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Post by Libby on Apr 17, 2009 23:14:56 GMT
Maybe not regarding the soundtrack yet, but that's why I wanted to send the letter early enough. I suppose it's hard for you all to get as excited as me, but what they say in the letter seems very encouraging to me. 2011 certainly seems like a long time.
I was just surprised no one responded to my message. Just because the possible result won't be seen in over 2 years does not mean that this isn't interesting news.
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Post by gra7890 on Apr 18, 2009 8:22:38 GMT
I suppose it's hard for you all to get as excited as me, but what they say in the letter seems very encouraging to me. 2011 certainly seems like a long time. I was just surprised no one responded to my message. Just because the possible result won't be seen in over 2 years does not mean that this isn't interesting news. Hi Libby, I don't think it is that members are not interested, rather that there is not a lot that they can do at present. I am sure everyone hopes it comes off as it would certainly be a major step for Hayley. Best Wishes, Graham |
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Post by grant on Apr 18, 2009 13:27:56 GMT
I suppose it's hard for you all to get as excited as me, but what they say in the letter seems very encouraging to me. 2011 certainly seems like a long time. I was just surprised no one responded to my message. Just because the possible result won't be seen in over 2 years does not mean that this isn't interesting news. Hi Libby, I don't think it is that members are not interested, rather that there is not a lot that they can do at present. I am sure everyone hopes it comes off as it would certainly be a major step for Hayley. Absolutely right Graham! It would be a tremendous boost for her career, but as you say, it's a long way off, so let's not count Hayley's chickens until they are hatched  Best wishes Grant |
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Post by jimg on Jun 14, 2009 11:26:01 GMT
Hi All,
I see an announcement about casting for the Hobbit movies has been made but there is no mention of the music.
Jim
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Post by Libby on Oct 16, 2010 19:36:00 GMT
At last, The Hobbit has the greenlight from the studios, and Peter Jackson is the director for sure! Apparently it'll be filmed in 3-D, but I hope it's still possible to see it "normally". Filming is expected to start in February 2011.  www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/10/15/39138-press-release-from-new-linewarner-bros-oscar-winner-peter-jackson-to-direct-%e2%80%9cthe-hobbit%e2%80%9d-in-two-installments/However, because of the actor's union dispute, it's possible it may not be filmed in New Zealand. They say it might be a couple weeks before they know the location. But they will still be able to do the special effects at the studios in Wellington. The newest casting rumor today is that James Nesbitt, star of the UK show, Jekyll (the one Hayley sang for!) is headed to NZ for a role in the Hobbit! www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/10/16/39174-james-nesbitt-has-major-hobbit-role/Hmm, you wouldn't think an actor would pack up and move someplace where a movie isn't going to be filmed... so I'm not letting myself be too worried about the filming location. Now, if Hayley could just sing for the soundtrack, and maybe Sophie could be an elf! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifBecause of my letter to Peter Jackson, and the encouraging response I received from his staff (on his behalf), I think it is a good chance they'll choose Hayley. Especially since Howard Shore has had her sing for his LOTR symphonies before! |
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Post by mihizawi on Oct 16, 2010 20:27:42 GMT
Hi, Libby, Sophie would certainly be great for the role of an elf, I can easily imagine her that way! However, as far as I remember from the book (which I read only oncemaybe 4 years ago), in the Hobbit plot, appearances of elves are much more limited than in The Lord Of The Rings, both in number and in relevancy (although I think I can recall Elrond appearing somewhere, not sure though). Michal |
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Post by spiderman on Oct 16, 2010 20:46:43 GMT
Hi, Libby, Sophie would certainly be great for the role of an elf, I can easily imagine her that way! However, as far as I remember from the book (which I read only oncemaybe 4 years ago), in the Hobbit plot, appearances of elves are much more limited than in The Lord Of The Rings, both in number and in relevancy (although I think I can recall Elrond appearing somewhere, not sure though). Michal im sure PJ could find space for a pretty, freckly, elf somewhere. |
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Post by Juliette on Oct 16, 2010 22:53:12 GMT
Hi Libby!
What do you mean about "the actor's union dispute" ?
