The Hobbit

[Serenity]

New Line Cinema has told Peter Jackson that he will not be required for the Hobbit movie, or a LOTR prequel that apparently New Line has the rights for.

Hmm, I'm pretty sure the movie(s) will fail. It'll be like when they replaced Jim Carrey with Jamie Kennedy for The Mask...

Link: Peter Jackson officially off the Hobbit (http://www.theonering.net/staticnews/1163993546.html)

[Trainsaw]

yeah new line blew it

[DeadCityScars]

yep, big disappointment. I'm not even looking forward to the Hobbit anymore.

It'd be liek if a different director did the Star Wars prequels....wait that would have been a good thing, nvm.

[matt_rawlings]

Fuck :(

[livethesounds]

no longer intrested. sucks the hobbit was the only book that i actually read.

[chris1152]

I'm sure the powers that be were thinking reasonably and had other factors than money in mind when turning Jackson down on this project.

...maybe.

[MLLMillenium]

King kong was so awful.

[make_this_hurt]

I'll wait to see who they get. Jackson was the man for this... but it still has potential.. just because of the awesome story.

[Serenity]

I'll wait to see who they get. Jackson was the man for this... but it still has potential.. just because of the awesome story.

Haha, imagine if they get some hack like Brett Ratner for it...

[make_this_hurt]

Haha, imagine if they get some hack like Brett Ratner for it...
I'd vomit.

[preppyak]

I'm sure the powers that be were thinking reasonably and had other factors than money in mind when turning Jackson down on this project.

...maybe.
Yeah...except why turn down the guy who created a Billion dollar franchise in the US to make a highly anticipated movie out of another book within the same vein

Now, what they will have is perhaps a great stand-alone movie, but, it probably won't mesh in any form with the other 3, so good luck trying to sell any form of all-in-one set. And good luck trying to market it from the "From the Director who brough you...the other movies" aspect. Essentially, they just lost $10 mil on opening weekend, probably $50 mil total from their box office sales...at least. Just the hold-over Jackson/LOTR fans would have gone to see this in flocks....not so much now.

And NEw Line needs even better luck trying to make a prequel for the LOTR trilogy, because no way fans will allow it, and if The Hobbit flops, they are completely fucked.

They may have just cost themselves potentially $400 million with that decision if it falls that way (assuming a prequel makes around what the others did, and the Hobbit comes up short)

Edit: And from the article, it sounds like it's all about potentially differences in accounting over the LOTR:Fellowship...wow.

haha, and this makes it possibly even better:
"There have been rumors about The Hobbit being split into two films, will this prequel project then become the third film in another trilogy? Who knows..."

If that speculation is true, and their is another trilogy our of basically the Hobbit, without Jackson I doubt they can greenlight all 3 shooting at once, and if the first flops, it's game set match...I love watching a studio fuck itself over like this

[TBSowns524]

King kong was so awful.


horrid

[sirensiren]

why would they turn him down? that sucks.

[YourMusicSucks]

Well, I'll try and look at this from a positive light.

The hobbit will have a different taste to it... a distinct flavor from the other three. It might make it more enjoyable as a standalone film. And The Hobbit was sort of a different kind of book; it might be good for it to also be a different kind of movie.

[arf_mutha_arf]

michael bay should do it. it'll have so many explosions if he does

[preppyak]

michael bay should do it. it'll have so many explosions if he does

haha...

Now I am interested to see who they get (and it has to be soon, if they have "time issues"), because I can't think of a director that would be good for this right now

[Mula225]

noooooooooooooooo..bastards!

[the_champ_is_here]

yep, big disappointment. I'm not even looking forward to the Hobbit anymore.

It'd be liek if a different director did the Star Wars prequels....wait that would have been a good thing, nvm.

You realise Lucas didn't direct Empire or Return of the Jedi, right?

So it really wouldn't be like that at all.

and Peter Jackson won an oscar for the mockery that is New Line Cinema's Return of the King, so I'm still bitter. He'd probably oull some bullshit like leaving out Beorn anyway.

[SkaBum14]

I heard Uwe Boll is doing this.

[collideXintoXme]

that sucks.....im mad. i don't even know if i even wanna see it. thats saying a lot coming from a person who used to be OBSESSED with LOTR for the longest time.

[vandalsandquinn]

:-(

[DeadCityScars]

You realise Lucas didn't direct Empire or Return of the Jedi, right?

So it really wouldn't be like that at all.

and Peter Jackson won an oscar for the mockery that is New Line Cinema's Return of the King, so I'm still bitter. He'd probably oull some bullshit like leaving out Beorn anyway.

Yes, I do. hence the punchline. Empire and Jedi were the best Star Wars movies, hands down.

[DeadCityScars]

You realise Lucas didn't direct Empire or Return of the Jedi, right?

So it really wouldn't be like that at all.

and Peter Jackson won an oscar for the mockery that is New Line Cinema's Return of the King, so I'm still bitter. He'd probably oull some bullshit like leaving out Beorn anyway.


wow, I re-read that - you didn't like ROTK? Why are you even in this thread.

[Spooky]

i'd be kinda pissed if they turned the hobbit into two movies just to force another trilogy... just make one movie

[the_champ_is_here]

wow, I re-read that - you didn't like ROTK? Why are you even in this thread.

Return of the King completely butchered all the best aspects of the novel.


And Tolkien's stories are very dear to me, and when you leave out or alter things that were very special to me (Faramir's character, the passing of the grey company, the armies of the dead, the scouring of the shire, Saruman's death) one tends to be pissed off. The only good things were the action sequences, and even they seemed like I was watching recycled footage from the Two Towers.

[YourMusicSucks]

Return of the King completely butchered all the best aspects of the novel.


And Tolkien's stories are very dear to me, and when you leave out or alter things that were very special to me (Faramir's character, the passing of the grey company, the armies of the dead, the scouring of the shire, Saruman's death) one tends to be pissed off. The only good things were the action sequences, and even they seemed like I was watching recycled footage from the Two Towers.

I'm finally starting to read the books, and I feel the obnoxious need to say that this is the first time in my life I've ever found a book less enjoyable than its movie. They're so needlessly drawn-out and flowery.

[petey536]

dont really want to see this anymore, i was psyched for it but new line had to go and ruin it, bastards

[the_champ_is_here]

I'm finally starting to read the books, and I feel the obnoxious need to say that this is the first time in my life I've ever found a book less enjoyable than its movie. They're so needlessly drawn-out and flowery.

