Merrick here...
...with a quick note regarding the beginning of filming on THE HOBBIT.
After seemingly endless delays (MGM's money woes, etc.) and a miniscule set-back brought about by Sir Peter Jackson's recent hospitalization, a filming start of Monday March 21, 2011 has now been set.
Per a small press release from 3Foot7 Ltd: "This date has been chosen following practical considerations of the filming schedule requirements, actor availability and the NZ seasons. Shooting will take place at Stone Street Studios in Miramar and on location around New Zealand."
The release also confirms the following cast members...
Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, William Kircher, James Nesbitt, Stephen Hunter, Rob Kazinsky, Aidan Turner, Peter Hambleton, John Callen, Jed Brophy, Mark Hadlow, Adam Brown, Cate Blanchett, Andy Serkis, Mikael Persbrant, Sylvester McCoy and Elijah Wood.
It's been a long, long road and the fact that this now looks to be happening is pretty amazing. Can't wait to see what they come up with...
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