News about the Hobbit is like playing Telephone with 4 down syndrome kids. The right information might not go down the line exactly as you hoped but in the end, we are all winners for hearing those goofy bastards speak (sorry for the insensitive handicap joke but we are bastards, it’s our namesake). While the news of what’s happening with the Hobbit films (studio financial woes, who’s director, who’s starring…etc.) is being kicked around like a tornado made of shit (shit tornadoes are the worst) production preparations are still being made under the assumption that things will un-shit themselves. In this facet, we know that Peter Jackson has been making some rounds on a casting tour, auditioning actors for certain roles. We haven’t really heard much of this, until now. It appears that Scottish actor Sylvester McCoy (former Doctor Who) is in negotiations to join the film. He told Argyllshire Standard the following:
Mr McCoy told the Standard that contrary to widespread Internet rumors, he’s not vying for the role of Bilbo in The Hobbit (due to start filming next year) – but is one of two actors being considered for one of the wizard parts.
“I am being cast in The Hobbit,” he said. “We’re currently in negotiations – there are two of us under consideration. It’s not the Bilbo role, but could be bigger.”
Well certainly he’s not up for the role of Gandalf. Replace Ian McKellen, who would do such a thing? Being that McKellan is most likely to reprise his role, what other Wizard could McCoy be up for? Word around the LOTR water cooler (ala the onering.net) speculates the role is for the character Radagast the Brown.
Radagast the Brown is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium. He is one of the Istari or Wizards who were sent by the angelic Valar to aid the Elves and Men of Middle-earth in their struggle against the Dark Lord Sauron. Radagast appears in The Lord of the Rings and Unfinished Tales, and is mentioned in The Hobbit and The Silmarillion.
Huh, sounds like good casting to us. What do you think? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
News about the Hobbit is like playing Telephone with 4 down syndrome kids. It is producer and assumed director Peter Jackson talking to The Dominion Post, saying that MGM and Warner Bros. are
“making progress untangling the MGM situation, so we should have certainty with The Hobbit sometime soon.”
So in a nutshell the progress is slowly but surely moving along. The thing is, but whom will take care of all this? Is Jackson gonna be they’re go to guy to answer all their problems? I think that its detrimental to the Hobbit not falling into utter disarray by keeping Jackson attached, problem is, they just can’t dump too much on his plate. He’s thin now, yes, he can eat what the serve, but do you want Peter Jackson to get morbidly obese again?! Do You?! You fucking heartless Nerdbastards!!
Ok, honestly, well I’m right there with you guys! If getting Peter Jackson looking like the incomparable X-Men Origins version of The Blob again just to bang out The Hobbit sooner than later, it has my vote.
Meanwhile, in that same article Jackson also talks a great deal about the film he’d like to make that covers the Battle of Gallipoli. The centennial anniversary of that battle will be in 2015, and Jackson suggests that would be good timing for the film. But first, he’s got Tintin 2, and (we’ll see) The Hobbit
The Hobbit will NOT be in 3D. It was announced in an early Thursday morning The One Ring Middle Earth fan-panel. Peter Jackson, apparently, has definitely stated that the Hobbit films will not be in 3D. Now, even though the movie hasn’t been given the green-light, this is till exciting news. I say we pool all our money together and buy out MGM’s share so this movie can go into production! Do I have any takers?
Do you even want to see this movie get made? Would it be better in 3D or has 3D become too much of a fad? Discuss.
It seems there is a glimmer of hope in the developmental chaos of The Lord of The Rings prequel ‘The Hobbit‘. As most of you know development has been in limbo because of MGMS’ financial situation (company is broke and can’t produce film themselves. Owns half the rights, but haven’t found a bidder that has been able to satisfie their creditors). Guillermo del Toro had to step down as a director because of other obligations (production being on hold for so long it conflicted with his schedule). The delay is also effecting the commitment by prominent actors such as Sir Ian McKellan who said he has other things he could be doing than wait around. The bad news just keeps piling on.
