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Would you like to see Ian McKellen playing Gandalf in the 'Hobbit' films?
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calisuri
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Mar 11 2008, 5:08pm

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Peredhil lover
Valinor

Mar 11 2008, 5:15pm

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Of course! [In reply to] Can't Post

It would feel wrong when someone other would play Gandalf. Ian was perfect as Gandalf.

I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it.


diedye
Grey Havens


Mar 11 2008, 5:17pm

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No, I prefer to see him playing... [In reply to] Can't Post

... Gandalph.

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Darkstone
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Mar 11 2008, 5:25pm

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I still want Clint Eastwood!! / [In reply to] Can't Post

 

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L. Ron Halfelven
Grey Havens


Mar 11 2008, 5:30pm

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That's old hat. I'd like to see him playing Gandalf in a Bond film./ [In reply to] Can't Post

 




Darkstone
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Mar 11 2008, 5:36pm

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I saw Alec Guinness playing Gandalf in a Star Wars film. / [In reply to] Can't Post

 

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The audacious proposal stirred his heart. And the stirring became a song, and it mingled with the songs of Gil-galad and Celebrian, and with those of Feanor and Fingon. The song-weaving created a larger song, and then another, until suddenly it was as if a long forgotten memory woke and for one breathtaking moment the Music of the Ainur revealed itself in all glory. He opened his lips to sing and share this song. Then he realized that the others would not understand. Not even Mithrandir given his current state of mind. So he smiled and simply said "A diversion.”



littlegandlf
The Shire


Mar 11 2008, 6:04pm

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The one Wizard [In reply to] Can't Post

No Way!!!!There is only one wizard!!One Wizard to Rule Them All!!!! I don't know why but the news of The Hobbits get frustrating everydayUnsure


chrisfig
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Mar 11 2008, 6:34pm

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Sir Ian is Gandalf [In reply to] Can't Post

He is the one true Gandalf, there is no other. Kudos to him for stirring things up.


weaver
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Mar 11 2008, 7:42pm

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Actually, I'd rather be at a party with him, along with Chandler and Ross... [In reply to] Can't Post

More seriously, if this film crew makes the Hobbit I'd like it to fit the look of the LOTR trilogy -- so yes, I want my same old Gandalf back!

Weaver



DiveTwin
Rohan


Mar 11 2008, 7:58pm

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McKellen "IS" Gandalf [In reply to] Can't Post

No, we don't need an actor. I want the actual Gandalf, the one that already played himself in "Lord Of The Rings". Yeah, that's the guy .... Wink

There is only one lord of that wig ... only one who's name should be on the bill .... and he does not need to share that power (...with any other actor). So let's get on with it. With the delay in things, we are left only with questions. Questions that need answering!


pcgsayers
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Mar 11 2008, 8:10pm

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Lomeinie
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Mar 11 2008, 8:33pm

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Yes of course I want Ian McKellen! [In reply to] Can't Post

No Ian McKellen, no me going into the theaters to see these Hobbit movies AS SIMPLE AS THAT! Honestly there's no way I'll accept another actor playing Gandalf!


ringbearer9
Lorien


Mar 11 2008, 8:38pm

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OOFFF COOURRSEEEE [In reply to] Can't Post

I could not possibly see anyone else for Gandalf! He's perfect for the part! Smile

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Jazmine
Tol Eressea


Mar 11 2008, 8:40pm

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Well if Clint gets Gandalf... [In reply to] Can't Post

How about:

Sylvester Stallone as Beorn?
Danny Devito as Bombur?
David Bowie for the Elrond?
Joe Pesci for Bilbo?
Will Ferrell for Elvenking?
Jim Carrey to voice Smaug? (Alriiighty then, Barrel-rider!)


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grammaboodawg
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Mar 11 2008, 8:46pm

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It wouldn't be right for anyone else to play Gandalf but him [In reply to] Can't Post

He's as vital to the films as Jackson, Shore, Taylor, Serkis, and Holm (imho).

He IS Gandalf. And to see Gandalf the Grey back on the screen will fill me to the brim with glee! I miss the shaggy ol' Wizard.




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DiveTwin
Rohan


Mar 11 2008, 9:34pm

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For sure, Gramma... [In reply to] Can't Post

Can't wait to see him back on the screen ... an iconic character reborn for all to see. The recent trailer for the new "Indiana Jones" movie reminded me of Gandalf, ironically. I wasn't a big fan of the new trailer - but the brief part where Indy puts his hat back on was simple and great. So made me wonder how they'll introduce Gandalf the Grey back to the audiences as that familiar big grey hat comes into view.


Ataahua
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Mar 11 2008, 11:28pm

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Ack! [In reply to] Can't Post

*tries to scrub voice of Carrey from my mind*

You're ruining my images of Smaug, Jazmine! *Grrr*, I say, *Grrrrr!!*

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grammaboodawg
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Mar 11 2008, 11:46pm

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ooooo! ooooo! [In reply to] Can't Post

Opening scene for Gandalf! OMG! Ummmmmmmmmmmm....


I hope, hope, hope they have Bilbo sitting on the porch smoking... to open exactly like the book! BUT, instead of riding on a cart (which would be okay too... first scene in both stories the same)... anyway, Gandalf walking up Bagshot Row as we follow from behind; head bowed; staff clicking on the ground; his hat brought tight onto his head as he approaches this mild hobbit sitting quietly smoking on his pipe.

*twitch*

THE HOBBIT!!! BRING IT ON!!!!




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grammaboodawg
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Mar 11 2008, 11:51pm

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ummmm... [In reply to] Can't Post

I thought Pee Wee Herman was Smaug?




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_V_
Lorien


Mar 12 2008, 2:22am

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McKellen is the only one that got an Oscar nomination! They'd be crazy not to have him back [In reply to] Can't Post

 

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calen elerrina
The Shire

Mar 12 2008, 4:03am

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I can't imagine another Gandalf. Ian IS Gandalf. It's like the Home Alone movies... Macaulay Culkin rocked the first and second movies and then all of a sudden, new kid on the block Alex Linz does the third movie. The third was just as good... but really weird with out Macaulay. Plus... having a different Gandalf in The Hobbit will really confuse all the youngsters and they might think Gandalf was reincarnated into a new man for LOTR or something crazy like that.


N.E. Brigand
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Mar 12 2008, 4:07am

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Well, since John Huston's no longer available, sure. // [In reply to] Can't Post

 

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Elven
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Mar 12 2008, 7:54am

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Its uncanny how Gandalf can look so much like Ian McKellen!! :-D // [In reply to] Can't Post

 


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kareniel
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Mar 12 2008, 12:18pm

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All together now! [In reply to] Can't Post

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Nuradar
Rohan


Mar 12 2008, 2:06pm

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