The Hobbit in July 2007? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 05-12-2007, 12:55 PM

[QUOTE=Sir Kohran]I also thought M&C and particularly Gallipoli were great movies, but I'm not sure he could do fantasy - he does political/historical films mostly, it seems. QUOTE]

I think Peter Weir would be fantastic (andI would prefer him to do "The Lovely Bones" too.

I feel he has a particular interest in enclosed communities - and their interraction or failure to interract with the wider world - not only Witness which is one of the best films I have ever seen, Dead Poets Society, and Picnic at Hanging Rock. It would be visually stunning I am sure and intelligently and sensitively done. Only question is whether it would interest him...

http://www.tabula-rasa.info/AusHorror/PeterWeir.html

Child of the 7th Age · 05-12-2007, 10:51 PM

Meanwhile.....the Hobbit carousel continues.

Aintitcool.com reports that four more names are said to be on the long list of directors: Stephen Sommers, Michael Bay, Brad Silberling, and Bill Condon.

See here. No comment.

Tuor in Gondolin · 05-14-2007, 11:15 AM

What about Clint Eastwood?

Actually, on second thought, why not?
He might like the challenge of making a different
type of movie. His battle scenes would sure be good. And he can
handle "human" interactions (see the whimsical
Bronco Billy movie and The Bridges of Madison County).

Sauron the White · 05-14-2007, 06:33 PM

Frank Capra can direct THE HOBBIT part one.
H. B. Warner can play Gandalf.
Gary Cooper can play Bard. Edward Arnold as the Goblin King.

William Wyler can then do THE HOBBIT part two "The Best Trip of Out Lives".
Nothing from the actual book but it would show the emotional toll the episode took upon all those involved once they tried to return to the normalcy of home.

D. W. Griffith can do a silent version.
No CGI allowed - just a real cast of ten thousand on sets the size of Manhattan.

Or maybe David Lean could helm it.
Lots of boring parts but it would be as pretty as any great painting in the Tate Museum.

Or what about John Ford?
The big battle scene could be in Monument Valley out there in Arizona and Utah.
His brother Francis would make a wonderful Gandalf. And Ford got more out of John Wayne than any other director- Wayne for Bard.

All these guys have way more talent than the Spidey guy.

MatthewM · 05-15-2007, 06:17 PM

This is hideous

Gothbogg the Ripper · 05-17-2007, 02:40 PM

Peter Jackson?

Nimrodel_9 · 05-25-2007, 10:00 PM

Hey, this doesn't really mean anything, but we could be hopeful.

As many of you know, Dominic Monaghan (Merry) plays the character Charlie on Lost. If you are a fan and haven't seen this season's finale, then I wouldn't suggest following the link.

Monaghan going to New Zealand
(It's toward the end when they ask, "What's next for you?")

Like I said, Peter Jackson could be making just some movie and want Dom in it, but there's always room to hope for The Hobbit, right?

Maybe someone else knows of some project PJ is starting. I didn't really look into it, so correct me if I'm way off!

Nimmy

05-12-2007, 12:55 PM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	[QUOTE=Sir Kohran]I also thought M&C and particularly Gallipoli were great movies, but I'm not sure he could do fantasy - he does political/historical films mostly, it seems. QUOTE] I think Peter Weir would be fantastic (andI would prefer him to do "The Lovely Bones" too. I feel he has a particular interest in enclosed communities - and their interraction or failure to interract with the wider world - not only Witness which is one of the best films I have ever seen, Dead Poets Society, and Picnic at Hanging Rock. It would be visually stunning I am sure and intelligently and sensitively done. Only question is whether it would interest him... http://www.tabula-rasa.info/AusHorror/PeterWeir.html __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

05-12-2007, 10:51 PM	#2
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Meanwhile.....the Hobbit carousel continues. Aintitcool.com reports that four more names are said to be on the long list of directors: Stephen Sommers, Michael Bay, Brad Silberling, and Bill Condon. See here. No comment. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote. Last edited by Child of the 7th Age; 05-12-2007 at 11:04 PM.

05-14-2007, 11:15 AM	#3
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	What about Clint Eastwood? Actually, on second thought, why not? He might like the challenge of making a different type of movie. His battle scenes would sure be good. And he can handle "human" interactions (see the whimsical Bronco Billy movie and The Bridges of Madison County). __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'

05-15-2007, 06:17 PM	#5
MatthewM Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 628	This is hideous __________________ "Loud and clear it sounds in the valleys of the hills...and then let all the foes of Gondor flee!" -Boromir, The Fellowship of the Ring

05-17-2007, 02:40 PM	#6
Gothbogg the Ripper Wight Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southend,U.K Posts: 113	Peter Jackson? __________________ Thanks for abandoning me for three years guys. I really enjoyed being a total outcast.

05-14-2007, 06:33 PM	#4
Sauron the White Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 903	Frank Capra can direct THE HOBBIT part one. H. B. Warner can play Gandalf. Gary Cooper can play Bard. Edward Arnold as the Goblin King. William Wyler can then do THE HOBBIT part two "The Best Trip of Out Lives". Nothing from the actual book but it would show the emotional toll the episode took upon all those involved once they tried to return to the normalcy of home. D. W. Griffith can do a silent version. No CGI allowed - just a real cast of ten thousand on sets the size of Manhattan. Or maybe David Lean could helm it. Lots of boring parts but it would be as pretty as any great painting in the Tate Museum. Or what about John Ford? The big battle scene could be in Monument Valley out there in Arizona and Utah. His brother Francis would make a wonderful Gandalf. And Ford got more out of John Wayne than any other director- Wayne for Bard. All these guys have way more talent than the Spidey guy.

05-25-2007, 10:00 PM	#7
Nimrodel_9 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 734	Hey, this doesn't really mean anything, but we could be hopeful. As many of you know, Dominic Monaghan (Merry) plays the character Charlie on Lost. If you are a fan and haven't seen this season's finale, then I wouldn't suggest following the link. Monaghan going to New Zealand (It's toward the end when they ask, "What's next for you?") Like I said, Peter Jackson could be making just some movie and want Dom in it, but there's always room to hope for The Hobbit, right? Maybe someone else knows of some project PJ is starting. I didn't really look into it, so correct me if I'm way off! Nimmy __________________ .:A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart:.

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