The Hobbit Movie Forum

[Eldorion]

From my understanding spam posts can only be dealt with after they're made, and the spammers can be banned (sometimes their IP can also be banned from the site). I don't think its possible to see them coming though, and they're an issue on most sites.

[Gandalfs Beard]

Never Fear Odo and Eldorion, The Mod is Here . That's the biggest job for us Moderators at the moment, keeping the Spammers off the board (everyone posting is very polite, so there is little else to do). You may see some spam appear, but I check the board fairly frequently, so you shouldn't see any spam for more than a 24 hr period.

Beren is busy with school-work and I'm not sure what happened to Show, So it's mostly me and Zackira (though Zack has been missing recently too) holding down the fort.

GB

[Durin]

Hmm, funny you post that, just deleted a spam post . Not sure why they would of all places come here , we're not that large of a community. Though... quantity beats quality, I suppose .

[Eldorion]

Though... quantity beats quality, I suppose .

Don't you mean that the other way around?

[FH Glasgow]

I have read now on many forums about the possible casting of David Tennant in the role of Bilbo, in the forthcoming film version of The Hobbit.

As a fellow Scotsman, and someone who has watched and appreciated his contribution to the continuing success of popular mainstream British television in recent years, I can understand the rise in speculation surrounding this casting whether it is based on fact or not.

However I sincerely hope this speculation is unfounded, as casting him in this role would be an unmitigated disaster. Although his particular style is well suited to many of his roles, his acting is not exactly what you would call “under-stated” and in my opinion this is exactly what is required for the role of Bilbo, – And I’m not just referring to Tennant’s Doctor Who, but the many other roles I’ve seen him in on screen, and once on stage, where the rolling eyes and facial tics, seems to inevitably creep in. The increasingly tired manic oddness and the attempted hammy irony that permeates every interpretation of his, would be solely at odds with the quiet determination, bravery and naivety of Bilbo.

Seeing Tennant being interviewed numerous times, he comes across as a thoroughly decent bloke, with a lot of likability, and I’m in no doubt he will continue to grow in popularity with television audiences by cultivating and adapting his now trademark style. However hopefully I am not alone in hoping and praying he is given a wide berth from this project by the casting directors, and an actor with the correct skill and subtlety is given the opportunity to bring us the Bilbo that so many million fans deserve.

F H

[Eldorion]

Tennant has said that he won't be playing Bilbo, so I don't think you have anything to worry about.

Also, welcome to the forum F H!

[Durin]

Though... quantity beats quality, I suppose .

Don't you mean that the other way around?

Oh. Yes, I did . I suppose that's what the late hours do to you .

[Nat]

Hello there! I've been lurking for awhile, but I figured it was time for me to drop in and say hello!

I'm an avid Tolkien fan, and I'm totally stoked that they ARE doing "The Hobbit"

I was absolutely thrilled when they announced that they were using Ian, Hugo, and Andy for it! I think these movies have a lot of promise!

[Gandalfs Beard]

Welcome to the forum Nat . Great to have you. I hope you join in the discussions.

GB

[Eldorion]

Hi Nat, it's cool to have more and more people joining (don't be fooled by my join date, I did little more than lurk myself for most of my time here). I see you've already started discussing things, which is great. I hope you stick around.