The One Ring Forums: Tolkien Topics: Movie Discussion: The Hobbit: Ian Mckellen has finished shooting

The One Ring Forums: Tolkien Topics: Movie Discussion: The Hobbit:
Ian Mckellen has finished shooting

Azaghâl
Lorien

Jun 28 2013, 12:19pm

Views: 2207

Ian Mckellen has finished shooting

Moments ago on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/...p;type=1&theater

Gandalf <3

*Baruk khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu!*

Rohirrim Rider
Rivendell

Jun 28 2013, 12:30pm

Views: 1336

Does this mean no 2014 pick-ups?

I know they had pick-ups before each LOTR film and had assumed they would for The Hobbit as well. I guess everyone was scheduled in for these pick-ups but not 2014 as the deals were set before the split. Or maybe they simply just don't need them and wanted to get everything in one go this time around.

That aside, end of an era.

Shagrat
Gondor

Jun 28 2013, 12:33pm

Views: 1339

I'm not convinced

I have to think there will be pick-ups next year. I can't believe someone like Jackson will be entirely satisfied.

elaen32
Gondor

Jun 28 2013, 12:39pm

Views: 1287

The End of an Era.......

Thank you Sir Ian McK for all his hard work- for me, he really has been the quintessential Gandalf as I'd imagined him. Smile

Totally off topic, but I noticed whilst typing this- all of these people who have knighthoods (not all for these films I stress)- Ian McK, Ian H, Christopher Lee, PJ, Richard Taylor, but there was never a knighthood for Tolkien- not even a posthumous one! I guess he died before his works had quite the wide fanbase they do now, but even so......just saying! Unsure

"Beneath the roof of sleeping leaves the dreams of trees unfold"

tolktolk
Lorien

Jun 28 2013, 12:43pm

Views: 1316

Adam Brown

has tweeted this:

Tonight we saw Gandalf say farewell to middle earth... weird and emotional @IanMcKellen #LEGEND

I also saw Graham McTavish mention that some people were already leaving and going home - I wonder who else will be going and who will be staying till the very end.

DanielLB
Immortal

Jun 28 2013, 1:26pm

Views: 1195

How sad.

But brilliant as well. What a journey the whole cast and crew have been on, from 1999 onwards. All I can say is "congratulations and well done".

Smile

Bombadil
Half-elven

Jun 28 2013, 1:46pm

Views: 1156

IAN, at least for Bomby..

was PJ's ROCK.

Elvanui
Rivendell

Jun 28 2013, 1:48pm

Views: 1111

Love him :)

Sir Ian looks really sad in the photo. What a great legacy and a perfect Gandalf! I unexpectedly cried a bit on seeing this on fb! He means so much to so many Evil

"...under all there was a great joy: a fountain of mirth enough to set a kingdom laughing, were it to gush forth."

Eruonen
Half-elven

Jun 28 2013, 1:49pm

Views: 1170

I wonder if this means the BO5A has been shot and assume any

journey home scenes. I suppose some of he other character battle scenes could be left to shoot.

TariArFiniel
The Shire

Jun 28 2013, 2:00pm

Views: 1073

Same here!

In Reply To

Sir Ian looks really sad in the photo. What a great legacy and a perfect Gandalf! I unexpectedly cried a bit on seeing this on fb! He means so much to so many

My husband and I expected to cry, and so we did. We can only say thank you from the deep of our hearts.

Salmacis81
Tol Eressea

Jun 28 2013, 2:04pm

Views: 1066

Agreed

Sir McKellen has definitely been one of the shining lights of the ME film franchise, so I'd like to say thanks and wish him luck in his future endeavors.

Eruonen
Half-elven

Jun 28 2013, 2:54pm

Views: 1019

He looks like he just finished a battle scene with dirt and marks on

his forehead and face....

Noria
Gondor

Jun 28 2013, 3:48pm

Views: 951

The perfect Gandalf

and one of the best things about LotR and The Hobbit.

Brethil
Half-elven

Jun 28 2013, 3:53pm

Views: 940

What a sweet picture

of both of them. A fantastic creative relationship with so much heart in it from both of them. As other have said, as our Gandalf Sir Ian has been rather a rock for us all who love the films. Perfection without reservation. A big *Thank You* to Sir Ian (And to SPJ for the inspired casting choice...waaaay back when.)

Manwe, when asked a simple "Yes" or "No" question, contemplated, and responded "the middle one."

AncalagontheBlack
Rohan

Jun 28 2013, 4:15pm

Views: 919

wow

14 years to be associated with a single project is impressive. I think when PJ is finished he will have something like 17 years invested in the LotR and the Hobbit.

Elutherian
Rohan

Jun 28 2013, 4:28pm

Views: 915

As someone who fell in love....

... with Gandalf when I saw FOTR at the ripe age of twelve, forever changing me as a person, and cementing Gandalf as my favorite onscreen character.... this is very emtional.

Ian McKellen is Gandalf, and Gandalf is Ian McKellan.

Thank you, Sir Ian. You have touched the lives of many.

The Grey Pilgrim, they once called me. Three hundred lives of men I walked this earth, and now I have no time...

