The Hobbit

[Chemical Love]

I can't believe I have to wait until December 2012 to see this. It's gonna be a long year and a half.

[hailthewarrior]

Titles for the two films have been announced. The first, which will come out December 12th, 2012, will be The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The second film, which will be released on December 13th, 2013, will be titled The Hobbit: There And Back Again

I really like those titles.

[MikeYabs]

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/118/1181874/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-20110713111341600-000.jpg

Bombur, Bofur & Bifur


While most of the Company of Thorin Oakensheild is related to the royal and noble line of Durin, Bofur, his brother Bombur and their cousin Bifur most definitely are … not. Born and bred in the West, descendants of coal miners and iron workers, they have joined the Quest for the Lonely Mountain partly to seek their fortune and partly because they were told the beer was free.

[about3fitty]

I came across this today and thought it was funny. I get the feeling thats not the picture they intended to use.

http://i56.tinypic.com/e7hxdd.jpg

[Sunken In]

I love how this thread now spans 5 years. The pics are making me excited!

[MikeYabs]

http://timenewsfeed.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/hbt-dwf-005.jpg

Balin and Dwalin

Dwarf Lords in their own right, Balin and Dwalin are close relatives of Thorin. Beyond this, these brothers are two of his most loyal and trusted friends. An old warrior, Balin has lived through hard times and fought many battles, yet he harbors doubts about the wisdom of the Quest to retake the Lonely Mountain. Dwalin has no such forebodings – his belief in Thorin’s leadership is unshakeable. A powerful and bruising fighter, with a natural tendency to distrust anyone who is not a Dwarf, particularly anyone who might be an Elf, Dwalin is not someone to cross lightly.

Now we just need to see Thorin!

[MikeYabs]

http://www-images.theonering.org/torwp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/thorin-richardarmitage.jpg

Thorin.

As a young Dwarf prince, Thorin witnessed the destruction and terror wrought when a great fire-breathing Dragon attacked the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. After slaughtering many of Thorin’s kin, the great serpent, Smaug, entered The Lonely Mountain and took possession of its vast store of gold and jewels. No-one came to the aid of the surviving Dwarves, and thus, a once proud and noble race was forced into exile. Through long years of hardship, Thorin grew to be a strong and fearless fighter and revered leader. In his heart a fierce desire grew; a desire to reclaim his homeland and destroy the beast that had brought such misery upon his people. So when fate offers him an unusual ally, he seizes the chance for revenge.


I wish it was a full body pic like the other dwarves, but there ya go.

[Turkelton8]

Wow that is really disappointing if Thorin really looks like that. He doesn't even have a beard in that picture. The rest look really good, though.

[MikeYabs]

Wow that is really disappointing if Thorin really looks like that. He doesn't even have a beard in that picture. The rest look really good, though.

Yea, I was expecting more in the beard department from Thorin, but as a whole I'm pretty pleased with how all the dwarves look, seeing as they had to have 13 distinct characters. This couldn't have been an easy task for Peter Jackson and crew.

I do like how Orchrist, Thorin's sword looks though!

[Turkelton8]

Yea, I was expecting more in the beard department from Thorin, but as a whole I'm pretty pleased with how all the dwarves look, seeing as they had to have 13 distinct characters. This couldn't have been an easy task for Peter Jackson and crew.

I do like how Orchrist, Thorin's sword looks though!

It does look sexy. Hopefully Glamdring looks just as good for Gandalf. I'm also hoping they a good job with Beorn, especially during the Battle of Five Armies, when he starts kicking ass.

[MikeYabs]

It does look sexy. Hopefully Glamdring looks just as good for Gandalf. I'm also hoping they a good job with Beorn, especially during the Battle of Five Armies, when he starts kicking ass.

Well we saw Glamdring in the LOTR movies, so as long as its consistent with that I'll be happy. I'm also looking forward to seeing Beorn in action too!

[Ryan Gardner]

Cannot wait for this

[OurLadyCoolbean]

I'm not really into the look of the dwarves.

Not really basing this on that, but more and more I get the feeling that these movies aren't going to be that good.

[jbaseball44]

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production video 3 (there is some really hot christopher lee action all the way at the end)

[bNz719]

Was like halfway through that video thinking it all seemed so familiar and then I looked that it was posted in July haha.
Love the production videos they do though. Wonder when the next will be up.

