The Hobbit: A Peter Jackson Trilogy
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agentsands77
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Just because of the content, or because you thought it was crappy?Tsar said:
I did think that it was a pretty brutal movie, but I thought that the juxtaposition between the violence and the fantasy produced something really sublime.
RelicHunter
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|ZiR| said:
As a matter of fact I have seen all of his marketed films. And his style is not for Lord Of The Rings. I don't care what any of you sit in here and say. Pan's Labrynth sucked! This is the first time you have heard someone trash Del toro? Why don't you try visiting a Lord Of The Rings Forum, I am sure you will find some there!
The Man
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Ian onboard. Officially...
http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=22969
'Speaking at a special screening of The Dark Knight at London?s Imax cinema on Monday night, he said: "Well, I haven?t had the contract yet but it?s everyone?s intention that I play Gandalf so yes, I will be returning to the role. Although it?s not until 2010, I?m very much excited about returning.?'
http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=22969
'Speaking at a special screening of The Dark Knight at London?s Imax cinema on Monday night, he said: "Well, I haven?t had the contract yet but it?s everyone?s intention that I play Gandalf so yes, I will be returning to the role. Although it?s not until 2010, I?m very much excited about returning.?'
The Stranger
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Christopher Lee out, instead... 
http://www.badtaste.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4436&Itemid=64
(The link leads to an Italian cinema site. So you will probably not understand what's written on the page, but have a look at the video...)
http://www.badtaste.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4436&Itemid=64
(The link leads to an Italian cinema site. So you will probably not understand what's written on the page, but have a look at the video...)
sandiegojones
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Can't watch the video at work and do not speak Italian. Can you enlighten me?
The Stranger
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Basically Christopher Lee says:
He would love to return to the Middle Earth... but he is no more convinced about the idea of returning to New Zealand and spend almost four years there. He is too old and tired for such a journey. A 26-hour long flight is definitely too much for him, at this point.
Anyway, he would be pleased to do the voice acting work for Smaug the dragon.
The conclusions are... Saruman doesn't appear in "The Hobbit" novel, so he will probably not even appear in the film. But he was meant to be one of the key characters for the sequel. So, in case the sequel movie will be done, there are two possibilities:
1) changing the actor.
2) filming the scenes with Christopher Lee in some blue-screen sets in London, and then use massive special effects to recreate the locations.
I think they will more probably change the actor... and THAT'S one thing that I hate!!! Damn!!!!
He would love to return to the Middle Earth... but he is no more convinced about the idea of returning to New Zealand and spend almost four years there. He is too old and tired for such a journey. A 26-hour long flight is definitely too much for him, at this point.
Anyway, he would be pleased to do the voice acting work for Smaug the dragon.
The conclusions are... Saruman doesn't appear in "The Hobbit" novel, so he will probably not even appear in the film. But he was meant to be one of the key characters for the sequel. So, in case the sequel movie will be done, there are two possibilities:
1) changing the actor.
2) filming the scenes with Christopher Lee in some blue-screen sets in London, and then use massive special effects to recreate the locations.
I think they will more probably change the actor... and THAT'S one thing that I hate!!! Damn!!!!
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The Man
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I really hope they don't recast Saruman, Lee owned that role and there's absolutely no one else I could see play him now! It's the equivalent of recasting any of the main characters Gandalf, Frodo, Legolas, Elrond, etc... The only exception to the rule is the character of Bilbo, because he obviously has to be a lot younger in The Hobbit. They could still bring back Ian Holm for the bridge scenes between the second movie and FOTR, but for the majority of The Hobbit they need a younger actor around the age of 25-35.The Stranger said:Basically Christopher Lee says:
He would love to return to the Middle Earth... but he is no more convinced about the idea of returning to New Zealand and spend almost four years there. He is too old and tired for such a journey. A 26-hour long flight is definitely too much for him, at this point.
Anyway, he would be pleased to do the voice acting work for Smaug the dragon.
The conclusions are... Saruman doesn't appear in "The Hobbit" novel, so he will probably not even appear in the film. But he was meant to be one of the key characters for the sequel. So, in case the sequel movie will be done, there are two possibilities:
1) changing the actor.
2) filming the scenes with Christopher Lee in some blue-screen sets in London, and then use massive special effects to recreate the locations.
I think they will more probably change the actor... and THAT'S one thing that I hate!!! Damn!!!!
Regardless this is great news that this film is finally getting underway, and even though I wasn't that enamored with Hellboy II, I'm still looking forward to Del Toro's take on Tolkein!
Good question! I know Mark Wahlberg took over for Ryan Gosling in the role of the father, but that was the last bit of news I heard about it a while ago.The Man said:
As for The Hobbit movie, what I'm interested in most is the casting! I'm chomping at the bit to see who will be cast as Bilbo, and minor characters like Bard the Bowman, Beorn, and King Thranduil! With Del Toro involved it's almost a given that Ron Perlman and Doug Jones will have roles, but who? Here are my guesses for the possible cast:
- Bilbo Baggins-James McAvoy or Martin Freeman (Most likely McAvoy!)
- Beorn-Ron Perlman
- King Thranduil-Doug Jones
- Bard the Bowman-Hugh Jackman, or in the best case scenario Daniel Day Lewis!
- Dwarves-John Rhys Davies, Brendan Gleeson, James Cosmo, Brian Blessed, and Brian Cox. The others I'm unsure of.
- Smaug-Once again possibly Ron Perlman for the voice, or even John Rhys Davies or John Hurt.
- Gollum-Andy Serkis without a doubt!
- Gandalf-Ian Mckellan obviously!
- Elrond-Hugo Weaving
- Galadriel-Cate Blanchett
- Saruman-Christopher Lee(keeps fingers crossed!)
- Aragorn-Viggo Mortensen obviously!
- Arwen-Liv Tyler
- Legolas-Orlando Bloom
Who do you guys predict for the roles?
Indy~Annie
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me and my friends re Lotr nuts!!! thats why were friends.lol
we heard about this almost a year ago.....but nothing else. hope it doesnt turn out to be like Indy 4.....taking 17 years.
thats why were friends.lolwe heard about this almost a year ago.....but nothing else.
hope it doesnt turn out to be like Indy 4.....taking 17 years.
The Man
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kongisking
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The Man said:
Awesome! Andy Serkis as Haddock? EXCELLENT.
The Man
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