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ninquelote
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Nov 25 2012, 3:09am
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So I can translate it into Chinese for Ringers of China~
Thank you, Silverlode~
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DwellerInDale
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Nov 25 2012, 7:25am
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Richard Armitage's interview says Orcrist glows (but not blue).
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The interview of Richard Armitage in L'Ecran Fantastique says that Orcrist does glow. Here's my translation from the French:
RA: Thorin is rather old-school when it comes to fighting! He carries an axe at first; later, having found the elf-sword Orcrist in the trolls' cave, a magical blade that glows when evil creatures are near, it becomes his principal weapon for the rest of the film. Thorin, being a prince destined to be a king, has been trained in swordsmanship since an early age. He fights so well that at one point in the film he clears a pathway through a crowd of orcs, cutting them down to clear a way across the battlefield! In the Appendices to The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien relates how Thorin, then 53 years old (still a young age for a Dwarf) led his army of Dwarf warriors in the Battle of Azanulbizar. When his shield was destroyed, he took up an oak log in its place, hence his nickname "Thorin Oakenshield". Afterward Thorin kept the piece of oak carved into a shield, as a symbol of loyalty and honor.
So he did say it glows, but not blue as some have assumed.
Don't mess with my favorite female elf.
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Pungolo
Lindon
Nov 25 2012, 8:54am
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thanks so much @__@
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Aitieuriskon
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Nov 25 2012, 9:42am
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The fact that he got the pronunciation right for the battle of Azanulbizar (or at least presumably does so based the correct spelling of it in the interview) just adds more to his clout as a Tolkien geek!
"After all, I believe that legends and myths are largely made of 'truth', and indeed present aspects of it that can only be received in this mode; and long ago certain truths and modes of this kind were discovered and must always reappear." Professor Tolkien, 1951
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Cave Troll
Ossiriand
Nov 25 2012, 9:50am
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I can't say I've always been blown away by what I've seen of his Thorin in the trailers and spots (although this is rapidly changing) but the way he so fully immersed himself in the role is fantastic.
I don't think anyone cared about getting his character absolutely right as much as he did.
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Lacrimae Rerum
Hithlum
Nov 25 2012, 1:49pm
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I was thinking about this a while ago but from a slightly different angle
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A couple of the quotes we already have from AUJ seem to be highlighting the different viewpoints which Gandalf and Saruman have on the world. This seems to be a thread which can be seen in LOTR - that Saruman is characterised by seeing a very great deal (not least via the palantir) but somehow failing to see the truth with the clarity that Gandalf does. "Saruman of many colours" is a great example of their differing perceptions.
I wonder if Radagast is a further example of this. It hadn't occurred to me before but we essentially only see Radagast through two lenses - that of Gandalf and that of Saruman (Beorn's comments being very brief). I think my assumption as a reader had been to see the "truth" of Gandalf's views and dismiss Saruman's comments as calumny.
But all that is gold does not glitter, and Gandalf as we know sees the gold, and does not care for the glitter. And we the readers may see Radagast more warmly through Gandalf's eyes, rather than focus on the surface that Saruman's more superficial gaze would dwell upon. As such a brown wizard who looks foul, but feels fair, might act as a very interesting thematic fulcrum between the other wizards.
And, of course, Saruman failing to understand the value of the natural is a much broader theme for the films..
LR
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Silverlode
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Nov 25 2012, 4:43pm
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Ataahua pointed that out to me and I've edited it in. 
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Tim
Dor-Lomin
Nov 25 2012, 5:14pm
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If it makes you feel any better I thought it was Vader dance at first also. //
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-Tim came by. Tim! If you had heard only a quarter of what I have heard about him, and I have only heard very little of all there is to hear, you would be prepared for any sort of remarkable tale.
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Aragalen the Green
Mithlond
Nov 25 2012, 5:45pm
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after the chicks fledge and leave?
Frito groaned. "I wish I had never been born," he said.
"Do not say that, dear Frito," cried Orlon. "It was a happy minute for us all when you were born."
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Elessar
Doriath
Nov 25 2012, 6:04pm
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It's one of those things I don't care for kind of like the new born Uruk and since I like the rest of his design I just choose to ignore it.
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Aragalen the Green
Mithlond
Nov 25 2012, 6:26pm
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I did not like the Uruk birth scene either. Gratuitous ick. I admit I'm not crazy about the poo, but as you say, I'll choose to ignore it as much as possible. It probably smells a bit too  (good thing we don't have Smell-O-Vision!).
