Uxi Posted October 6, 2010 Posted October 6, 2010 And how the fu*k anybody could ever come to the notion of trying to make a TROLL "sexy" in any form or fashion is just beyond me. PC moral relativism? They're "just misunderstood and discriminated against" tripe? Quote
Gubaba Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 PC moral relativism? They're "just misunderstood and discriminated against" tripe? You've never met an Orc, have you? Let go of your stereotypes, man. They're not ALL bad...that's just media hype. Quote
eriku Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 But Hollywood has pretty much banked on this premise for seemingly a generation. Which begs the question: if people continue to buy/support crappy product--when the seller KNOWS it's crappy product--how do you ever motivate them to start offering something better? So....I should not go see it if/when it gets made? I guess I don't understand what you're trying to say. Quote
EXO Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 But Hollywood has pretty much banked on this premise for seemingly a generation. Which begs the question: if people continue to buy/support crappy product--when the seller KNOWS it's crappy product--how do you ever motivate them to start offering something better? Stay on topic people... This isn't the Robotech thread! Quote
reddsun1 Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 re: Guillermo Del Toro [/b] He's a great director for sure, but without a true love for the story and characters or even the genre it might have lacked something. It's too bad Jackson doesn't seem interested anymore. Unfortunately it's starting to seem like the time to make this film has passed. Of course that doesn't mean I don't want to see it made and wouldn't go see it. Regardless of who ends up directing it and when, if it does get made I'll be there on opening night. It was just a bit puzzling to me, seemed a commitment to the franchise/movie, whether it turns out to be helmed by a director/producer/etc that you'd think would do a good job or not. It's that commitment to a franchise/title that I think Hollywood banks on from the moviegoing masses. Ideally, we shouldn't allow them to count on us to be suckers; to readily spend our money on a product regardless of whether we think it will be directed by someone we think will do a good job at it. But I understand it's a bit of a gamble, for lack of a better word. When we buy that ticket, we're either gonna like what we see, or not. We go to the movies to be entertained; not necessarily to support a particular filmmaker. Quote
eriku Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 re: Guillermo Del Toro It was just a bit puzzling to me, seemed a commitment to the franchise/movie, whether it turns out to be helmed by a director/producer/etc that you'd think would do a good job or not. It's that commitment to a franchise/title that I think Hollywood banks on from the moviegoing masses. Ideally, we shouldn't allow them to count on us to be suckers; to readily spend our money on a product regardless of whether we think it will be directed by someone we think will do a good job at it. But I understand it's a bit of a gamble, for lack of a better word. When we buy that ticket, we're either gonna like what we see, or not. We go to the movies to be entertained; not necessarily to support a particular filmmaker. I like the Hobbit, so I would see a film made of it. I'm not going to know weather it's good or bad until I see it, regardless of who makes it, so...not really going to consider myself a sucker on that account. Quote
azrael Posted October 8, 2010 Posted October 8, 2010 Peter Jackson Talks The Hobbit - Exclusive: Still waiting on green light (Empire) Short summary: Blame MGM. If they didn't file for bankruptcy, we won't be here. Quote
Agent ONE Posted October 16, 2010 Posted October 16, 2010 Two words everybody. 3-D Taksraven Is that really two words? Quote
Uxi Posted October 16, 2010 Posted October 16, 2010 I liked Peter Jackson when he was fat. He looks demented now. Quote
eriku Posted October 22, 2010 Posted October 22, 2010 Arthur Dent hitchhikes his way across the galaxy and into the role of Bilbo Baggins http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/10/21/39468-meet-your-hobbit-cast/ Personally I couldn't be happier about this. I love Martin Freeman and I think he'll make a fine Bilbo. Quote
Agent ONE Posted October 23, 2010 Posted October 23, 2010 Arthur Dent hitchhikes his way across the galaxy and into the role of Bilbo Baggins http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/10/21/39468-meet-your-hobbit-cast/ Personally I couldn't be happier about this. I love Martin Freeman and I think he'll make a fine Bilbo. Do you think he can be entertaining for the full three hours of crying... and walking. Quote
Keith Posted October 23, 2010 Posted October 23, 2010 Do you think he can be entertaining for the full three hours of crying... and walking. That depends, will he remember to bring a towel? Quote
eriku Posted October 23, 2010 Posted October 23, 2010 Do you think he can be entertaining for the full three hours of crying... and walking. I think so. He should be pretty entertaining when the trolls pop up too. Quote
Grand Admiral Posted October 23, 2010 Posted October 23, 2010 Do you think he can be entertaining for the full three hours of crying... and walking. That's some lovely snark, but it really just demonstrates ignorance of the source material. The Hobbit is more of an adventure story, and doesn't have the somber tone of LOTR. Quote
eugimon Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) By the powers of thread necromancy... ! LOTR Extended Edition finally getting a blu-ray release. Pre-orders are up at amazon. Edited March 7, 2011 by eugimon Quote
frothymug Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 I was just looking at the Blu-rays for these movies at Walmart the other day. I remarked to my best friend, who is a HUGE LOTR fan, about how I would buy the Blu-rays if they were the extended editions, like the DVDs that I have now. Looks like my prayers have been answered Thanks for the link! Quote
Agent ONE Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 That's some lovely snark, but it really just demonstrates ignorance of the source material. The Hobbit is more of an adventure story, and doesn't have the somber tone of LOTR. LOL LOTR is the most boring movie series ever made.. Maximum turbo extreme lame. The Hobbit is faster paced? Great so is reading federal tax code. Quote