Imladris18
Lorien

Jun 28 2013, 4:40pm

Views: 886

I will not say, do not weep, for not all tears are an evil.

The perfect Gandalf, imo.

The Mitch King
Rohan

Jun 28 2013, 4:55pm

Views: 864

Oh no

I'm gunna be heartbroken watching There an Back Again!!!! Unsure

Bumblingidiot
Rohan

Jun 28 2013, 4:57pm

Views: 891

British literature is dominated by an urban elite.

Tolkien had a massive fan base when he died. However, the fact that the poor quality fantasy genre attached itself to Tolkien's mythological folk tales, and the fact that he does not deal with the obsessions of middle class urbanites, and the fact that such people - see G. Greer for typical example, are insecure about their own work - much of which is style over substance, and are terrified by anything magical or 'childish' - has led to a situation in Britain where Tolkien is appreciated by everyone except the literary community.

Go into Waterstones and look in the Classics section for him - you won't find him there (unless things have changed recently). He's in the fantasy ghetto - equivalent to the finger painting section of the art gallery.

In Reply To

Thank you Sir Ian McK for all his hard work- for me, he really has been the quintessential Gandalf as I'd imagined him. Smile

Lusitano
Tol Eressea

Jun 28 2013, 4:58pm

Views: 923

Hoping his last scene is

tea with bilbo and balin.

Vous commencez à m'ennuyer avec le port!!!

Lindele
Gondor

Jun 28 2013, 5:01pm

Views: 836

...

bungobaggins
Lorien

Jun 28 2013, 5:10pm

Views: 867

Yes!

Right after the Scouring of the Shire 2.0 of course! Tongue

Eruonen
Half-elven

Jun 28 2013, 6:23pm

Views: 804

Well, there is the large stretch between the end of LOTR and

the final studio sorting out for The Hobbit, but yes, it has been a long and winding road for him and all involved...fortunately for us.

Lusitano
Tol Eressea

Jun 28 2013, 7:48pm

Views: 777

Carefull

dont give jackson any ideas, we know he sometimes pores over these boards. Tongue

Youre treading on thin ice Wink

Vous commencez à m'ennuyer avec le port!!!

Voronwë_the_Faithful
Valinor

Jun 28 2013, 8:00pm

Views: 773

I'm surprised no one has speculated about the cuts and bruises on his face

Are they from BoFA, or Dol Guldur?

And will he have his arm in a sling as well?

'But very bright were the stars upon the margin of the world, when at times the clouds about the West were drawn aside.'

The Hall of Fire

elaen32
Gondor

Jun 28 2013, 8:21pm

Views: 388

Sadly true B-I...

There is a somewhat negative attitude towards any literature which is not "gritty realism" or set in modern days. Shops are no better- I was furious one day, to go into my local WHSmith and find that a book by Sharon Penman- my favourite writer of historical fiction, had been placed in the Romance section, together with Mills&Boon et al. SP is so far from that genre, being nearer to history fact than fiction- all she does is fill out the characters as people a little more. But historical fiction gets tarred with the same brush- there is an awful lot of bad historical fiction out there, but the best is truely great in my opinion!

"Beneath the roof of sleeping leaves the dreams of trees unfold"

bungobaggins
Lorien

Jun 28 2013, 8:30pm

Views: 388

If it were to happen...

First I would die of laughter. Second I would take full credit for the idea and demand that I be listed in the credits as either a writer or creative consultant. Tongue

Also it would be very amusing to see people on facebook and youtube defend it with our favorite argument: "It's in the appendices!"

demnation
Rohan

Jun 28 2013, 9:03pm

Views: 352

It depends on the people and location, I guess

I recently went into an independent bookstore (in Sacramento, California, no less) where I found Tolkien stacked right next to Tolstoy. This was, of course, after I had searched up and down for him in the fantasy section. In the end, I don't think it really matters anyway because while Tolkien may not have fancy awards or critical acclaim, what he does have are readers, which is all any writer can ask for.

( and as for the topic, I think we all feel honored that Sir Ian was a part of these films, and I'm glad he seems to have enjoyed it.)

My Sam Gamgee is indeed a reflexion of the English soldier, of the privates and batmen I knew in the 1914 war, and recognized as so far superior to myself- J.R.R. Tolkien

(This post was edited by demnation on Jun 28 2013, 9:04pm)

cats16
Half-elven

Jun 28 2013, 9:38pm

Views: 349

Truly bittersweet

I'll keep it short and simple: Thank you, Ian. Without question, you are my Gandalf. Best wishes in the future.

Smile

CathrineB
Rohan

Jun 29 2013, 12:53am

Views: 294

Standing ovation for Ian McKellen!

It is just impossible for me to picture any other face set to Gandalf now! Just the perfect casting ever! A joy to watch in Lord of the Rings and just as joyful reunion in the Hobbit!

End of shooting is always rather bittersweet! <3

vexx801
Rivendell

Jun 29 2013, 2:21am

Views: 275

Gandalf

Many words could describe what Tolkien's work personally means to me, so via Peter Jackson's adaptations I have seen that world of Middle Earth come to life. Last shot with Gandalf... thank you, Sir Ian McKellen.

totoro
Lorien

Jun 29 2013, 4:31am

Views: 263

Cheers, Sir Ian

You rock.

