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RE: The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey - 14/12/2012 2:48:37 PM

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I'm off to see this tomorrow. I can't wait! It's been a long time coming.

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RE: The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey - 14/12/2012 8:24:52 PM

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RE: The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey - 18/12/2012 12:28:24 AM

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Seen it. Loved it. Yey! Written a (slightly) longer review in the, weirdly enough, review thread

Now onto The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, peeps.

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 28/12/2012 9:21:14 PM

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Taken from TORn, two pictures from the next film:~

Bombur in Mirkwood

Stephen Fry in costume

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RE: The Hobbit - 7/1/2013 8:49:20 AM

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I know the hobbit is a great movie series and thanks for this article....

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 8/1/2013 1:03:54 PM

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Brilliant little article by none-other-than Empire:~

10 Things You'll See in The Hobbit 2 & 3

Although, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Bolg mentioned in the book? My brain is not exactly functioning at the moment, so I wouldn't be surprised if I've make that up in my head.

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 8/1/2013 1:06:34 PM

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I'm pretty sure Bolg is in the book, yes.

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 8/1/2013 1:28:29 PM

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Is he? I read it only recently and I can't remember his name cropping up. It must have just been a brief mention if it did.

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 8/1/2013 1:30:37 PM

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"Swiftly he returned, and his wrath was redoubled, so that nothing could withstand him, and no weapon seemed to bite upon him. He scattered the bodyguard, and pulled down Bolg himself and crushed him."

Pretty sure that isn't the only mention of him, but that's the description of his death at the hands of Beorn.

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 9/1/2013 12:34:03 PM

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A-ha, ta for that AxlReznor. Thought that Empire got it wrong saying that he wasn't in the book.

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 30/1/2013 10:44:05 PM

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Release date for DVD is March 19th as stated on the official website:~

Ta Da!

I'm really surprised at how early that seems. Not that I'm complaining at all.

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 3/3/2013 4:24:48 PM

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There And Back Again shifted back to December 2014

Bum!

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 4/3/2013 1:53:53 AM

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I'm actually happy about this. Middle Earth in the summer didn't seem right

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 4/3/2013 8:04:11 AM

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I'm actually happy about this. Middle Earth in the summer didn't seem right

My thoughts exactly.

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 15/3/2013 9:34:21 AM

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I'm actually happy about this. Middle Earth in the summer didn't seem right

Initially I was disappointed but you're right, wouldn't feel the same in summer.

I did find it strange that they wanted to make it a summer blockbuster, it surely wouldn't have as done as well at the BO as it will in December.

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 15/3/2013 4:20:43 PM

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How do you think they are going to do the defeating of Smaug?

Build up the part of Bard or just retool it totally, so that it is done by the dwarves?

I think an easy change would be to make it so that Bilbo steals the Arkenstone directly from the belly of Smaug, to create the opening.

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RE: The Hobbit - 24/3/2013 9:46:33 PM

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Clip from Desolation of Smaug:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xyg4ym_first-scene-from-the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug_shortfilms

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 2/4/2013 4:24:28 PM

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Unfortunately it looks like they've took the video down - bugger. I have small compensation though, just a tiny interview with Serkis, Armitage and Nesbitt talking about Smaug.

Ta Da!

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 2/4/2013 4:27:24 PM

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How do you think they are going to do the defeating of Smaug?

Build up the part of�Bard or just retool it totally, so that it is done by the dwarves?

I think an easy change would be to make it so that Bilbo steals the Arkenstone directly from the belly of Smaug, to create the opening.

I've heard that they're making Bard a rather ambiguous character, not knowing whether he's good or bad. I don't know if that's for the sake of those who have not read the book to create a bit of intrigue. As long as they don't bugger it up like they did with Faramir - I'm still a grumpy sod about that.

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 2/4/2013 11:58:32 PM

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How do you think they are going to do the defeating of Smaug?

Build up the part of�Bard or just retool it totally, so that it is done by the dwarves?

I think an easy change would be to make it so that Bilbo steals the Arkenstone directly from the belly of Smaug, to create the opening.

I've heard that they're making Bard a rather ambiguous character, not knowing whether he's good or bad. I don't know if that's for the sake of those who have not read the book to create a bit of intrigue. As long as they don't bugger it up like they did with Faramir - I'm still a grumpy sod about that.

