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duats
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Oct 22 2010, 3:50am
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It's their voices. It is incredibly difficult to fake your age through your voice and pull it off convincingly. I am familiar with Armitage's work, and he doesn't have the voice for Thorin.
Like I said. Great actor. But too young for the role.
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The Party Tree
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Oct 22 2010, 3:51am
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I can't help but be reminded of another casting decision...
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...that made us think the same thing.
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Eruonen
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Oct 22 2010, 3:56am
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He definitely has the look.....
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By the way, did you read the article you linked to?
Not very flattering of his movie critic skills!
He certainly fits the role of Bombur.
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Oct 22 2010, 4:05am
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HELL'S BELLS AND HALLELUJAH!!!!
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I step away for a few minutes and all Hell breaks loose! I was trying not to be sick and depressed about the situation in New Zealand then WHAMMO! Now I'm sky high and giddy. There's lots of room for discussion and plenty more casting news to come. WHEE!!!
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Nerwen
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Oct 22 2010, 4:06am
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Best news I've woken up to since a very long time! :) Sadly I'll have to leave the computer in about 40 minutes, but I'll try to check things with my phone during the day. I think we should try to make #MartinFreeman #theHobbit AND #NewZealand trend together - what say you?
"Eyes that fire and sword have seen
and horror in the halls of stone
look at last on meadows green
and trees and hills they long have known."
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Tim
Dor-Lomin
Oct 22 2010, 4:35am
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Interesting I'm not familiar with the guy at all
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so you may have a good point I'll see if I can find any clips of him. Is there any chance he can pitch his voice or something? 
King Arthur: Who are you who can summon fire without flint or tinder?
Tim: There are some who call me... Tim?
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Emmabelle
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Oct 22 2010, 4:56am
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Some good news!!!!!!!!!!! Happiness!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome Martin & co to the family! 
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Horcrux
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Oct 22 2010, 4:57am
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I've even registered to the message boards because I NEED to know: is anyone not happy about having Martin Freeman as Bilbo?
I'm not, for some reason. I wish I could be, because that would feel as if I were more supportive of the project, when, in all truthfulness, I don't see him as Bilbo. I liked him as Arthur Dent, I found him perfectly bearable as a new John Watson, but I'm having a hard time accepting him as Bilbo. I like how he sounds and I can hear his voice saying the lines. However, I'll admit to having doubts about it.
All reason put aside... the little girl in me who read the book for the first time when she was 6 doesn't feel Martin Freeman as Bilbo.
I'm sorry for not sharing everyone's enthusiasm, you guys.
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Tim
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Oct 22 2010, 5:02am
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No all opinions are welcome here
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I can't say I agree with you but that doesn't mean I don't respect your opinion. I saw this guy as a hobbit when I saw him in The Office and when they announced they were going to make this movie this guy is the first thing that popped into my head. It's all good though, welcome!
King Arthur: Who are you who can summon fire without flint or tinder?
Tim: There are some who call me... Tim?
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Voorhas
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Oct 22 2010, 5:05am
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Couldn't be more pleased with this outcome. Freeman's been my pick for, well, years.
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Horcrux
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Oct 22 2010, 5:06am
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Thanks. : )
Well, I suppose I can see him as a hobbit. Especially since I think his voice simply fits the part. I just don't see him as Bilbo, is all. haha
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lurtz2010
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Oct 22 2010, 5:07am
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I've never even heard of Martin Freeman
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But he does look good for a young Ian Holm
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Laitholiel_the_SeaElf
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Oct 22 2010, 5:12am
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Now THERE'S an image -- sexy dwarves. //
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But you are what you love,
And not what loves you back.
And I'm in love with illusions
So saw me in half.
I'm in love with tricks
So pull another rabbit out your hat.
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Eventides
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Oct 22 2010, 5:12am
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Couldn't get the site to work until just now...
