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Captain Salt
Tol Eressea
Oct 16 2011, 12:44am
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A year since official greenlight, a little over a year to go!
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Well, I just realized that a year ago today, after a long and tumultuous journey, Warner Bros. officially greenlit "The Hobbit", along with confirming PJ as director! Here's the official announcement, for nostalgia's sake:
OSCAR WINNER PETER JACKSON TO DIRECT “THE HOBBIT” IN TWO INSTALLMENTS
Peter Jackson Set to Direct J.R.R Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” In a Two-Part 3D Production of Extraordinary Scope
(Los Angeles, October 15, 2010) The two films based on “The Hobbit” are now greenlit and will begin principal photography in February 2011, under the direction of Peter Jackson, it was jointly announced today by Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Operating Officer, New Line Cinema, Alan Horn, President and Chief Operating Officer, Warner Bros. and Steve Cooper, co-Chief Executive Officer of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc..
“Exploring Tolkien’s Middle-earth goes way beyond a normal film-making experience” Jackson says, “It’s an all-immersive journey into a very special place of imagination, beauty and drama. We’re looking forward to re-entering this wondrous world with Gandalf and Bilbo – and our friends at New Line Cinema, Warner Brothers and MGM”.
“Peter is a filmmaker of incomparable ability; having him return to Middle-earth to produce and direct is a dream come true. A true original, Peter is a gifted story-teller, visionary director and pioneer in film technology,” said Emmerich. “Reuniting with Peter, Fran and Philippa truly makes it feel like we are going ‘there and back again.’”
“There is no human being on the planet as qualified as Peter Jackson to direct these films,” said Horn. “Peter is incredibly talented and has the creative vision and experience to bring this beloved property to life in a way that no other filmmaker could. And the team of Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens has proven through their work on the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy that no one is more skilled at transforming Tolkien’s written words into a vibrant, living language that makes the audience believe they are not merely visiting Middle-earth, but actually living in it. We couldn’t be more thrilled and look forward to seeing ‘The Hobbit’ take shape under Peter’s stewardship and the team he is putting together.”
“MGM is excited to move forward and add to the successful ‘Lord of the Rings’ franchise,” said Cooper. “Under Peter’s direction, the films will undoubtedly appeal to fans of the original ‘LOTR’ trilogy and also bring the stories to a new generation of fans.”
Jackson, who directed all three “Lord of the Rings” films, will helm the two films back-to-back, telling the story of “The Hobbit” in two parts. Jackson will utilize groundbreaking visual effects and his incomparable story-telling to bring J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel to the big screen. Both Hobbit movies will be filmed in Digital 3-D, using the latest camera and stereo technology to create a high quality, comfortable viewing experience. Jackson also co-wrote the screenplays with Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo del Toro.
“The Hobbit” is being co-produced by New Line Cinema and MGM, with New Line managing production, Warner Bros Pictures handling domestic distribution and MGM distributing internationally. Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Carolynne Cunningham are producing the films, with Phillipa Boyens as co-producer and Ken Kamins as executive producer.
The Oscar-winning, critically acclaimed LOTR trilogy grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide at the box office. In 2003, “Return of the King” swept the Academy Awards, winning all of the 11 categories in which it was nominated, including Best Picture – the first ever Best Picture win for a fantasy film. The trilogy’s production was also unprecedented at the time.
We've come a long way since then, obviously, as the film has been cast and is now well into filming. And we have quite the 14 months ahead of us...still to come are more of PJ's video blogs, more casting announcements and pictures, the first trailers and advertising, possibly a panel at Comic-Con 2012, and an inevitable merchandising and marketing blitz from Warner Bros. leading up to the December 2012 releases date of Film 1! In a little over a year, we'll finally be able to enjoy the results of PH"s unexpected journey as director. Can't WAIT to see Middle-earth on the big screen again, and to see what surprises Peter & Company have for us in the coming months...
Here's to the most anticipated films of the decade,
Don't you wish they had both already been made?,
Adventurous dwarves, nasty Goblins, and a single Hobbit,
Errmmm...nothing rhymes with Hobbit....except BLOBBIT!
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Xanaseb
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Oct 16 2011, 1:33am
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Hear hear to PJ & Co. for making this reality!
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But seriously PJ, I am now begging you with all my heart and soul.......please give us another Video Blog. Even if it's five minutes and only shows Bilbo.
Just please.
Yours Sincerely,
Sebastian Sanyal
The Blue Wizards = Enigma = Great topic for Fan Fiction
video blog please
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TheCoon
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Oct 16 2011, 3:14am
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may the hair on their toes never fall out
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Gimli'sBox
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Oct 16 2011, 4:17am
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Some who have read the book, or at any rate have reviewed it, have found it boring, absurd, or contemptible; and I have no cause to complain, since I have similar opinions of their works, or of the kinds of writing they evidently prefer.