[dpatrickguy]

Got me really excited for a new video but saw that back in July haha

[Chemical Love]

"That's some Metallica, mate."

Hah that got a quick laugh from me.

[jbaseball44]

apologies for the excitement, i just realized it was never posted in here

[recall reality]

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[Chemical Love]

I'm always amazed at how movies are made. I'd love to be part of an entire movie shoot to see what goes on.

[deadkidsean]

Teaser in front of Tintin. Fuck yes.

[gepetto]

i need hobbit porn

[Dat4]

Trailer comes out tonight at 7PST! also in front of The Adventures of Tintin.

[stayillogical]

I'm always amazed at how movies are made. I'd love to be part of an entire movie shoot to see what goes on.

Pre-production must be exhausting.

[wall e]

Soooo excited

[deadkidsean]

TEASER TONIGHT ON THE IMAX SCREENENITJ%R$ERfgt5r43edfe

[wall e]

I wish I had an IMAX within reasonable distance

[deadkidsean]

To make up for you not having one close, I have two within 15 minutes. <3

[Dat4]

I have two within 30 minutes and neither of them are having a showing of Tintin. So I have to drive 50 minutes away to watch it in a non IMAX theater.

[drudo182]

I love our new IMAX theater too.

[nhoium]

Teaser at 10 pm on my 15" computer screen! Woo!

[xjulianx89]

Haven't been this anticipated for a trailer in a while.

[Ricketts]

Man, I'm pumped. 8 fucking minutes!

[xjulianx89]

The site crashed.

[xjulianx89]

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[xjulianx89]

Now THAT is a trailer.

[LivingTheLyrics]

Just amazed. I mean, im excited for TDKR, but it can't even hold a candle to the excitement I have in me for seeing this book come to life.

[Ricketts]

Oh My God. Fucking Awesome. Holy Shit. Fucking Thorin Is So Cool.

Jesus Fuck Dick

I am so fucking excited. Holy God.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/8/a/2/8a2a0f777ce4f9b70ffb45f16648162d.gi f

God I can't wait to go back to Middle Earth.

[ModernArtillery]

I cannot wait!!! AHHHHHHHHH

[Ricketts]

Fucking Thorin is so cool. Holy fucking shit, I cannot wait to see him in the Battle of Five Armies.

[xjulianx89]

Man, I feel like reading The Hobbit again. Haven't read it since middle school.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

I can't believe it's been ten years already since Fellowship and now here we are again. God, I can remember seeing this teaser in theaters and freaking out:

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[MikeYabs]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/722892/south-park-i-just-came-500x375.jpg

[Miss Heartcore]

http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luox9keyC11r6aoq4o1_500.gif

[Miss Heartcore]

I can't believe it's been ten years already since Fellowship and now here we are again. God, I can remember seeing this teaser in theaters and freaking out:

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Even better for a throwback:

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[MikeYabs]

Going to watch the trilogy (extended editions obviously) between now and my 5pm shift tomorrow. So stoked on this.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Even better for a throwback:

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I don't think I've ever again anticipated a movie quite like I did with this series. I remember that teaser for The Two Towers when Gandalf the White stepped out of the light at the end and everyone just blacked out due to sheer amazement. This feels familiar and I like it. Oh yes.

[trappedintime]

I'm so blown away. It's gonna be such an exciting time for a lot of us next year when this gets released!

[hailthewarrior]

I freaked completely out when I watched this trailer. Holy shit, talk about nerdy emotional overdrive. I just finished writing my thesis on Tolkien and I just need to return to Middle-Earth on the big screen. Holy shit.

[MADSTA]

Discussing the trailer with my brother through text:
"THORRRINNN"
"THORIN IS A SEX KNIGHT"

[aoftbsten]

Holy shit, can't wait for this.

[Jason Tate]

Why 3D? Why?

[Miss Heartcore]

I don't think I've ever again anticipated a movie quite like I did with this series. I remember that teaser for The Two Towers when Gandalf the White stepped out of the light at the end and everyone just blacked out due to sheer amazement. This feels familiar and I like it. Oh yes.


That trailer made me the most excited out of any in the series. I remember being in the theater and not expecting it and the emotions were on ANOTHER LEVEL at that moment.

