Despite the fact that director Guillermo del Toro stepped down last month due to delays, production on The Hobbit goes on (Studio Briefing). Apparently, cave-like homes are being constructed near Matamata, New Zealand for use in the movie, though it's not apparent who is funding the construction. And now, the word is that Peter Jackson is in talks to take over the direction of the two planned films (EW). Nothing is set yet, and MGM, which owns half the rights to the film, continues to have financial troubles. Still, it is good news that The Hobbit is at least getting itself a new director. I was excited at the idea of del Toro bringing something new and different to the franchise, but Peter Jackson has more than proven himself capable of handling Middle-earth.
This last bit isn't so much news, but it's something on my mind I wanted to share. Today's daily poll at IMDb asks which of the many comedies being released before the end of the year we most want to see. At the top of the results--the only movie with more votes than "I am not interested in any of these movies"--is Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Even though I have never read the comics, I have to say I agree. I don't know what a few of the comedies on IMDb's list are, but of the ones I do know, the only one I'm actually excited for is Scott Pilgrim. I like a lot of the people involved, and I found the trailers hugely entertaining.
Furthermore, today I came across the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Avatar Creator site that has been linked to by many people of late, which, as its name suggests, allows you to create a Scott Pilgrim-esque avatar for yourself. Well, I couldn't resist...
Anyone recognize the outfit? (Sadly, pointe shoes were not an option).
As it says, in theaters August 13. It's supposed to be epic.
2 comments:
Cute! Bit of a jutting jaw, but... still... I'd tap that.
Nice ring too! (Are you waiting to consummate things properly?)
Hmm, you're right, I should have chosen a different face shape, since my jaw is really kind of the opposite of jutting.
I do have a ring I always wear that made it into the pointe shoes photo shoot. Not a star, but the accessories choices for the avatar were limited.
Not sure what the wait is for, just going with the flow. Keeps things less complicated, I guess, but maybe also keeps it a little ambiguous. The issue may deserve its own post if I ever decide to tackle it.
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