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Frodosfriend
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Jan 11 2011, 2:38am
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So I'm guessing this is reliable info?
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The part about Chris Lee and Ian Holm? I didn't know what to think about Frodo being in it but if the older version of Bilbo (Holm) is in it too then it makes everything seem alright. Now I can't wait to see where they're going with this new turn events. Damn PJ is awesome.
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peleowyn
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Jan 11 2011, 2:54am
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It's so exciting to see all our old friends coming back ... and I just noticed that they start filming on - Valentine's day (!!) - that's great!
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duats
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Jan 11 2011, 3:23am
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I know that he and PJ preferred Gandalf the Grey (in terms of character). I'd have to agree, but I also preferred Gandalf the Grey in terms of appearance (wasn't a big fan of the look of Gandalf the White).
Gandalf the Grey, I think, gives McKellen more to work with as an actor - which in turn yields more interest. Gandalf the Grey has more human qualities than his White counterpart - especially when it comes to basic human weaknesses like memory loss, fatigue, and a quick temper.
I can't wait to get a second go-around of this particular Gandalf.
I just hope that we get a better beard. The beard in FoTR looked thin, scraggly, and (in my opinion) fake. I'd like to see a thicker one in The Hobbit.
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Owain
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Jan 11 2011, 3:27am
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Here's the text of what he said.
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All I had to decide was what to do with the time that is given me.
I’m 71 and fit: though at my age who knows what accident is 'round the next corner? For a year or more, I have been arranging my professional commitments around the possibility of The Hobbit films starting at almost anytime. We brought the Waiting for Godot tour of Australia to New Zealand early 2010, assuming I would stay on to start shooting soon after. Then there was yet another delay: but in Wellington I met with Guillermo del Toro and later read his script for Part One, written with the LOTR writing team. It was true to the style, the fun and the romance of the trilogy.
When Peter Jackson, already producing, resumed the director’s chair, he kept me in touch with developments. A second screenplay was sent over, on the understanding that I would not talk about what I read in it.
After the ruckus over trade union expectations and unlikely rumours of filming outside New Zealand, suddenly crucial casting was announced, plus a start date in February 2011. Martin Freeman as Bilbo sounds perfect. As my agent continued to negotiate with Warner Brothers, I kept wondering was Gandalf what I most wanted to do, more than a new play for instance or indeed a new part? Sequels aren’t necessarily as rewarding to act in as their originals.
Could I let Gandalf go? Would anyone else care if I did? Elsewhere, does anyone care that Michael Gambon was not the first to play Dumbledore?
The deciding negotiation was not about money but about dates. Gandalf is needed on set over the next 18 months but with sizeable breaks when I can work on other projects. My worry that I could not easily escape from Middle Earth was lifted.
I am happy to say I start filming in Wellington on February 21 2011.
--Ian McKellen, London, January 2011
Middle Earth is New Zealand!
"Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."
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Ethel Duath
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Jan 11 2011, 4:18am
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Which we all probably have felt the need of at times,
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during this entire pre-film rollercoaster.
Let the games begin!!
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Jan 11 2011, 4:26am
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Awesome news...I hope they sign Ian Holm for at minimum...voice work! //
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StarElf
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Jan 11 2011, 6:24am
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Nice to finally have it official!
Was the world being born what called me...?
At the bottom of the deep sea, I could hear a voice.
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Nesse
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Jan 11 2011, 7:54am
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Doriath
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Jan 11 2011, 7:59am
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woooo hoooooooo!!!!!!
Gives it to us in glorious 2D!
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Sunflower
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Jan 11 2011, 8:18am
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The wording of the text. A lot can be read between the lines--it's a much different kind of announcement than the playful, delighed "I'm waiting for my call from Middle-earth" of some months ago.
1)His choice of opening statement. Can't help but think there's more to that than his most famous LOTR line. Thinking of Frod and Ring perhaps?
2)His mention of the script. Part One written by "Del Tor and the LOTR Team" and his reaction to it specifically, whereas he merely says "a second screenplay was sent to me." by Jackson. Second screenplay of what? The screenplay for Part 2? A Jackson re-write of Part 1, + A Jackson-written part 2? A total Jackson re-write of the whole thing? He doesn't give his reaction to the final draft/script. Recall that WB swiftly approved Part 1, while Part 2 took MUCH longer, during which G left.
