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« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2007, 08:39:20 PM » |
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Technically, I believe he is producing one movie based on The Hobbit and then pulling the second movie out of his ass.
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If you don’t have freedom as a principle, you can never see a reason not to make an exception. There are constantly going to be times when for one reason or another there’s some practical convenience in making an exception.
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« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2007, 08:41:56 PM » |
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heh, you do have a point. I edited my original link text.
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« Last Edit: December 18, 2007, 08:43:30 PM by schilleriana »
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« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2007, 08:48:08 PM » |
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It is interesting that he's not going to be the director. They didn't choose the most encouraging example, either: Kamins pointed out that George Lucas had ceded director's duties to others for "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" without damaging the "Star Wars" franchise. Technically, the Star Wars franchise wasn't damaged by this move because George Lucas is only a mediocre director at best. Star Wars was his brainchild and sole focus. Would he have given up a directorial role if he and those around him believed that he could pull it off successfully? |
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« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2007, 09:35:23 PM » |
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At the time "The Empire Strikes Back" was released, Lucas had a rather good reputation as a director for his work on "Star Wars" and "American Graffiti". The conventional wisdom on Lucas, as I understand it, is that he's lost his touch, not that he never had it.
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« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2007, 09:52:50 PM » |
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I'm of the opinion that, while his skill was sufficient for smaller projects, Star Wars was spinning out of his control already and by the second installment he was clearly out of his depth. But I have little to back this up with, so I'll concede that Lucas may have been an acceptable example in this case.
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If you don’t have freedom as a principle, you can never see a reason not to make an exception. There are constantly going to be times when for one reason or another there’s some practical convenience in making an exception.
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« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2007, 04:50:30 PM » |
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well it looks like Sam Raimi is going to direct. eh. |
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« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2007, 02:29:59 PM » |
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Yeah, seems like a very strange fit even if one likes the Spidey films.
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« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2008, 11:29:27 PM » |
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Phew. For a second there, I thought you were going to tell me that Lost was resurrecting Charlie.
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« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2008, 11:34:44 PM » |
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zombie season.
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« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2011, 05:47:14 PM » |
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Our comments about Lost in this thread are rather hilarious in hindsight.
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« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2011, 05:48:43 PM » |
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I don't even understand them! it's like a sideways univ..oh wait.
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« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2011, 05:53:47 PM » |
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I don't even understand them! it's like a sideways univ..oh wait.
Think Sayid. |
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« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2011, 06:03:17 PM » |
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he said he wasn't a zombie, but I guess he must've been one. or something. did they ever expl.. lalalala not thinking about Lost lalalalala don't care anymore lalalala
hobbit! dwarves! what do you guys think of Martin Freeman as the younger Bilbo? I think he's perfect!
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« Reply #15 on: April 19, 2011, 10:01:06 PM » |
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I like that choice as well. I'm hoping the rumors of Leonard Nimoy as Smaug and David Tennant as Thranduil are true.
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« Reply #16 on: May 30, 2011, 02:26:28 PM » |
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"The Hobbit and another movie" have titles now:
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: There and Back Again
regarding Thranduil, he will be played by Lee Pace.
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« Reply #17 on: May 30, 2011, 03:36:49 PM » |
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Orlando Bloom will be in the film as Legolas. I saw that the other day.
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« Reply #18 on: May 30, 2011, 05:58:31 PM » |
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Orlando Bloom will be in the film as Legolas. I saw that the other day.
That'll thrill a certain female friend of mine who has no interest in Pirates 4. |
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« Reply #19 on: May 30, 2011, 06:32:02 PM » |
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That'll thrill a certain female friend of mine who has no interest in Pirates 4.
She isn't interested in P4 because Bloom isn't in there? I'm just glad there's no Keira Knightley. She's a horrid actress. |
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« Reply #20 on: May 30, 2011, 08:43:25 PM » |
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She isn't interested in P4 because Bloom isn't in there? I'm just glad there's no Keira Knightley. She's a horrid actress.
I liked her, actually. |
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« Reply #21 on: May 31, 2011, 02:12:13 PM » |
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I liked her, actually.
That makes one person. Watching Kiera Knightly try to act causes me physical pain. |
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« Reply #22 on: May 31, 2011, 02:58:43 PM » |
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Watching Kiera Knightly try to act causes me physical pain.