[KenneyBN]

cant.wait.cant.wait.must.come.faste r.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

That trailer made me the most excited out of any in the series. I remember being in the theater and not expecting it and the emotions were on ANOTHER LEVEL at that moment.
Let's revisit shall we?

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"I come back to you now....at the turn of the tide."

Yeeeeeeaaaaah.

[Trainsaw]

Looks like more of the same.............




.....and by that I mean incredible

[deadkidsean]

Why 3D? Why?
I'm assuming he's either being forced to or really has great ideas for it, i.e. Scorsese and Hugo.

[jwicklun]

I don't mind 3D if it's not tacked on. Excited for this.

[Chemical Love]

I've only seen Avatar and Jackass 3 in 3D - hated Avatar but didn't mind Jackass. Having said that, I am beyond excited to see this.

[dpatrickguy]

Trailer was completely bawse.

[xjulianx89]

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/3311/screenshot20111220at104.png
Damn.
As for the 3D, this will probably be like Scorsese with Hugo. If you don't want to see in 3D, then, well, don't. I just want to see this thing in its 48fps glory in IMAX.

[jwicklun]

I hear good things from Hugo. Studios usually force 3D on a film, but from the looks from the preview videos, Jackson wanted it from the start. That gives me a bit of faith that it will be properly used rather than the gimmick that its "coming at your face!!"

[popdisaster00]

Why 3D? Why?
http://alertearnings.com/money/eHomeBizWork10_files/money.jpg

[Miss Heartcore]

May be one of the first films where I actually might willingly see it in 3D.

[ModernArtillery]

having seen those making-of preview videos, the 3D looks like its going to be incredible, not gimmicky.

holy crap someone give me a time machine for christmas

[jwicklun]

Also for a forced Parks and Rec quote: "I wasn't a fan of Jackson's interpretation."

[Jason Tate]

I'm assuming he's either being forced to or really has great ideas for it, i.e. Scorsese and Hugo.

I'd say forced. I hate 3D. That and the dual movie thing drops my excitement a little bit for this one.

[jwicklun]

having seen those making-of preview videos, the 3D looks like its going to be incredible, not gimmicky.

holy crap someone give me a time machine for christmas

The depth and scope is going to look great. I'm actually excited to see how this looks in 3D.

[Jason Tate]

Do not give studios money for 3D. That quality degrading, crap trend, needs to die!!

http://theoatmeal.com/blog/3d_movies

[jwicklun]

I'd say forced. I hate 3D. That and the dual movie thing drops my excitement a little bit for this one.

Well Peter Jackson is producing this, so I'd probably make the argument that he would've wanted 3D in the first place. Hell, him and Spielberg wanted it for the Tin Tin movie.

[Jason Tate]

Well Peter Jackson is producing this, so I'd probably make the argument that he would've wanted 3D in the first place. Hell, him and Spielberg wanted it for the Tin Tin movie.
Then my respect for Jackson has dropped even more than when I sat through King Kong. Thought he was directing it, not just producing, though?

[MikeYabs]

Then my respect for Jackson has dropped even more than when I sat through King Kong. Thought he was directing it, not just producing, though?

He is. If you go watch the production videos, they go over the way the 3d is being done for this.


Looks legit enough, and I've had enough with gimmicky 3d.


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[jwicklun]

Then my respect for Jackson has dropped even more than when I sat through King Kong. Thought he was directing it, not just producing, though?

I think originally that was the deal, but Del Toro dropped, so was pressured (not sure that's the right word) to take his place. Who knows, keep an open mind, it could be great. If not, just see it in normal 2D.

[ModernArtillery]

regardless of 3d, its going to be a bloody incredible movie. lotr marathon tonight so i can try and contain my excitement (but it'll probably have the opposite effect) + read the book again hahahah

[jwicklun]

Although a part of me still wishes Jackson would return to the low budget horror-comedy.

[MikeYabs]

regardless of 3d, its going to be a bloody incredible movie. lotr marathon tonight so i can try and contain my excitement (but it'll probably have the opposite effect) + read the book again hahahah

I'm doing this right now as well.

[Jason Tate]

He is. If you go watch the production videos, they go over the way the 3d is being done for this.


Looks legit enough, and I've had enough with gimmicky 3d.


6e-3i1ploR4

It's all gimmicky to me.