Any and all decisions regarding Faramir worked perfectly

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 4/4/2013 1:23:00 PM

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Can't believe the home release is out so soon now! I'll be picking up the 3D version on Monday and counting down the hours till i can get home from work and rewatch it. Loved every second of it!

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 4/4/2013 2:35:24 PM

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Which format is everyone buying? I'm just getting the bog-standard DVD, but will branch out for the Blu-Ray for the EE. Don, make sure you tell us how the 3D translates to the small screen.

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 4/4/2013 2:40:19 PM

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What's the difference in special features between the dvd and Blu Ray for the theatrical cut?

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 4/4/2013 3:13:52 PM

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No features on the DVD at all, whereas the Blu-Ray I believe that you get the production vlogs.

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 4/4/2013 5:45:30 PM

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Which format is everyone buying? I'm just getting the bog-standard DVD, but will branch out for the Blu-Ray for the EE. Don, make sure you tell us how the 3D translates to the small screen.

I will certainly let you all know. I usually find that 3D works better at home than at the cinema, so i have high hopes. I, like many, will also be buying the EE down the line.

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 5/4/2013 3:00:27 PM

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Much appreciated, Don. As I have not the money to branch out for a 3D tele just yet

Anyway with his permission, I have taken this from Shagrat from TORn. It's in snippets taken from Chronicles II: Creatures and Characters. Some interesting little titbits:~

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- Joe Letteri says that Gwaihir's "role in the film demands that he carry more of a performance so we had to give him more anthropomorphic dimensions than the other Eagles. It was important that we make him, and all of our creatures, much more 'alive' and capable of performance - not just action". This does mean he'll talk after all?

- Some interesting ideas about Dwarven character arcs, possibly indicating cut footage which may feature in the EE. For example, interaction between Dwalin and Nori at Bag End. Jed Brophy says: "Nori and Dwalin have an interesting relationship. When they first meet in Bag End, Dwalin thinks he can bully him, but it doesn't work that way with Nori. They have a disagreement over a chicken that Nori tries to steal off him and from there on if Dwalin catches Nori's eye, he glares at him".

- Seeming confirmation, if it were needed, that Azog's reappearance is linked to the rise of the Necromancer. "The thought of revenge upon Thorin and the final destruction of the line of the Longbeads gnawed at Azog, but he bided his time until late in the Third Age, when the emergence of the Necromancer and the commencement of Thorin's Quest to retake Erebor saw him lead a troop of hunters in a chase across Middle-earth in pursuit of the Dwarven Company".

- It appears that Grinnah, the Goblin interrogator, was intended to have a bigger role. Its mentions that "he's nasty and takes great enjoyment in whipping Thorin, which is all build-up because in the end Kili stabs him in his guts, and that had to be earned. It had to be a 'Yeah!' moment." I wouldn't say this is the case in the current version of the film. Given that Grinnah got a figure, it seems his original role was bigger. Given that we know there will be more Goblintown in the EE, it makes sense for his role to be expanded.

- When Bombur does speak, he will do so with a Northern Irish accent (or at least attempt to!).

I cannot wait for the EE! And we've not even had the release of the theatrical version yet.

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 5/4/2013 4:14:24 PM

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Digital Spy have just put up a 4 minute interview with Armitage, Nesbitt and Serkis talking about The Desolation of Smaug. You get tiny new info regarding Thorin/Bilbo Friendship, Lake-Town and what we'll see in the next film:~

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 5/4/2013 5:17:17 PM

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Anyway with his permission, I have taken this from Shagrat from TORn. It's in snippets taken from Chronicles II: Creatures and Characters.

I sooo can't wait for this book!

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 7/4/2013 2:02:16 PM

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An interview from Yahoo with Armitage, Serkis and Nesbitt as to why AUJ had to be a long film:~

Yahoo Interview

Like they all stated, it's not really a big surprise that a PJ movie is near 3 hours long - he's got previous

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RE: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 10/4/2013 5:05:24 PM

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An interview with Manu Bennett (Azog) from our very own Empire:~

Just in case you didn't see it on the Homepage!

Daisy the Warg - aww!

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