Peter Jackson Shows Some Hobbit Footage

 

IGN - Couldn't make it to this year's San Diego Comic-Con? Director Peter Jackson brings The Hobbit presentation to you instead with this latest video production blog entry. Much of this video was screened for the fans who attended the SDCC panel. It shows off snippets of footage from the movie, as well as lots of behind-the-scenes content featuring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis, Lee Pace, and the actors playing the dwarves. It chronicles the talent's appearance at SDCC and the wrap of principal photography. 

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Peter Jackson, Sir Ian McKellen & Elijah Wood Discuss The Hobbit at Comic-Con (Videos & Pics)

Comic-Con: The Hobbit Brings Middle-earth to Hall H

 

 

IGN - Warner Bros. and director Peter Jackson came to San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday to give fans an exclusive look at The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, part one of the director's two-part adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien fantasy classic. Joining Jackson in Hall H for the presentation were co-producer and co-screenwriter Phillippa Boyens and cast members Sir Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Martin Freeman (Bilbo Baggins), Andy Serkis (Gollum), Richard Armitage (Thorin Oakenshield), and surprise guest Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins).    More

 

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Preview of ‘The Hobbit’ in 48fps draws mixed reviews

CNET - “The Hobbit” is possibly one of the first movies to be filmed in 48fps, or double the framerate of tradition theatrical releases. According to a Facebook entry by its director Peter Jackson, the switch promises significantly higher clarity and smoothness, especially when it comes to fast movements and panning shots.

Some viewers, however, were unimpressed after a preview of the movie at the CinemaCon trade show in Las Vegas. A rival studio’s projectionist was even quoted by the Los Angeles Times, saying that the film looked like a made-for-TV movie and was too accurate and too clear.

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