Comments on: Peter Jackson On The Hobbit Movie Progress

By: TAS

TAS — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:39:26 +0000

@MaFiAn,
No, the ring drastically slows the aging process. Bilbo hasn’t aged a day. his life is being spread over many more years than it was meant to like butter spread to thin.

By: Amyooe

Amyooe — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:06:37 +0000

I thing The Hobbit will be much better if it is directed by PJ.He knows all about Midle-Earth and the hobbit and all the thing in LOTR.so if he directs this movie,it will be as good as LOTR or maybe better.he’s the one.i’m afraid if the changing will ruin it.let’s just hope it won’t.

By: D

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:42:49 +0000

The Hobbit movie is going to be fantastic, of course it is!

I hope that del Toro brings a new magic to middle earth and it is great that Peter Jackson will still be involved. The Hobbit is such a different book, it’s more of a fairy tale style of journey, for a younger audience. Hopefully Bilbo will be cast young too, because even if he’s 50 in the books, he’s still setting out on his first great adventure to see the world.

All of us who loved the lord of the rings are going to be queuing up at the cinema to see the hobbit anyway, but it would be great if the hobbit films were accessible to a younger audience too so that they were introduced to the world of middle earth and might go on to read and watch the lord of the rings later.

Weta are going to have a lot of fun with these movies too, can’t wait to see what they can come up with after all their other fantastic projects recently!!!

By: Kryten

Kryten — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:22:18 +0000

Well im excited by PJ saying that The Hobbit will include extra stuff from JRRT. I’m sure then that they will have the Dwarves versus Orcs war, and especially the battle before the gates of Moria where Azog is slain, and where Thorin gets the name Oakenshield when he loses his shield and deends himself with a tree branch.

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:52:39 +0000

Way back in the dark ages–when there was no LOTR films–what did people think of Peter Jackson directing? At the time he’d done some interesting films–but certainly nothing on the level of Lord of the Rings. I can remember when I first heard of the films. I was thinking–OMG its being made in NZ by a down under director and being released by New Line Cinema. Oh yeah–this is going to be great—NOT!
And look how wrong I was!
So at least based on Pan’s Labyrinth–I would think GDT has a handle on the fantasy element.
And PJ will at least be keeping an eye on the process.
For me–it will just be wonderful to get back to Middle Earth.

By: PFC11111

PFC11111 — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:37:03 +0000

I’m certain we all know the real reason Peter Jackson is not directing the Hobbit Movies: his run-in with New Line Cinema about royalties. Guillermo del Toro is a fine director, in his own right. And we all hope that these two installments don’t turn out like Hellboy I and II or Pan’s Labyrinth. Far too macabre. Make us proud Mr. del Toro!

By: becca baggins

becca baggins — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:39:04 +0000

really hope Del Toro does a good job. loved the LOR trilogy well done pete as everyone knows but you cant beat the books! so fingers crossed they dont change the hobbit too much and if they do pick the book up again nothings better than your own imagination! cant wait till 2011

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:47:00 +0000

I personally think the role of Bilbo belongs to Ian Holm. I think he did a great job, and as much as other actors would do well, i think it would be loyal to offer him the role of Bilbo again.

By: Tony

Tony — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:38:29 +0000

@Debz, So do I Deb! So do I! Go Del Toro! Get this Done and Get it Good!

By: Tony

Tony — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:31:09 +0000

@Crazycoonass, I think you forget that there is already a childrens movie of the Hobbit! This film is for the Adult in the child that watched the cartoon version. I thought the LOTR movies were spectacular and deserved every acclaim they received and more. Go watch the cartoon version of the hobbit and stay out of the Theatre!

By: Debz

Debz — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:53:20 +0000

come on guys an gals – for those mulling over who’s gonna play who and how the new kid on the block is perform as Herr Director – let’s just give big ‘G’ a chance and trust that he’ll do a great job. Obviously PJ trusts him. Looking forward to 2011/12 with impatience!!

By: MaFiAn

MaFiAn — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:03:31 +0000

@lotr fan, the hobbit has at least one big battle (don’t wanna spoil ennything, if you don’t know the story)

By: MaFiAn

MaFiAn — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:02:19 +0000

@Eva,
It’s easy: It’s normal to for old people to say “you havn’t aged a day”, as a joke or just to give a nice coment.

just if a boy says to his girlfried: “You look more beatiful for every day” what in moust cases means:”I still think you are beautiful, but I just wanted to say something special nice to you cause I like you so much”

By: James

James — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:27:33 +0000

Personally, The Hellboy movies were garbage and if that is the same director I turn my back on this Hobbit movie. I will go to the Theaters anyway to see it out of respect for Tolkein. PJ should direct it, but maybe he could play another role like assistant director just to give friendly advice while not having to worry about every little detail.

By: lotr fan

lotr fan — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:14:42 +0000

I hope its still good without PJ, i still hope it as battles though…..(hope it still has good actors)

By: Wise Sam

Wise Sam — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:50:39 +0000

I feel it’s more important to cast the best Bilbo possible than to restrict the options only to those who resemble Ian Holm. I’m an avid fan of all the books and prefer the movies stay as close to the books as possible, but I could easily forego an age and a resemblance difference to get the best Bilbo we can.

By: Wills H

Wills H — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:59:14 +0000

Eva and Bryan I agree that bilbo should look middle aged and colin firth has the appearence though personally I cannot his voice suitting bilbo baggins I think that Ioan Gruffudd would be better for the role

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:17:49 +0000

@Eva, I agree with your point on this. I did see this being a problem the first I heard Ian Holm would not be reprising his role as Bilbo.
However, Holm is somewhere around 80 at this point and Bilbo was 50 years old in the Hobbit so he would no longer be suitable for the role. I don’t understand why people are talking about Radcliff and Mcavoy as they are far too young. I personally think Colin Firth would be a good choice as he bears some resemblence to Ian Holm.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:12:51 +0000

@Giovanni, Granted Hellboy 2 was crap but so was hellboy 1. I think Pan’s Labrynth is a much fairer representation of Del Toro’s work.

By: Eva

Eva — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:25:32 +0000

I’ve been reading news on the casting of “The Hobbit,” and a few YOUNG actors names have been thrown “out there” as possible Bilbo Baggins.

I am so puzzled about something, and maybe someone can explain it to me.

In FOTR, it is explained that Bilbo found the ring in Gollum’s cave, and that he kept it for 60 years.

Gandalf explains to Frodo that for 60 years the ring remained in Bilbo’s possession while “delaying old age.”

When Gandalf and Bilbo greet with a hug at front the door, Gandalf tells Bilbo, “you haven’t aged a day.”

Since Bilbo finds the ring during his Smaug treasure hunt, his physical appearance should then be the same as when Gandalf visited him during FOTR.

So, “The Hobbit” Bilbo should look like the Bilbo of 60 years later (FOTR.)

Anyone?