named.
6 months later and despite the above 2 statements we still get the "casting is still underway" or "no decisions have been made" statements in response to any breaking stories of a possible actor for the role of Bilbo Baggins.

[Bromptonboy]

The Hobbit 3D
Posted: 17 Mar 2010 12:16 PM PDT
Sir Ian McKellen says shooting is finally set to begin in June but it still appears undecided as to whether The Hobbit will be filmed in 3D or not.
With industry sources saying The Hobbit will be in 3D and with Peter Jackson and Guillermo Del Toro both not taking an opportunity to kill off the rumor as happened originally when it was raised by MarketSaw back in 2007, the smart money says it will be.
Talking of money, the interest in a 3D Hobbit comes from the studios who are still drooling at the success of Avatar.
GDT told Torn the other week that the studio had brought up the idea and it was being discussed.
According to Stuff.co.nz who are usually spot on with all things middle Earth, the industry insider is adamant it will be in 3D and Weta Digital would be doing it following their Oscar for the work they did on Avatar.
Wingnut Films spokesman Matt Dravitzki told them:
"What Guillermo said on the blog is as far as things got. It's a conversation being had by a lot of studios but that's as much as it is at this stage. We don't have a cast, we don't have a green light, and until any of those things happen no decision around [3D] will be announced or made."
Has Avatar convinced you The Hobbit in 3D is a good idea?

The Hobbit 3D is a post from: The Hobbit Movie
       

[sheldor]

Please - no more 3D

[Meds]

3D = boring. Just make a good film.

[Bryancd]

They will still release it in both formats. I loved AVATAR in 3D, I would love to see a LOTR or Hobbit in 3-D as well. I don't find it boring at all. Let the market place decide what's good.

[Meds]

Oh it is, its like smell o rama, super colour vision and in this case yawn o rama. lol. To be fair im not totally against it obviously and like my opinion will make any difference but i know several people including Mark Kermode who stated that Alice in Wonderland was better in 2D than 3D. Ive not seen it yet so i cant comment but makes you think.