The Hobbit Movie Thread.

Fed up talking videogames? Why?
User avatar
Denster
Member
Member
Joined in 2008

PostThe Hobbit Movie Thread.
by Denster » Tue May 31, 2011 12:19 pm

Couldn't find the film thread, so lock if this was already mentioned, but I think these films are anticipated enough to warrant a new thread.

The names and release dates of Peter Jackson's two forthcoming films based on JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit have been announced.

The first film will be called The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and will be released in December next year.

The Hobbit: There and Back Again is scheduled to be out in December 2013.


Filming of both Lord of The Rings prequels in New Zealand faced a delay because of a row over actors' wages and Jackson being unwell.

In January the director was admitted to hospital with a perforated ulcer.

The movies, which will star Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, were earlier stalled by problems including a wrangle over distribution rights and the exit of original director Guillermo del Toro.

Sir Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood will reprise their roles as Gandalf the Grey and Frodo respectively.

Sir Christopher Lee is among the stars who will also appear in the new movies, along with actor Andy Serkis in the role of Gollum.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13599286

Much sooner than I expected to be fair. Can't wait!

EDIT: Updated the title to make it more of a official Hobbit discussion thread.

Last edited by Denster on Wed Dec 24, 2014 7:08 pm, edited 3 times in total.
User avatar
Fatal Exception
Member
Joined in 2008
AKA: Racist chinese lover
Location: ಠ_ಠ

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Fatal Exception » Tue May 31, 2011 12:21 pm

Martin Freeman though :fp: That boy can't act.

The above post, unless specifically stated to the contrary, should not be taken seriously. If the above post has offended you in any way, please fill in this form and return it to your nearest moderator.
Image
User avatar
Rubix
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: Bristol
Contact:

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Rubix » Tue May 31, 2011 12:23 pm

The film thread is on page 1 not far down from this one :lol:

PLAY | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [92h]
WATCH | Ted Lasso S2, HiJack S1, The Apprentice S18
RACE | Westonbirt Half (March), Chew Valley 10k (June), GNR (Sept), Cardiff Half (Oct)
User avatar
Jam-Master Jay
Member
Joined in 2008
AKA: Lord Hypnos
Location: Stourbridge
Contact:

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Jam-Master Jay » Tue May 31, 2011 12:31 pm

To be fair. The Hobbit is big enough news to warrant a thread of its own. It'll die quickly though as we do have a movie news thread.

Also, didn't Batman get its own thread?

Image
User avatar
Jonathan86
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: Glasgow

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Jonathan86 » Tue May 31, 2011 12:33 pm

I just looked, the use of the word 'Movie' must have foxed me. Change it to Film, we're British for God's sake!

User avatar
Floex
Member
Joined in 2008
Contact:

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Floex » Tue May 31, 2011 12:33 pm

We need more separate movie topics

Have to say the titles for this film are like something you'd expect on a 'straight to DVD' release

User avatar
Jonathan86
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: Glasgow

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Jonathan86 » Tue May 31, 2011 12:34 pm

I also find it bizarre that Christopher Lee decided to come back, I mean, wasn't he majorly put-out that they cut him out of the cinema release of The Return of the King?

User avatar
Rubix
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: Bristol
Contact:

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Rubix » Tue May 31, 2011 12:35 pm

Jam-Master Jay wrote:To be fair. The Hobbit is big enough news to warrant a thread of its own. It'll die quickly though as we do have a movie news thread.

Also, didn't Batman get its own thread?


If you type Hobbit into search it already had two other topics created for it

PLAY | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [92h]
WATCH | Ted Lasso S2, HiJack S1, The Apprentice S18
RACE | Westonbirt Half (March), Chew Valley 10k (June), GNR (Sept), Cardiff Half (Oct)
User avatar
Jam-Master Jay
Member
Joined in 2008
AKA: Lord Hypnos
Location: Stourbridge
Contact:

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Jam-Master Jay » Tue May 31, 2011 12:36 pm

Rubix wrote:
Jam-Master Jay wrote:To be fair. The Hobbit is big enough news to warrant a thread of its own. It'll die quickly though as we do have a movie news thread.

