I can hardly wait for the event. The premiere in Spain is going to be next 14th December. After the incomparable trilogy “The Lord of the Rings”, enthusiasts of both maestros are in luck.
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Yes, another Tolkien story has been adapted to the screen. This time is “The Hobbit”, the book Tolkien wrote while thinking of their little sons, which ended up into the hands of a publisher who eventually persuaded the English author to submit it for publication. The book pleased adult readers as well as children and soon became very popular. It narrates the adventures of a fellowship between hobbit Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the wizard and a dwarf in order to regain the Kingdom of Erebor, taken from the dwarves by Smaug the dragon.
I must admit that the book itself did not hook me as much as “The Lord of the Rings” did, which I could hardly stop reading. But taking into account the staging of the previous movie, I am sure Peter Jackson will achieve with “The Hobbit” another spectacular masterpiece.
The plot adaptation has been done by the same writers as those of the trilogy and Benicio del Toro, who initially was going to be the director, has contributed to it. The cast consists of some of the actors who participated in “The Lord of the Rings”.
I’m sure the sceneries, the characters, the wardrobe, the weapons, as well as all sort of creatures imagined by Tolkien, and drawn by the screenwriters and the rest of the crew, will come back again to transport us in another amazing world. A world depicted by Tolkien with his particular vision, where good meets evil and, luckily, always prevails.
Thanks a lot, Rosa, I'm sure there are many Tolkien / Peter Jackson fans around who will be delighted to read your entry. So let's give them a little treat. How about the film's trailers, subtitled in Spanish?
Well, it seems Peter Jackson will stop at nothing to promote The Hobbit tirelessly. You may have seen this next video in the news bulletins: the famous film-maker uses a safety video (how many times have we completely ignored them right before the plane is about to take off!) by Air New Zealand to scatter his Middle-Earth creatures along the aircraft as they listen attentively to the “elfish” stewardess’s instructions, which we ordinary travellers often find so bothersome. Witty!