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...TORn's poor servers must have been overwhelmed! But I was online when the story broke, and after the past two days of miserable news about the production probably moving out of NZ, this was exactly what was needed to cheer us up. I just about leaped off my chair with a geeky shout of joy, I can tell you-- particularly when it was confirmed who Bilbo is going to be! :)
You see, I adore Martin Freeman's portrayal of Dr. John Watson in Sherlock, so when it was originally reported that he had to turn down The Hobbit in favor of Sherlock's second season I was of course a bit disappointed that he wasn't going to be Bilbo (as I thought he'd be just perfect as him), but still mostly relieved, since if only one of those two could be chosen I would rather he stay with Sherlock so the show can continue. But when it was announced tonight that he is indeed going to play Bilbo, I was filled with delight because that means that they got the scheduling issues worked out and he can do both!! :D :D :D
*Ahem*-- did I mention I am extremely happy right now? :D :D :D
*wanders off to read the rest of this thread...* :)
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thesithempire
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Oct 22 2010, 5:14am
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I've been pitching for Martin Freeman as THE Bilbo for years, and to see that PJ has been on the same page is gratifying to say the least. This is the very best news I could've heard about this film (other than it being greenlit)!! It's a happy day!
As to the other casting, I think it's brilliant.
To cast an ensemble of THIRTEEN bearded dwarves with names like Fili, Kili, Oin, Gloin, Thorin, Dwalin, Balin, Bifur, Bofur, Bombur, Dori, Nori, and Ori is a monumental task to say the least! In order for audiences to NOT get totally mixed up with who's who (remember that for a brief time when FOTR came, people couldn't even distinguish between Merry and Pippin!!), each actor/character has to be exceedingly distinguishable from the other.
And that's exactly what Jackson and co. did with their casting of the dwarves. By the same token, however, the actors need to believably look like they could be dwarvish (and obviously, I don't mean small in stature). They have to look like they belong to this ancient, stoic and stout culture of beings without all looking like clones of Gimli.
And they do. You have to squint with some of the younger ones and put a beard on them, but otherwise, I think the casting is so far a triumph. Like the human race, we should see a good deal of diversity.
Armitage is capable of an intense, even villainous performance. He's commanding, brooding and somber, and yet, there's a likeability to him that's necessary for Thorin. Personally, I think a lot of our images for ancient-looking dwarves comes from the old cartoon. Beloved as that may be amongst some (and I think it's great fun), that would've been a disaster for the film.
The rumor of Bill Nighy as Smaug is a hopeful one! I love that direction! That's an actor who can play very evil, as witness in the Underworld films. (Though I have to wonder if that's why the makers of Voyage of the Dawn Treader decided he wouldn't make an ideal Reepicheep after all -- though I never thought that was a good idea). The idea of Ron Perlman (a fine actor otherwise) never sat well with me. For one thing, I don't want an American actor in that role (or, for that matter, in any role in this film).
On the down-side of Nighy as Smaug, Nighy's voice is very distinctive. There would need to be some heavy post on his voice to tone that down, and to bring out the fact that this is a huge serpentlike creature speaking.
Anyway, I smell some serious classics being made, with my early prediction being that these two films will equal or surpass Fellowship of the Ring (the clear standout of the trilogy).
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Radagast_the_Brown
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Oct 22 2010, 5:15am
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So happy to hear Martin has been confirmed! 
Armitage makes no sense, but we'll see, hopefully this means Fassbender is indeed Bard. I suspect Bard will only be in movie 2 and we won't hear about his casting for a while yet.
All you have to decide, is what to do with the time that is given to you...
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Laitholiel_the_SeaElf
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Oct 22 2010, 5:17am
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A-ha! So that's how they're planning to sneak a chick into the film. I knew they'd find a way =-) //
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But you are what you love,
And not what loves you back.
And I'm in love with illusions
So saw me in half.
I'm in love with tricks
So pull another rabbit out your hat.
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Owain
Dor-Lomin
Oct 22 2010, 5:18am
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Ok here are the Actor Pics Part ll (Can't find a good pic of John Callen anywhere)
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Servers must have gotten overwhelmed with traffic while I was trying to upload these.
Peter Hambilton
Mark Hadlow
Stephen Hunter
"Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."
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Tim
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Oct 22 2010, 5:29am
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Yeah I'd have to agree going by the youtube his voice is deep enough. //
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King Arthur: Who are you who can summon fire without flint or tinder?
Tim: There are some who call me... Tim?
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Oct 22 2010, 5:30am
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Finally - The Rainbow appears!
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and what a pot of gold at the end of it!
Congratulations Martin Freeman and to our new Hobbity cast of actors
... and Graham McTavish! Awesome choice!
... and MrCere was right - the board blew up again, just like the good old days. Excellent!  
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