Now, we did hear that LOTR maestro Peter Jackson was supposedly negotiating a deal to replaced Del Toro and direct the two halves, himself. Of course, Jackson, using a fake pen name down played this rumor on AICN (claiming he’d only been approached on what a deal would look like). Talk about a nerd let down. However, it seems Peter Jackson might be pulling a fast one on us. Heatvision is claiming that Warner Bros. (who owns a significant portion of the remaining rights) has a pact with Jackson to direct the two-part “Hobbit”. They say negotiations have in fact been made and deal is close to done.
“furiously negotiating with MGM, which is being steered by a committee of creditors and financial stakeholders.” said the site.
In addition, they also claim that Jackson has been quietly meeting with actors in Los Angeles, U.K. and New York.
Jackson, who has been in L.A. since Saturday, is working with casting director Victoria Burrows on assembling what will likely be a large, international cast for the project
Whoa. Those are some serious claims (which all come from an uncredited source mind you) My two cents? I think the directing rumors are crap. Well, not entirely bogus. I think Jackson was approached and he expressed interest , but he has far too many other obligations to extract himself from in order to commit to helming the adaptation. So, what’s all this talk then about meeting actors and such? Well, keep in mind Peter Jackson co-wrote the script and is on board as a producer. Doesn’t it make sense that from a producer stand point he would be making proceedings under the assumption that its going to get made? What, is he just gonna sit on his butt and do nothing while MGM gets their head out their ass? .The dude is just doing his part to move things a long while we wait for production to be officially green-lit.
Just a few days ago it was reported (by us and the pretty much the rest of the net) of deadline.com’s claim that Peter Jackson was in negotiations to helm “The Hobbit” films in replacement of Guillermo Del Toro, who recently dropped out of the directing chair (not literally. Though, he is pretty fat) because of other obligations. Hearsay we tell you, hearsay! Harry Knowles of ainitcool got a comment from a source who he refers to as “Derek” (*cough, Peter Jackson) that said:
“No, nothing has really changed – I’ve always said that me directing was one option, and so that’s not really news. The studio are working out what that deal would look like, because how else do they know if it’s a viable option? But it’s honestly one of several different options – many irons are in the fire right now. What’s of great concern to everyone right now is trying to stay on schedule and not slip back another year, because we will start losing people – and that’s increasingly difficult as each day passes. A lot of people – both film makers and studios are working very hard right now, trying to get a positive outcome here.”
So, there you have it. We are not any closer to a director or for that matter a Hobbit film (sad). I dunno know why we are even discussing director news/rumors in the first place. I know we are all eager to see a news head line that reads “Peter Jackson Confirmed to Direct The Hobbit” but regardless of directing rumors it’s not like the film will just kick off production as soon as the slot has been filled. Ya, there’s a script, there’s sets, props, actors signed on and all sorts of wheels in motion but this flick is probably not going to happen. Not while there’s all this studio financial crap going on. See, MGM, the debt-laden studio that owns 50 percent of the rights to the classic tale has been trying to sell their share to the highest bidder. But, amounts offered have failed to satisfy their creditors. This is supposedly why Del Toro had to leave. Being that a financial deal had not been worked out the production got delayed. Delayed long enough to screw with Del Toro’s schedule. He had other film obligations that couldn’t be breached or he’d get sued up the wazoo. The studio has a debt waiver that expires in mid-July and it’s speculated that unless they can sort out its future with debt holders production of the LOTR prequel will be on hold indefinite.
No one loves short hairy men like Peter Jackson. No, I mean he really loves them…sexually. According to sources he’s ‘Circling the Hobbit Hole’. Jackson’s deal to Direct the two Hobbit films that have been without a director is being negotiated right now with Warner Bros , New Line, and MGM. Meaning which studio will pay him the most, cause you know he needs MOAR MONIES!