Frito groaned. "I wish I had never been born," he said.
"Do not say that, dear Frito," cried Orlon. "It was a happy minute for us all when you were born."
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Elessar
Doriath
Nov 25 2012, 6:30pm
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Yeah, its bad enough when you have to deal with it in a real life bathroom but while trying to watch a movie could be a real problem. lol
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totoro
Menegroth
Nov 25 2012, 9:53pm
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It makes me feel lonely when I say this, but...
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... I like the poo.
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Lusitano
Dor-Lomin
Nov 25 2012, 10:00pm
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Like it too 
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Lusitano
Dor-Lomin
Nov 25 2012, 10:01pm
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TTT uruk birth scenes are some of my favourite scenes ever. Me and some friends used to imitate them.
The adrenaline....
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totoro
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Nov 25 2012, 10:33pm
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I was so lonely.
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Lusitano
Dor-Lomin
Nov 26 2012, 1:19am
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Upholding the honour and rights of the poop in every corner of Middle Earth!
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Aragalen the Green
Mithlond
Nov 26 2012, 1:38am
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I kind of like it too? (still happy about no smell-o-vision though).
Frito groaned. "I wish I had never been born," he said.
"Do not say that, dear Frito," cried Orlon. "It was a happy minute for us all when you were born."
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grammaboodawg
Elvenhome
Nov 26 2012, 1:47am
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*swoon* omg... the last one....
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This is surreal... I'm so thrilled to see such a vast mass of Jackson's filmic family and what they've gone through... but I'm sad to know that this is the end of this phase of discovery. The "first time" to see so much. Peter looks exhausted. To be done with everything just 2 days before the premier THIS WEEK is incredible! *tearing* I love seeing all the people behind the scenes. I was so stirred to see John Howe and Alan Lee. Christian River. Andrew Lesnie.. all those people who have been there from the beginning...
They've given so much. Moving to 3 films in July had to absolutely freak out so many of them... but they just keep going. We're so lucky to have such dedication. I want to give each and every one of those people a hug and a heart-felt thank you.
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
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xxxyyy
Nargothrond
Nov 26 2012, 2:24am
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Well, I guess the important thing is that Glamdring doesn't glow.
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I'm wondering what kind of "power" they'll give to Glamdring.
We'll see.
http://energyfromthorium.com/
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Lusitano
Dor-Lomin
Nov 26 2012, 2:47am
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more the merrier
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Dor-Lomin
Nov 26 2012, 4:14am
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I have a very very different opinion. To my ears.. that sounds like Steve Fry....
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soo them being welcomed in Laketown... ... . but no, that can't be possible I suppose.. lol
why the crazy hatred from Thorin in that case
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Nov 26 2012, 5:03am
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they're not showing us shots from Film 2 yet.
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AinurOlorin
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Nov 26 2012, 9:08am
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Very well stated and noted, Lacrimae
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They could still have him wipe that damned feces off of his face, but you make a very good observation and commentary.A couple of the quotes we already have from AUJ seem to be highlighting the different viewpoints which Gandalf and Saruman have on the world. This seems to be a thread which can be seen in LOTR - that Saruman is characterised by seeing a very great deal (not least via the palantir) but somehow failing to see the truth with the clarity that Gandalf does. "Saruman of many colours" is a great example of their differing perceptions.
I wonder if Radagast is a further example of this. It hadn't occurred to me before but we essentially only see Radagast through two lenses - that of Gandalf and that of Saruman (Beorn's comments being very brief). I think my assumption as a reader had been to see the "truth" of Gandalf's views and dismiss Saruman's comments as calumny.
But all that is gold does not glitter, and Gandalf as we know sees the gold, and does not care for the glitter. And we the readers may see Radagast more warmly through Gandalf's eyes, rather than focus on the surface that Saruman's more superficial gaze would dwell upon. As such a brown wizard who looks foul, but feels fair, might act as a very interesting thematic fulcrum between the other wizards.
And, of course, Saruman failing to understand the value of the natural is a much broader theme for the films..
LR
"Hear me, hounds of Sauron, Gandalf is here! Fly if you value your foul skins, I will shrivel you from tail to snout if you step within this circle!"
"Do not be to eager to deal out death in judgement. Even the very wise cannot see all ends."
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