That's because you're retarded and have no attention span.

[livethesounds]

I'm finally starting to read the books, and I feel the obnoxious need to say that this is the first time in my life I've ever found a book less enjoyable than its movie. They're so needlessly drawn-out and flowery.

i feel the same way, and i have a pretty good attention span and am, contrary to popular belive, not a retard.

i read lots of books, just some authors dont reach me like others do. Tolkien's style kind of lulls me to sleep.

[YourMusicSucks]

That's because you're retarded and have no attention span.

Haha, thanks.

i feel the same way, and i have a pretty good attention span and am, contrary to popular belive, not a retard.

i read lots of books, just some authors dont reach me like others do. Tolkien's style kind of lulls me to sleep.

That basically sums it up for me, too.

[the_champ_is_here]

i feel the same way, and i have a pretty good attention span and am, contrary to popular belive, not a retard.

i read lots of books, just some authors dont reach me like others do. Tolkien's style kind of lulls me to sleep.

belive isn't even a word

[Serenity]

I'm going to bump this:

From theonering.net:

Word from a reliable source indicates that Sam Raimi has been approached to direct THE HOBBIT. Since Peter Jackson (http://tbhl.theonering.net/)'s (Middle-)earth shattering news that he is off the project, it seems the Spider-Man director may step into his place. Raimi was born on October 23rd, 1959 in Royal Oak, Michigan. His first big hit was 'The Evil Dead' but he really gained cult status with 'Evil Dead II'. It is his amazing work on the Spider-Man series that has propelled Raimi to the mainstream. His latest film 'Spider-Man 3' is due out this May.While there is no word on Raimi accepting the invitation, it remains to be seen who, if anyone, will be replacing Peter Jackson (http://tbhl.theonering.net/)!



also, word has it that the rights for the movie will fall back to the original Tolkien company in one year, who say that they want Jackson to shoot the movie.

[Aearwen1024]

King kong was so awful.


Yeah dude, King Kong was awful, but LotR wasn't. I don't know about the rest of you, but if anyone is going to take me back to Middle Earth, it's Peter Jackson and Peter Jackson only.

[unwritten]

Apparently New Line owes Jackson 100 million(?) as well. He is suing them.

[Aearwen1024]

The only person I trust with creating Middle Earth is PJ. Now, let's think.

Step one, get rid of PJ.

Step two, get rid of Howard Shore. That's smart.

Step three, remember that the screenplays were written by PJ's company, the props made by WETA, also part of PJ's team.

If you take away PJ, you pretty much take away all the creative genius behind LotR. Not only will it suck, it will be the worst investment NLC could make. Wasting millions of dollars not only at the box office but with merchandising as well. And LotR has some SERIOUS merchandise (I myself have two swords from the series.)

Sure, Sam Raimi did Evil Dead. And I love those movies to death. But Raimi is NOT the right man for the job.

Sir McKellan said he wanted to go back to ME with PJ. So do the rest of us Tolkienites.

I aear can ven na mar, mellynin.

[Spooky]

I'm going to bump this:

also, word has it that the rights for the movie will fall back to the original Tolkien company in one year, who say that they want Jackson to shoot the movie.

I hadn't heard the Sam Rami thing, but I read an article about this. I think Jackson will end up doing it, it just might take a while.

[PJ1336]

check out the article here (http://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/20070111/en_movies_eo/d1f45be38812_4842_a8ba_17681258dea9 )

[PJ1336]

this movie will prob blow now.

[make_this_hurt]

This is.. like... so old.

[Sp00ner]

they were gonna make a movie out of Halo???

[TJ Wells]

this movie was ALWAYS going to blow

[livethesounds]

gay

[IAPAI]

they were gonna make a movie out of Halo???

yeah, that is also very old news.

[chronomic]

weak

[catscradle]

i wish he would put aside all of this LOTR business and remake dune, but one can only dream.

[hockey0001]

Peter Jackson has agreed to produce it

http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/news/ap/20071218/119800716000.html



pretty excited for this even though its pretty far off still

[Ailite]

I'm so excited for the this.

[Adeniz19]

there are rumors that sam raimi might direct.

[Chemical Love]

I cant wait for these movies. Shits gonna be awesome.

[AshesAshes]

I liked this book better than LOTR so im excited for this

[gonz]

So Jackson is just producing?

[classys]

there are rumors that sam raimi might direct.
I do not think I would like that...Jackson should just do it. I was also wondering where the first movie will end, and the second will begin, any thoughts?

[AshesAshes]

I hate Sam Raimi only thing he did recently that I enjoyed was 30 days of night.I also heard he is doing The Evil Dead remake which would be a shame since he did the original I dont know why he would do a remake I wanna see someone else point of view on it

[DivisionStreet]

there are rumors that sam raimi might direct.

Wayne: Mimes don't talk.
JD: [pause] They do when they're off duty.

[gonz]

Del Toro to direct!!!

fucking amazing

[Skadrist]

Del Toro to direct!!!

fucking amazing

I hear he is only in talks for now, but i will agree Del Toro would probably be the best choice out there right now.

[gonz]

Being reported by IGN:

February 1, 2008 - It was reported earlier this week (http://movies.ign.com/articles/847/847937p1.html) that Spanish filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro had been in negotiations to direct both The Hobbit and another film based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien for New Line Cinema and MGM. Del Toro has now been announced as having officially signed on to direct the two films.

According to the British newspaper The Guardian, the announcement was made at the French premiere of the del Toro-produced thriller The Orphanage. "Today is a big day because we are announcing what everyone wanted to hear, which is that he will be directing The Hobbit," the host reportedly told the audience as he introduced del Toro.

[Skadrist]

Being reported by IGN:


Awesome. del Toro will surely do a great job with these movies and he will likely solidify his position as one of the great directors of this current era.


OT: Nice editing job in the quote by IGN since Del Toro is Mexican not Spanish.

[donwagenblast]

Jackson should direct. he did such an amazing job with the three lord of the rings movies, let him finish it off with the hobbit

[Lueda Alia]

I just read this (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080425/ap_en_mo/film_hobbit_del_toro):

Guillermo del Toro is directing "The Hobbit" and its sequel, New Line Cinema announced Thursday. The 43-year-old filmmaker will move to New Zealand for four years to make the films back-to-back with executive producer Peter Jackson.

