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swordwhale
Tol Eressea
Feb 4 2014, 5:58pm
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What I'd do now... ??!!??? ...back (mumble mumble) years ago I met George Takei (Sulu) at a convention and stood in line (in a Middle-earthish medieval costume) for an autograph, and when I got there the only thing I had to sign was a leather wine/waterskin (which he kindly signed, and i promptly lost at the Pennsic Wars). I blorted something cheerful to the effect that "You know when all those other girls were lusting after Chekov? I was lusting after Sulu!" (I was, um, in 6, 7th and 8th grade when original Trek aired). (Oh great blessings upon you Uncle George because you are a truly classy gentleman)... he chuckled and said something cute, and signed my wineskin. (sigh, the best ones are married, dead, gay or fictional). He still has the best facebook page ever. I was such a derp. Now I would say something like, "I really enjoy your work!" Period, "nuff said. Smile, subtext, I appreciate you as a Creative Person and Professional bringing us great joy. I am a derp.
"Judge me by my size, would you?" Max the Hobbit Husky.
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Rowan Greene
Lorien
Feb 5 2014, 1:52am
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Who has the statue? I do and love the design. I pre-ordered the staff and hope it arrives soon! With any luck, they will release his sword and crown once TABA hits the theaters. I'd love to add both to my small collection.
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Eowyn of Penns Woods
Valinor
Feb 5 2014, 2:10am
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I'd be likely to embarrass my family by shamelessly parading around wearing it! =)
********************************** NABOUF Not a TORns*b! Certified Curmudgeon Knitting Knerd NARF: NWtS Chapter Member since June 17,2011
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Rowan Greene
Lorien
Feb 5 2014, 2:16am
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Lovely still from the "All things Thranduil" video clip:
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Eruvandi
Tol Eressea
Feb 5 2014, 3:24am
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I don't have the money to buy any such figurines. :( It's probably for the best though because I would find that one highly distracting!
"And we find what we're made of Through the open door Is it fear you're afraid of? What are you waiting for? Love alone is worth the fight." -Switchfoot
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Kerewyn
Rohan
Feb 5 2014, 6:17am
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One thing I loved during my repeated viewings was the audience reaction to Thranduil saying "I know you're there" to Tauriel, when we think he's addressing Bilbo. Many people collectively gasped when Thranduil suddenly appeared before Bilbo. And there were a lot of laughs when Thranduil freed the orc's head from his miserable shoulders!____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I love how Bilbo is so visibly relieved when Tauriel appears out of the shadows. But for that spilt second on my first viewing - I was immediately impressed by this Elven King who was able to see - or sense - an invisible hobbit. The 'head from shoulders' scene perfectly showcases Thranduil's impeccable mastery with a blade - and you've gotta love the flourish with which he sheaves his sword again as he walks away. Would love to see a frontal shot of that moment.
'O' is very useful. You use it when you say... "Oscar's only ostrich oiled an orange owl today."
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Kerewyn
Rohan
Feb 5 2014, 6:38am
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Hmm, I may have to think about this! I currently have Eowyn and the Witch King facing each other down on the top of a tall book case, but soon I am getting some shelves done, which will give them a much better display place. (I also have a small half-Gollum) This shelf may urgently require some regal presence. Re that lovely photo from you RG, of Lee being prepped. That video is great, (if that was MY Hand, I would not be washing Lee's DNA off in a hurry) and I truly hope we get even more on the EE, that we haven't yet seen. It would be disappointing to eagerly click on that appendices feature, then realise I've already seen it. But they don't release that material ahead of time, right? So we are bound to get something new *fingers crossed* PJ does like to keep certain things under wraps. I heard that the third 'art of the Hobbit' book had to have some beautiful material withdrawn, because the book was going to be released just before DOS, and this material could NOT be sighed beforehand. (or am I thinking of the 2nd book? I only have the 1st but am aiming to own all)
'O' is very useful. You use it when you say... "Oscar's only ostrich oiled an orange owl today."
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Kerewyn
Rohan
Feb 5 2014, 11:22am
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The 'head from shoulders' scene perfectly showcases Thranduil's impeccable mastery with a blade - and you've gotta love the flourish with which he sheaves his sword again as he walks away. Would love to see a frontal shot of that moment. To add to this... how Thranduil beheads an orc 'unseen'. We already see how lethal Legolas can be, with his speed, agility, accuracy and hero moves. Thranduil barely has to expend any energy on this kill - just that subtle movement. In this "less is more" way, PJ has portrayed just how much more dangerous the Elven king is. Bravo. And so, I do have faith that PJ has Thranduil's best interests at heart and we will see more screen time in TABA. Concerned though, that "more Legolas, more hero moves" might be a directive from the studio. On Leglas's popularity with the masses: my sister was living in India when FOTR and TTT came out. She said the cinema audience support for Legolas was "quite something", and when he flung himself onto the horse during the warg attack, the cheering didn't die down for a good 5 minutes. (side-note: Sis said that when Aragorn and Arwen kissed on the bridge in Rivendell, it caused a riot! Catcalls of glee, boos of outrage. As you may know, kissing is censored in Indian cinema - but oops, they missed that one!)
