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    Ian McKellen to play Gandalf in The Hobbit :)

    Probably old news, but I've only just seen it! Ian McKellen to play Gandalf in The Hobbit

    BBC NEWS | Entertainment | McKellen keen to be Gandalf again

    It's a great shame that Peter Jackson won't be directing, but fingers crossed it will be on a par with LOTR, especially with the same Gandalf

    Looking forward to The Hobbit either way (although rather a long wait!)


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    Re: Ian McKellen to play Gandalf in The Hobbit :)

    Think it was only announced a day or so ago, so its not old news It will be great seeing him back in the role of Gandalf. As for the director, like most fans of the LOTR movies we all would have preferred to see Jackson directing again. But Guillermo del Toro is a great substitute. Roll on 2010 & 2011

    BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Sir Ian McKellen back as Gandalf
    Last edited by beanbandit; 02-05-2008 at 12:32 AM.

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    Re: Ian McKellen to play Gandalf in The Hobbit :)

    Heard this a couple of days ago. Andy Serkis is pretty much a certainty to be back as Gollum as well, with Weta doing the effects . As for Jackson, I think he will be involved in some way or another. The 'bridge' film has a lot of interesting stuff they can draw on as well.

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    Re: Ian McKellen to play Gandalf in The Hobbit :)

    Peter Jackson might not be directing it, but he is involved in the production.

    PETER JACKSON AND NEW LINE CINEMA JOIN WITH MGM TO PRODUCE “THE HOBBIT” Movie | Hobbit Movie News and Rumors | TheOneRing.net™ | The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Movie News and Rumors

    I think i'm going to have to read the book again before it comes out

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    Re: Ian McKellen to play Gandalf in The Hobbit :)

    Glad they've finally settled the differences (though last I heard the Tolkien estate were suing New Line for getting no royalties whatsoever!)

    The Hobbit always cheers me up when I read it.

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    Re: Ian McKellen to play Gandalf in The Hobbit :)

    Its guileme del torro directing isnt it?

    I though pans laberynth was amazing so hopefully he can do the hobbit justice. Of more interest IMo is the other film which will span the time between the end of the hobbit and LOTR I dond know what they will do in that down because I dont think Bilbo or frodo got up to any big adventures. Maybe it will be about shire life

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    Re: Ian McKellen to play Gandalf in The Hobbit :)

    Honestly, in LotR I always skip the bits with Hobbits (particularly once Sam and Frodo are out and about) and also, all the bloody songs.

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    Re: Ian McKellen to play Gandalf in The Hobbit :)

    Quote Originally Posted by kopite View Post
    Its guileme del torro directing isnt it?

    I though pans laberynth was amazing so hopefully he can do the hobbit justice. Of more interest IMo is the other film which will span the time between the end of the hobbit and LOTR I dond know what they will do in that down because I dont think Bilbo or frodo got up to any big adventures. Maybe it will be about shire life
    Ah, I didn't realised he'd directed Pans Labyrinth... that's hopeful then as that was ace!


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    Re: Ian McKellen to play Gandalf in The Hobbit :)

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    Ah, I didn't realised he'd directed Pans Labyrinth... that's hopeful then as that was ace!
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    Re: Ian McKellen to play Gandalf in The Hobbit :)

    The funny thing about Pans labrynth is when u read the synopsis its like a fairy tail but then you watch it and its not really suitable for ickle children

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