[Jason Tate]

I think originally that was the deal, but Del Toro dropped, so was pressured (not sure that's the right word) to take his place. Who knows, keep an open mind, it could be great. If not, just see it in normal 2D.

I will. Refuse to give money to that crap.

Hahah. Glad Jackson is doing it at least. Can't wait to do some walking and talking!!

[Miss Heartcore]

I'd say forced. I hate 3D. That and the dual movie thing drops my excitement a little bit for this one.

:highfive:

[Jason Tate]

:highfive:
But, getting to see my favorite book as a kid on the big screen? That will rule.

[perceptrons]

From the production diary awhile back, this 3D should be good. The way he's doing it eliminates a number of the problem areas of traditional 3D.

I don't know which I'll see it in yet, paying for 3D hurts my wallet a lot.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Watching 3D hurts my eyes a lot. Also gives me major migraines. I enjoyed Hugo though.

[Miss Heartcore]

But, getting to see my favorite book as a kid on the big screen? That will rule.

The "3D IMAX Experience" I had for Avatar was a complete waste. I literally can only recall 2 instances of 3D in the entire movie, it was that unnecessary to me.

However, since I will probably see this multiple times so I might fit in the 3D once, but in general I avoid it at all costs AND save myself some money in the process.

[wall e]

I CAN'T WAITTt

[ModernArtillery]

hahaha youtube comment; "suicide rates dropped". spot on.

[JuneJuly]

are the dwarves all CGI? because it looked like it from the trailer ;-)

[Protested Hero]

I really need to watch the trailer for this when I get home. I enjoyed The Hobbit more than LOTR as far as the books are concerned; of course I was also twelve when I read them.

[Chrisj182]

The trailer was a perfect trailer, didn't give away too much of the plot for those who haven't read the book. Only 361 days to wait though.

[MikeYabs]

are the dwarves all CGI? because it looked like it from the trailer ;-)

Nope.

[nhoium]

Google Maps > Walking Directions > 'The Shire' to 'Mordor'

:)

[MikeYabs]

Google Maps > Walking Directions > 'The Shire' to 'Mordor'

:)

http://troll.me/images/another-boromir-meme/one-does-not-simply-walk-into-mordor.jpg

[nhoium]

That would be the joke.

[Recovery Room]

3D has only been effective in two movies, Avatar and Hugo; hopefully it works for Tintin too.

But I certainly wouldn't mind if it died overall so it can stop being exploited and needlessly used.

[JRefrigerated]

I tried to read this book once, not a huge fan. But, maybe the movie will be more captivating

[CarouselBoy]

Just saw the trailer. So stoked. I thought will all the Peter Jackson hoopla it was gonna get pushed back. Now I'm gonna need to read the book cause it's been like 12 years

[Dat4]

I love how the argument against 3D always makes the person arguing seem like a grumpy 5 year old. Bad movies will be bad with or with out 3D. Stop using awful movies as an example to why 3D should die. Maybe you should just stop seeing bad movies and that problem would be fixed.

You wouldn't argue against a song being recorded in stereo, or a color movie, or even a 5.1 or 7.1 sound system. All of those things are completely unnecessary in the production of a movie or music but were added because if used correctly, they will enhance the viewing or listening pleasure. 3D is in no way different than any of those other things. It is a tool to be used or misused however the director and his crew see fit. Don't be ignorant and dismiss things just because you don't get it. While 3D is not new, it is definitely new in the areas and on the scale that it is now being used. Everything needs development time. It's also not like you don't have the option to watch in the standard way. It's really up to you, not the production team.


Also, why would you be put off by two films? that is about the dumbest thing I have seen yet.

[xjulianx89]

It's not like they're splitting just The Hobbit into two films. From my understanding, they're splitting The Hobbit into two films with more material that bridges the gap between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

[Dat4]

It's not like they're splitting just The Hobbit into two films. From my understanding, they're splitting The Hobbit into two films with more material that bridges the gap between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Not exactly. They are adding the extra story pieces that Tolkien wrote about after The Hobbit. That way The Hobbit actually makes sense in context to The Lord of the Rings. You have to understand that when Tolkien wrote The Hobbit, most of the middle earth universe was not established and it wasn't until he started going all out with Lotr that he filled in the gaps.

There was more than just money behind the decision to make The Hobbit into two parts. I am personally really glad they did.

