The Hobbit Trilogy Discussion Thread

[Coach81]

No tears.. here but very excited...

[KubrickFan]

Tears is a big word. I definitely got some warm, fuzzy feelings to see some of the actors and sets again, coupled with the music.

[Monolithium]

Maybe they were crying after seeing Andy Serkis in his MoCap suit?

[Duffy12]

Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

How often does PJ do the Video Blogs? I'm just wondering cuz now I'm ITCHING for Volume 2!!! I neeeeeeeds my precious!

I can not imagine that there would be a set time as when he will release these, but it would most likely deal with how much interesting content he accumulates to put out a fresh new vid.

However, odd pics from the set is another story.

[Coach81]

Just downloaded the book to our Kindle last night.. all set to start reading today

[threefiftyrocket]

Originally Posted by Duffy12

I can not imagine that there would be a set time as when he will release these, but it would most likely deal with how much interesting content he accumulates to put out a fresh new vid.

However, odd pics from the set is another story.

Well I don't have the memory to keep checking all the time (one too many whacks in the head in my life probably) so hopefully Goldengirl and her inside track at TORn will keep us informed

Yes, I do like the set pics too... PJ really knows how to keep his fans informed and really excited about this film...

[Member-115369]

Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

Well I don't have the memory to keep checking all the time (one too many whacks in the head in my life probably) so hopefully Goldengirl and her inside track at TORn will keep us informed

Yes, I do like the set pics too... PJ really knows how to keep his fans informed and really excited about this film...

Are you on Facebook? If so just "like" Peter Jackson's page and then the videos will show up on your feed when he adds them.

[threefiftyrocket]

Originally Posted by dmaul1114

Are you on Facebook? If so just "like" Peter Jackson's page and then the videos will show up on your feed when he adds them.

I am not, but I may not be able to help myself... may HAVE to create a facebook page JUST... FOR... THIS... OH TEMPTATION!!!

[Member-115369]

Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

I am not, but I may not be able to help myself... may HAVE to create a facebook page JUST... FOR... THIS... OH TEMPTATION!!!

Or just keep an eye on this thread every once in a while. I'm sure every video will get linked to in here.

[Coach81]

Originally Posted by dmaul1114

Are you on Facebook? If so just "like" Peter Jackson's page and then the videos will show up on your feed when he adds them.

That is where I saw it...

[Josh]

Peter Jackson has made a post on his facebook page (via TORN):

Easter Breakby Peter Jackson on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 3:21pm
Just arrived at our four-day Easter break, which will be a nice time to recharge batteries and do a few script tweaks for future scenes.

We always find there are three distinct phases in the life of a film script. First, it exists before the film starts shooting. In this period, which can last from months to years, the script is a theoretical document—an imaginative version of the movie.

Then you start shooting and things come much more into focus—usually in a very positive way. We now have actors who bring their skill to the roles and suddenly we see the characters in a more vivid and tangible way. This is both fun and satisfying, and always inspires us to embark on constant script revisions to meet the renewed potential these characters now have. I feel that much of the best writing happens during this period, but it does make a very busy time—very, very busy! Sometimes we have gotten these revisions to the actors a little late. We constantly joke to Ian McKellen that tomorrow's script pages will be slid under his door sometime the night before... and sometimes that has been true.

The worst case of this came during The Fellowship of the Ring, when we revised Boromir's long speech about Mordor at the last minute and only got it to Sean Bean on the day it was being shot. Sean handled it very cleverly—if you look at the movie, you'll see he occasionally has his head bowed, as if dealing with the emotional weight of the horrors of Mordor. In actual fact, the new script page had been taped to his knee! By the time we were done with several takes and a few different camera angles, Sean had the speech down pat, and it was mainly those takes that were used in the final cut.

