‘The Hobbit’ Gets Start Date: March 21st

Am I the only one excited about ‘The Hobbit‘ beginning production? I was SUCH A HUGE ‘Lord of the Rings‘ fan that I can’t wait to check out the prequel. Here’s an excerpt from the release providing some details:

This date has been chosen following practical considerations of the filming schedule requirements, actor availability and the NZ seasons. Shooting will take place at Stone Street Studios in Miramar and on location around New Zealand.

Confirmed cast include: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, William Kircher, James Nesbitt, Stephen Hunter, Rob Kazinsky, Aidan Turner, Peter Hambleton, John Callen, Jed Brophy, Mark Hadlow, Adam Brown, Cate Blanchett, Andy Serkis, Mikael Persbrant, Sylvester McCoy and Elijah Wood.

Yes!!! < ">C< ">ate Blanchett, Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen? I can’t wait!!
Director, Peter Jackson says that the team is back on track and ready to rock and roll.

“Despite some delays we are fully back on track and very excited to get started.”

Are you looking forward to seeing ‘The Hobbit’? Just an FYI – it will be broken into 2 movies (of course).

 

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