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[Lily]

I really think they need to recast Saruman. It could kill Christopher Lee off if he goes over there and works those long hours, he looked so ill last night

 

[StealthGoblin]

I really hope they don't kill of Mitchell in Being Human (UK), but Aiden Turner is going to spend a lot of time filming this. Damn.

 

[BobTheFork]

I really think they need to recast Saruman. It could kill Christopher Lee off if he goes over there and works those long hours, he looked so ill last night

It was his call to do this because he felt he was able. Maybe a sense of obligation is driving him but he's not a sit-around kind of guy, never has been; I think he really just likes working still.

 

[Lily]

It was his call to do this because he felt he was able. Maybe a sense of obligation is driving him but he's not a sit-around kind of guy, never has been; I think he really just likes working still.

perhaps he is ruling with his heart and not his head. the poor guy couldnt even walk or hold up his award last night.

 

[BobTheFork]

perhaps he is ruling with his heart and not his head. the poor guy couldnt even walk or hold up his award last night.

There's a good chance of that. I didn't see him so I can't tell, but that doesn't sound good. You know they will film his scenes first off or very early in the shot though.

 

[StealthGoblin]

There's a good chance of that. I didn't see him so I can't tell, but that doesn't sound good. You know they will film his scenes first off or very early in the shot though.

Yeah. His speech was very slow, he walked on incredibly slowly and he couldn't hold up the award. Jonathan Ross had to come on to take it from him. Was pretty heartbreaking really.

 

[timetokill]

I really think they need to recast Saruman. It could kill Christopher Lee off if he goes over there and works those long hours, he looked so ill last night

Maybe they'll CG his head onto another actor for the movement scenes, and just use him mostly for face-acting and voice stuff.

 

[BattleMonkey]

Maybe they'll CG his head onto another actor for the movement scenes, and just use him mostly for face-acting and voice stuff.

Pretty much expect something like this

 

[Discotheque]

Seems plausible. I just find it sad how old Cristopher Lee is now. Dude's a legend.

 

[Mr Cola]

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/03/02/42540-exclusive-dual-hobbit-film-titles-revealed/

Ringer Spy Mr. Underbelly monitors movie titles that are registered by major film studios. Mr. Underbelly noticed that New Line has recently registered the following two film titles:

The Hobbit: There and Back Again

and…

The Hobbit: An/The Unexpected Journey

 

[Lionel Mandrake]

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/03/02/42540-exclusive-dual-hobbit-film-titles-revealed/

Ringer Spy Mr. Underbelly monitors movie titles that are registered by major film studios. Mr. Underbelly noticed that New Line has recently registered the following two film titles:

The Hobbit: There and Back Again

and…

The Hobbit: An/The Unexpected Journey

That's pretty cool. For some reason I was just expecting The Hobbit Part I, Part II.

 

[Stinkles]

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/03/02/42540-exclusive-dual-hobbit-film-titles-revealed/

Ringer Spy Mr. Underbelly monitors movie titles that are registered by major film studios. Mr. Underbelly noticed that New Line has recently registered the following two film titles:

The Hobbit: There and Back Again

and…

The Hobbit: An/The Unexpected Journey

I assume you listed them in reverse chronological order.

 

[DrForester]

I assume you listed them in reverse chronological order.

Nah, they're doing something new. Hobbit part 2 first, and then Part 1. Prequels within prequels man.

 

[fallout]

Nah, they're doing something new. Hobbit part 2 first, and then Part 1. Prequels within prequels man.

In fact, both films are going to be played in reverse.

 

[squidhands]

In fact, both films are going to be played in reverse.

George Costanza would make an excellent Dwarf.

 

[Deleted member 22576]

He has directed one movie after Munich.

By my count its two. Not that it really affects your argument.

 

[WillyFive]

I don't know, 1941 is kinda nice in it's insanity.

Anyway, I can't wait for The Hobbit and TinTin.

 

[tomvek]

Stephen Fry Confirmed For ‘The Hobbit’

Some more HOBBIT casting news today. As we near the end of our first shooting block (we have a break in less than three weeks to get some editing and visual effects work done, plus prepare for very big scenes coming up), we are looking at characters featuring in sequences that take place a little later in the story.

We are thrilled to confirm that Stephen Fry will be playing The Master of Laketown. I've known Stephen for several years, and we're developing a DAMBUSTERS movie together. In addition to his writing skills, he's a terrific actor and will create a very memorable Master for us.

The Master's conniving civil servant, Alfrid will be played by Ryan Gage. Ryan is a great young actor who we originally cast in a small role, but we liked him so much, we promoted him to the much larger Alfrid part.

Last, and certainly not least, is Conan Stevens, who will be playing an Orc called Azog (Orcs are never called Roger or Dennis for some strange reason). And yes that's his name—Conan! Isn't that cool? Azog is played by Conan! Here's a photo of Conan and I together... I'm pretty tall, probably at least 6'5" or 6'6" I would guess, so that gives you some clue how tall Conan is!

http://www.facebook.com/notes/peter-jackson/hobbit-casting-news/10150257180211558

Awesome!

 

[GarthVaderUK]

We are thrilled to confirm that Stephen Fry will be playing The Master of Laketown. I've known Stephen for several years, and we're developing a DAMBUSTERS movie together. In addition to his writing skills, he's a terrific actor and will create a very memorable Master for us.

http://www.facebook.com/notes/peter-jackson/hobbit-casting-news/10150257180211558

Edit: too late, lol.

 

[Salazar]

Excellent.

Also good to be reminded about the Dambusters project.

 

[Anticitizen One]

So lets see we have a big name director returning years later to make a set of prequels to the high grossing hugely popular trilogy that made him famous and everyone is super hyped for it.....

deja vu

 

[WyndhamPrice]

You're not even trolling the right thread for this.

 

[Kifimbo]

So lets see we have a big name director returning years later to make a set of prequels to the high grossing hugely popular trilogy that made him famous and everyone is super hyped for it.....

deja vu

It's only 5-10 years later. And it's based on an existing story written by the same guy (Tolkien). With the same team (Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, WETA, not to mention the actors/characters).

 

[Loxley]

Not to be a party pooper, but we've had a new thread for the Hobbit ever since production started, this thread can fade away now