Del Toro wrote and directed "Pan's Labyrinth," which earned six Oscar nominations in 2006 and won three awards. He is also the director of the upcoming sequel "Hellboy II: The Golden Army," whose monsters bear the unmistakeable surreal vision of the Mexican-born filmmaker.

"I am indeed blessed to become a part of the filmmaking community that Peter, Fran and their extraordinary team of collaborators have created in New Zealand," del Toro said in a statement. "Contributing to the 'Lord of the Rings' legacy is an absolute dream come true."

Jackson and Walsh called del Toro "a cinematic magician who has never lost his childlike sense of wonder."

"We have long admired Guillermo's work and cannot think of a more inspired filmmaker to take the journey back to Middle-Earth," they said in a statement.

Jackson co-wrote, co-produced and directed the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, which won 17 Oscar and 30 nominations.



I'm sad that Peter Jackson won't be as involved with this movie, but I loved Pan's Labyrinth, so I have high hopes for this!

[classys]

Yeah it's gonna be great

[gloriousmuse]

I hope the original cast returns, like Ian Holme and Ian McKellen. And I think the guy who plays Elrond, I can't remember whether or not he was in The Hobbit though

[Adrian Villagomez]

I'll be in line to watch this movie, but I'm somewhat dreading what could go wrong. I have a love/hate relationship with the LOTR movies.

[Adrian Villagomez]

I hope the original cast returns, like Ian Holme and Ian McKellen. And I think the guy who plays Elrond, I can't remember whether or not he was in The Hobbit thoughHe was.

[classys]

I hope the original cast returns, like Ian Holme and Ian McKellen. And I think the guy who plays Elrond, I can't remember whether or not he was in The Hobbit though
They'll definitely cast a new Bilbo, and Ian McKellen said he's for sure on board.. so i have high hopes.

[Jessooker]

James McAvoy may play Bilbo. http://www.showbizspy.com/news/05292008/mcavoy-tipped-for-hobbit-role



That could work.

[Lueda Alia]

James McAvoy may play Bilbo. http://www.showbizspy.com/news/05292008/mcavoy-tipped-for-hobbit-role



That could work.
I actually think that he would be perfect.

[Adrian Villagomez]

James McAvoy may play Bilbo. http://www.showbizspy.com/news/05292008/mcavoy-tipped-for-hobbit-role



That could work.He has a Hobbit-ish look to him. He needs to plump up though.

[TheFury]

There's been a lot of talk about whether the second movie would be a bridge to LOTR, but Del Toro and Jackson have confirmed that The Hobbit (http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=24610) will be split across the two movies. Great news. I don't think it would of been done justice if they tried to cram The Hobbit into the one movie.

Also, the blu-ray box set for LOTR can be seen here. (http://au.bluray.ign.com/articles/973/973610p1.html) It's only the theatrical versions though. I'll probably buy them, the extended won't be released until The Hobbit is out.

[c_rob2700]

Most anticipated movie since I've been alive

[TheFury]

Haha, same here. I just want to hear some casting information. I know a lot of the cast are interested in reprising their roles, even the hobbits who aren't in the book. As much as I thought they did a great job in LOTR they shouldn't deviate that far from it.

EDIT: As far as I know Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis are the only actors confirmed so far.

[Hamlet]

Being directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film will likely feature a creature with eyes that are in odd places on its body.

[TheFury]

That's one thing I don't want, for Del Toro to construct his own Middle-earth. WETA, Alan Lee and John Howe are woking on the film though as well as Peter, Fran and Phillipa writing the script along with Del Toro so I have no doubt it'll be good. PJ will also be heavily involved being the executive producer.

[TheFury]

Not sure if anyone is interested but some dedicated fans have made a movie called "The Hunt For Gollum" following Aragorn and his search for the ring. It would of been similar in parts to the bridge movie if it were made following the appendices in LOTR. The quality looks great even though it is a low budget film. The 40 minute movie will be released on the May 3, but check out the website and two trailers here (http://www.thehuntforgollum.com/updates.htm).

[dtrzcin]

I can't wait to see this. One of my favorite books.

Being directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film will likely feature a creature with eyes that are place in odd places on its body.

Nice username/avatar.

[Adeniz19]

I just read this (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080425/ap_en_mo/film_hobbit_del_toro):



I'm sad that Peter Jackson won't be as involved with this movie, but I loved Pan's Labyrinth, so I have high hopes for this!del toro is a good choice for this, but it makes me sad that now he probably won't do a remake of The Witches. :-(

[TheFury]

Empire did an interview with GDT and PJ about The Hobbit, you can check out the scans here (http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2009/05/06/32142-empire-magazine-talks-viggo-pj-lotr/). Viggo and Sean Bean are also in it. Good read.

[neo506]

http://i47.tinypic.com/abl5r6.jpg

Paste Magazine is reporting that singer-songwriter Tom Waits is possibly up for the lead in Peter Jackson’s and Guillermo del Toro’s recreation of The Hobbit. Says Paste “Actors reportedly under consideration for the role include James McAvoy, Daniel Radcliffe and Martin Freeman. And according to one of Harry Knowles’(from aintitcool.com) infamous “trusted sources,” you can add Tom Waits to that list as well.”

http://www.examiner.com/x-26939-NY-Roots-Rock-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Tom-Waits-as-Bilbo-Baggins--Gravely-Singer-Reportedly-Up-For-Lead-Role-in-The-Hobbit

[TheFury]

Never heard of the Daniel Radcliffe rumour. I'm sure in the end it'll be done well. The casting overall in LOTR was great.

The script for the first movie has also been completed and they're in the middle of the second. I'm thinking the first movie will finish around Mirkwood after the fight with the spiders and their capture or escape from the elves. They'll have to introduce Smaug and Bard in there though for some cohesiveness. They were talking about including The White Council and Dol Guldur too. That would set up the Necromancer for LOTR.

[xjulianx89]

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/05/30/36920-guillermo-del-toro-departs-the-hobbit/

Guillermo is no longer directing.

Well, there goes any hope I had for the film (assuming Peter Jackson doesn't direct it).

[Liam_Pace]

Guillermo is pretty overrated so this isn't a bad thing.

[Hamlet]

Come on PJ, step up!

