The Hobbit - An Unexpected Adventure

ESPfanboy · 07-23-2011, 02:19 PM

It's set to release sometime next december but i'm slightly confused by having a Frodo in the movie. I dont remember him being in the hobbit at all. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) - IMDb

JamesM · 07-23-2011, 03:28 PM

He's just going to be in the opening sequence.

SilenceIsACrime · 07-23-2011, 04:13 PM

Is anyone else upset that Guillermo Del Toro isn't directing this? I feel like that would have been ....ing exquisite.

JamesM · 07-23-2011, 04:54 PM

Yes and no. He's easily my favorite director, but Peter Jackson did exquisitely with the trilogy so...

No complaints.

AK DRAGON · 07-24-2011, 04:17 PM

from the cast I am seeing in IMDB I am guessing that they are having 'Old Bilbo' telling his story of 'here and back again' as they leave middle earth.

but that is my guess

Scar Symmetry · 07-24-2011, 04:20 PM

There's no doubt in my mind that Jackson is the better director. Stoked.

ShadyDavey · 07-24-2011, 04:21 PM

Long wait.

I am however both hopeful and expectant of great things. I picked up the book in 1978 and I've been hoping fervently for a film ever since........*fingers crossed*......

Xiphos68 · 07-24-2011, 04:21 PM

Very excited to see this film!

I read somewhere there might be two parts to this film?

ShadyDavey · 07-24-2011, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scar Symmetry

There's no doubt in my mind that Jackson is the better director. Stoked.

Innit.

As much as I like Del Toro, I can't argue with that statement.

JamesM · 07-24-2011, 04:23 PM

That and Del Toro would probably take too much artistic license with it, him being one of those "fresh idea" types.

Skyblue · 07-24-2011, 05:09 PM

Can't wait, looks awesome so far from Jackson's Video Blogs... Though some of the dwarfs look slightly... Well, not Dwarf-like. But it's just a matter of how he chose to portray them, or something for hardcore Tolkien to argue about

Also, in the last video blog Saruman appeared... Am I that bad in remembering the book? 'Cause I can't seem to remember him being there

ShadyDavey · 07-24-2011, 05:19 PM

There's mention of uncovering "The Necromancer" in Mirkwood if memory serves, might explain it...?

Skyblue · 07-24-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ShadyDavey

There's mention of uncovering "The Necromancer" in Mirkwood if memory serves, might explain it...?

That's what I thought pretty much...Gandalf leaves the group at some point, and when he comes back he says they managed to defeat "The Necromancer"... Didn't know Saruman was a Necromancer~

Ckackley · 07-24-2011, 06:12 PM

Isn't there something about Gandalf, Saruman, and a brown mage defeating the necromancer together? At this point in the story Saruman is solidly on the good guys side. But it's been YEARS since I read the books.

bostjan · 07-24-2011, 08:28 PM

The necromancer, to me, meant Sauron. Read through The Silmarillion, then read The Hobbit and you'll see how I came to that conclusion.

beneharris · 07-24-2011, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bostjan

The necromancer, to me, meant Sauron. Read through The Silmarillion, then read The Hobbit and you'll see how I came to that conclusion.

haha, that'll take a while.

the video blogs were pretty cool. its still a pretty far ways out, so its nice to see a few updates about it. i didn't even realize this was even a go til i saw them.

KingAenarion · 07-25-2011, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bostjan

The necromancer, to me, meant Sauron. Read through The Silmarillion, then read The Hobbit and you'll see how I came to that conclusion.

Yep the Necromancer is Sauron. This is the point where Saruman first encounters Sauron and the seed for later on is placed.

Opeth666 · 07-25-2011, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Armada

Yes and no. He's easily my favorite director, but Peter Jackson did exquisitely with the trilogy so...

No complaints.

there's only one trilogy and thats of the Jedi

synrgy · 07-25-2011, 08:27 AM

In RE: Frodo..

My understanding is that they're breaking this up into two films, and will spend a fair bit of on-screen time making the 'transition' from The Hobbit to The Lord of the Rings.

The only reason I'm kinda bummed about the Del Toro situation is that I'd read a bunch of interviews where he was talking about this new-school animatronic stuff they were working on for the film that had never been done before, and I'm not sure whether or not Jackson intends to use the same stuff that Del Toro had planned on using.

That said, Jackson has more than proven his worth for bringing Middle Earth to the screen, and I'm really looking forward to these.

guitarister7321 · 07-25-2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESPfanboy

... but i'm slightly confused by having a Frodo in the movie.

Legolas is in it as well. I wonder what's up with LOTR only characters in the film.

synrgy · 07-25-2011, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitarister7321

Legolas is in it as well. I wonder what's up with LOTR only characters in the film.

Explanation in my post just above yours.

BigBaldIan · 07-25-2011, 09:07 AM

Am I the only one that's keeping his fingers crossed that Smaug will be truly badass?

ShadyDavey · 07-25-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBaldIan

Am I the only one that's keeping his fingers crossed that Smaug will be truly badass?