Who is that odd little fellow? - Saruman
"Oh, you're a villain all right, just not a SUPER one!" "Yeah? What's the difference?" "Presentation!"
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Earl
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Oct 16 2011, 6:02am
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I remember the day so well. It was a Saturday (or a Sunday) morning out here, and I called my friend frantically, waking him up from his sleep, because I *had* to tell someone who cared 
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droidsocket
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Oct 16 2011, 6:13am
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Because it was my birthday! Best gift ever!!
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Patty
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Oct 16 2011, 7:35am
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Permanent address: Into the West
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Patty
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Oct 16 2011, 7:37am
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Hey PJ--what a super birthday mathom you could give us on your Halloween birthday...
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hint, hint.
Permanent address: Into the West
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namarie
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Oct 16 2011, 9:23am
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One year went by, one more year to go
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After so many years of waiting, one more year seems like peace of cake
I hope for more news soon..maybe a video blog?! 
There is always hope
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namarie
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Oct 16 2011, 9:23am
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There is always hope
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Pipe Dream
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Oct 16 2011, 11:30am
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It doesn't seem like another year is already gone. Only 425 days to go, or 1 year, 1 month, and 28 days.
"There is a long road yet," said Gandalf. "But it is the last road," said Bilbo.
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Oct 16 2011, 4:31pm
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*heart races* We've come so far...
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but the rest isn't coming fast enough!!
Who would have thought a couple of years ago that we'd be enjoying so much. I can't express how happy I am right now. From the threat of no Hobbit at all to being displaced and not filmed in NZ and now we have Peter and his filmic family working on this incredible adaptation... I just can't stop smiling!
I've already ordered what I think is the first "Hobbit" Weta piece. The Gandalf statue they have looks very much like a Hobbit-Quest Wizard to me.
His hairline is a bit lower and his eyebrows a little less bushy. So the merchandising has already started... for me :) *geeky hand-clapping*
http://www.theonering.net/...alf-the-grey-statue/
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
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Captain Salt
Tol Eressea
Oct 16 2011, 5:11pm
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didn't call and pretend to be a long-lost friend from Germany, as Viggo used to do to poor Elijah in the middle of the night!
Here's to the most anticipated films of the decade,
Don't you wish they had both already been made?,
Adventurous dwarves, nasty Goblins, and a single Hobbit,
Errmmm...nothing rhymes with Hobbit....except BLOBBIT!
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Captain Salt
Tol Eressea
Oct 16 2011, 5:13pm
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I agree he does look slightly different from the Gandalf of LotR...it would be even better if he had his silver scarf which we'll be seeing in TH (as mentioned by Sir Ian on his blog, and glimpsed in the first official Gandy pic in Empire Magazine), but yeah, definitely good work!
Here's to the most anticipated films of the decade,
Don't you wish they had both already been made?,
Adventurous dwarves, nasty Goblins, and a single Hobbit,
Errmmm...nothing rhymes with Hobbit....except BLOBBIT!
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Captain Salt
Tol Eressea
Oct 16 2011, 5:18pm
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Certainly a nice birthday surprise, I would imagine.
Here's to the most anticipated films of the decade,
Don't you wish they had both already been made?,
Adventurous dwarves, nasty Goblins, and a single Hobbit,
Errmmm...nothing rhymes with Hobbit....except BLOBBIT!
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gamgee328
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Oct 16 2011, 5:21pm
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I remember this day as well! I remember my friend calling me as soon as the news went out and we spent over an hour on the phone gushing about it!
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rings7
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Oct 16 2011, 11:58pm
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Seriously happy birthday to an awesome day.
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But i'm a little confused. The green light was announced BEFORE the cast right? I only remember the cast announcement cause it was on a Thursday and i was working when i saw the news on my phone.
Anybody remember the exact day when the main cast was officially announced? I know it was also October.
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Captain Salt
Tol Eressea
Oct 17 2011, 12:57am
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Only a week after the official greenlight.
Here's to the most anticipated films of the decade,
Don't you wish they had both already been made?,
Adventurous dwarves, nasty Goblins, and a single Hobbit,
Errmmm...nothing rhymes with Hobbit....except BLOBBIT!
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Oct 17 2011, 2:04am
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thump.....thump.....thump...thump..thump.thumpthumpthumpthumpthump...
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. You know how to git one going, don't you captain? .
I again am getting all these visions dancing around in my head with the vast possibilities. I have been trying to stay on an even keel and an even heart rate given the endurance event of waiting we have.
But it is good to do speed trials though the gambit of breath-taking happenings to be, once in a while.
Thanks
''Sam put his ragged orc-cloak under his master's head, and covered them both with the grey robe of Lorien; and as he did so his thoughts went out to that fair land, and to the Elves, and he hoped that the cloth woven by their hands might have some virtue to keep them hidden beyond all hope in this wilderness of fear...But their luck held, and for the rest of that day they met no living or moving thing; and when night fell they vanished into the darkess of Mordor.'' - - -rotk, chapter III
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
May the grace of Manwë let us soar with eagle's wings!
