Hobbit filming!!!

[tardis_stowaway]

Look!  Peter Jackson just released a ten minute video diary about preproduction and the start of filming on the set of The Hobbit. 

SQUEEEEE!!!! 

How the heck am I going to deal with this level of anticipation for as long as it will take to get this movie released??? 

I'm highly amused by the welcome ceremony where everyone in the cast and crew is wearing street clothes except for Andy Serkis, who appears to already be in his motion capture suit.  Possibly that IS what he wears on the street?  Also, presumably when everyone has their costumes and is acting in character, my brain will be a little less "ha, John Watson is in Middle Earth!"

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[mysticalchild_isis]

I'm endlessly amused that Martin Freeman has been Arthur Dent, John Watson, and is now Bilbo Baggins. Is there any possible way he could be more the British Everyman?

[stupid-drawings.livejournal.com]

So excited! Bilbo better end up in the fucking barrel or I'm going to throw my drink!

[sylvansafekeepe.livejournal.com]

Your video link no longer functions. No worries, though, I found it elsewhere.

Anyway:

Music! Sets! Makeup! This really feels like a homecoming, considering how many times I've watched all the extras on my LotR DVDs.

One thing I'm wondering: what are Peter Jackson's plans regarding the scene in Fellowship where Bilbo finds the Ring? Any intention to re-shoot it and replace Ian Holm with Martin Freeman for future releases of the film?