Dude he better be the all-time screen badass creature on the grounds that of all the Wyrms/Drakes/Dragons only Ancalagon the Black was supposed to be a nastier piece of work

ShadyDavey · 07-25-2011, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ckackley

Isn't there something about Gandalf, Saruman, and a brown mage defeating the necromancer together? At this point in the story Saruman is solidly on the good guys side. But it's been YEARS since I read the books.

Radagast, yep.

nojyeloot · 07-25-2011, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilenceIsACrime

Is anyone else upset that Guillermo Del Toro isn't directing this? I feel like that would have been ....ing exquisite.

NOPE

Cannot wait to see Beorn...

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07-23-2011, 02:19 PM	#1
ESPfanboy SS.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 121 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The Hobbit - An Unexpected Adventure It's set to release sometime next december but i'm slightly confused by having a Frodo in the movie. I dont remember him being in the hobbit at all. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) - IMDb

07-23-2011, 03:28 PM	#2
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,925 Thanked: 87 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	He's just going to be in the opening sequence. Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

07-23-2011, 04:13 PM	#3
SilenceIsACrime Indeed. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 722 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is anyone else upset that Guillermo Del Toro isn't directing this? I feel like that would have been ....ing exquisite. "Whether it's Rogaine, your 'stache or magic, this guitar needs a friggin beard now." - BangandBreach Is it a right to remain ignorant? I don't know, but I refuse to find out!

07-23-2011, 04:54 PM	#4
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,925 Thanked: 87 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Yes and no. He's easily my favorite director, but Peter Jackson did exquisitely with the trilogy so... No complaints. Xiphos68 likes this. Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

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AK DRAGON Guitar Popcicle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 1,770 Thanked: 17 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	from the cast I am seeing in IMDB I am guessing that they are having 'Old Bilbo' telling his story of 'here and back again' as they leave middle earth. but that is my guess

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Scar Symmetry Ex Whiny Bitch Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 15,670 Thanked: 377 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	There's no doubt in my mind that Jackson is the better director. Stoked. AxeHappy likes this. What happened to Jeff? Funny how he dropped off the radar now that the entire Western world disagrees with his right wing bullshit.

07-24-2011, 04:21 PM	#7
ShadyDavey 7ibrarian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 6,588 Thanked: 104 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Long wait. I am however both hopeful and expectant of great things. I picked up the book in 1978 and I've been hoping fervently for a film ever since........fingers crossed...... jymellis likes this. While raping a bear in Yellowstone and snorting coke out of a freshly-dead baby's skull, I finally felt that I had found my calling and built a time machine out of Iraqi WMDs and LOTS OF HEMP WHOA. Using this time machine I went back in time and shot JFK from outer ....ing space. I am now your god - Jeff .....and then all of a sudden he drops the musical equivilant of a steaming turd right in our laps - ESP Griffyn

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JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,925 Thanked: 87 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	That and Del Toro would probably take too much artistic license with it, him being one of those "fresh idea" types. Scar Symmetry and AxeHappy like this. Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

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Skyblue SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Israel Posts: 597 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can't wait, looks awesome so far from Jackson's Video Blogs... Though some of the dwarfs look slightly... Well, not Dwarf-like. But it's just a matter of how he chose to portray them, or something for hardcore Tolkien to argue about Also, in the last video blog Saruman appeared... Am I that bad in remembering the book? 'Cause I can't seem to remember him being there

07-24-2011, 05:19 PM	#12
ShadyDavey 7ibrarian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 6,588 Thanked: 104 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	There's mention of uncovering "The Necromancer" in Mirkwood if memory serves, might explain it...? jymellis likes this. While raping a bear in Yellowstone and snorting coke out of a freshly-dead baby's skull, I finally felt that I had found my calling and built a time machine out of Iraqi WMDs and LOTS OF HEMP WHOA. Using this time machine I went back in time and shot JFK from outer ....ing space. I am now your god - Jeff .....and then all of a sudden he drops the musical equivilant of a steaming turd right in our laps - ESP Griffyn

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Ckackley SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 774 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Isn't there something about Gandalf, Saruman, and a brown mage defeating the necromancer together? At this point in the story Saruman is solidly on the good guys side. But it's been YEARS since I read the books.

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bostjan Spastic Kitchen! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St. Johnsbury, VT USA Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The necromancer, to me, meant Sauron. Read through The Silmarillion, then read The Hobbit and you'll see how I came to that conclusion. TheHandOfStone, AxeHappy and Goatchrist like this. [URL="http://sites.google.com/site/bostjanzupancickhereb/"[/URL]

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synrgy Iraq Lobster. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,619 Thanked: 65 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	In RE: Frodo.. My understanding is that they're breaking this up into two films, and will spend a fair bit of on-screen time making the 'transition' from The Hobbit to The Lord of the Rings. The only reason I'm kinda bummed about the Del Toro situation is that I'd read a bunch of interviews where he was talking about this new-school animatronic stuff they were working on for the film that had never been done before, and I'm not sure whether or not Jackson intends to use the same stuff that Del Toro had planned on using. That said, Jackson has more than proven his worth for bringing Middle Earth to the screen, and I'm really looking forward to these. ___________________________________________ The best thread I'll ever post Guitar Tunes Electronic Work Hobbits are a Tolkein minority.

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