Peter Jackson rejoins "The Hobbit"

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Re: Peter Jackson rejoins "The Hobbit"

Postby thepeaguy » Tue Jun 1, '10, 5:38 pm

Is this a prequel to the Lord of The Rings trilogy?

I'd figured that Jackson would bring the other novels in their film adaptions at somepoint, especially with Sauron.
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Re: Peter Jackson rejoins "The Hobbit"

Postby Thoul » Tue Jun 1, '10, 5:43 pm

Yeah, it's a prequel focusing on Bilbo Baggins, 12 dwarves trying to retake their home from a dragon, and Gandalf. Sauron probably won't be in it, though. I think he was vaguely mentioned in the book at one point, but didn't actually appear.
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Re: Peter Jackson rejoins "The Hobbit"

Postby Silver_Surfer1 » Tue Sep 28, '10, 11:20 pm

"The Hobbit" may wind up being filmed somewhere else besides New Zealand, which is where the other LOTR's movies were filmed:

http://paralleluniverse.msn.com/feature ... ?gt1=28140
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Re: Peter Jackson rejoins "The Hobbit"

Postby Thoul » Wed Sep 29, '10, 1:12 am

That's a real shame. New Zealand has some beautiful landscapes. Filming there added a strong feeling of authenticity to the film as a whole. I was hoping to see some of the landscapes return in The Hobbit, particularly since LOTR has Frodo and his friends partially following the footsteps of Bilbo's earlier adventure.
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Re: Peter Jackson rejoins "The Hobbit"

Postby Tanith » Wed Sep 29, '10, 2:22 am

It almost seems wrong for it to be filmed anywhere else. New Zealand is Middle Earth.
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Re: Peter Jackson rejoins "The Hobbit"

Postby Silver_Surfer1 » Sat Oct 16, '10, 7:46 pm

"The Hobbit" begins filming in February! :happy_marle:

http://paralleluniverse.msn.com/feature ... ?gt1=28140
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Re: Peter Jackson rejoins "The Hobbit"

Postby Thoul » Sat Oct 16, '10, 8:22 pm

Well, it seems like things are finally moving forward. I'm glad Jackson is directing it; that should help ensure it fits more tightly with the universe established in the LoTR films. Now if they can just get the labor disputes solved, maybe the movie will finally get finished.
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Re: Peter Jackson rejoins "The Hobbit"

Postby Silver_Surfer1 » Fri Oct 22, '10, 11:31 am

Casting news for "The Hobbitt":

Actor Martin Freeman has been officially cast to play the part of Bilbo Baggins

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/entertainme ... landhobbit
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Re: Peter Jackson rejoins "The Hobbit"

Postby Thoul » Sat Oct 23, '10, 4:13 am

I don't think I've ever seen anything this guy has done. Is anyone else familiar with him? Is he a good actor?

So, I guess that this is going to be a series of two movies. I'm glad; there's way too much happening in the Hobbit story for just one.
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Re: Peter Jackson rejoins "The Hobbit"

Postby Silver_Surfer1 » Thu Nov 4, '10, 7:11 pm

"Hobbit" is in the news again, sort of, as MGM files for bankruptcy:

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/new ... bbit_N.htm

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