The Hobbit
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05-18-11, 09:43 PM
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Re: The Hobbit
Casting news today:
http://www.facebook.com/notes/peter-...50257180211558
You can catch him now on HBO's Game of Thrones, he plays Gregor Clandane aka the Mountain.
http://www.facebook.com/notes/peter-...50257180211558
Some more HOBBIT casting news today. As we near the end of our first shooting block (we have a break in less than three weeks to get some editing and visual effects work done, plus prepare for very big scenes coming up), we are looking at characters featuring in sequences that take place a little later in the story.
We are thrilled to confirm that Stephen Fry will be playing The Master of Laketown. I've known Stephen for several years, and we're developing a DAMBUSTERS movie together. In addition to his writing skills, he's a terrific actor and will create a very memorable Master for us.
The Master's conniving civil servant, Alfrid will be played by Ryan Gage. Ryan is a great young actor who we originally cast in a small role, but we liked him so much, we promoted him to the much larger Alfrid part.
Last, and certainly not least, is Conan Stevens, who will be playing an Orc called Azog (Orcs are never called Roger or Dennis for some strange reason). And yes that's his name—Conan! Isn't that cool? Azog is played by Conan! Here's a photo of Conan and I together... I'm pretty tall, probably at least 6'5" or 6'6" I would guess, so that gives you some clue how tall Conan is! You can learn all about him at www.conanstevens.com.
We are thrilled to confirm that Stephen Fry will be playing The Master of Laketown. I've known Stephen for several years, and we're developing a DAMBUSTERS movie together. In addition to his writing skills, he's a terrific actor and will create a very memorable Master for us.
The Master's conniving civil servant, Alfrid will be played by Ryan Gage. Ryan is a great young actor who we originally cast in a small role, but we liked him so much, we promoted him to the much larger Alfrid part.
Last, and certainly not least, is Conan Stevens, who will be playing an Orc called Azog (Orcs are never called Roger or Dennis for some strange reason). And yes that's his name—Conan! Isn't that cool? Azog is played by Conan! Here's a photo of Conan and I together... I'm pretty tall, probably at least 6'5" or 6'6" I would guess, so that gives you some clue how tall Conan is! You can learn all about him at www.conanstevens.com.
05-19-11, 06:42 AM
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Re: The Hobbit
Yes but the foreword of Lord of the Rings stated that the term goblins was incorrect and merely used for the benefit of the reader. Apparently Tolkien also didn't want to use the terms wizards, dwarves, or elves but those stuck.
05-19-11, 01:01 PM
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05-19-11, 01:16 PM
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Re: The Hobbit
I'm just glad he quoted that picture again. It wasn't pictured nearly enough on this page. 
05-19-11, 07:01 PM
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05-20-11, 02:34 PM
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Re: The Hobbit
Nice. So Stephen Fry cameos in The Hobbit and co-stars in Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows? The more Stephen Fry the better. 
05-27-11, 02:41 PM
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Re: The Hobbit
Orlando Bloom Joins Peter Jackson's ‘The Hobbit’
Director says he is "thrilled" to reunite with his "Lord of the Rings" star-
Lord of the Rings star Orlando Bloom has joined the cast of Peter Jackson's upcoming Hobbit movies -- even though his character, the elf Legolas, doesn’t appear in J. R. R. Tolkien’s original novel.
Jackson announced the casting in a Facebook post Friday.
“Ten years ago, Orlando Bloom created an iconic character with his portrayal of Legolas," he wrote. "I’m excited to announce today that we’ll be revisiting Middle Earth with him once more. I’m thrilled to be working with Orlando again.”
Jackson is currently directing the two-movie adaptation in New Zealand.
He helped catapult Bloom to stardom by giving him his first major film roles as Legolas in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Looking back, Jackson wrote on his Facebook page, "I look older — and he doesn’t! I guess that’s why he makes such a wonderful elf."
The Hobbit movies, which have been in the works for 14 years, has faced a series of setbacks.
In 2005, Jackson filed suit against New Line Cinema, claiming he had lost revenue from merchandising, video, and computer games releases associated with The Fellowship of the Ring and was no longer attached to The Hobbit.
Three years later, director Guillermo del Toro signed on but dropped out in May 2010 due to scheduling conflicts.
Jackson was confirmed again as director in October 2010, but union disputes in New Zealand threatened to relocate filming to Europe. In January, Jackson underwent surgery for a perforated ulcer, delaying shooting further.
On March 21, it was announced that shooting had begun in Wellington, New Zealand. Jackson also posted two images of himself on his Facebook page hanging out on set.
Actors Cate Blanchett, Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis are reprising their roles from Rings in the prequel, which centers on Bilbo (Freeman) finding the supernatural ring and passing it on to his nephew, Frodo (Wood).
The first of the two movies is planned for a December 2012 release and the second is expected a year later.
Director says he is "thrilled" to reunite with his "Lord of the Rings" star-
Lord of the Rings star Orlando Bloom has joined the cast of Peter Jackson's upcoming Hobbit movies -- even though his character, the elf Legolas, doesn’t appear in J. R. R. Tolkien’s original novel.
Jackson announced the casting in a Facebook post Friday.
“Ten years ago, Orlando Bloom created an iconic character with his portrayal of Legolas," he wrote. "I’m excited to announce today that we’ll be revisiting Middle Earth with him once more. I’m thrilled to be working with Orlando again.”
Jackson is currently directing the two-movie adaptation in New Zealand.
He helped catapult Bloom to stardom by giving him his first major film roles as Legolas in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Looking back, Jackson wrote on his Facebook page, "I look older — and he doesn’t! I guess that’s why he makes such a wonderful elf."
The Hobbit movies, which have been in the works for 14 years, has faced a series of setbacks.
In 2005, Jackson filed suit against New Line Cinema, claiming he had lost revenue from merchandising, video, and computer games releases associated with The Fellowship of the Ring and was no longer attached to The Hobbit.
Three years later, director Guillermo del Toro signed on but dropped out in May 2010 due to scheduling conflicts.
Jackson was confirmed again as director in October 2010, but union disputes in New Zealand threatened to relocate filming to Europe. In January, Jackson underwent surgery for a perforated ulcer, delaying shooting further.
On March 21, it was announced that shooting had begun in Wellington, New Zealand. Jackson also posted two images of himself on his Facebook page hanging out on set.
Actors Cate Blanchett, Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis are reprising their roles from Rings in the prequel, which centers on Bilbo (Freeman) finding the supernatural ring and passing it on to his nephew, Frodo (Wood).
The first of the two movies is planned for a December 2012 release and the second is expected a year later.