In the air, among the clouds in the sky
Here is where the birds of Manwe fly
Looking at the land, and the water that flows
The true beauty of earth shows
With the stars of Varda lighting my way
In all the realms this is where I stay
In the realm of Manwë Súlimo
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Oct 17 2011, 3:58am
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I knew it was around that date. An unforgettable day for all Tolkien fans. 
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Captain Salt
Tol Eressea
Oct 17 2011, 4:41am
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I'm surprised I've gone this long without some sort of mental break...it really is too exciting! I feel your unadulterated anticipation!
I DID screech rather loudly upon reading that Ian McKellan was officially coming back, and happened to be on a train full of people at the time!
Here's to the most anticipated films of the decade,
Don't you wish they had both already been made?,
Adventurous dwarves, nasty Goblins, and a single Hobbit,
Errmmm...nothing rhymes with Hobbit....except BLOBBIT!
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Captain Salt
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Oct 17 2011, 4:44am
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Here's the above-mentioned initial casting announcement, again for nostalgic purposes :
The Hobbit Casting Announced!
Source: New Line/Warner Bros.
October 21, 2010
Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Rob Kazinsky, Aidan Turner, Graham McTavish, John Callen, Stephen Hunter, Mark Hadlow and Peter Hambleton have joined the ensemble cast of The Hobbit, it was jointly announced today by Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Operating Officer, New Line Cinema; Alan Horn, President and Chief Operating Officer, Warner Bros.; Steve Cooper, co-Chief Executive Officer of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., and Peter Jackson.
Since The Hobbit films received a green light on October 15, pre-production has been in full swing. Set for release in December, 2012 and December, 2013, we can confirm that Martin Freeman (The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Hot Fuzz) will play Bilbo Baggins, the hero of the story. Richard Armitage (UK TV's "MI-5" and soon to appear in Captain America: The First Avenger) is set to play Thorin Oakenshield, the leader of the Company of Dwarves which sets off to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from a thieving dragon.
"Despite the various rumors and speculation surrounding this role, there has only ever been one Bilbo Baggins for us," says Peter Jackson. "There are a few times in your career when you come across an actor who you know was born to play a role, but that was the case as soon as I met Martin. He is intelligent, funny, surprising and brave - exactly like Bilbo and I feel incredibly proud to be able to announce that he is our Hobbit."
He adds: "Richard is one of the most exciting and dynamic actors working on screen today and we know he is going to make an amazing Thorin Oakensheild. We cannot wait to start this adventure with him and feel very lucky that one of the most beloved characters in Middle-earth is in such good hands."
Rounding out the Company of Dwarves are Aidan Turner (TV's "Being Human") and Rob Kazinsky (TVs "EastEnders") who play Kili and Fili, respectively. Jackson comments, "Rob is an extremely talented young actor with a huge career in front of him, I'm thrilled that he has agreed to take on the role of Fili. Besides his talent as an actor, Rob is also a champion sword fighter; I'm looking forward to seeing the damage he can do to a horde of marauding Goblins!" He continues, "Adian is a wonderfully gifted young actor who hails from Ireland. I'm sure he will bring enormous heart and humor to the role of Kili."
The remaining dwarves will be played by Graham McTavish ( Secretariat and TV's "24") as Dwalin; John Callen (TV's "Power Rangers Jungle Fury") as Oin; Stephen Hunter (TV's "All Saints") as Bombur; Mark Hadlow (King Kong) as Dori; and Peter Hambleton (TV's "The Strip") as Gloin.
Jackson notes, "Graham is a terrific actor, with a great depth of experience, which I know he will bring to the role of "Dwalin. I have worked with Mark Hadlow on many projects; he is a fantastic actor. I am thrilled to be working with both of them on these movies. He adds, "I am also proud to announce the casting of New Zealand actors as Peter Hambleton, John Callen and Stephen Hunter. Fran and I know that they will bring great depth and talent to our Company of Dwarves."
The two "The Hobbit" films are being co-produced by New Line Cinema and MGM, with New Line managing production, Warner Bros Pictures handling domestic distribution and MGM distributing internationally. Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Carolynne Cunningham are producing the films, with Phillipa Boyens serving as co-producer and Ken Kamins as executive producer.
I feel bad for Rob Kazinsky, not getting to actually appear as Fili on-screen...but he's sure landed on his feet, between the George Lucas-produced "Red Tails" coming out January 2012, and Guillermo del Toro's "Pacific Rim" set for May 2013. And Dean O'Gorman looks like a pretty good Fili from what little we've seen so far...
Here's to the most anticipated films of the decade,
Don't you wish they had both already been made?,
Adventurous dwarves, nasty Goblins, and a single Hobbit,
Errmmm...nothing rhymes with Hobbit....except BLOBBIT!
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TheCoon
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Oct 17 2011, 11:56am
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who was he?
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