[TheFury]

All the delays and problems with the studio have really screwed it over. Hopefully Jackson takes over, but according to his manager it's not going to happen.
Peter has and has had obligations and commitments to other films that would make it impossible for him to direct The Hobbit at this time, even if it was offered, which it hasn't been," Kamins said. "I've been quietly working on setting up a film for him to direct while Guillermo would have been directing The Hobbit.
http://www.deadline.com/2010/05/del-toro-leaves-the-hobbit-and-evidently-peter-jackson-wont-be-next/

[I am Mick]

That's a bummer Del Toro left, I feel like he would've done awesome. Hopefully he starts work on Drood now though

[Adrian Villagomez]

Jackson should step up and direct it.

[Healthy Scratch]

That's a bummer Del Toro left, I feel like he would've done awesome. Hopefully he starts work on Drood now though
drood the dan simmons book?
i just read that shit, what a fucking waste. that's gonna be one long boring movie.

[drudo182]

Wouldn't mind PJ doing this one but it seems like this movie will never be made due to all these issues.

[I am Mick]

drood the dan simmons book?
i just read that shit, what a fucking waste. that's gonna be one long boring movie.

Yeah. I only got halfway through it (then a bunch of shit came up and had to take a break, still haven't had a chance to re-check it out) but I really liked what there was so far. I guess I should hold my excitement till I finish it, but still.

[chris1152]

They should get Neill Blomkamp in on this if he's not busy.

[Healthy Scratch]

Yeah. I only got halfway through it (then a bunch of shit came up and had to take a break, still haven't had a chance to re-check it out) but I really liked what there was so far. I guess I should hold my excitement till I finish it, but still.
yeah i won't spoil it for you, but halfway through, i thought it was picking up and getting good too. just fizzled out for me. didn't seem to really go anywhere. but give it a try, you might like it. others did.

[a speedo model]

No Guillermo del Toro, no care. Lost interest.

[jbaseball44]

Shame that Del Toro left, would of liked to see what he'd of done with the films

[Shakriel]

I'm beginning to doubt the Hobbit will ever get filmed. Development Hell forever.

[TheFury]

More in the link. Great news.
In what amounts to a dream come true for fans of Middle Earth, Peter Jackson has decided to direct two installments of The Hobbit, trusted sources are telling me. His deal is being negotiated right now with Warner Bros , New Line, and MGM. He will shortly take the reins over from Guillermo del Toro, after Jackson extricates himself from other project obligations that caused Jackson and manager Ken Kamins to initially deny he would direct. http://www.deadline.com/2010/06/urgent-peter-jackson-negotiating-to-direct-the-hobbit-films/

[Lueda Alia]

I read about that earlier and it made me so happy that I almost cried.

Really, really hope he'll do this!

[TheFury]

Same here! To him directing at least. He deserves to do it with all the effort he's put into Middle-Earth and as the executive producer. It's been my most anticipated films for a long, long time. If true, looks like Tintin will be put on hold. I'm far more interested in The Hobbit so that's fine with me.

[Until The Bombs]

Funny that after everything it ended up back in Jackson's hands. Truly shows the commitment and connection he has to these books/films.

[eraserhead]

What a relief...assuming he stays on board, that is.

[jbaseball44]

Great to hear it looks like Jackson will direct

[chris1152]

Please please please. I'm crossing my fingers.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Ian McKellen says he won't wait around forever:

http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/07/05/hobbit-delays-could-cost-the-production-more-talent-sir-ian-mckellen/

[Takk...Ros]

Ian McKellen says he won't wait around forever:

http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/07/05/hobbit-delays-could-cost-the-production-more-talent-sir-ian-mckellen/
That would be the final straw for me. I've been anticipating this release for so long, but no Sir McKellen? I don't think so.

[jbaseball44]

Would rather see them not make it at all then make it with no Ian McKellen

[Lueda Alia]

No Guillermo del Toro, no care. Lost interest.
If you're a fan of the other movies, I'm not quite sure how you could make such a statement.

I personally think that Peter Jackson would blow him out of the water, if he does indeed take over this project. And this coming from someone who loves Pan's Labyrinth.

[Lueda Alia]

Would rather see them not make it at all then make it with no Ian McKellen
Seriously. I don't know how they could ever replace him.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Would rather see them not make it at all then make it with no Ian McKellen

QFT.

[TheFury]

Can't blame him if he doesn't do it. Delays upon delays. Hopefully all the issues are sorted out soon so they can keep him and other talent on. Wouldn't be the same without him.

[Tha Handyman]

I'm eager for it to come out,maybe they can serve up even more epicness

[x1onexwo1fx]

i haven't really been following this, but apparently Peter Jackson just hopped onto the director's chair.

http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/peter-jackson-directing-the-hobbit-toldja/

[jbaseball44]

Yeah, he was/maybe still is having tons of trouble getting if off the ground for a lot of reasons but I read an article a few days ago that it may finally be ready to get going early in 2011

[narcoleptic953]

i haven't really been following this, but apparently Peter Jackson just hopped onto the director's chair.

http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/peter-jackson-directing-the-hobbit-toldja/

As it should have been all along. I still don't expect to see this for quite awhile, but I am more excited than I was now. Jackson made LOTR perfect.

[x1onexwo1fx]

As it should have been all along. I still don't expect to see this for quite awhile, but I am more excited than I was now. Jackson made LOTR perfect.

i'm in the same boat. now all i have to do is read all four books.

[narcoleptic953]

i'm in the same boat. now all i have to do is read all four books.

I haven't read them in quite awhile, it seems...

[bard]

Even though I'm not a fan of the LotR movies, I can't understand how this movie is having problems getting made. The amount of money the studios could make off of this is ridiculous.

[TheFury]

It's apparently going to cost $500 million to make and there's problems with filming in NZ because of some actors union and a miniatures studio also burned down. There's been an insane amount of pre-production already done though.

A member at Reddit has leaked some information about the movies. It seems pretty legit too. More in the link.

On Martin Freeman (The Office) playing Bilbo:
Fuck it, its been leaked already.
He was the first choice to play Bilbo - but he turned it down because of his commitment to "Sherlock", the TV show he is currently starring in.
But now, after all the delays, it could perhaps work for him again.
Release Date:
December 19 2012
December 18 2013
Lock them in your diary.
3D:
It is going to be shot in 3D, 100%.
Some key people are also back:
John Howe and Alan Lee are back, as is Gino Acivedo for make-up. But they understand that the film is taking place in different locations to the trilogy and featuring different species and landscapes, so room for interpretation is not blasphemous. Howe himself said that retreading the same water would do the film no favours as the design staff would be to constrained to be brilliant.
http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/dnbbg/iama_person_currently_working_on_th e_hobbit/

[jbaseball44]

Please no 3-D

[Gaston]

not pumped for this

loved the book when i was like 10

[x1onexwo1fx]

usually you have a choice of whether to watch a movie in 3-d, right? i guess it depends on the theater, but yeah.

