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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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From: ID4
ID4 sent me the folling proof, or rather, reasons why he things this pic is a fake. ID4 is a freelance CGI guy who has worked on some great films (his name should be a clue), he knows his stuff.
Red: Shadow from chimney is not consistent with chimney position and shape of hill
Cyan: Again, shadow is not consistent with anything in this picture.
Blue: gate has almost no texture
Over all, this is NOT a photo. It IS animation. The JPG is not clear and not lifelike.
He also showed me how easy it is to make a pic look realistic.
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From:Graham_House
Could you PLEASE post the following details somewhere one your site so that all of your UK fans can get the change to see the live action production of The Hobbit:
The blurb on the back of the flyer says:
Join Gandalf the sorcerer as he takes Bilbo Baggins and his Dwarf companions off on a frightening but magical journey from which they might never return! a Journey to hunt for powerful hidden treasure that must be found.
Travel with them to the Misty Mountains, through wind, rain, hail and tremendous thunderstorms, as our adventurers encounter Trolls, Goblins, Wolves, and Giant Spiders only to confront the most magnificent deadly dragon of them all, Smaug…the gaurdian of the treasure.
The Hobbit has been imaginatively adapted for the stage by Glyn Robbins, known to millions of theatregoers over the past fifteen years for his adaptations of the Narnian classics, especially The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe.
Directed by Roy Marsden, best known for his portrayal of Inspector Dalgliesh in the televised versions of the P.D.James novels, the production features spectacular effects by the famed magician Ali Bongo, and original music by Marks Bloxsidge.
The production details are as follows:
The production is at the Grand Opera House, York, Cumberland Street, YO1 9SW
Box Office: 01904 671818
Performance is between Nov 24 and Nov 28
You can also visit the website for more details at: www.vfpltd.com
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From: Scriptdoctor
Word has it that Pierce Brosnan was also asked to play the role of Aragorn before Viggo took it up.