# The Hobbit movie(s) anticipation thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 22, 2010, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969 "2010-10-22T02:44:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 21
**Author:** ![standingwave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de0a6/32.png) [@standingwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/standingwave)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/401 "2012-09-27T02:39:27Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > None that I can think of. They’re notable mostly for how wise they are, who they marry, and/or what children they bear. Excepting Galadriel. Celeborn clearly married up. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2012, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/402 "2012-10-18T00:32:08Z")
I can’t believe it, but we are less than two months away from the release of the first movie. I hope I can see it in 2D, with 48 frames-per-second. I still have not heard if you definitely have to see 3D to get the 48FPS. ---
**Author:** ![Coriolanus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/coriolanus/32/18769_2.png) [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2012, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/403 "2012-10-21T22:24:52Z")
[http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2012/10/stephen-colbert-will-appear-the-hobbit-trilogy-directed-by-peter-jackson-seriously.html](http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2012/10/stephen-colbert-will-appear-the-hobbit-trilogy-directed-by-peter-jackson-seriously.html) ETA: Stephen Colbert will appear in ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy directed by Peter Jackson, seriously Link says it all. I can speak some Quenya too. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2012, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/404 "2012-10-21T23:00:22Z")
Sounds like he’s not sure if he is in or not, but it would be kind of neat. I wonder how Peter Jackson will cameo in the movies. I saw all three of his in Lord of the Rings in the theater(though his ROTK is massively obvious, of course). ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/405 "2012-10-26T00:41:34Z")
[Dark Horizons has posted its set visit interviews and so forth. Neat read.](http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/25357/dark-horizons-visits-the-hobbit-set) ---
**Author:** ![Lasciel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e79b87/32.png) [@Lasciel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lasciel)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/406 "2012-10-26T01:56:20Z")
Sadly, looks like those of us who are non-3Ders will be stuck with the 24 FPS version. That’s a little unfortunate. I admit to being curious about it, but I can’t deal with the headache I’d get, just for a little curiousity. ---
**Author:** ![Mrs.Cake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/2acd7d/32.png) [@Mrs.Cake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrs.Cake)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2012, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/407 "2012-10-26T15:43:10Z")
As long as it is available in 2D I’m happy. I find I have to keep pulling the glasses off to rest my eyes periodically during 3D. Feels like my eyes keep wanting to cross. ---
**Author:** ![Banquet\_Bear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/banquet_bear/32/373_2.png) [@Banquet\_Bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banquet_Bear)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/408 "2012-11-01T23:41:05Z")
[http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/hobbit-flight-videos-take-off/story-e6frg95x-1226508701930](http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/hobbit-flight-videos-take-off/story-e6frg95x-1226508701930) …the new Air New Zealand pre-flight safety video: with a couple of cameo’s! ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2012, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/409 "2012-11-02T02:10:38Z")
> [@Banquet\_Bear](#): > > [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/hobbit-flight-videos-take-off/story-e6frg95x-1226508701930](http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/hobbit-flight-videos-take-off/story-e6frg95x-1226508701930) > > …the new Air New Zealand pre-flight safety video: with a couple of cameo’s! Very cool. I wish they’d had Ian Mckellan for the last bit. “Fly, you fools!” ---
**Author:** ![C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b2d939/32.png) [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2012, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/410 "2012-11-02T12:56:31Z")
> [@Banquet\_Bear](#): > > [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/hobbit-flight-videos-take-off/story-e6frg95x-1226508701930](http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/hobbit-flight-videos-take-off/story-e6frg95x-1226508701930) > > …the new Air New Zealand pre-flight safety video: with a couple of cameo’s! I gotta say, that’s totally awesome! ---
**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2012, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/411 "2012-11-02T23:18:17Z")
That, is a priceless piece of work! Finishing it off with “Fly, you fools!” was sheer genius. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Gukumatz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/74df32/32.png) [@Gukumatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gukumatz)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/412 "2012-11-03T20:46:27Z")
Just me, or was Batman there? I think I caught his ears at least. ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2012, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/413 "2012-11-03T23:16:06Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > [Dark Horizons has posted its set visit interviews and so forth. Neat read.](http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/25357/dark-horizons-visits-the-hobbit-set) we see Gandalf tipsy? :eek: not sure if that’s good or bad but I look forward to finding out ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2012, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/414 "2012-11-05T12:27:31Z")
Preview of Radagast the Brown soundtrack: > **[Nerd Machine - A way of Life](https://sidiview.tumblr.com/post/35021768864/radagast-the-brown-howard-shore)** > > Radagast the Brown - Howard Shore The percussion sounds like a typewriter to me. Brian ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2012, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/415 "2012-11-05T12:59:40Z")
_manual_ typewriters ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2012, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/416 "2012-11-06T01:26:22Z")
> [@N9IWP](#): > > Preview of Radagast the Brown soundtrack: > [http://sidiview.tumblr.com/post/35021768864/radagast-the-brown-howard-shore](http://sidiview.tumblr.com/post/35021768864/radagast-the-brown-howard-shore) > > The percussion sounds like a typewriter to me. > > Brian [Here is a youtube video with the whole track for those who prefer youtube.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vWnwPdZ3Oc&feature=player_embedded) ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2012, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/417 "2012-11-08T20:35:02Z")
Lots of _Hobbit_ stuff at the Noble Collection - a bit pricey, but good quality, I’ve found: [The Noble Collection developer of products in collectible categories, specializing in the particularly demanding area of weapon replicas and metallurgy, as well as porcelain, bronze, silver and fine jewelry.](http://www.noblecollection.com/index.cfm?fa=products.catagory&catid=91) ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2012, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/418 "2012-11-12T21:14:02Z")
[150 behind-the-scenes shots. Be sure to click the gallery below the Peter Jackson shot; it’s got some great ones.](http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=69925) ---
**Author:** ![simster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/simster/32/1047_2.png) [@simster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/simster)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2012, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/419 "2012-11-12T21:40:07Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Lots of _Hobbit_ stuff at the Noble Collection - a bit pricey, but good quality, I’ve found: [The Noble Collection developer of products in collectible categories, specializing in the particularly demanding area of weapon replicas and metallurgy, as well as porcelain, bronze, silver and fine jewelry.](http://www.noblecollection.com/index.cfm?fa=products.catagory&catid=91) Thanks - my Christmas wish list is easy this year. > [@Mahaloth](#): > > [150 behind-the-scenes shots. Be sure to click the gallery below the Peter Jackson shot; it’s got some great ones.](http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=69925) that is great - ---
**Author:** ![Grey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grey)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2012, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969/420 "2012-11-12T21:48:46Z")
Ok, I remain nervous but Elrond in wine coloured armour is awesome. 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969.md?page=20) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969.md?page=22)