Archive for February, 2011

Will The Hobbit be in 3D?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie FAQ, Production Q&A

Yes. Early indications from GDT were that the 3-D option had not been discussed much, so speculation was that it would not be filmed in 3-D. However, as part of ... Read more..

Will there be a Hobbit Fan Club and/or magazine?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie FAQ, Misc Q&A

It’s likely that there will, indeed, be an official fan club set up for the Hobbit films. However, it’s also likely that it won’t be established for quite some time. ... Read more..

How will they handle Smaug in The Hobbit movies?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 Posted in Cast Q&A, Hobbit Movie FAQ, Production Q&A

When he was the director, Guillermo spoke extensively on how he planned to handle Smaug. Some of his most in-depth comments were made right here on TORn: “Smaug should not be “the ... Read more..

Will there be talking animals in The Hobbit?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 Posted in Director Q&A, Hobbit Movie FAQ, Production Q&A, Story Changes Q&A

Guillermo del Toro, when he was the director, indicated that he will remain true to the text and that animals will talk in the movies: “I think it should be done ... Read more..

I have a screenplay/script and/or great ideas for one. How can I get them to PJ?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie FAQ, Production Q&A

Part and parcel of going forward with these projects included having professional screenwriters on board, namely, the same ones who crafted The Lord of the Rings movies. Legalities prevent them ... Read more..

How do I get cast as an extra in The Hobbit movies?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 Posted in Cast Q&A, Hobbit Movie FAQ, Production Q&A

If you’re already a professional or semi-professional actor, you should work through your agent and/or contact talent agencies in Wellington. Other than that, the only way to become an ... Read more..

Will Weta be doing the special effects for The Hobbit?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie FAQ, Production Q&A

Yes. Weta Digital will be the primary special effects firm doing effects for the movies, and Weta Workshop will once again be designing the armour and weapons. Read more..

Will Howard Shore be the composer for The Hobbit?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie FAQ, Production Q&A

Yes! PJ and Howard Shore himself have all confirmed that he will return to do the Score for The Hobbit and the second film. According to Shore he has been working ... Read more..

What The Lord of the Rings actors, if any, will return for the Hobbit?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 Posted in Cast Q&A, Hobbit Movie FAQ

Peter Jackson has indicated as many cast members from the LOTR movies as the story and the actors’ schedules allow will be included. For a complete listing of cast members, ... Read more..

Where will the Hobbit movies be filmed?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie FAQ, Production Q&A

The films will be made in New Zealand, the same as the Lord of the Rings movies. Some of the same locations will be used, including Hobbiton, which is already ... Read more..

Will both Hobbit movies be filmed at the same time like they did with LOTR?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie FAQ, Production Q&A

Yes, both movies The Hobbit will be filmed at the same time. This will help maintain continuity for both films and ensure the actors are available for the entire filming process. Read more..

When will the Hobbit Movie be released?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie FAQ, Production Q&A

The release dates were originally publicized to be December 2011 and 2012 with filming set to start around March of 2010. However, delays due to finalizing the script, MGM’s financial woes, finding ... Read more..