'O' is very useful. You use it when you say... "Oscar's only ostrich oiled an orange owl today."
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Kerewyn
Rohan
Feb 5 2014, 11:44am
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I like your ideas on those parallels! I could discuss Loki for hours, thought this is not the forum for doing so. A certain King might get Miffed. :D (but very quickly: y'know, Tom H was asked in some magazine quiz: "Star Wars, or Lord of the Rings?" His answer was Star Wars. I was a little disappointed.) Yes I actually own The Highly Sensitive Person, and her theory on the much-needed place of the 'priests' in a world of 'warriors' has really helped over the years. It is probably due for a re-read soon. And I really do know what you mean about 'deep secrets', though I can't articulate it as well as you.
'O' is very useful. You use it when you say... "Oscar's only ostrich oiled an orange owl today."
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Kerewyn
Rohan
Feb 5 2014, 12:28pm
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Ah.....I keep going back to page 7 to watch that hair being combed..... If I were anywhere else, I'd be told I have a problem.
'O' is very useful. You use it when you say... "Oscar's only ostrich oiled an orange owl today."
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Eruvandi
Tol Eressea
Feb 5 2014, 4:10pm
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Thranduil should get some "hero moves" himself in BOFA
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LP has stated in a number of interviews that he had a lot of fight and stunt training and filmed quite a bit of fight/stunt-work for BOFA. He seemed pretty excited about it each time so it sounds like we'll get to see where Leggy got some of his moves! I think it might even be interesting to see Legolas and Thranduil fighting side-by-side as a team.
"And we find what we're made of Through the open door Is it fear you're afraid of? What are you waiting for? Love alone is worth the fight." -Switchfoot
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CurseOfFeanor
Rivendell
Feb 5 2014, 4:30pm
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but please please without stupid action (surfing stairs or mumakil .. or for taba even smaug). i agree i really want to have gorgeous fighting scenes
Obsessed with the Silmarillion, book purist & Thranduil junkie in one person ;) Serving Middle-Earth since 1995
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Eruvandi
Tol Eressea
Feb 5 2014, 4:33pm
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An early valentine from Thranduil to his Thralls <3
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Even animated, he's still pretty handsome! Artwork belongs to Kumama on deviantART http://kumama.deviantart.com/...ry/33751719?offset=0
"And we find what we're made of Through the open door Is it fear you're afraid of? What are you waiting for? Love alone is worth the fight." -Switchfoot
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jkm7
Bree
Feb 5 2014, 5:45pm
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I would definitely love these two fighting toghether as a team. And also some pretty neat moves of Thranduil. So far we've only seen one litte clip of him fighting but that was awesome already. And I just looove him in his armour!
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CurseOfFeanor
Rivendell
Feb 5 2014, 5:50pm
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love the messy hair (errr reminds me of fallen out of bed in the morning) and the circlet in the little clip
Obsessed with the Silmarillion, book purist & Thranduil junkie in one person ;) Serving Middle-Earth since 1995
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elf-lady
Rivendell
Feb 5 2014, 6:49pm
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Thanks for sharing that beautiful fan art of Thranduil jkm7!
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jkm7
Bree
Feb 5 2014, 8:52pm
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I love this picture, I think it's the best fan art of him I've seen so far.
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Rowan Greene
Lorien
Feb 6 2014, 2:00am
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This pic is supposed to be Thranduil in action. Looks like him but hard to tell! (That does look like his sword though and he appears to be wearing the circlet crown we've seen in other pics.) And since one can never get enough of the mesmerizing King: And one more for good measure:
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elf-lady
Rivendell
Feb 6 2014, 2:09am
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I think I've seen a gif of that where he's swinging his sword around at the orcs. Certainly seems to be him.
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Kerewyn
Rohan
Feb 6 2014, 5:13am
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Pic 1: Whoa, watch the wine glass there, dude. Long robes + a glass or two..... and probably steps... Pic 2: Nice eye contact moment. *melt*.
'O' is very useful. You use it when you say... "Oscar's only ostrich oiled an orange owl today."
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Kerewyn
Rohan
Feb 6 2014, 5:34am
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*impressed* Like Inigo Montoya from The Princess Bride, he may be even better with his right hand! But then, I imagine elves are highly proficient with either limb. (does this mean, perhaps, that Lee is left handed?) It looks like he could have a small knife in the right hand, the way he swings that arm over towards the orc's chest.
'O' is very useful. You use it when you say... "Oscar's only ostrich oiled an orange owl today."
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Kerewyn
Rohan
Feb 6 2014, 5:43am
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I am not usually into fight scenes per se, but I can't wait to see (and worship) 'the game changer.' It will probably be my cinema event of 2014. Also looking forward to laying my hands on the relevant Hobbit art & design book.
'O' is very useful. You use it when you say... "Oscar's only ostrich oiled an orange owl today."
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