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The Hobbit (2012 - 2014)

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  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
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    I like the look of it, the film should be alright. Let's hope better than the first. I'll wait until we see Smaug in full before passing judgement on the design.
  • SaintMarkSaintMark
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    Very nice, makes you wish it was december already
  • Agent007391Agent007391 Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start
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    I was quite disappointed with the first film. It was the first time, when watching a Middle-Earth movie, that I actually stopped paying attention halfway through. I hope this is just a thing that comes from the movie not being "finished". I'm certain, once all three are out on Extended Edition DVD, I'll probably be able to pay attention, but this was a journey both on screen and off for me.
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
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    The additional 10 weeks of filming finished today. Well done all. Can't wait to see the other two films.
  • Agent007391Agent007391 Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start
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    Now Peter Jackson won't be going back to Middle-Earth until he films The Silmirillion.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I hear that he live-blogged the final day of shooting of the film on Facebook. Sounds pretty cool. Looking forward to the next one; it'll be the first I see in theaters.
  • SandySandy Somewhere in Europe
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    New banners (I especially like the Thranduil one):
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    I wish there was one for Bilbo, since he's the main character!

    And now, the new trailer:

    I like it much more than the first one, despite the dodgy CGI! A lot of hobbity goodness, Thranduil, Elvenking in all his glory, and last but not least Smaug, the Magnificent! A bit surprised at the effects they put in Cumberbatches voice but still, it sounds dragon-like whatever that might mean.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    Cumberbatch sounds epic. EoN do everyone a favour and just cast the man as the next Bond villain already.
  • SaintMarkSaintMark
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    Really looking forward to this family outing
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
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    It looks great. One of the only films I'll see this year. Hopefully it's better than the first.
  • SandySandy Somewhere in Europe
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    I talked about the Thranduil banner but somehow forgot to include it:
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  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    ...Cumberbatch voices Smaug. What else can they do to make this film even more perfect? I'm so excited.
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
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    Excellent banners and having Cumberbatch voice Smaug? Absolute genius! Roll on December!!!!
  • SandySandy Somewhere in Europe
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    First pics of Cumberbatch doing motion capture for The Hobbit's Smaug.
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    More photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/16241796@N06/sets/72157636801657894/
  • boldfingerboldfinger
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    Cool pix! Nice find, @Sandy!
  • Agent007391Agent007391 Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start
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    That pic is creepy as hell.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Agent007391 wrote:
    That pic is creepy as hell.

    My thoughts exactly. Looking forward to this movie.
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
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    That's quite frightening and not something I would show to young children! These next two films should be great and with any luck, better than the first.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Samuel001 wrote:
    That's quite frightening and not something I would show to young children! These next two films should be great and with any luck, better than the first.

    I never read the books and I've only seen the LOTR trilogy once, but I loved 'The Hobbit.' I know a lot of people found it slow or hard to get through, but I thought it was excellent.
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
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    Me too, I really enjoyed it. If the Hobbit follows the pattern of the Lord of the Rings, then the best is yet to come. Now, at least, everything has been set up.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Samuel001 wrote:
    Me too, I really enjoyed it. If the Hobbit follows the pattern of the Lord of the Rings, then the best is yet to come. Now, at least, everything has been set up.

    I thought that final, slo-mo sequence at the end of the film was excellent.
  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
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    It was used to great effect. There's a lot to love about that film and it's great knowing more is on the way in a couple of months as well as next year.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Samuel001 wrote:
    It was used to great effect. There's a lot to love about that film and it's great knowing more is on the way in a couple of months as well as next year.

    Absolutely. Looking forward to finally seeing a Jackson/Tolkien film in theaters. Completely missed out on the LOTR trilogy and it took me years to finally get around to watching them. I don't plan on missing out on these next two.
  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
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    Its getting closer! BC does strike a rather evil pose doesn't he? :-)) The second Hobbit film is eagerly awaited by myself and better half!
  • SandySandy Somewhere in Europe
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    In case anyone is interested, in a little more than an hour there will be a live event with some cast and crew. The event will be broadcast to 7 theaters around the world and online.
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  • Samuel001Samuel001 Moderator
    edited November 2013 Posts: 13,356
    This film should be a great end to the year, it looks much improved comapred to the last one so Warners are no doubt hoping for even better Box Office.

    There's a new poster out too, you know.

    And trailer:



    This is the fan event:

  • 00130013
    edited November 2013 Posts: 1,817
    It looks good, except for what I fear will be
    a lame love story between Legolas and that girl
    (which of course, isn't from the novel).
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    This is one of the only films I'm really, really excited for for the rest of the year, so I'm going to tease myself and avoid trailers/spots/posters until its release.
  • 00130013
    edited November 2013 Posts: 1,817
    I'm sorry if I spoiled something with my comment, @Creasy47... The story of The Hobbit is so familiar to me sometimes I - wrongly - believe everyone knows it.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    0013 wrote:
    I'm sorry if I spoiled something with my comment, @Creasy47... The story of The Hobbit is so familiar to me sometimes I - wrongly - believe everyone knows it.

    Oh, no no, you're fine. I actually read your comment, but I don't recall anything spoilerish whatsoever. My mind fails me right now. I'm so pumped for this, but I guess with the novels being around for quite some time that spoilers will be abound. I'm just ready to rewatch the first on blu-ray and go see this one.
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