Two New Zealand newspapers report that a former wrangler who worked on The Hobbit alleges that “incompetence” caused the deaths of several animals used in the production.
Both papers report that the ex-wrangler mounted a protest outside a farm in Porirua, where the animals were kept. He is calling for an investigation into the deaths of the animals.
He alleges incompetence in the deaths of three horses used in the production, as well as six sheep, three goats and 10 chickens. The claims are rejected by the farm’s management.
UPDATE: The American Humane Association has given a statement to TheOneRing.net saying that its guidelines for the safe use of animals were followed throughout the Hobbit production. Continue reading “Former Hobbit horse wrangler claims “incompetence” caused several animal deaths during production”
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Andy Serkis says Martin Freeman was unpredictable on the set of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Serkis insists Martin is “brilliant” at being directed, but he also enjoyed putting his own stamp on the character of Bilbo Baggins in the adventure movie.
Serkis -– who made his directorial debut as a second unit helmer in the film — said: “You just don’t know what you are going to get. Yet he’s brilliant at taking direction. There’s a rhythm that one works with Martin. He likes to try it his way and then you start saying, ‘What about this?’ When he gets it, it’s gold. And it’s so totally Bilbo.”
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Spies tell us that eyewear manufacturer Oakley is creating a special, limited edition run of 3D glasses for The Hobbit. The branded, high-quality 3D glasses will retail for $150.
Our spy, Ringer Irish Man, tells us they will come in a sleek, wraparound style, like they’d belong on the beach, very unlike the Dwarf-inspired shape we’ve seen from mass-release Hobbit 3D glasses we reported last week.
Only 4,000 pairs will be made, and each will come with a gold/silver metal lapel pin of Bilbo’s elvish sword Sting.
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TheOneRing.net is set to invade Dragon*Con , the world’s largest Sci-Fi/Pop Culture convention, this Labor Day weekend (August 31st – September 3rd) in Atlanta, Georgia.
This years LotR/Hobbit guests include Billy Boyd, John Rhys-Davies, Craig Parker, and Sylvester McCoy.
Meet up with other Tolkien fans at the annual Evening at Bree event on Friday August 31st, hosted by Tolkien’s Middle-earth Track with music by Emerald Rose and a costume contest MC’d by Craig Parker. The Tolkien Track will also host fan film screenings, costuming panels, scholarly discussions, even open mic nights! Stop by TOR.n’s fan table to pick up a TOR.n t-shirt and try your hand at Tolkien trivia. And of course TOR.n staffers will be on hand to discuss all the latest information on ‘The Hobbit’ films.
For a complete list of Tolkien Track panels, click here.
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Radio NZ National program The Arts on Sunday has interviewed Peter King who is the brains behind the make up design for the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
King has previously won an Oscar and a BAFTA for his work on The Lord of the Rings, while his other film credits include Nine, the Nanny McPhee movies, King Kong, Thunderbirds and An Ideal Husband.
I don’t know how long the link will remain up so you should have a listen soon. Press play below to hear the interview.
If the above link doesn’t work for you listen [here]
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The world of visual effects is bracing itself for dramatic change. As Peter Jackson ushers in 48 frames per second with the 14th Dec release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 3D, effects houses and studio budgets will feel the brunt of the biggest change to film production since ‘talkies‘ set the the industry standard of 24 frames per second.
Hollywood’s big visual effect house hitters Douglas Trumbull (2001: A Space Odyssey) (Avatar) producer Jon Landau, Dennis Muren (Industrial Light + Magic) will be among those participating in an VFX community panel called ‘Siggraph‘, where the implications of higher frame rates will be the hot topic.
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