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From: J
Interesting debate over the Hobbiton pic. However, I’m pretty sure we’ll find that the pic is compoletely authentic and un-retouched. Whatever abnormalities people seem to think they’re seeing would seem to be the result of a poor scan off a poorly reproduced newsprint photo, with the printing on the flip-side of the paper coming through the image somewhat and, of course, the always prevalent “conspiracy”-conscious element on the internet. Particularly ID4 seems to be barking up the wrong tree, in identifying the damp dirt at the entry gate as being an odd-looking shadow. Or why would anybody wonder why there’s a greensman in the photograph, dressing the set? I work in the Los Angeles visual effects industry and we’re shaking our heads at these efforts to “debunk” a probably perfectly genuine photo. Ah well…
Anyway, do you want to have a little fun with the easily excitable Tolkien net community? Well, if so, here’s a pic of a gentleman named David Manning, a frequent stand-in for Sean Connery, in full wizard regalia, that turned up at the casting office that handles him. What to make of this? There’s also a couple of full-body pics, however there seems to be something wrong with the scans I was sent (perhaps he’s animated in CGI too?…). I leave it to you to decide what you want to make of this.
Otherwise, I’ve been greatly enjoying the continuing coverage on your site.
Best, J
What to make of this? Why would a Sean Connery stand in pose for these pics? Who knows, spoiler space below for those who don’t want to see the ‘Notorious’ pic.
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