Also, didn't Batman get its own thread?


If you type Hobbit into search it already had two other topics created for it


:o

I rescind my previous statement.

Image
User avatar
Rubix
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: Bristol
Contact:

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Rubix » Tue May 31, 2011 12:38 pm

It's ok. I think they were created to early and just sank with lack of news.

Individual film topics should be created just before release to help them survive

And we should have a separate filmfolder other than Off Topic

PLAY | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [92h]
WATCH | Ted Lasso S2, HiJack S1, The Apprentice S18
RACE | Westonbirt Half (March), Chew Valley 10k (June), GNR (Sept), Cardiff Half (Oct)
User avatar
Moggy
"Special"
Joined in 2008
AKA: Moggy

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Moggy » Tue May 31, 2011 1:22 pm

Rubix wrote:
And we should have a separate filmfolder other than Off Topic


Careful, that's blasphemy on this forum. Before you know it you will have Hexx writing essays (full of :lol: smilies) about how wrong you are.

User avatar
Curls
Member
Joined in 2008

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Curls » Tue May 31, 2011 2:32 pm

If the world ends I'm going to be mighty pissed off I don't get to see the second part of this.

User avatar
Dual
Member
Joined in 2008

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Dual » Tue May 31, 2011 2:35 pm

how have they managed to split it into two films?

User avatar
Jam-Master Jay
Member
Joined in 2008
AKA: Lord Hypnos
Location: Stourbridge
Contact:

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Jam-Master Jay » Tue May 31, 2011 2:54 pm

Dual wrote:how have they managed to split it into two films?


Think I heard something about them adding to the story using notes and details that weren't included in the final book.

Image
User avatar
Rubix
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: Bristol
Contact:

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Rubix » Tue May 31, 2011 3:21 pm

Yep they are adding to the story and having Aragorn in it :fp:

PLAY | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [92h]
WATCH | Ted Lasso S2, HiJack S1, The Apprentice S18
RACE | Westonbirt Half (March), Chew Valley 10k (June), GNR (Sept), Cardiff Half (Oct)
Bigerich
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: Bergen

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Bigerich » Tue May 31, 2011 3:25 pm

Rubix wrote:Yep they are adding to the story and having Aragorn in it :fp:


What kind of bullshit is this?

I suppose adding the White Council makes sense, though it ruins the surprise when Gandalf shows up at the end.

User avatar
Rubix
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: Bristol
Contact:

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Rubix » Tue May 31, 2011 3:26 pm

Big Bullshit, he makes no appearance in the book at all!

PLAY | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [92h]
WATCH | Ted Lasso S2, HiJack S1, The Apprentice S18
RACE | Westonbirt Half (March), Chew Valley 10k (June), GNR (Sept), Cardiff Half (Oct)
Bigerich
Member
Joined in 2008
Location: Bergen

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Bigerich » Tue May 31, 2011 3:29 pm

:evil:

User avatar
Jay Adama
Emeritus
Joined in 2008
Location: Edinburgh/Tokyo

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Jay Adama » Tue May 31, 2011 6:20 pm

Rubix wrote:Big Bullshit, he makes no appearance in the book at all!

He is mentioned in LotR as watching over the Shire with some other rangers at Gandalf's request...

User avatar
Squinty
Member
Joined in 2009
Location: Norn Oirland

PostRe: Hobbit Movie Names & Release Dates Announced
by Squinty » Tue May 31, 2011 10:45 pm

I think they could do quite a lot with the big fight scene towards the end of the book. I felt that Tolkien never really goes into detail with it apart from the basic battle strategy.

This makes it possible to have a scene where Bilbo Baggins surfs down a flight of stairs on a shield. With epic music playing.


Return to “Stuff”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Godzilla, Grumpy David, Ste, Tineash and 174 guests