'Lord of the Rings' mastermind Peter Jackson's much-delayed two-part adaptation of 'The Hobbit' is finally filming, and the Oscar-winning director has posted video of the pre-production process and the films' first days in front of the camera to prove it.
Production on the big-budget films was delayed for several years due to disputes over the distribution rights, financial troubles at MGM, which shared ownership rights with New Line, the tumultuous departure of the films' initial director, Guillermo del Toro ('Pans Labyrinth'), a labor dispute in New Zealand and Jackson's decision to join the film as director (he also co-wrote the screenplays with del Torro and long-time collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens).
Watch the behind-the-scenes video below (via Gossip Cop):
Many 'Lord of the Rings' castmembers are returning to work on Jackson's adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's beloved novel. 'The Hobbit' tells the story of Bilbo Baggins quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. As part of his adventure, Bilbo travels with Gandalf the Grey and a group of 13 dwarves, led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield, into the wilds of Middle-Earth and right into the path of goblins, orcs, giant spiders, shape shifters and sorcerers. Bilbo ultimately meets the creature Gollum and gains possession of his "precious" ring, a simple gold band that is tied to the fate of all Middle-Earth.
Fans of the three award-winning 'Lord of the Rings' films know where things go from there.
Multiple actors from the 'LOTR' movies are reprising their roles in Jackson's prequels, including Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Cate Blanchett as Galadriel, Orlando Bloom as Legolas and Elijah Wood as Frodo. Martin Freeman ('Hot Fuzz') will play Bilbo Baggins and British actor Richard Armitageis set to take on Thorin. Liv Tyler and Viggo Mortensen are among the few principle actors from 'LOTR' who will not be returning to work with Jackson.
The scripts for the films are being kept top secret. So secret, in fact, that Blanchett told Collider while promoting her latest film, 'Hanna,' that she hasn't even seen them yet and doesn't know when she begins filming. "Obviously Galadriel is only a small part of the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, but it was probably the best three weeks I ever had," she said. "I haven't seen a script [for 'The Hobbit'] yet, so I don't know what I'll be doing. Galadriel doesn't factor very strongly in 'The Hobbit.' ... I think it's in the middle of the year that it is happening."
Don't, b/c Obama has nothing 2 do w/ the film industry--even though I know what ur getting at!! I hate how u people are always blaming Obama he has nothing 2 do with!!! Besides it's mostly New Zealand, not the US!! Either way, u have just made an enemy!!
My screen name probably says it all for me. Just watching this, I am once again transported. It will be as magical as the LOTR series!I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via agegapsin gles.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends.. Just love it
IN SOME WAY,WE ARE ALL DREAMERS,LIVING IN A WORLD OF FANTASY THAT ONLY IN REALITY THE MOVIE INDUSTRY CAN LET US ESCAPE TOO THROUGH MOVIES OF MAKE BELIEVE. IT REFRESHES OUR MINDS TO GET AWAY FROM THE EVERYDAY PROBLEMS WE EXPERIRNCE AND WORK THROUGH. THE CREATORS AND ACTORS OF THESE FANTASIES ARE TRULY SKILLED AND DESERVE THANKS FOR THEIR GIFT TO PUBLIC--THE ENJOYMENT THEY BRING CAN'T BE TOLD--IT'S PRICELESS!!
why are there almost no women working on this film? I see the wardrobe people are once again women and one continuity person. Same old same old. Really sad.
Because they are deliberately kept away..the directors/producers etc. meet early on and make sure no women are to be involved in the process as tech help etc. This is a primary reason why production costs have reason. It takes weeks to plan the defense.
Think deeper..not just access to, but interest in. There are plenty, but the numbers are not there. I teach the field, and am low on food chain--but do observe. Be careful with your blanket statements.
