Comments on: The Hobbit Updates: Bridge Film & Bilbo Baggins

By: gottarhyme

gottarhyme — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:51:57 +0000

@ Adrian. I read that too. I am actually as pleased as punch that elements from the ‘Middle Earthverse’ might creep into the Hobbit.

After all, there is more in “Heaven and Middle Earth than is dreamt of in our philosophy” (apologies to Hamlet) and I think that although I am a huge fan of the books, I am also painfully aware that certain events have had to be left out for the sake of a linear narrative. Tolkein’s books are full of interesting embellishments, and historical narratives, as well as lovely tales like that of Tom Bombadil that never saw the light of day in the films! The fact that they aren’t there in no way detracted from the films for me.

This selective editing of course, leaves a door open for other wonderful imaginings to appear!

Perhaps in the 50 intervening years between The adventures of Bilbo, and the adventures of Frodo, we might become privy to some of the stories that happened to Aragorn in Rivendell with his mother, and the fate of the Dunedein? All of this appears in the Lord of The Rings.

I know that this may upset Tolkein purists, but we should all remember, the films most definitely are not the books!

By: Guillermo del Toro: The Hobbit Casting Confirmations & More! - Screen Rant

Guillermo del Toro: The Hobbit Casting Confirmations & More! - Screen Rant — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:01:40 +0000

[...] week, del Toro revealed that they’ve narrowed down the candidates of who will play Bilbo Baggins to just one and that we’d likely be hearing about that soon. With these casting confirmations [...]

By: Adrian

Adrian — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:05:08 +0000

Read on internet interview with Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson that Death of Smaug and the Four Armies was the break between the two films. They both had mentioned that the second film would have elements from other Tolkien novels and inspired writing would complete the bridge film.

By: vid

vid — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:50:54 +0000

Smaug’s death does occur pretty late but there’s also a substantial conflict/battle that logically occurs in the aftermath. I don’t think that alone would be enough for the 2nd film alone so I’m assuming they’ll be adding some stuff that may subtly tie into LOTR.

By: Phil G

Phil G — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:08:10 +0000

I’d also prefer McAvoy. Of course I might be biased, because I don’t want a reminder of the Star Wars movies.

By: greenknight333

greenknight333 — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:27:55 +0000

Definitely Death of Smaug…

By: Iron Knight

Iron Knight — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:20:59 +0000

I’d rather McAvoy than Mcgregor. He seems to fit the role much better. Altohugh I don’t remember the book enough to know where they’re gonna split it (read it 5-6 years ago at least). Anyone?

By: Farradin

Farradin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:05:21 +0000

Don’t believe much happens after the slaying of Smaug. I personally Thought it would be around when Bilbo meets Gollum. But that may be too early.

Martin Freeman is a good shout; as are the two mentioned in the article. but for the longest time I thought that it would be Norman Reedus but he’s starting to look too rough around the edges!

By: Fenix

Fenix — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:51:10 +0000

McAvoy would be almost perfect if they can’t get Ian Holm back. It’s already been discussed that the “obvious” place to end the first film is with the slaying of smaug. He just didn’t say that because he knows some people haven’t read it. I admit it has been a good 5 years since I read it. Can’t wait for this one its gonna be stellar!

By: Josh R

Josh R — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:50:06 +0000

I also was thinking about Martin Freeman. He looks a lot like a young Ian Holm.

Although I definitely wouldn’t mind Ewan McGregor in the role.

By: steven the git

steven the git — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:32:46 +0000

I’d still rather see someone like Martin Freeman for Bilbo. He should really look like Mr Average.

Maybe they’ll break it after Bilbo has the Ring and they have gotten through the mountains.

By: Paulie

Paulie — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:02:22 +0000

@Gary Haven’t read it in a long time, what was happening at end of chapter 19.

By: Gary

Gary — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:45:05 +0000

I heard the break wouldbe after the end of chapter 19.

By: Paulie

Paulie — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:10:01 +0000

My first choice for splitting the film was after Biblo’s barrel ride. However, thats probably to far into the movie. My second choice and would be after they are rescued by the eagles. They will be ending it after a dramatic scene in which (if I remember right) they were being chased by wolfs.

By: greenknight333

greenknight333 — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:33:49 +0000

I like both actors and think either would be the Bruce’s choice to play a role in the Hobbit films. As for there being no bridge material in these films that is also fine by me. There is a lot of material in the Tolkien universe that can be adapted for future movies so not seeing LOTR(Except for Gandalf) characters return would not necesarily be a bad thing.I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE SMAUG ON THE BIG SCREEN !!! Peeking out of one eye waiting to suprise his visitors.

By: Ben R

Ben R — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:45:17 +0000

Even though either of them would probably work for the role I have trouble making a choice. Ian Holm who played Bilbo and the LOTR movies was just too perfect for Bilbo!

By: Ross Miller

Ross Miller — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:31:03 +0000

I throw my hat in the ring for McAvoy to get the role. I like Ewan McGregor but he just doesn’t seem like a good fit to, McAvoy does. I still can’t believe he didn’t get the role of Scotty in the new Star Trek.

By: The Voice of Reason

The Voice of Reason — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:15:01 +0000

Either one is a great choice but I would prefer ewan for the role. And I love the idea of splitting up the films and making them work with the trilogy.