On a new interview with Collider.com, Liv Tyler was asked if she might return for even a small part in The Hobbit. Considering many previous Lord Of The Rings characters were returning (including some not in the book) there has been speculation as to a potential appearance by Arwen.
Alas, that likely is not the case. “I haven’t heard from anybody” was her reply. Informed there would be additional casting yet to come for the film, she wasn’t optimistic on her chances. She did express fond wishes to join old friends and colleagues and said she would “love to go back to New Zealand”. The gift of foresight was lacking however as she was genuinely surprised to hear that filming started today.
For fans, Lord Of The Rings may be the last (and only) journey for Arwen Undomiel. However, Peter Jackson and company are known to tweek scripts and add new ideas as filming rolls on. So with more casting announcements coming down the pike, stay tuned to TORN for the latest updates throughout the production!
How cool is this pic!? On the left is Peter Jackson from ‘Women’s Day’ magazine June 14th 2001 sitting in Bag End. Now, nearly 10 years later, on the right, Peter Jackson at the start of filming for The Hobbit films. Again sitting in a revitalized and appropriately different Bag End. As you can tell, a few things have changed on the physical set, but that is to be expected since we are looking at Bag End 60 years earlier on the right. We’d like to thank our facebook buddy David V. for posting a version of this pic on our wall and inspiring the large version above. [Download Large Version]
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Wellington, NZ, March 21, 2011—Production has commenced in Wellington, New Zealand, on “The Hobbit,” filmmaker Peter Jackson’s two film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s widely read masterpiece.
“The Hobbit” is set in Middle-earth 60 years before Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings,” which Jackson and his filmmaking team brought to the big screen in the blockbuster trilogy that culminated with the Oscar-winning “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.”
The two films, with screenplays by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson, will be shot consecutively in digital 3D using the latest camera and stereo technology. Filming will take place at Stone Street Studios, Wellington, and on location around New Zealand.
“The Hobbit” follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakensheild. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Continue reading “PRODUCTION BEGINS IN NEW ZEALAND ON THE HOBBIT, PETER JACKSON’S TWO FILM EPIC ADAPTATION OF J.R.R. TOLKIEN’S TIMELESS CLASSIC”
Peter Jackson has just launched a new Facebook profile, and will be posting comments and updates on the production of The Hobbit there. For starters, he’s included two new photos from the set, the official Start of Production announcement, and a photo gallery from some of his past productions. PJ on FB
On a new interview with Collider.com, Liv Tyler was asked if she might return for even a small part in The Hobbit. Considering many previous Lord Of The Rings characters were returning (including some not in the book) there has been speculation as to a potential appearance by Arwen. 