The final writing phase comes in post-production, when you edit the movie. No matter what you were imagining when you wrote the script, and what you imagined during the shoot, nothing now matters beyond the actual cut film. We often find that script work continues during post, including writing and shooting new scenes, reorganising the order of scenes, or recording additional dialogue to slip into shots. We do all of these things, and the writing only stops when the film is finally finished.

Many thanks for all the comments about the first posts. A few common questions have come up and I'll answer some of those over the break. Now to get back to the script for those Rivendell scenes we have coming up...

Cheers,

Peter J

Interesting behind-the-scenes comment regarding FOTR!

[Blu-Benny]

that's pretty cool.....LOTR is the one set of movies where i really like revisiting the extras on the extended sets.

i'm hoping we get the same kind of treatment from the hobbit as well when it's all said and done.

[threefiftyrocket]

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

that's pretty cool.....LOTR is the one set of movies where i really like revisiting the extras on the extended sets.

i'm hoping we get the same kind of treatment from the hobbit as well when it's all said and done.

+1000

I can't imagine not getting the same treatment for these movies... I will be very very disappointed if they don't release something like they did for the extended films on DVD with all of the appendices. With as much money that they can make, I doubt they will pass on the opportunity though!

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

+1000

I can't imagine not getting the same treatment for these movies... I will be very very disappointed if they don't release something like they did for the extended films on DVD with all of the appendices. With as much money that they can make, I doubt they will pass on the opportunity though!

part of me hopes any dvd extended version they release for the hobbit mimics the packaging of the LOTR EE’s.

[Josh]

I traded in my copy of the LOTR:EE DVD set recently - and it was difficult to let it go. That really is one of the best done DVD sets ever, as far as content and packaging go. The extras were very indepth, and it one of the few discs I can say I watched every piece of material on them. For the packaging they put a lot of thought into it, rather than just throwing a bunch of video on a disc and slapping it in a case. Really nicely done.

But, I can't be holding onto DVDs when there is high definition to be had. The Blu-ray release does look like they have followed that same standard, but we'll never know for sure until we get them in our hands. I'm sure The Hobbit will be released similarly (Theatrical in the Summer, EE in the Fall, followed by a box), and in the same format as the LOTR discs.

[threefiftyrocket]

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

part of me hopes any dvd extended version they release for the hobbit mimics the packaging of the LOTR EE’s.

If they even release a deluxe version on DVD... But I agree... I would LOVE to have the book style boxes on my BD's, those were BEAUTIFUL on DVD

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

If they even release a deluxe version on DVD... But I agree... I would LOVE to have the book style boxes on my BD's, those were BEAUTIFUL on DVD

i really liked the artwork on the inside of the boxes....i couldn't bring myself to letting them go.

if the EE's can be had for a great price on blu, i may jump on them, but my main reasoning for buying the EE's in the 1st place was the extra content.

[threefiftyrocket]

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

i really liked the artwork on the inside of the boxes....i couldn't bring myself to letting them go.

if the EE's can be had for a great price on blu, i may jump on them, but my main reasoning for buying the EE's in the 1st place was the extra content.

neither can I, I just can't part with them cuz they are so nice... and as I've said before once I actually get my home theather room I'm gonna decorate it with LotR and Star Wars stuff, including my old DVD's and VHS tapes that I've collected over the years!

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by threefiftyrocket

neither can I, I just can't part with them cuz they are so nice... and as I've said before once I actually get my home theather room I'm gonna decorate it with LotR and Star Wars stuff, including my old DVD's and VHS tapes that I've collected over the years!

those'll be collector's items in a few years!!!

[threefiftyrocket]

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

those'll be collector's items in a few years!!!

Yeah, I got the versions with the Yoda, Darth, and Storm Troopers heads on them, then the special edition re-releases (which I think have been watched once) but the first ones have been watched soooooooo many times. I'm pretty sure the tape is quite thin and is almost unwatchable now. But I keep them none the less b/c I'm nostalgic like that. HA

Never got LotR on VHS tho, I had a DVD player by the time those bad boys were released!