[mattyrocks]

im a sucker for dragons so im stoked.

[Simulcast]

Oh my gosh I want this so bad. I will refuse to watch it in 3D, however.

[TheFury]

usually you have a choice of whether to watch a movie in 3-d, right? i guess it depends on the theater, but yeah.
Yeah, it's being shot in 3D, but you'll be able to watch it in 2D as well. At least they're doing the 3D properly and it's not being converted afterwards like most films. I'll watch it in both since the movies should be awesome anyway and deserve multiple viewings.

[TheFury]

YESSSS. It's finally greenlit according to multiple sources. Production is going to start in February.
http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/breaking-hobbit-gets-its-greenlight-21749

[MikeYabs]

Sylvester McCoy confirms his role as Radagst the Brown - http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/10/20/39328-spy-report-sylvester-mccoy-talks-role-as-radagast/

And...it looks like all that shit between the NZ unions fell apart, and The Hobbit may be moving out of NZ.

Check theonering.net often. Its going to be the best way to keep updated on anything about the hobbit movies.

[MikeYabs]

The Hobbit is officially NOT being filmed in New Zealand.

This saddens me.

[keep swinging]

did i hear correctly that Jackson is back on the project, somehow?

[perceptrons]

The Hobbit is officially NOT being filmed in New Zealand.

This saddens me.
I read it's still up in the air, link to the official word?

[bNz719]

did i hear correctly that Jackson is back on the project, somehow?

directing :-)

edit: also,

http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/10/20/actors-unions-boycott-hobbit-peter-jackson-film-zealand/
I really hope they do film in NZ.

[keep swinging]

directing :-)

edit: also,

http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/10/20/actors-unions-boycott-hobbit-peter-jackson-film-zealand/
I really hope they do film in NZ.

whoa. i just got excited for this again. :drew:

[MikeYabs]

I read it's still up in the air, link to the official word?

Its back to being up in the air, but yesterday Peter Jackson made it look really bad to NZ. Apparently its up to Warner Bros now.

[MikeYabs]

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/10/21/39458-deadline-peter-jackson-sets-first-names-for-the-hobbit/#more-39458

Official casting announcement!

Bilbo Baggins - Martin Freeman
Thorin Oakenshield - Richard Armitage
Fili - Aidan Turner
Kili - Rob Kazinsky
Dwalin - Graham McTavish
Oin - John Callen
Bombur - Stephen Hunter
Dori - Mark Hadlow
Gloin - Peter Hambleton

so...5 more dwarves and we have the whole party casted. I'm excited to have Martin Freeman play Bilbo, and I think Stephen Hunter is a good pick for Bombur. I'm honestly not too familiar with most of who has been casted, but I like that.

[MikeYabs]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/heat-vision/peter-jackson-and-new-line-32059
Cast released , Freeman will be playing Bilbo


crap. posted while i was typing out the others

[Smash Adams]

crap. posted while i was typing out the others
yours is much nicer looking, I'll delete mine

[TheFury]

Was just watching Sherlock last night. Freeman should be awesome. LOTR casting was fantastic so this should deliver as well. Hopefully get a lot more news now that we're actually getting some progress.

[jbaseball44]

I like Freeman as Bilbo, he'll do a good job. Filming in February is quite ambitious though

[daphnebluestrat]

I'm actually excited about this movie again.

[TheFury]

So good. I'm guessing the $670M is in NZ money, because it was rumoured to be about $500M US. Finally all the disputes seem to be resolved.
Prime Minister John Key announced tonight that The Hobbit movies - a $670m project - will be made in New Zealand.

Government ministers - including Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Chris Finlayson - and Warner Bros executives have been locked in negotiations all day.

Mr Key made the announcement at a press conference this evening. Tomorrow morning he is due to leave for Vietnam for the East Asia Summit.

"I am delighted we have achieved this result, said Mr Key. "Making the two Hobbit movies here will not only safeguard work for thousands of New Zealanders, but it will also follow the success of the Lord Of The Rings trilogy in once again promoting NZ on the world stage."

The Government will introduce legislation tomorrow to clarify the distinction between independent contractors and employees as it relates to the film industry only.

"The industrial issues that have arisen in the past several weeks have highlighted a significant set of concerns for the way in which the international film industry operates," Mr Key said.

"We will be moving to ensure that New Zealand law in this area is settled to give film producers like Warner Bros the confidence they need to produce their movies in this country.

"This will guarantee the movies are made in New Zealand," he said.

Tax rebates will also be changed for Warner Bros, which will mean up to an extra US$7.5m per movie for Warner Bros, subject to the success of the movies.

The Government and Warner Bros agreed to work together in a "long-term strategic partnership" to promote New Zealand as both a film production and tourism destination," said Mr Key.

"My Government is determined to use the opportunity that the Hobbit movies present to highlight New Zealand as a great place to visit, as well as a great place to do business," he said.

The Government will offset US$10 million of Warner Bros' marketing costs as part of the strategic partnership.

New Zealand will also host one of the world premieres of the Hobbit movies.

"It's good to have the uncertainty over, and to have everyone now full steam ahead on this project," said Mr Key. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10683486

[MikeYabs]

I woke up this morning and saw this. So glad its staying in NZ

[wall e]

This better come out in my lifetime

[MikeYabs]

James Nesbitt has been casted as Bofur and Adam Brown as Ori.

With these 2 casted, we have 10 of our dwarves. 3 more to go!

[bNz719]

Another step in the right direction.
http://www.slashfilm.com/howard-shore-returning-compose-the-hobbit/

[jbaseball44]

Agreed

[x1onexwo1fx]

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2010/11/29/the-hobbit-casting-agent-dismissed/

some of the comments are pretty funny.

[chris1152]

Just saw the post earlier in this thread that said they cast Richard Armitage as Thorin. I became a big fan of him in BBC's Robin Hood, which used to be a guilty pleasure of mine.

There is no way this movie will fail.

[Hamlet]

Kiwi here. VERY happy The Hobbit will be made here, directed by Jackson. It was huge in the media in the weeks leading up to the announcement. So much drama about unions and protest marches and Warner Bros executives coming over... we finally got it in the bag.