Michelle Johnston
Rohan

Jun 29 2013, 9:25am

Views: 224

Still in fantasy in Waterstones

I am discussing this pidgeon holing elsewhere on the site and when Jean M Auels Earth Children series ends up in the novels section and Tolkien does not it shows that we have not made much progress since the 60's on the nature of Tolkien's work.

Sir Peter's comments that DOS maybe his strongest film may be tied into the very heavy input Sir Ian will have to the movie. I expect his full arc to be played out away from the company in this second movie.

I saw him in the Syndicate in the break from filming in 2011 he was every bit as believable in that role though quite different. He has this amazing ability to get inside the natural rhythm of a character. He has a real genius for taking into himself the inflections and physicality of a character. If I can make a really odd comparison it is the completeness that Meryl Streep brings to her best work.

Wouldn't it be wonderful on one level if these films receive absolutely no awards at all excepting he and Martin for acting, acknowledging how much craft is required to act with believability in a very heavy green screen environment.

My Dear Bilbo something is the matter with you! you are not the same hobbit that you were.

Foromir
Rivendell

Jun 29 2013, 1:33pm

Views: 208

After all the talk and mixed feelings about The Hobbit films...

I am surprised how truly moved I am reading this news and seeing that photo. I am so happy to have lived to see Middle Earth come to life through the genius of these two men. Thank you PJ and Thank you Sir Ian! Your Gandalf will stay forever!

Bumblingidiot
Rohan

Jun 29 2013, 2:51pm

Views: 184

Interesting.

I'll have a look at the thread you mentioned.

The first time I saw Ian McKellen was in the BBC's Hamlet, playing opposite Judy Dench, played against a black, almost non existent set. I couldn't have been more than 12 at the time, but the whole family was glued to the screen 'til the end. I've seen him on stage only twice - Coriolanus and Waiting for Godot, with a gap of about twenty years - combine those two roles and you get a slightly shabby old man who's extremely dangerous in a fight - the perfect Gandalf.

The only other actor I've seen with that kind of physical presence is Alan Rickman, though I wish I'd caught Peter O'toole in his heyday.

I think the fact that he is yet to win an Oscar just shows that those awards are not much cop when it comes to recognising quality acting - you need an Olivier Award for that.

Elessar
Valinor

Jun 29 2013, 3:39pm

Views: 184

Sad

It's sad this is getting nearer the end all the time. I love Middle-earth and I'm thankful such good movies have been done on the subject. I'm gonna be a mess at the end of TABA. Thank you to all of them folks involved since 1999.

(This post was edited by Elessar on Jun 29 2013, 3:40pm)

Shagrat
Gondor

Jun 29 2013, 4:35pm

Views: 174

Don't think like that

We still have 5 installments to look forward to (films plus EE's). The time to feel melancholy is not yet at hand.

Elessar
Valinor

Jun 29 2013, 5:16pm

Views: 163

This is true.

Lots to look forward to. Just feeling a bit down the last couple days but you're right there is a lot of things to look forward to. Thanks for the keep your chin up post.

willowing
Lorien

Jun 29 2013, 8:20pm

Views: 146

Tell me, where is Gandalf?

I am glad that my knowledge of all things Tolkien was non existent when the LOTR was filming. The actors, the crew, were already chosen and the script written up and in action before I step into this universe. Not until about 2005-6 when the continued buzz hanging over the success of the movies aroused my curiosity to take an Unexpected Journey into Middle Earth.

Sir Ian is the only face and body that I have seen who wears and carries the mantle and name of Gandalf with great dignity.

Its been said and I will say it again Thank you Sir Peter for the vision that made you chose Sir Ian as Gandalf. To Sir Ian its a well known fact that many offers of roles passed your way while you were on location in New Zealand filming LOTR and The Hobbit, but you turned down a fair few because of your commitment to bringing a classic to the screen.

I don't think this will be a total ending to what has been an incredible journey into a fantasy world of Tolkien movies and literature.

"The road goes ever on
Down from the door where it began
Now far ahead the road has gone
And I must follow, if I can
Pursuing it with eager feet,
Until it joins some larger way
Where many paths and errands meet.
Quoted from Fellowship of The Rings off the Goodreads website

Kirly
Lorien

Jun 30 2013, 8:16pm

Views: 109

Interesting...

Remember the Olympics in London recently? The opening ceremony was at least partially dedicated to British literature, if I recall correctly (which I may not) and yet I failed to notice any mention of Tolkien. Or did I simply miss it?

My avatar photo is Lake Tekapo in New Zealand's South Island. Taken by me in 2004 on a Red Carpet Tours LOTR Movie Location Tour. 'Twas the Vacation of a Lifetime!

pictures taken while on the tour are here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/Kirly7/LOTRNewZealandTour#

grammaboodawg
Immortal

Jul 26 2013, 11:32pm

Views: 84

Bless you, Dear Sir. Thank you for doing this. LOVE YOU! //

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I'm SO HAPPY these new films take me back to that magical world!!

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