Peter Jackson’s First Hobbit Set Update

[Serpo]

Peter Jackson has updated his Facebook page with the first real update from the set of The Hobbit, and in addition to revealing a pic from the set; he confirmed they are shooting the movies at 48 frames per second.

Shooting and projecting at 48 fps does a lot to get rid of these issues. It looks much more lifelike, and it is much easier to watch, especially in 3-D. We’ve been watching HOBBIT tests and dailies at 48 fps now for several months, and we often sit through two hours worth of footage without getting any eye strain from the 3-D. It looks great, and we’ve actually become used to it now, to the point that other film experiences look a little primitive. I saw a new movie in the cinema on Sunday and I kept getting distracted by the juddery panning and blurring. We’re getting spoilt!

As for the image on the monitors…it sure does look at lot like Bilbo is exploring a certain cave. Jackson promises a video update very soon, and we’ll let you know as soon as it’s up.

http://furiousfanboys.com/2011/04/peter-jacksons-first-hobbit-set-update/


Jackson’s manager, Ken Kamins, told Entertainment Weekly that there are some interesting names on a short list to take over production of two “Hobbit” films in New Zealand, but none of them are his client.

“That’s not something he can consider at this time as he has other commitments to other projects,” Kamins. said. “But make no mistake, Peter and [executive producer Fran Walsh]‘s commitment to the franchise is total and will do everything necessary to protect the films and the investment made by New Line, Warner Bros., and MGM.”

So if Peter Jackson isn’t directing, then who is?

New Line and Warner Bros. is taking the most active role in finding a director, with plans to meet both Jackson and Walsh this week, according to EW. Some of the names the magazine is throwing around that could be interested include Alfonso Cuarón, Sam Mendes, Michel Gongry and even Tim Burton.

Del Toro announced his departure from the project over the weekend to the fan site TheOneRing.net, after spending two years in New Zealand. Sources say production is expected to start as planned at the end of the year.

http://furiousfanboys.com/2010/06/peter-jackson-is-not-directing-the-hobbit/

[Gaillo]

This is good news for me... I enjoyed his treatment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy immensely... the images on screen were VERY, VERY close to what I was imagining when reading the books! A lot of fans have criticized the films for not remaining 100% true to the books, but who the hell needs Tom Bombadill and a seemingly endless description of a Shire birthday party anyway! ;D

Seriously, though... I'm looking forward to this - hope The Hobbit ends up being as good as the other 3 films!

[Libertarian_Guard]

This may turn out to be a very good film, but the old saying about the book being better that the movie will once again hold true.

IMO the best part of The Hobbit, was when Bilbo took Golum's ring. The setting for this cannot be captuted in film. It all happened in pitch dark, in a lake or pond deep inside a mountian.

My details are likely, slightly, off. I read the books long, long ago. But I remember darkness as the setting, and it was a great setting.

[Jazkal]

This may turn out to be a very good film, but the old saying about the book being better that the movie will once again hold true.

IMO the best part of The Hobbit, was when Bilbo took Golum's ring. The setting for this cannot be captuted in film. It all happened in pitch dark, in a lake or pond deep inside a mountian.

My details are likely, slightly, off. I read the books long, long ago. But I remember darkness as the setting, and it was a great setting.

Yeah yeah, but the movie will be in 3-D! [/sarcasm]

[oldmansmith]

This may turn out to be a very good film, but the old saying about the book being better that the movie will once again hold true.

IMO the best part of The Hobbit, was when Bilbo took Golum's ring. The setting for this cannot be captuted in film. It all happened in pitch dark, in a lake or pond deep inside a mountian.

My details are likely, slightly, off. I read the books long, long ago. But I remember darkness as the setting, and it was a great setting.


Agreed, just like in the Mines of Moria in the Lord of the Rings, it was so scary in the book because it was pitch dark. Doesn't make for good film viewing though!

[Serpo]

A persons own imagination is always more powerful than even 3D ,but who read or got that much out of the hobbit book ,maybe the movie will be better than the book,in this case.

[oldmansmith]

A persons own imagination is always more powerful than even 3D ,but who read or got that much out of the hobbit book ,maybe the movie will be better than the book,in this case.


I dunno, I was in sixth grade and it really got me into reading. Great adventure story.