There have also been casting calls in Hamilton for body doubles and extras. Exciting stuff.

The whole race thing about Hobbits being white has been blown way out of proportion. While Tolkien doesn't specify the particular skin colours of Hobbits, the universe is still very Eurocentric, and the LotR films have been as well. It's up to the casting agents to maintain the consistency of this universe.

It's not racism, it's casting. If you put out a casting call for someone to play the role of an Indian, you wouldn't be able to hire an Italian, because they don't look like an Indian. It's as simple as that. It's the same as only short people being cast to play hobbits.

[jbaseball44]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cate-blanchett-revisiting-rings-role-57193?_r=true
Cate Blanchett is reprising her role

[bNz719]

http://www.slashfilm.com/orlando-bloom-return-legolas-the-hobbit/
Orlando Bloom back as Legolas.
Just a rumor but as long as they do a good job including them into the story in a believable way, this could be great.

[MikeYabs]

Interesting how Drogo Baggins has been casted. Frodo's father has no role in the hobbit, so it will be interesting to see how he is included in the film. The movie will probably end after frodo's parents die in the freak accident and bilbo takes him in. Technically an event that transpired in between the hobbit and lotr, but since they are trying to bridge the films together in part 2, i'm down with it.

[Fox83]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cate-blanchett-revisiting-rings-role-57193?_r=true
Cate Blanchett is reprising her role

I don't understand why Jackson is bringing Blanchett back for a role that had no place in The Hobbit! Is he just doing favors for former LOTR cast members at this point? What the hell? I'm trying to bite my tongue, though because as far as I'm concerned Jackson has done great things with Tolkien's work. He has yet to disappoint me.

[Simulcast]

Martin Freeman as Bilbo? Yessssssss.

[Lueda Alia]

I'm personally happy to see that Cate Blanchett will come back because I just love her. I don't even care if she's on screen for a total of 2 minutes.

[Simulcast]

I'm personally happy to see that Cate Blanchett will come back because I just love her. I don't even care if she's on screen for a total of 2 minutes.

Me too. She is one of my favorite things about the LotR trilogy.

[OurLadyCoolbean]

I'm very excited for this. Unfortunately, it will be shot in 3-D. Ugh. A tacky visual technique to shoot what will probably a great movie.

[Fourchordwonder]

I'm very excited for this. Unfortunately, it will be shot in 3-D. Ugh. A tacky visual technique to shoot what will probably a great movie.

If there's anyone I trust to make something worth watching in 3D, it's Peter Jackson.

[OurLadyCoolbean]

If there's anyone I trust to make something worth watching in 3D, it's Peter Jackson.
That's true, and like I said, I'm still excited for it. There could be some great 3D effects in the movie, but I still think it's tacky and sort of cheeses up the movie. But I have faith it will be good, I just have mixed feelings at this point.

[jbaseball44]

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Elijah-Wood-Will-Be-In-The-Hobbit-Even-Though-Frodo-Hasn-t-Been-Born-Yet-22495.html?_r=true

[bNz719]

My excitement is growing (http://www.slashfilm.com/andy-serkis-officially-returning-the-hobbit/)!

[drudo182]

I'm getting more and more excited for this myself.

[MADSTA]

Ian's in too. (http://allieiswired.com/archives/2011/01/andy-serkis-ian-mckellen-confirmed-for-the-hobbit/)

[about3fitty]

fuck yes. so excited for this

[OurLadyCoolbean]

One of the many reasons I'm so excited for this is Howard Shore's score. The LotR soundtracks are my favorites.

[trappedintime]

I'm so excited for this! I've been patiently waiting and now that they rumored a bunch of the cast from the trilogy will be jumping on, it just makes me more anxious!

[MikeYabs]

So stoked. Glad to see Ian and Andy are back. There are rumors that Ian Holm might make an appearance as an older bilbo, presumably in the same scened that elijah wood will appear in.

[bNz719]

Saruman (most likely) returns (http://www.slashfilm.com/christopher-lee-confirms-return-the-hobbit/)!
I'm not sure how he's going to be incorporated into The Hobbit, though.

[MikeYabs]

Saruman (most likely) returns (http://www.slashfilm.com/christopher-lee-confirms-return-the-hobbit/)!
I'm not sure how he's going to be incorporated into The Hobbit, though.

Well, Gandalf goes to the white council when he leaves bilbo and the dwarves in mirkwood. I won't mention why/what the council does to keep this as spoiler free as possible, but thats where Saruman and Galadriel should be appearing.

[Chemical Love]

Agh, the release date is so far away!

[hailthewarrior]

Well, Gandalf goes to the white council when he leaves bilbo and the dwarves in mirkwood. I won't mention why/what the council does to keep this as spoiler free as possible, but thats where Saruman and Galadriel should be appearing.
Holy shit I just got excited. That'll be the best fight scene in the history of the series if they do it like I just had visualized in my head.

[OurLadyCoolbean]

So glad Christopher Lee will return. I thought he wouldn't fly to New Zealand because of his health though. Oh well, not complaining.

[Chrisj182]

Glad Christopher Lee will return.

[sweepthenation]

Saruman (most likely) returns (http://www.slashfilm.com/christopher-lee-confirms-return-the-hobbit/)!
I'm not sure how he's going to be incorporated into The Hobbit, though.

I thought I read that it would show his switch over to the side of Sauron.

[MikeYabs]

I thought I read that it would show his switch over to the side of Sauron.

Well, possibly.
Gandalf meets with the white council, its to discuss the One Ring and to plan an attack on the Necromancer (Sauron). Saruman is the head of the White council, and Gandalf, Galadriel, Elrond and Radagast the Brown are among the members of the council.

I'm sure they'll cover some of Saruman's corruption as well though

[bNz719]

Ohh, wow. If done right, that could be great. I need to reread the book, it's been awhile.

[MikeYabs]

Ohh, wow. If done right, that could be great. I need to reread the book, it's been awhile.

If your referring to my previous post, its unfortunately not in the book. Its when gandalf disappears for awhile and its never mentioned. Tolkien did reveal later on that its what was going on.

I'm about to start rereading the silmarillion, and then i'll get to rereading the hobbit. i don't remember the last time i was this excited for a movie. possibly when lotr happened.

[narcoleptic953]

I can't wait for this.