[xhmnimx]

So far away :(

[OurLadyCoolbean]

Rewatching the trailer made me realize how damn excited I am for the score(s).

[neo506]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/coolproduction/ckeditor_assets/pictures/4979/original/hobbitbilbo.jpg




Is Bilbo Tebowing?

Somebody had to say it.

[mike_aaron]

I'm in a bit of a pickle. I just finished watching LOTR for the umpteenth time. I've read the books, but only after I saw the movies. Which I liked, because in my mind I wasn't disappointed that something changed from the book. I went in with no expectations. I've never read The Hobbit. And I was going to do the same thing this time around. Thoughts?

[jbaseball44]

screened 10 minutes worth of footage today at cinemacon and apparently the reaction to the way it looked, not the content, was not very good

[jwicklun]

Yeah there have been comparisons that it looks like an episode of Doctor Who in terms of production.

[ModernArtillery]

really? cos i've read articles that said it was incredible, especially with the 48fps. but what they screened was really rough; green screens still visible; so it'll be really different and all polished in the actual movie.

[recall reality]

Apparently the 48fps is a pretty radical change. I'm hearing high praise of some aspects and criticism of others, pretty early footage so not too worried about it.

[jbaseball44]

yeah i'm not all that worried, just figured i'd drop a post about it to spark some discussion. has anyone read anything about the actual content? i can't find all that much on that front

this is the article (http://www.slashfilm.com/cinemacon-ten-minutes-the-hobbit-underwhelms-higher-frame-rates-cinematic-future-james-cameron-promised/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+slashfilm+%28% 2FFilm%29) i was referring to, should of posted it above

[Protested Hero]

Yeah, I've read nothing but bad things about the 48fps. Granted, I've run the "trumotion 120hz" on my TV and don't mind it too much, but hopefully this doesn't look too odd.

[nhoium]

I'm not going to worry too much about the way it looks yet since the footage wasn't completely finished, but I am worried that the negativity will discourage theater owners from updating their 3D projector software.

[OurLadyCoolbean]

Whenever I watch Blu-Rays (which isn't very often) I always feel like motion is too fluid and not cinematic enough at first, but I get used to it pretty quickly. Not sure if this'll be the case here but I'm going to reserve judgment until I see some footage

[Chemical Love]

I don't know how I feel about the 48fps. I might see it in 2D @ 24fps first and then catch it in IMAX 3D @ 48fps.

[OurLadyCoolbean]

I don't know how I feel about the 48fps. I might see it in 2D @ 24fps first and then catch it in IMAX 3D @ 48fps.

I don't think you can see it in 24fps... How/why would they even remove half the frames in the whole movie? It's not like 3D where you can convert it after filming is done (to my knowledge, but I'm no expert)

[Chemical Love]

I don't think you can see it in 24fps... How/why would they even remove half the frames in the whole movie? It's not like 3D where you can convert it after filming is done (to my knowledge, but I'm no expert)
I just read something on /Film that said it was being released in both 24 and 48, but I don't know how that would work. Anyways, that's what I was going on.

[OurLadyCoolbean]

I just read something on /Film that said it was being released in both 24 and 48, but I don't know how that would work. Anyways, that's what I was going on.

Ok I just read what you were talking about... I don't know how they would do that, but that is indeed what it says so i dunno

[I am Mick]

Kind of shitty that Jackson pretty much accepts that people will be uncomfortable and not enjoy it for at least the first ten minutes.

[nhoium]

I think he just means that it's a small sacrifice for what he believes will be the future standard. I figured he'd reply in such a way, and I think he hit the nail on the head. The more I think about, the more I'm excited to see it in 3D at 48fps. Hopefully it does help alleviate the eye strain.

[FuckT41182]

I've just read the first five pages, was there really a time when PJ was off the movie ? That would suck ass, I hope that IMDB is right when it says that PJ is the director of the movie, I don't believe anyone else could re-create the great atmosphere of the LOTR

And btw, will this movie be divided into two parts ? Why did PJ return to directing the movie when they had thrown him out before ? I didn't know there was so much fuss about it after the amazing job that PJ and his stuff had pulled off with the LOTR.