I don't particular care about her, but seeing Keira Knightley's name misspelled makes me cringe. getting back on topic, here is a sneak peek picture of some of the members of the White Council planning their attack on Dol Guldur:  I hope that wasn't too big a spoiler. and here is the first look at the dwarves. |
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« Reply #23 on: June 21, 2011, 04:35:29 PM » |
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in other Hobbit/Lost-related news, Peter Jackson recently posted this:
Yikes! I can finally get back to some postings! We’ve finished our first block of shooting and moved straight into location scouting. More on that soon… But today, I’m thrilled to announce two new cast members who will be joining us for our second block of shooting.
Evangeline Lilly will be playing a new character—the Woodland Elf, Tauriel. Her name means ‘daughter of Mirkwood’ and, beyond that, we must leave you guessing! (No, there is no romantic connection to Legolas.) What is not a secret is how talented and compelling an actress Evangeline is; we are thrilled and excited she will be the one to bring our first true Sylvan Elf to life.
I’m also highly excited that Barry Humphries will be portraying the Goblin King, in much the way Andy Serkis created Gollum. Barry is perhaps best known for his business and social connections as the long-time manager of Dame Edna Everage. He has also been an ardent supporter of the rather misunderstood and unfairly maligned Australian politician, Sir Les Patterson. However, in his spare time, Barry is also a fine actor, and we’re looking forward to seeing him invest the Goblin King with the delicate sensitivity and emotional depth this character deserves.
Evangeline and Barry, along with Welsh actor Luke Evans as Bard and Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug, just about rounds out the major casting. I cannot wait to get stuck into these new scenes!
More soon, including a flurry of answers to your questions. Sorry for the delay!
Cheers,
Peter J
I've been thinking for months that Benedict Cumberbatch would be perfect for the voice of Smaug, so I'm stoked about that! not sure about the Evangeline Lilly role but will wait and see.
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« Reply #24 on: June 21, 2011, 04:37:14 PM » |
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Wow, I thought Evangeline Lilly was retiring from acting after LOST.
I'm ambivalent. She's not the greatest actress, but she's not horrible. Unfortunately she was given some of the weakest material on an otherwise great show.
I can totally picture her playing an elf, though. I'm sure the fanfic writers are already hard at work.
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« Reply #25 on: June 21, 2011, 04:41:31 PM » |
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awhile back I had seen a photo of her dressed in an elvish type of dress at some sort of event. she looked lovely.
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« Reply #26 on: June 21, 2011, 04:46:54 PM » |
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awhile back I had seen a photo of her dressed in an elvish type of dress at some sort of event. she looked lovely.
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« Reply #27 on: June 21, 2011, 04:48:23 PM » |
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thank you for generously supplying the tomatoes!
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« Reply #28 on: October 25, 2011, 12:05:45 AM » |
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I've been thinking for months that Benedict Cumberbatch would be perfect for the voice of Smaug, so I'm stoked about that! I'm finishing up Sherlock right now, and I have to wholeheartedly agree with you. |
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« Reply #29 on: October 25, 2011, 05:09:29 PM » |
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 I hope you're enjoying Sherlock! that reminds me, I'm overdue for another rewatch... |
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« Reply #30 on: October 26, 2011, 09:40:09 AM » |
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Why not wait until the second season comes out and watch them all in one go?
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« Reply #31 on: October 26, 2011, 10:15:23 AM » |
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...that is a long time to wait! (January)
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« Reply #32 on: October 26, 2011, 01:30:46 PM » |
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Well, there's only three episodes out, and I suspect you've already watched them, at a charitable estimate, eighty times each. Early 2012 is not an excessive hardship.
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« Reply #33 on: October 26, 2011, 09:36:35 PM » |
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« Reply #34 on: October 27, 2011, 09:01:02 AM » |
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If you don’t have freedom as a principle, you can never see a reason not to make an exception. There are constantly going to be times when for one reason or another there’s some practical convenience in making an exception.
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« Reply #35 on: October 27, 2011, 09:26:50 AM » |
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« Reply #36 on: October 27, 2011, 12:51:58 PM » |
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« Reply #37 on: December 21, 2011, 05:52:26 PM » |
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