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Eönwë · 07-10-2012, 10:11 AM

Was going to post this yesterday, but the davem/Lal team are definitely fast.

I agree with most what's been said particularly the actually wolvish wargs (and I suppose they can just claim it's the northern breed, so as not to damage continuity).

However, as for the trolls, there's already this from the LOTR films, so I think that they really will have to look like that. They do look more human than the cave troll though, so there's still hope.

Other than that (and obviously the undwarvish Dwarves), I think it looks pretty good. I'm determined to enjoy it. Though what's this Gandalf/Galadriel thing again?

Galadriel55 · 07-10-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

However, as for the trolls, there's already this from the LOTR films, so I think that they really will have to look like that. They do look more human than the cave troll though, so there's still hope.

Where is that from? I don't seem to recall it. Is it from EE?

And, yes, those look a few touches better than the cave-troll.

Boromir88 · 07-10-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

Where is that from? I don't seem to recall it. Is it from EE?

You can see the trolls in the background in one of the theatrical scenes (I believe it's sometime after Frodo is stabbed on Weathertop). In the EE, there is a specific mentioning of "Bilbo's trolls" however.

Lalwendë · 07-11-2012, 03:13 PM

The troll on this new pic doesn't look very 'human', it's like a shrunken head that's all slavering jaw on top of a thick neck. It's very creepy, it made me think of the Francis Bacon painting - Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion, all writhing agony and weird teeth. Brrrrr....

Richard Armitage looks utterly cool as Thorin though, I have to say

Eönwë · 07-13-2012, 04:44 PM

Coincidentally, I just came across this.

Lalwendë · 07-14-2012, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

Coincidentally, I just came across this.

It's a bit odd that the one in the scrolling thingie doesn't look like those. Maybe they have digitally altered the neck or something, but it looks far more creepy than those maquettes.

The Hobbit panel is today at Comic-Con (they've been queueing since 4am apparently), so we should have some more news later, hopefully. Maybe some images or even a bit of footage?

Edit - had to add this pic of someone waiting many hours (I wonder, are they singing: "the queue goes ever on and on...") to see the Hobbit panel at Comic-Con. His t-shirt made me laugh.

Edit - epic fail. It did not work. Oh well, take my word, it was funny. Maybe my failed attempt to post it is funnier though.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-14-2012, 10:01 PM

There are some incredible details in this film. I am happy to see the more wolf-like wargs, though I always pictured them being white. Did Tolkien describe their colour? I can't actually remember...

07-10-2012, 10:11 AM	#1
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Was going to post this yesterday, but the davem/Lal team are definitely fast. I agree with most what's been said particularly the actually wolvish wargs (and I suppose they can just claim it's the northern breed, so as not to damage continuity). However, as for the trolls, there's already this from the LOTR films, so I think that they really will have to look like that. They do look more human than the cave troll though, so there's still hope. Other than that (and obviously the undwarvish Dwarves), I think it looks pretty good. I'm determined to enjoy it. Though what's this Gandalf/Galadriel thing again? __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

07-11-2012, 03:13 PM	#4
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	The troll on this new pic doesn't look very 'human', it's like a shrunken head that's all slavering jaw on top of a thick neck. It's very creepy, it made me think of the Francis Bacon painting - Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion, all writhing agony and weird teeth. Brrrrr.... Richard Armitage looks utterly cool as Thorin though, I have to say __________________ Gordon's alive!

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Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Coincidentally, I just came across this. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

07-14-2012, 10:01 PM	#7
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Open barrels! Now I've seen everything! There are some incredible details in this film. I am happy to see the more wolf-like wargs, though I always pictured them being white. Did Tolkien describe their colour? I can't actually remember... __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.