However we hate to be the ones to crush your Hobbit hard-ons, but these projects have been attached to a director for years and nothing has come of it. Obviously nothing it official yet, but that’s not to say he won’t be directing them soon. It’s also not to say he will. Honestly at this point you’re better off reading some creepy fan fiction and relieving the pressure in your blue balls yourself. At least that way you won’t jiz your pants in the first 5 seconds of the opening scene if it does come to fruition. Until then let this oldie but goodie video warm your hearts and your scrotes.
While most of ya’ll are enjoying your holiday weekend, some people, including me, is working because retail stores never takes a break. Anyway, there are two directors that won’t be working on certain projects that may be of your interest. First up, Guillermo Del Toro (Hell Boy, Pan’s Labyrinth) has step down from directing The Hobbit films. Scheduling conflicts were the primary reason as it was getting in the way to other commitments that Del Toro has. However, he will finish co-writing it with the team so that part of his magic will be in the two films that is due out of December of 2012 and December of 2013.
Now of the other film that lost its director is the upcoming Kane & Lynch film, based on the Kane & Lynch video games. Reports says that Simon Crane was having disagreements with the producers and left the project. While this would have been Crane’s directorial debut, he is orginally a stunt actor and stunt director. Both Bruce Willis (Kane) and Jamie Foxx (Lynch) are still part of the project.
Does the news of this make any impact regarding the interest of the two films that ya already have? At least with the Del Toro’s case, it was more of an understanding and he is still contributing to the project where as Crane didn’t really have any experience and who knows, it may help the Kane & Lynch film… Oh wait, it’s a video game film, its still going to suck in some way or the other.
Hey it’s a Tuesday and it’s 4/20, maybe there is a movie coming out today that’ll be totally far out and help some of ya’ll “enhanced” day. To be honest, not much out this week and like always, we here at NerdBastards will list out what came out and say whether if it’s a BUY, RENT, or PASS. We’ll have the the “Old Stuff is New” section and no Anime DVD Pick of the Week (Sorry, I’m not going to recommend Naruto: Shippuden). Also, there is this one film that comes out Thursday because it’s some special thing that like many people loved but it’ll be missing something when it comes out, which you can find out what I’m talking about after the jump. (more…)
Welcome, King Kong, to Universal Studios Hollywood! An all new attraction will make its grand appearance this summer, obviously during the height of its tourist season. The original animatronic King Kong was destroyed in a back-lot fire in June 2008, and since then, visual effects specialists have been busy at work trying to devise a way to bring Kong back to life. The new attraction has been described by Universal Studios as, “the largest 3-D exhibit in the world.” And not only will visitors get a chance to experience Kong in 3-D, they will have the ability to smell his as well, feel gusts of wind and fell the ground shake.
“No Time For Goodbyes He said..As he faded Away”….I’m sorry to be the messenger of bad news, which I’m sure you may have caught wind of by now, but Guillermo Del Toro’s “The Hobbit” has been in MY OPINION indefinitely delayed. The media is reporting a bump up of 2012 from 2011 but nowadays, that doesn’t account for shit. Variety Reports:….(And Via Geek Tyrant)
[Warners top dog Alan] Horn won’t predict when the first of the two Hobbit films will be out, but says the most probable scenario would be a release in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Look. I’m just familiar Del Toro’s modus operendi and that is, he is a lethal perfectionist. It may not be running behind because of technical difficulties, but of a big goofy director who gets super excited at creating (amazing) ghoulies, and creepy crawlies! I mean, he has Middle Earth under the Super Thick Lenses of his glasses! He can create a plethora of flaming, fiery badassery! Only problem is, it is a fact that Del Toro goes over the top. In Hellboy 2, in the Troll Market scene, he had created a massive monster that was to be flashed on screen for a mere few seconds, and costing hundreds of thousands of dollars to create. The studio however thought it was too much money, thus, scrapping the creature feature.
This may be the only movie I am getting prickly about in the near future, unless of course a new Star Wars film rolls out of Lucas’s beard, however unlikely, so the longer the wait…Good God, they’re coming up with reasons!!
(does anyone else miss fat Peter Jackson? )
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