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Sometimes the truth hurts. ;)

(j/k, j/k, I liked it (because it echoed so many of my remembered sentiments!) but yes, it did go out of its way to be mean.)
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Images from the 2013 NY Toy Fair reveal character details: http://toyfair13.asmzine.com/gallery/th ... 06408.html

(You may need to adjust your browser's magnification down so the pics fit on your screen.)
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An interview with senior visual effects supervisor Joe Letteri, and a very interesting of special effects.

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/02/13/t ... he-future/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... LpyBwBhoy0#!



Presenting Gollum as Fantine.
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Not just a filk, but a filk in the character voice. :shock:
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As we all know, PJ & Co had to deal with industrial action prior to the commencement of filming. The Government has released a tranche of email exchanges between Sir Peter Jackson and ministerial officials, which lay bare his frustration over the deal eventually done to ensure The Hobbit was made in New Zealand:

Hobbit deal laid bare in emails
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Apparently There and Back Again has been moved from July 2014 release to December 2014.

http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/hobbit-the ... ease-date/
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I was just coming here to report that. Here's another report:

http://m.deadline.com/2013/02/the-hobbi ... r-17-2014/

Smart move, I think.
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I totally predicted that. I totally did.

I'm glad because it gives my family two more years of going to Middle-earth in the Christmas season. It was perfect for the LotR films, it's perfect now, and I couldn't be happier. :love:
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Fairly predictable...there was no way they could turn TABA around so quickly with an effects-heavy Bo5A. Just hope it will be worth the wait!
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Great move. Tolkien Movies have become a Christmas treat. Somehow Summer=Summer Blockbuster=Expensive but Stupid.

I know there are those who think that applies, but I'm not one of them.
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Of course, it will also improve possible Oscar chances...
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Interesting that it is on a Wednesday. Isn't DoS on a Friday, like AUJ was? I didn't understand why they didn't opt to open on a Wednesday like the LotR films did. I wonder if they will change DoS too?
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A few script moments had me wondering, but evidently Peter Jackson is actually a better writer than most people are ("it's" issues aside).
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I expected part 3 to be moved to Christmas - with all that goes into post production with these movies, summer would be too soon.
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kzer_za wrote:I expected part 3 to be moved to Christmas - with all that goes into post production with these movies, summer would be too soon.
Agreed. the extra time will only make for a better film.
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PJ and cast answer some fan questions exclusively on The Hobbit UK Facebook

The Hobbit UK video album

The video clips are apparently coming out daily.
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There are some MTV Rough Cut video clips online where PJ is interviewed on various HOBBIT topics...

I can't view them in the UK, but here is the link to the first, and the restcan be accessed from that page:

http://www.mtv.com/videos/movies/863077 ... id=1698495

•1: Peter Jackson Tried Not To Make 'Hobbit' For 'Other People'
•2: Azog The Pale Orc Has A 'Lot Of Potential' As A Villain
•3: Peter Jackson Wanted To Make 'Hobbit' More 'Whimsical'
•4: Will The Extended Gollum And Bilbo Scene Get Added To 'Fellowship'?
•5: Will Gollum Return In Future Sequels To 'The Hobbit'?
•6: Peter Jackson Defends His Use Of 48fps In 'The Hobbit'
•7: Would Peter Jackson Hand Over The Keys To The Tolkien Universe?
From reports over on TORn, in the Azog one, apparently Jackson explains where in the books Azog came from, and that he brought Azog's story line into the movie's real time because he wanted a personal villain for Thorin. He ends by saying there is a lot more Azog coming in movies 2 and 3. :roll:
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Great! :roll:
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Well, there goes my hope of Beorn killing The Idiot early in film 2!
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