The Hobbit

[Cthulhu]

Ugh. Now I'd expect it to look similarly to, say, my TV with 'MotionPlus' turned on, i.e. where they add extra frames to the footage and everything looks too clean and like it's on fast forward all the time.

 

[Ghost X]

If the quality of footage is crap, it doesn't necessarily mean much to me.

 

[X-SOLDIER]

I want to first mention that I had the "too real" issue with HD formatting at first, but now I don't notice it at all anymore. I'm assuming that this is one of those things that is jarring at first, but becomes less noticeable fairly quickly. That having been said, I present a counterpoint to your article that addresses the formatting of The Hobbit: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118053124?refcatid=3691


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[Tetsujin]

That kinda reminds me of the alternate opening for the Incredible Hulk. That scene had a noticeably higher framerate too for some reason and looked a lot cheaper because of it (that, and unfinished effects).

 

[Cthulhu]

I want to first mention that I had the "too real" issue with HD formatting at first, but now I don't notice it at all anymore. I'm assuming that this is one of those things that is jarring at first, but becomes less noticeable fairly quickly. That having been said, I present a counterpoint to your article that addresses the formatting of The Hobbit: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118053124?refcatid=3691


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As the article points out, 48 FPS is actually a compromise; the goal is 60 or even 72 FPS. I think I'd prefer a regular old 24 FPS, 2D version, 'cause I'm old-fashioned like that

 

[X-SOLDIER]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/peter-jackson-the-hobbit-cinemacon-317755

"It does take you a while to get used to. Ten minutes is sort of marginal, it probably needed a little bit more. Another thing that I think is a factor is it's different to look at a bunch of clips and some were fast-cutting, montage-style clips. This is different experience than watching a character and story unfold. I personally wouldn't advocate a 48-frame trailer because the 48 frames is something you should experience with the entire film. A 2 1/2 minute trailer isn't enough time to adjust to the immersive quality You get used to it reasonably quickly. We have obviously seen cuts of our movie at 48 and in a relatively short amount of time you have forgotten (the frame rate change). It is a more immersive and in 3D a gentler way to see the film."

Also - it hasn't gone through any post-production yet, which will likely affect things. The article's a good read.



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[Danseru-kun]

It's my first time posting in this thread, hai. Anyway, I'm a really huge fan of the Lord of the Rings movies and books so I hope they get this right. I have faith in Jackson, especially that he pulled off LoTR pretty well (but not without issues.) I'm not very worried because the themes of The Hobbit arepretty might lighter and less characters are involved. It also has a less complicated story. I just hope he will be able to market the characters which are pretty much composed of Hobbit and 12 bearded dwarves unlike LotR with a variety of characters. There's also no notable female character in the book so good luck.

I wonder if they're going to make Smaug talk? They made some creatures speechless in the previous movies and I don't know how they will pull this one through since it's pretty important.

 

[Super Mario]

This movie was lucky, that's all I can say. It got its old director back, and things are kicking well. Can't wait to see it as I enjoyed the two towers and return of the king <3

 

[X-SOLDIER]

@ Danseru-kun: Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast as Smaug, so he is talking in the film.



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[X-SOLDIER]

Link to some new pretty pictures.


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[Elisa Maza]

Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast as Smaug,

Spoiler

 

[Sprites]

Oh I like very much , it's so weird though seeing Martin Freeman dressed like that kinda reminds me of Billy Boyd (AKA Pippin).

It really is shaping up to be a fantastic film, I adore the book and as it's Peter Jackson directing, I know it's gonna be a great adaption.

 

[Glaurung]

Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast as Smaug.

Gah, I let this post neglected all this time?

I wish to see a deduction scene after Bilbo steals the cup from Smaug's lair

 

[X-SOLDIER]

They've finished filming!!!

We made it! Shoot day 266 and the end of principal photography on The Hobbit. Thanks to our fantastic cast and crew for getting us this far, and to all of you for your support! Next stop, the cutting room. Oh, and Comic Con!

Cheers,

Peter J

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[Tetsujin]

The Hobbit banner:
http://collider.com/wp-content/uploads/the-hobbit-banner-poster.jpg

 

[Glaurung]

So, for what I understand, the Forets Elves won't appear until the end of the first film.

I really hope they included the drunken guards!!! 8D

 

[Tetsujin]

 

[X-SOLDIER]

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

Sylvester McCoy is so awesome!


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[Ryushikaze]

Yay, the 7th Doctor is going to be in The Hobbit!

Radagast?
Must be some Middle Earth word for "Doctor"

Also, whoo, Serkis.

 

[Tetsujin]

A third Hobbit movie? =O

 

[Ite]

HOLY SHIT I DIDN'T KNOW LEE PACE WAS PLAYING THRANDUIL!!

NOR DID I KNOW DAME EDNA WAS PLAYING THE GOBLIN KING!!

awesome.

Those blogs make me emotional and I don't know why. They remind me of my own experiences in film/theatre and how sad it is to say goodbye to a show-family. Ugh.

 

[Ghost X]

But Barry Humphries doesn't look a thing like David Bowie .

 

[Tetsujin]

Peter Jackson just posted this note on facebook:

It is only at the end of a shoot that you finally get the chance to sit down and have a look at the film you have made. Recently Fran, Phil and I did just this when we watched for the first time an early cut of the first movie - and a large chunk of the second. We were really pleased with the way the story was coming together, in particular, the strength of the characters and the cast who have brought them to life. All of which gave rise to a simple question: do we take this chance to tell more of the tale? And the answer from our perspective as the filmmakers, and as fans, was an unreserved &#8216;yes.'



We know how much of the story of Bilbo Baggins, the Wizard Gandalf, the Dwarves of Erebor, the rise of the Necromancer, and the Battle of Dol Guldur will remain untold if we do not take this chance. The richness of the story of The Hobbit, as well as some of the related material in the appendices of The Lord of the Rings, allows us to tell the full story of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins and the part he played in the sometimes dangerous, but at all times exciting, history of Middle-earth.



So, without further ado and on behalf of New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Wingnut Films, and the entire cast and crew of &#8220;The Hobbit&#8221; films, I&#8217;d like to announce that two films will become three.



It has been an unexpected journey indeed, and in the words of Professor Tolkien himself, "a tale that grew in the telling."



Cheers,



Peter J

tl,dr: The Hobbit is a trilogy now.

 

[AvecAloes]

Goodness...

Well, I do appreciate that the goal is to paint a more complete picture of this book in film, and I'm sure that all three films will be good, but...I have to wait an additional year (judging by the release sequence of the LOTR trilogy) to get the complete telling of this one book?

But I'm sure I'll like it...

 

[Tetsujin]

Apparently, the third one is slated for Summer 2014.

Possible titles for the movie?

http://whois.domaintools.com/desolationofsmaug.com

http://whois.domaintools.com/riddlesindark.com

http://whois.domaintools.com/thedesolationofsmaug.com

http://whois.domaintools.com/thehobbitdesolationofsmaug.com

http://whois.domaintools.com/thehobbitriddlesindark.com

http://whois.domaintools.com/thehobbitthedesolationofsmaug.com

http://whois.domaintools.com/thehobbittheriddlesinthedark.com


Those have been registered in the past week.
http://whois.domaintools.com/theriddlesinthedark.com