Anyone Looking Forward to The Hobbit?

[Gordian Knot]

I don't think so Cayal. There is little to no information in any of the books about the events between The Hobbit and LOTRs. The movies will be The Hobbit Part 1 & The Hobbit Part 2.

 

[THX-1138]

It's gonna follow Gandalf's solo quest, which I think would be awesome.

 

[Cayal]

I don't think so Cayal. There is little to no information in any of the books about the events between The Hobbit and LOTRs. The movies will be The Hobbit Part 1 & The Hobbit Part 2.

Sounds more likely. I thought I read it was a gap filler, might have imagined it or it was a rumour.

 

[Stephen Palmer]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/18736470

 

[Grimward]

Thanks for the link, Stephen. Haven't been to the theater in a while; I wonder when it will hit the previews....

 

[Cayal]

Thanks for the link, Stephen. Haven't been to the theater in a while; I wonder when it will hit the previews....

They're still showing the previous trailer that was released earlier this year (at least here in Australia as of yesterday when I went to the movies). Nothing new at the moment.

 

[Allegra]

I'm looking forward to it especially since Martin Freeman plays Bilbo. He is such a darling!

 

[TomS]

Just as an aside....I just went to the link provided by Stephen and on the side bar was another story about "young people not trusting politicians" according to the latest study. Was that story and study really necessary? I mean, really?

 

[thaddeus6th]

Freeman could be excellent. He's the best thing to come out of The Office, by a mile.

 

[Grimward]

Just as an aside....I just went to the link provided by Stephen and on the side bar was another story about "young people not trusting politicians" according to the latest study. Was that story and study really necessary? I mean, really?

Ah, the perils of links with "news" feeds in them; said link has come and gone. In its place today? A story about a court-ordered apology to Tulisa from her ex-boyfriend about releasing a sex tape of the two of them. I ask you: Other than those involved, who cares?

 

[Jacob Larch]

I deliberately haven't followed the news to avoid trailers, spoilers etc. Having mixed feelings about this Tauriel character and scenes from the trailers that clearly aren't in the book, but as a writer myself I appreciate the artistic license taken to round out a story that might not translate in certain parts to the cinema. A straight to film page by page adaptation might not make the best of films so having waited my whole life to see justice done to LOTR and not been disappointed in the slightest, I've got equally high hopes for the Hobbit. Roll on Christmas!

 

[Asmiley]

it really is nice to have finally seen a couple previews for the actual movie. I heard a rumor that it was to be in 3 parts. I haven't seen anything to back up this rumor but I wanted to find out if it were true.

 

[Cayal]

it really is nice to have finally seen a couple previews for the actual movie. I heard a rumor that it was to be in 3 parts. I haven't seen anything to back up this rumor but I wanted to find out if it were true.

It's true. It was recently announced that it will now be a trilogy.

 

[Karn Maeshalanadae]

I'm actually looking forward to it for what its face value provides. LotR may have had its issues in comparison with the books, but as far as visual entertainment, I enjoyed them, and I suspect I will with the Hobbit movies as well.

Come to think of it, my stepfather had gotten a copy of The Hobbit from somewhere a while back. I should see if I could find the thing...

 

[Nesacat]

There's a part of me that's really looking forward to this. Now that it's going to be a trilogy is highly likely that the movie can be faithful to the book. The other part keeps reminding me that I'll have to wait for 3 years before I get a complete story.

 

[Miggy]

Sounds good. Even if they turn out to be bad or boring or whatever, it will be very well made.

 

[Gordian Knot]

How does one make bad or boring really well????? I would'a thought the two were mutually exclusive.

Nescat, my concern is quite the opposite of yours. Now that it is going to be a trilogy, I am concerned it is not going to be able to be faithful to the book.

Have to keep repeating my mantra "The Jackson is good. The Jackson knows what he is doing. The Jackson came through for the LotR!"

 

[Cayal]

How does one make bad or boring really well????? I would'a thought the two were mutually exclusive.

Not necessarily.

Books written by Hugo, Dumas, etc (ie the classics) can be considered boring but are considering some of the best pieces of literature out there.

 

[kshRox]

Peter Jackson has apparently settled his differences with New Line and will produce this one. With I believe Guillermo Del Toro will be directing, cool huh?

Apologies if you've heard this before.

Oh yea!
I'm looking forward to the Hobbit, have been for decades.

With Peter Jackson at the helm I think high expectations are justified.
Guillermo? hmmmm, I like Guillermo's effects and he has delivered on everything I've seen by him. Would not have thought of him pairing up with Jackson on this project though.

 

[hopewrites]

I thought Andy Circus was directing the second film crew, or did I misunderstand something?