[bNz719]

If your referring to my previous post, its unfortunately not in the book. Its when gandalf disappears for awhile and its never mentioned. Tolkien did reveal later on that its what was going on.

Ah, that explains why I couldn't remember it haha. I really hope that's added into the movie. It sounds like it could be a really interesting scene, especially when you consider most of the characters in that scene will (hopefully) be played by the same actors as LOTR.

[MikeYabs]

Ah, that explains why I couldn't remember it haha. I really hope that's added into the movie. It sounds like it could be a really interesting scene, especially when you consider most of the characters in that scene will (hopefully) be played by the same actors as LOTR.

Exactly. Its why I'm so glad that so much of the cast is returning. As soon as official word for Hugo Weaving's return as Elrond is announced, that'll be everyone that would be in the council scene. Can't wait for that announcment

[OurLadyCoolbean]

I'm about to start rereading the silmarillion, and then i'll get to rereading the hobbit. i don't remember the last time i was this excited for a movie. possibly when lotr happened.
I applaud you for being able to read The Silmarillion. I haven't tried, and I probably should, but I'm sure I couldn't make it through haha.
I'm currently rereading The Hobbit for the first time since like middle school and it's great

[Lueda Alia]

I don't want to wait almost 2 years for this. Bah.

[MikeYabs]

I applaud you for being able to read The Silmarillion. I haven't tried, and I probably should, but I'm sure I couldn't make it through haha.
I'm currently rereading The Hobbit for the first time since like middle school and it's great

Haha thanks. I've attempted to read it at least a dozen times, and only made it through it twice. Its not an easy read, and I only recommend it to tolkien enthusiasts. There's so much going on and its not that easy to follow. If you can get through it, great!

[trappedintime]

I don't want to wait almost 2 years for this. Bah.

I remember first reading about it on Entertainment Weekly about what feels like 4 years ago. This is just torture! :-(

[jbaseball44]

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Peter-Jackson-Hospitalized-Hobbit-Filming-Delayed-Again-22847.html?_r=true
Jackson in the hospital (doesn't sound serious) but filming has been delayed a little bit.

[Lueda Alia]

If this movie actually ever gets made...

[Simulcast]

It will!

[jbaseball44]

Seems like getting it all together didn't do wonders for Jackson's health

[Simulcast]

Seems like getting it all together didn't do wonders for Jackson's health

It's difficult to reverse that many years of damage unfortunately.

[OurLadyCoolbean]

http://filmonic.com/the-hobbit-starts-filming-march-21st
Filming starts March 21st
Booyah

[OurLadyCoolbean]

http://filmonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/the-hobbit-cast.jpg

The dwarves and Bilbo

[jbaseball44]

http://www.ifitsmovies.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/thehobbit2-e1300722432771.jpghttp://www.ifitsmovies.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/thehobbit1-e1300722467773.jpg

[Miss Heartcore]

Subscribin'.

Obvy excited for this, despite the delays.

[drudo182]

Pretty excited on this with PJ directing. Can't wait for pics of Martin Freeman to pop up.

[jbaseball44]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/gollum-actor-andy-serkis-serve-175685?_r=true

[bNz719]

Not sure how much better this will look, but I imagine the quality will be fantastic (http://www.slashfilm.com/the-hobbit-shooting-technology-james-cameron-called-future-cinema/). I hope that theaters do up-convert their projectors to this quality by the time this is out.

[stayillogical]

Colbert and Franco talking about LOTR:

http://video.aol.com/video/james-franco-on-the-colbert-report-040511-tv-replay/394819336

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Colbert and Franco talking about LOTR:

http://video.aol.com/video/james-franco-on-the-colbert-report-040511-tv-replay/394819336
Saw this. I love it whenever Colbert geeks out on Tolkien.

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[OurLadyCoolbean]

http://filmonic.com/the-hobbit-will-be-shot-at-48-frames-per-second-and-peter-jackson-explains-why
To me, the most exciting piece of news in there is that we'll see a video released in the next day or two. I'm someone who honestly doesn't care about image quality one bit.

Edit: I see this was alluded to in a previous post

[c_rob2700]

Let the geeking out commence.

A2m2x8qJcGQ&feature=player_embedded

[Thomas Balkcom]

video is awesome. Can't freaking wait.

[Chemical Love]

To say I'm fucking pumped for this is an understatement. That video got be so excited.

[jwicklun]

omgomgomgomgomg. This is magical. I had a smile on my face the entire time. This movie is going to RULE.

[colorlesscliche]

Such an awesome video. When the director is that touched / moved by it as me, I know it'll be good.

[Rawrr]

Should be great, I'm a little weary at the inclusion of Legolas, but that should be fine, they'll probably just tie it in with the Elvenking since that's his father and whatnot, IMDB has Frodo in the cast as well, but he wasn't even born yet, so who knows. But yes, majorly excited. Bilbo is my favorite.

[Miss Heartcore]

Let the geeking out commence.
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljkuabqO241qcpfho.gif

[JuneJuly]

It's not going to be exclusively in 3D, is it?

[jbaseball44]

video is boner inducing

[colorlesscliche]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljkuabqO241qcpfho.gif

Haha, I want to use this for everything.

[drudo182]

I loved all the LOTR stuff they released during the making of those movies. Hope this continues.

[drudo182]

It's not going to be exclusively in 3D, is it?

They usually aren't.

[Chemical Love]

The only thing about that video that bummed me out was when Peter Jackson put on the 3D glasses - I hate 3D.

[Miss Heartcore]

Haha, I want to use this for everything.
:-)

[HogarthHughes]

Holy crap, that video made me giddy.

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

Oh my god, I think I just passed out.

[OurLadyCoolbean]

IMDB has Frodo in the cast as well, but he wasn't even born yet, so who knows.
I don't remember exactly how it was explained, but my understanding is that it will show him probably at the beginning of the film with Bilbo's There and Back Again and kind of introduce it... ok that was a terrible explanation. Here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hobbit_(2012_film)
It explains Frodo's role in the last paragraph under 'Casting'.

[Rawrr]

I don't remember exactly how it was explained, but my understanding is that it will show him probably at the beginning of the film with Bilbo's There and Back Again and kind of introduce it... ok that was a terrible explanation. Here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hobbit_(2012_film)
It explains Frodo's role in the last paragraph under 'Casting'.

Oh, okay, this makes sense, guessing their doing it to increase length + have a familiar face for those who are just fans of the movie, but it works.