[Recovery Room]

Whenever I watch Blu-Rays (which isn't very often) I always feel like motion is too fluid and not cinematic enough at first, but I get used to it pretty quickly. Not sure if this'll be the case here but I'm going to reserve judgment until I see some footage
You probably have your HDTV on the motion setting where it looks "live."

[Miss Heartcore]

Whenever I watch Blu-Rays (which isn't very often) I always feel like motion is too fluid and not cinematic enough at first, but I get used to it pretty quickly. Not sure if this'll be the case here but I'm going to reserve judgment until I see some footage

You probably have your HDTV on the motion setting where it looks "live."
that's why I hate HD--everything looks like a soap opera. I tried explaining it to a friend and he didn't get it.

[nhoium]

I've just read the first five pages, was there really a time when PJ was off the movie ? That would suck ass, I hope that IMDB is right when it says that PJ is the director of the movie, I don't believe anyone else could re-create the great atmosphere of the LOTR

And btw, will this movie be divided into two parts ? Why did PJ return to directing the movie when they had thrown him out before ? I didn't know there was so much fuss about it after the amazing job that PJ and his stuff had pulled off with the LOTR.
It will be divided into two parts.

New Line didn't want him working on the film, or any other future film of theirs for that matter, because of some lawsuit he made against them having to do with money from LOTR. Don't remember all of the details, but I, for one, am glad that it got resolved. IMO, he did a fine job with the trilogy and these films would not be the same without him at the helm.

[Recovery Room]

that's why I hate HD--everything looks like a soap opera. I tried explaining it to a friend and he didn't get it.
It's not actually the HD, though. If you turn off the motion setting it'll look standard/regular but clearer. The various motion settings make it look live and soap opera-ish. Personally, I don't mind that setting at times, but I can see how it'd bother some. But it's a bummer when people are missing out on higher quality picture because they think it's the HD itself making it look that way.

If you have an HDTV, watch a hi-def channel or Blu-ray after turning off the motion setting and I am pretty sure you'll love it. It should be like watching a DVD but with a more crisp and clear picture. Think of it like a higher resolution image on your computer.

[deadkidsean]

that's why I hate HD--everything looks like a soap opera. I tried explaining it to a friend and he didn't get it.
It isn't high-definition. That's a horrible generalization. It's the refresh rate (http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/refresh-rate1.htm) of the set. Our eyes have been trained for decades at 60Hz and the tv manufacturers got it in their head that increasing refresh rate was another number that they could use to gauge the performance of their televisions on. It isn't exactly arbitrary ... it does heavily reduce blur and artifacting going from 60Hz to 120Hz, but then you double that again like some tvs now and it's getting needless, like having 1080p squeezed into 20". It's all marketing tools.

Frames-per-second is essentially the same thing but on the source end instead of receiving end. Jackson doubled the frames being photographed per second, thus the blur reduction and things looking too fluid (for what we're used to).

[Recovery Room]

I don't like the higher refresh rate for action films, but it's great for stuff like Planet Earth or The Tree of Life.

[deadkidsean]

It's something that I can get used to within a few minutes of using. Its benefits and their intentions with it far outweigh its annoyance to me.

[FuckT41182]

It will be divided into two parts.

New Line didn't want him working on the film, or any other future film of theirs for that matter, because of some lawsuit he made against them having to do with money from LOTR. Don't remember all of the details, but I, for one, am glad that it got resolved. IMO, he did a fine job with the trilogy and these films would not be the same without him at the helm.
Thanks for the info, man !

[Miss Heartcore]

It's not actually the HD, though. If you turn off the motion setting it'll look standard/regular but clearer. The various motion settings make it look live and soap opera-ish. Personally, I don't mind that setting at times, but I can see how it'd bother some. But it's a bummer when people are missing out on higher quality picture because they think it's the HD itself making it look that way.

If you have an HDTV, watch a hi-def channel or Blu-ray after turning off the motion setting and I am pretty sure you'll love it. It should be like watching a DVD but with a more crisp and clear picture. Think of it like a higher resolution image on your computer.
ah noted, so it's motion setting, not hd.

definitely annoys me to no end...especially with older movies or at least movies made before the millennium. everything looks like and not "movie-like"

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1022762/nbc_the_more_you_know.jpg

[nhoium]

LOL at the 1080P 20" sets. I remember some douche at Best Buy tried to get me to buy something like that, I think it may have been 32" though, and I just laughed in his face.