From what i see on the blog of peter Jackson "The Greatest" only think i can say CAN'T WAIT ps. DID pETER EVER TALK TO THE WRITER OF THE BOOK? becose he is so close to when i read the book 30 year ago. Cudos Bless Peter and his Frend
No, Peter Jackson never met JRR Tolkien (although Christopher Lee did, and he actually helped with some production stuff in the movies). And when you're talking about it being 'so close' to the book you read, I sincerely hope you are not referring to The Two Towers. Because in that film, among other things, they ruin Faramir's character and play up Helm's Deep way too much.
Makes me tingle just watching these earliest of rushes from the new movie . I'm making the buttered popcorn and chilling extra Root beer for this one . Fantastic !
YAY, YAy, and YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But can't wait three years, or I should say, don't WANT to!!!! But its starting so that is GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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'Lord of the Rings' mastermind Peter Jackson's much-delayed two-part adaptation of 'The Hobbit' is finally filming, and the Oscar-winning director has posted video of the pre-production process and the films' first days in front of the camera to prove it.
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If Peter Jackson spends as much time filming this as he did with LOTR then the beauty will be in the story telling and I look forward to seeing it.
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well said..
As interesting as the behind the scenes videos are, it's best to watch them AFTER the movie since watching beforehand just takes the magic away.
It's about time. I blame Obama for the delays.
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Of course you do.
Don't, b/c Obama has nothing 2 do w/ the film industry--even though I know what ur getting at!! I hate how u people are always blaming Obama he has nothing 2 do with!!! Besides it's mostly New Zealand, not the US!! Either way, u have just made an enemy!!
My screen name probably says it all for me. Just watching this, I am once again transported. It will be as magical as the LOTR series!
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My screen name probably says it all for me. Just watching this, I am once again transported. It will be as magical as the LOTR series!I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via agegapsin gles.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends.. Just love it
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I am so thrilled at the thought of this movie.
I am totally into this world of hobbits and LOTR.
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IN SOME WAY,WE ARE ALL DREAMERS,LIVING IN A WORLD OF FANTASY THAT ONLY IN REALITY THE MOVIE INDUSTRY CAN LET US ESCAPE TOO THROUGH MOVIES OF MAKE BELIEVE. IT REFRESHES OUR MINDS TO GET AWAY FROM THE EVERYDAY PROBLEMS WE EXPERIRNCE AND WORK THROUGH. THE CREATORS AND ACTORS OF THESE FANTASIES ARE TRULY SKILLED AND DESERVE THANKS FOR THEIR GIFT TO PUBLIC--THE ENJOYMENT THEY BRING CAN'T BE TOLD--IT'S PRICELESS!!
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why are there almost no women working on this film? I see the wardrobe people are once again women and one continuity person. Same old same old. Really sad.
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Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, co-writers of the screenplay, are both women.
Because they are deliberately kept away..the directors/producers etc. meet early on and make sure no women are to be involved in the process as tech help etc. This is a primary reason why production costs have reason. It takes weeks to plan the defense.
Think deeper..not just access to, but interest in. There are plenty, but the numbers are not there. I teach the field, and am low on food chain--but do observe. Be careful with your blanket statements.
From what i see on the blog of peter Jackson "The Greatest" only think i can say
CAN'T WAIT
ps. DID pETER EVER TALK TO THE WRITER OF THE BOOK?
becose he is so close to when i read the book 30 year ago.
Cudos
Bless Peter and his Frend
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No, Peter Jackson never met JRR Tolkien (although Christopher Lee did, and he actually helped with some production stuff in the movies). And when you're talking about it being 'so close' to the book you read, I sincerely hope you are not referring to The Two Towers. Because in that film, among other things, they ruin Faramir's character and play up Helm's Deep way too much.
If Jackson loses any more weight, maybe he can play Gollum.
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Makes me tingle just watching these earliest of rushes from the new movie . I'm making the buttered popcorn and chilling extra Root beer for this one . Fantastic !
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I was speaking about the techies there have always been traditional jobs held by women. Continuity, wardrobe and yes even writers.
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YAY, YAy, and YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But can't wait three years, or I should say, don't WANT to!!!! But its starting so that is GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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EXCUSE ME. Not all of us are fanBOYS. Way to sexually discriminate, John Mitchell.
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