as long as they get leonard nimoy to sing the ballad of bilbo baggins, it'll be a good movie.
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Is this in continuity with peter jackson's lord of the rings.Comment
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It should be in continuity. It's all part of one big continuity anyway, so they can't exactly seperate it. If they go out of their way to split it from LOTR then they could have a fan uproar about it. Even if they can't get Ian Holm to play Bilbo, it would be enough to keep it in continuity if they were at least able to get McKellen to play Gandalf and perhaps get a few of the other Hobbiton actors to return and Andy Serkis.
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I agree. Ian Holm is a little old to play Bilbo so somebody else has to found. but this movie's really gonna suck if Ian McKellen or Andy Serkis won't play their parts!Originally posted by SaberBlade View PostComment
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indeed. we needses Andy Serkis to play Gollum, we needses himsVice Admiral and occasionally the Acting Leader of the Gateworld Cantina
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I think it's not strange that not Ian Holm will play Bilbo, since in the story Bilbo was 50 years younger in the Hobbit.Originally posted by Jumper_One View Post'One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them'
SGA fanfiction I'm translating to english. It's a novel!Comment
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Personally I would prefer that Holm would return, as I do believe it would be strange without him. ROTK included a scene of Ian Holm as a younger Bilbo and it would be weird having that scene if you were to have the Hobbit include it's own version of that scene without Holm. It's not exactly going to make sense if they get a younger actor to play Bilbo considering Gandalf believes Bilbo hadn't aged a day.Originally posted by Arwen Undomiel View Post
Even if his age or medical conditions were an issue, most of his part would be done by a double since Bilbo is a hobbit so I would love for Ian Holm to return even if he's stuck in a blue room having his face scanned and his lines recorded.
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I'd like to see Ian Holm too but I do understand if they pick someone else. it's interesting that you mention Gandalf's comment, I hadn't thought of that before. this sure is a pretty good reason to bring Holm back since he doesn't need to look youngerOriginally posted by SaberBlade View PostComment
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http://marketsaw.blogspot.com/2007/1...will-helm.html
Peter Jackson will indeed DIRECT "The Hobbit" ?????
This is my second source telling me this. You can be 100% SURE that this is happening. The story will be split into two separate movies as was previously thought with the second relating much more to "Lord of the Rings" than the first.
Wait, as if that wasn't enough: Here is the kicker people: "The Hobbit" will be in 3D. Yes. You heard it on MarketSaw first - both Hobbit movies will be shot in 3D. FURTHER, New Line and Peter Jackson then intend on converting the Lord of the Rings trilogy into 3D as well and re-releasing them in theaters between 2012 and 2014! How is that for big news??Awesome stuff!! I have this news from one source, not two.
Of course this is exclusive news and has not been announced by New Line or Peter Jackson yet. If my sources are 100% correct (and I have plenty of trust in them, believe me) then we are going to see an announcement relatively soon as "The Hobbit" is not a trivial project to be sure and needs to get ramped up!
Just what does this mean for the 3D movie industry? It means total validation. It underscores that if you are going to do a huge motion picture from today on, it had better be in 3D. George Lucas is still intending on converting his entire stable of Star Wars films into 3D too. The validation is huge for the movie industry as a whole and for the theater customers! Lets just hope that my sources are bang on as they usually are.
SAME DAY UPDATE: Here is an excerpt from my email with my source regarding CASTING:
"No casting info yet. But they are looking forward to bring back Sir Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis and Hugo Weaving. For these 3 actors, the chances are really good.
I'm not sure about the release date, but I think 2010 for the first film, and 2011 for second, is what they are trying to get into everybodys calendar. So it would make sense with my information of following with the converted Trilogy in 2012 – 2014. That is all happening, but there must be said, that there is a possibility of +/- 1 to 2 years to the whole thing. If I get to know more, I try to tell ya."
I would heavily suspect that Jackson will shoot "The Hobbit" back to back as he is an old pro at that now and heck you know damn well that its gonna rake in cash. And as my source pointed out, finding a window to fit everyone's schedule is going to be damn hard.Comment
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That whole thing sounds rubbish to me.
LOTR, the Hobbit and Star Wars being done in 3D? 3D sucks, no way could I see that being done unless it's to attract kids. Seriously, I would need an actual source before i'd even believe that.
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What? Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT in 3-D shot in 2009? Is this rumor true?
Check the link below.
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34942Comment
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http://www.thehobbitblog.com/
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson; Harry Sloan, Chairman and CEO, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM); Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs of New Line Cinema have jointly announced today that they have entered into the following series of agreements:
MGM and New Line will co-finance and co-distribute two films, “The Hobbit”and a sequel to “The Hobbit.” New Line will distribute in North America and MGM will distribute internationally.
Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh will serve as Executive Producers of two films based on “The Hobbit.” New Line will manage the production of the films, which will be shot simultaneously.
Peter Jackson and New Line have settled all litigation relating to the “Lord of the Rings” (LOTR) Trilogy.
Said Peter Jackson, “I’m very pleased that we’ve been able to put our differences behind us, so that we may begin a new chapter with our old friends at New Line. ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is a legacy we proudly share with Bob and Michael, and together, we share that legacy with millions of loyal fans all over the world. We are delighted to continue our journey through Middle Earth. I also want to thank Harry Sloan and our new friends at MGM for helping us find the common ground necessary to continue that journey.”
“Peter Jackson has proven himself as the filmmaker who can bring the extraordinary imagination of Tolkien to life and we full heartedly agree with the fans worldwide who know he should be making ‘The Hobbit,’” said Sloan, MGM’s Chairman and CEO. “Now that we are all in agreement on ‘The Hobbit,’ we can focus on assembling the production team that will capture this phenomenal tale on film.”
Bob Shaye, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO comments, “We are very pleased we have been able to resolve our differences, and that Peter and Fran will be actively and creatively involved with ‘The Hobbit’ movies. We know they will bring the same passion, care and talent to these films that they so ably accomplished with ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy.”
“Peter is a visionary filmmaker, and he broke new ground with ‘The Lord of the Rings,’” notes Michael Lynne, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO. “We’re delighted he’s back for ‘The Hobbit’ films and that the Tolkien saga will continue with his imprint. We greatly appreciate the efforts of Harry Sloan, who has been instrumental in helping us reach our new accord.”
The two “Hobbit” films – “The Hobbit” and its sequel – are scheduled to be shot simultaneously, with pre-production beginning as soon as possible. Principal photography is tentatively set for a 2009 start, with the intention of “The Hobbit” release slated for 2010 and its sequel the following year, in 2011.
The Oscar-winning, critically-acclaimed LOTR Trilogy grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide at the box-office. In 2003, “Return of the King” swept the Academy Awards, winning all of the eleven categories in which it was nominated, including Best Picture – the first ever Best Picture win for a fantasy film. The Trilogy’s production was also unprecedented at the time.Comment
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It's about time!
Though I am confused on this sequel thing- is it the book split in two, or another story altogether for the second movie?
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If it's a sequel, I'd assume it's a new story, otherwise they'd have called it a two-part movie. Er... wouldn't they? Then again, given Jackson's love of extremely long movies anything is possible.
Are there any Tolkien stories set between Hobbit and LOTR? Or maybe even after LOTR?
*is far out of the loop on this stuff*Comment
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