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James Nesbitt & Adam Brown Join The Cast Of Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit’
Nov 2nd
Yet more casting appointments have been announced, following on from the fantastic news that The Hobbit has finally been given a greenlight with Peter Jackson – director of all three ‘Lord of the Rings’ films – helming the two films back-to-back for a 2012 and 2013 release. James Nesbitt – one of the UK’s best loved thesbians – has been cast as Bofur. While newcomer Adam Brown has been cast as Ori, both smelly, axe loving dwarfs.
Cement cast members so far include Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, leader of the Company of Dwarves, Aidan Turner and Robert Kazinsky playing Kili and Fili of the Company of Dwarves. Graham McTavish as Dwalin, John Callen takes on the role of Oin, Stephen Hunter plays Bombur, Mark Hadlow portrays Dori, Peter Hambleton is Goin, and now Nesbitt and Brown as two little dwarf fellas.
Other actors in the mix that haven’t been confirmed at this point in time include Stephen Fry, Saoirse Ronan, Bill Nighy and David Tennant. Ian McKellan and Andy Serkis are expected to reprise Gandalf and Gollum.
Guillermo Del Toro Approves Martin Freeman’s Casting As Bilbo Baggins In ‘The Hobbit’ & Industrial Disputes Settled
Oct 27th
Hot on the heels of the news that Warner Bros and the New Zealand Government have reached an deal settling the industrial disputes for the filming of The Hobbit in New Zealand. Guillermo Del Toro has publicly given his stamp of approval with regards to the casting of Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins.
If you weren’t aware Del Toro was originally intended to direct The Hobbit but had to leave the project this summer after MGM’s financial woes dragged on and on and on and on and on. Del Toro told the Shortlist: “I have the perfect actor for every character in the movie, but I don’t feel morally correct to saying who now that I’m not directing.”
“But [as for Martin specifically] absolutely, 100%. I’m a huge fan of his. I love him in The Office and Love Actually.”
With regards to Del Toro leaving the project he added that his decision was “a hard thing when you’ve spent two years on a movie and it’s going nowhere”. The Hobbit films are to be directed by Peter Jackson and are scheduled for release December 2012 and December 2013.
Martin Freeman, Jimmy Nesbitt, Michael Fassbender & David Tennant Pursued For ‘The Hobbit’?
Oct 17th
Accompanying the fantastic news that The Hobbit has finally been given a greenlight with Peter Jackson – director of all three ‘Lord of the Rings’ films – helming the two films back-to-back (telling the story of “The Hobbit” in two parts) for a 2012 and 2013 release. Those scoopmeisters over at Deadline have heard through the grapevine some enticing casting news:
‘Martin Freeman will soon be set to play Bilbo Baggins, that Jimmy Nesbitt has been offered a role and that Michael Fassbender is being pursued for another as is David Tennant. Ian McKellan and Andy Serkis are expected to reprise Gandalf and Gollum.’
This is all music to my ears. After so much spluttering starts and stops, the reality of these films finally hitting the big screen feels sweeeeeeeeeeeet! Expect some official casting confirmations in due time.
Peter Jackson Officially Directing The Hobbit & The Hobbit Sequel – Production Set To Start In Febuary
Oct 15th
This has made my exceedingly cold Friday – it’s as cold as yeti’s balls over in London right now! The Wrap are reporting that both The Hobbit and The Hobbit Sequel have been officially greenlit. Peter Jackson will be directing, producing and writing both movies, with production set to start in February. It’s not all plane sailing though – ‘labor issues related to the production have still not been resolved, and negotiations will continue with the Screen Actors Guild. The union flap involves whether the production would use Screen Actors Guild members or not.’
I suppose at the least the financial issues look like they’ve been resolved, fingers crossed the issues with the unions can be ironed out asap. Sets have already been built in New Zealand, and actors – including Sir Ian McKellan – have been on hold for months. Martin Freeman has been rumoured to play Bilbo Baggins. I’m super stoked to see J.R.R. Tolkien’s much beloved novel finaly creeping towards reality.
The Lovely Bones Poster & 2 New Clips
Nov 24th
Above is the new poster for Peter Jackson’s (Lord Of The Rings, Braindead, King Kong) highly anticipated film ‘The Lovely Bones’ which is based on the critically acclaimed novel of the same by Alice Sebold. Like a donut I missed the screening of the film due to the London Underground (thanks!!!!) I attended the press conference though, I’m gonna type that up in the next few days. The film is getting great feedback from those who have seen it and has been talked about a possible Oscar contender all year. Check out two new clips from the film below.
Based on the critically acclaimed best-selling novel by Alice Sebold, and directed by Oscar® winner Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Jackson & Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens, “The Lovely Bones” centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family – and her killer – from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal. Oscar® nominee Mark Wahlberg and Oscar® winners Rachel Weisz and Susan Sarandon star along with Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli and Oscar® nominee Saoirse Ronan.