Juliette xx
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Post by Libby on Oct 19, 2010 0:08:27 GMT
Michal, do you not recall the wood-elves of Mirkwood? They were singing. Also, both times when the "company" arrived in Rivendell, there were elves singing. But particularly at the end, on their way home, there's a song that Hayley could sing. Of course I really want Hayley to be in it, but it's Sophie who's the actress of the family.  Besides, the parts about Aragorn and Arwen in the LOTR books weren't as prominent as PJ made them in the movies. There's always the chance they'll make a few things up. Already they're adding a part that wasn't in the book, about Gandalf meeting with the White Council. In fact, one thing I read was that the script was particularly written surrounding the character of Gandalf. That was probably a year ago that I read that, though. It's been about that long since they finished the scripts. |
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Post by Libby on Oct 19, 2010 0:19:35 GMT
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Post by Libby on Oct 19, 2010 0:31:03 GMT
Oh, and the movies are expected to be out Dec. 2012 and 2013.
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Post by Juliette on Oct 21, 2010 16:34:05 GMT
This is not on the right track for New Zealand to be the filming location... I read yesterday on NZ Herald that they were thinking deeply of filming overseas because of the union messing up everything, and that Warner is coming in NZ next week to organise the moving of the movie out of New Zealand. Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh made an announcement in which they seem really upset with what's happening... I also read this morning that the film technicians are protesting against the actors' union boycott of the movie. Hopefully, it will get better, but now it's very likely that it won't be shot in New Zealand... What a shame  If that happens, they would HAVE TO create a special song for Hayley to sing or cast Sophie in the movie, so that it would keep a bit of a kiwi flavour  Juliette x |
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Post by Libby on Oct 22, 2010 20:34:56 GMT
Yes, you're right, Juliette. However, the prime minister is going to talk with them and try to convince them to keep it there. I really hope he's successful with that. For one thing, Hobbiton has already been under construction for months, and if they move the film, that'll all have been for nothing! What a waste! I think they should at least have the Hobbiton scenes be there, if nothing else. Another thing, won't February in the Northern Hemisphere be cold and wet? Come to think of it, part of the story they do experience rainy, stormy weather, so maybe that will be ideal. If it's in Ireland as has been suggested, I guess that wouldn't be so bad. Now for more cheerful news, the Dwarves and Bilbo have been announced! www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/10/21/39468-meet-your-hobbit-cast/Bilbo is Martin Freeman. I don't know any of the dwarves; they're mostly English, Irish, Scottish, Australian and "Kiwi". A few of them seem too young to me. I'm not too sure about the guy playing Thorin. But they'll all be wearing prosthetic beards anyway, so I guess it's not that bad. The guy playing Bombur looks just right, though. I'm more concerned about Bilbo, Gandalf, and Gollum than any of the other characters. To tell the truth, seeing if Hayley sings for the soundtrack is first and foremost in my mind! As for Sophie being in the movie, I'm sure her role would be very small. I am interested to know if she at least auditioned for it! I wouldn't think the move off-shore would affect whether they choose Hayley or not. They told me that they would consider her because she is a "world-renowned singer with a great reputation", not because she is from New Zealand. That is one of the reasons I gave in my letter, but it isn't the most important reason. I could tell by their response that they are proud of how well she's done as a NZ artist, so I'm very hopeful they'll choose her. Not to mention that Howard Shore knows and likes her too. |
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Post by martindn on Oct 22, 2010 20:48:09 GMT
I gather if it moves, it will all be done in a studio in the UK, with computer graphics rather than real scenery. That would be a pity I think. But it might actually be more convenient for Hayley if she were involved. Although I think a soundtrack can be recorded anywhere.
Martin D
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Post by Libby on Oct 22, 2010 21:52:13 GMT
No, it won't. They said they'll still do the special effects in his studios in Wellington. They already have all the computerized stuff ready. Other than perhaps Hobbiton, I see absolutely no reason for them to computerize the entire thing. I don't think they will, either. I don't see Peter Jackson doing that. Why would they need to? Another possibility is Eastern Europe. Movies are done there all the time. Scenes of Narnia were done in Poland and Chzec (sp?) Republic, in addition to NZ. Yes, I'm sure soundtracks are usually recorded in recording studios, so that shouldn't be much of a problem for Hayley. |
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