areaseven Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 (edited) My opinion on The Lord of the Rings? I'll let this video clip do the talking. Edited July 25, 2011 by areaseven Quote
frothymug Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 If you guys don't like LOTR, why do you feel compelled to post in this thread? Just curious... I love Star Wars, but I just prefer LOTR over it. It just seems more entertaining to me, that's all. I love the Jedi Politics clip that you can watch from the first Clerks movie. Quote
Grand Admiral Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 If you guys don't like LOTR, why do you feel compelled to post in this thread? Not only that, but multiple replies. Ok, we get it. Go watch Jackass 3D or something. Quote
sketchley Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Yeah - I check this thread for updates on the effects on filming the Christchurch earthquake has had, and, well... OT. Quote
Agent ONE Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Not only that, but multiple replies. Ok, we get it. Go watch Jackass 3D or something. LOL I keep replying because I love your responses. Quote
EXO Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 LOL I keep replying because I love your responses. quit trolling. Quote
eriku Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Yeah - I check this thread for updates on the effects on filming the Christchurch earthquake has had, and, well... OT. Apparently it hasn't had any affect on filming. Production is moving right along and Freeman is already in his Bilbo duds getting all three-dee'd. From Ian McKellen's blog: I've seen Bilbo — in three dimensions. I was visiting old friends in the Stone Street offices and heard Martin Freeman was just round the corner by the permanent greenscreen, done up as Bilbo, testing his costume in front of the 3D cameras. Indeed, there he was in the open air, mostly oblivious to the camera, though turning this way and that as required. Martin improvised a hobbity gait, padding back and forth, testing his big hairy Hobbit feet, pointy ears and little tum. Beneath the shade of a tent, in a sun hat, Andrew Lesnie was remotely controlling the two lenses within the mighty camera which digitally records in 3D. His screen showed the familiar 2D image but next to it, above the director's chair, was a large colour screen in full magical three dimensions, much as it will appear in the cinema — courtesy of the spy-glasses that transform the blurred outlines onscreen to the high definition exactitude of the 3D effect. Three Bilbos simultaneously, two performances on screen and the actor beyond: which was the real one? Martin Freeman was transmuting into a character whose reality will soon be as authentic as his own. — Ian McKellen, Wellington, March 2011 Quote
azrael Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 Considering this production has started filming, here's the first shot of Dori, Nori and Ori: (GO TO Source: ComingSoon.net) And for those of you who missed the August 2011 issue of Empire Magazine (came out on June 26th) (Source) And the Official blog. Quote
sketchley Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 first image in post doesn't show. Nevertheless, teh awesome sex! Looking forward to the movie(s). Quote
peter Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 Apparently it hasn't had any affect on filming. Production is moving right along and Freeman is already in his Bilbo duds getting all three-dee'd. From Ian McKellen's blog: I've seen Bilbo — in three dimensions. I was visiting old friends in the Stone Street offices and heard Martin Freeman was just round the corner by the permanent greenscreen, done up as Bilbo, testing his costume in front of the 3D cameras. Indeed, there he was in the open air, mostly oblivious to the camera, though turning this way and that as required. Martin improvised a hobbity gait, padding back and forth, testing his big hairy Hobbit feet, pointy ears and little tum. Beneath the shade of a tent, in a sun hat, Andrew Lesnie was remotely controlling the two lenses within the mighty camera which digitally records in 3D. His screen showed the familiar 2D image but next to it, above the director's chair, was a large colour screen in full magical three dimensions, much as it will appear in the cinema — courtesy of the spy-glasses that transform the blurred outlines onscreen to the high definition exactitude of the 3D effect. Three Bilbos simultaneously, two performances on screen and the actor beyond: which was the real one? Martin Freeman was transmuting into a character whose reality will soon be as authentic as his own. — Ian McKellen, Wellington, March 2011 Wow. Even when he blogs he sounds.....I dunno....dignified? He'd be a good writer. Quote
PetarB Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) If you're interested in production, a new video blog is up here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc6TVoYeKJU&feature=player_embedded#at=16 It's mainly about location scouting, we don't get to see too much of the movie or characters unfortunately. Interesting to see Gollum has graduated to 2nd unit director. Edited July 9, 2011 by PetarB Quote
1st Border Red Devil Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 Well, that's interesting. If Azog is in it, I guess it will start with The Battle of Azanulbizar/Nanduhirion at the end of The War of the Dwarves and Orcs. I would assume we get a slight sneak peak at The Balrog of Moria if it keeps true to the text as a very young Dain Ironfoot beheaded Azog on the steps leading into Moria near the end of the battle. It was Dain who saw what dwelled in Moria (well, would have seen a big-arsed SHADOW that had flame) and knew enough that Durin's Bane was nothing the Dwarf army could take. Quote
azrael Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 In this morning's round up: Fili and Kili If you can't see it, here's a source: http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/21159/-hobbit-dwarf-centerfolds-fili-and-kili And I forgot to post this one: Gloin & Oin If you can't see it, here's a source: http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/07/08/45861-behold-gloin-oin/ Quote
505thAirborne Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 Awesome pics azrael, thanks for posting them!! I can not wait for The Hobbit to release, its going to be amazing!! Quote
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