[OurLadyCoolbean]

Oh, okay, this makes sense, guessing their doing it to increase length + have a familiar face for those who are just fans of the movie, but it works.
Yeah we'll see. I don't think it'll take away or add to the quality of the movie so its just whatever to me

[bNz719]

Ahh, the long wait begins! Loved the video.

[kafe]

My inner nerd is so excited for this movie! Too bad it's not for another year.

[OurLadyCoolbean]

Iam Holm will return as an older Bilbo Baggins
http://filmonic.com/ian-holm-confirmed-for-the-hobbit

[bNz719]

From the sounds of some of these castings, I think they're going to start the movie in the present with some of the main characters from LOTR, and tell The Hobbit in flashback form.

[drudo182]

Yep.

[jbaseball44]

http://collider.com/the-hobbit-fili-rob-kazinsky-leaves/87408/?_r=true
Rob Kazinsky (guy who was playing Fili) drops out

[drudo182]

Oh well.

[SETH315]

jjb

[jbaseball44]

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/04/26/43901-the-return-of-the-rings-lotrs-extended-editions-coming-to-the-big-screen/ (http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/04/26/43901-the-return-of-the-rings-lotrs-extended-editions-coming-to-the-big-screen/#disqus_thread)
amc theaters will be playing all three lord of the rings extended editions in theaters this june

[bNz719]

:-0 Definitely going! I'm glad they're spreading them out over weeks, instead of days.

[deadkidsean]

Lee Pace is cast. SO FUCKING AWESOME.

[OurLadyCoolbean]

Lee Pace is cast. SO FUCKING AWESOME.
I was a little disappointed at seeing the he'll be in the next twilight movie(s) but I haven't seen any of his work so I'll not judge yet.

[deadkidsean]

I was a little disappointed at seeing the he'll be in the next twilight movie(s) but I haven't seen any of his work so I'll not judge yet.

He's the man. Watch PUSHING DAISIES as soon as possible.

[Hamlet]

48fps eh... sounds interesting...

[kafe]

Lee Pace is cast. SO FUCKING AWESOME.

That's awesome, what role?

[deadkidsean]

That's awesome, what role?
The Elvenking!

[kafe]

The Elvenking!

Even more awesome! I'm so excited for this movie and I need to re-watch all LOTR.

[deadkidsean]

Even more awesome! I'm so excited for this movie and I need to re-watch all LOTR.
Over here, for 3 consecutive Tuesdays in June they are playing the Extended versions in theaters. Gonna be so awesome.

[kafe]

Over here, for 3 consecutive Tuesdays in June they are playing the Extended versions in theaters. Gonna be so awesome.

I'm jealous! Might flight in and join you :-d

[Paulie4star]

Don't know if it's been posted yet. Apologies if it has.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hobbit-2010/trailers/11142704

[Smash Adams]

We are thrilled to confirm that Stephen Fry will be playing The Master of Laketown. I've known Stephen for several years, and we're developing a DAMBUSTERS movie together. In addition to his writing skills, he's a terrific actor and will create a very memorable Master for us.
The Master's conniving civil servant, Alfrid will be played by Ryan Gage. Ryan is a great young actor who we originally cast in a small role, but we liked him so much, we promoted him to the much larger Alfrid part.

Last, and certainly not least, is Conan Stevens, who will be playing an Orc called Azog (Orcs are never called Roger or Dennis for some strange reason).

http://www.facebook.com/notes/peter-jackson/casting-news-for-the-hobbit/10150257180211558

[deadkidsean]

So stoked on the Stephen Fry news.

[jbaseball44]

http://collider.com/hobbit-orlando-bloom/93365/?_r=true
Orlando Bloom confirmed

[Dunn.Nope]

Makes sense that he would be in the movie. Though not named, he is the son of one of the biggest characters.

[sweepthenation]

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

[trappedintime]

So friggin' excited! So many amazing announcements and cast roles. Can't wait for next year.

[jbaseball44]

http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20504849,00.html?_r=true
3 pics, 2 of freeman and 1 of gandalf

[perceptrons]

Those are some big feet.

[I am Mick]

freeman looks good

[bNz719]

254 days of shooting? Damn!

[MikeYabs]

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/06/27/45480-photo-analysis-bilbo-dwarves-and-bag-end/

A neat little analysis of one of the photos that has been revealed.

If that is Thorin right in front of the background, interesting look for him. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this kind of caught me off guard.

[xhmnimx]

Can't wait.

[MikeYabs]

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/262019_217504438285169_160617097307 237_579649_5124322_n.jpg

Nori, Ori, & Dori

These three brothers, all sons of the same mother, could not be more different from each other. Dori, the oldest, spends much of his time watching out for Ori, the youngest; making sure he’s not caught a chill or got himself killed by Wargs or Goblins. Nobody quite knows what Nori gets up to most of the time, except that it’s guaranteed to be dodgy and quite probably, illegal. Dori, Nori and Ori are intensely loyal to each other – and whilst they are perfectly happy fighting amongst themselves, woe-betide anyone who means harm to one of these brothers.


From the Hobbit's facebook page!

[MikeYabs]

http://www-images.theonering.org/torwp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/6970_912526707.jpg

Oin & Gloin

Distant cousins of Thorin Oakenshield, these two doughty Northern Dwarves join the Company out of a sense of loyalty to their kin, and also because they have a substantial sum of money invested in the venture. Along with Bombur, Gloin is the only other married Dwarf in the Company (there being a shortage of female dwarves in general). His wife is an acclaimed beauty with a particularly fine beard. Gloin is the proud father of a young son, Gimli, who will go on to become part of the famous Fellowship of the Ring.

From yahoo movies. Looks like all the dwarves are being revealed over the next few days on various websites

[nhoium]

sfPaIdMAso0

[MikeYabs]

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Fili & Kili

Two of the youngest Dwarves, Fili and Kili have been born into the royal line of Durin and raised under the stern guardianship of their uncle, Thorin Oakensheild. Neither has ever travelled far, nor ever seen the fabled Dwarf City of Erebor. For both, the journey to the Lonely Mountain represents adventure and excitement. Skilled fighters, both brothers set off on their adventure armed with the invincible courage of youth, neither being able to imagine the fate which lies before them.


This set caught me off guard, but seeing as they are supposed to be young dwarves, I guess it makes sense. Kili looks more like an elf though.

[herbienay]

Idiots. LotR did so well, so they should at least keep him for business purposes.


They'd better not mess it up.