3)He talks about "the pitfalls (or wehatever term he uses) of sequels." I can't believehe ever had a notion of this. How can he compare this to HP? Well...*I* certainly think Richard Harris will always BE Dumbledore! Did he ever think anyone else could be Gandalf!?!?
As for the rest--great news about Holm and OMG MY PRAYER--LEE!!!! Now I am biting my nails every DAY until I read, "Mr Lee has finished filming his scenes." At 90 anything can happen--a few weeks isn't that long a time, a few months. I HOPE TO GOD he has his stuff completed before April. PLease God...and let him live to see his completed work on the screen. You hear, Peter? No cutting this time around!
This means the announcement of the Hobbit cast proper should be coming along VERY soon--please within the next 2 weeks! Most of the cast we still don't know! And if The Great Golblin or Necromancer in humanoid form is in there--well, is it still to ludicrous to hope a certain actor can play su`h a creature?:)
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dormouse
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Jan 11 2011, 8:30am
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....and with Ian McKellen confirmed and hopes of hearing soon that Christopher Lee and Ian Holm are definitely cast the next one is Elrond. But I take hope from all these returning cast members and the fact that Peter Jackson said all along that he would bring back the original actors if he could.
Elrond.... Hugo Weaving..... please!
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Bran
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Jan 11 2011, 9:49am
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The best day since the green light, for me.
Mawr yw ein braint i berthyn i'r gwm Llynfi
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grammaboodawg
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Jan 11 2011, 9:57am
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OMG! First news about Frodo and Now finalized Gandalf!!!!!! I knew Sir Ian wouldn't lwet us donw,nn.......
oh geeez this is all coming in flooods! *spins in chair!* FEBRUARY 14!!?? Valentines' DAY!
 
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
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maut
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Jan 11 2011, 10:02am
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It's time to celebrate!!!! I'm happy now!
Big Day! May be the biggest one since the movie was to stay in NZ.
Oh, I think I cannot write because of emotions....Ah, I've waited for it for so long and now that's it!
Far over the misty mountains cold
To dungeons deep and caverns old
We must away ere break of day
To seek the pale enchanted gold.
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...and the sound of the kettle on his hearth was ever after more musical than it had been even in the quiet days before the Unexpected Party
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Welcome back to Middle-Earth!!!
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grammaboodawg
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Jan 11 2011, 10:15am
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*bursts into tears* Ok... that's enughh
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Tooo much wonderful news in one go! IanHolm! OMG!! and Frodo! Maybe they'll do the Bilbo telling the story to Frodo (and other hobbits) scenerio I've hoped for!
Finally! Finally things are coimning together. i'm so happy!!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
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macfalk
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Jan 11 2011, 10:43am
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There is only one Gandalf in the world
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Now I don't have to worry that I won't see the real Gandalf again during my lifetime before "checking out".
Sir Ian Holm? Andy Serkis? CHRISTOPHER LEE?
This better not be one of those dreams from Inception.
('Bandwidth theft' logo removed.)
The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.
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Vangalad
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Jan 11 2011, 11:31am
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A wizard is never late,nor is he early...
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He arrives precisely when he means to!
Cheers to Ian McKellen who joined, and also Andy Serkis,C.Lee,I.Holm,H.Weaving who may join as well!
And cheers to all torn users! 
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
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Pipe Dream
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Jan 11 2011, 11:54am
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How do you spell relief? -Funny. 
<<< There is a long road yet >>>
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belba
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Jan 11 2011, 1:07pm
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excelent news
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gilgalad80
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Jan 11 2011, 1:32pm
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A wizard is never late..nor is he early.
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Simply awesome. I had no doubt he would eventually be signed, but all the comotion did worry me a bit.
2012 can't come any sooner.. Geez I'm going to be 32. 
Edit: Damm.. looks like someone beat me to my title..
Didn't mean to copy.
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Bound
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Jan 11 2011, 1:37pm
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I got the impression you were young enough?? I'd imagine there will be a lord of the rings remake within 30 years :)
the man in black fled across the desert and the gunslinger followed
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