[Recovery Room]

LOL at the 1080P 20" sets. I remember some douche at Best Buy tried to get me to buy something like that, I think it may have been 32" though, and I just laughed in his face.
Seeing as people are still buying $80+ HDMI cables from them, I'm sure that pitch works on some.

[FuckT41182]

Just finished reading The Hobbit, some people here said that Tolkien's style is hard to read and after a while your interest in the book ceases to exist, luckily, I have not encountered any of that, I got into the book and I couldn't stop reading till it was done, and I liked it too. I hope that LOTR books will make me feel the same way.

And also, the book got me even more excited for the film, there is so many great parts in the book to make the movie big and awesome, I hope that PJ decided to put more songs in the movie, there were really plenty of them in the book. The ones in the LOTR were great, so I hope there will be some in this movie too. The one we already know of from the trailer worked out amazing.

[MikeYabs]

Just finished reading The Hobbit, some people here said that Tolkien's style is hard to read and after a while your interest in the book ceases to exist, luckily, I have not encountered any of that, I got into the book and I couldn't stop reading till it was done, and I liked it too. I hope that LOTR books will make me feel the same way.

And also, the book got me even more excited for the film, there is so many great parts in the book to make the movie big and awesome, I hope that PJ decided to put more songs in the movie, there were really plenty of them in the book. The ones in the LOTR were great, so I hope there will be some in this movie too. The one we already know of from the trailer worked out amazing.

The Hobbit is his easiest to read. Its just about everything else he's written that suffer from his difficult style. If you can get through it its worth it though.

[WTG]

Just finished reading The Hobbit, some people here said that Tolkien's style is hard to read and after a while your interest in the book ceases to exist, luckily, I have not encountered any of that, I got into the book and I couldn't stop reading till it was done, and I liked it too. I hope that LOTR books will make me feel the same way.

And also, the book got me even more excited for the film, there is so many great parts in the book to make the movie big and awesome, I hope that PJ decided to put more songs in the movie, there were really plenty of them in the book. The ones in the LOTR were great, so I hope there will be some in this movie too. The one we already know of from the trailer worked out amazing.

Wayyyy back in the day (pre-movies), I read the Hobbit the exact same way and loved it. I got about halfway through Fellowship before I lost all interest.

[FuckT41182]

Wayyyy back in the day (pre-movies), I read the Hobbit the exact same way and loved it. I got about halfway through Fellowship before I lost all interest.
Well, luckily I have already gotten through the LOTR: The Fellowship Of The Ring and I liked it just as much. The Hobbit was easier to read, for it was less dark and more optimistic, funny and one of the greatest adventures that I've ever had a chance to read, but LOTR is amazing as well, the story is overwhelming and you just gotta love and feel with the characters

The Hobbit is his easiest to read. Its just about everything else he's written that suffer from his difficult style. If you can get through it its worth it though.
I agree that The Hobbit was the easiest to read, but still I do not find LOTR too hard to keep me interested, I mean, not hard at all. The most difficult style that I've come across so far was the style of Robert Ludlum and his Bourne trilogy, but still after I've finished reading I wasn't angry with the difficulty of his writing, I was rather astonished at his skill and loved it.

[MikeYabs]

Well, luckily I have already gotten through the LOTR: The Fellowship Of The Ring and I liked it just as much. The Hobbit was easier to read, for it was less dark and more optimistic, funny and one of the greatest adventures that I've ever had a chance to read, but LOTR is amazing as well, the story is overwhelming and you just gotta love and feel with the characters


I agree that The Hobbit was the easiest to read, but still I do not find LOTR too hard to keep me interested, I mean, not hard at all. The most difficult style that I've come across so far was the style of Robert Ludlum and his Bourne trilogy, but still after I've finished reading I wasn't angry with the difficulty of his writing, I was rather astonished at his skill and loved it.

If you're still interested in more writing about Middle Earth after LOTR, read The Silmarillion. Now THATS a tough read.

[FuckT41182]

If you're still interested in more writing about Middle Earth after LOTR, read The Silmarillion. Now THATS a tough read.
Yeah I know about all his works, I wanna buy Silmarillion and The Children Of Hurin when I have the money, and when I have read all the books that I have right now, in the last few months I purchased more than 40 books and there's still plenty that I have to read.