While we all have read the headlines lately that The Hobbit may be in trouble and may not start on time or possibly at all. We do have a ray of hope from the fine folks over at the Matamata Chronicle. The Matamata Chronicle was given an exclusive tour of Hobbiton as work on the Bucklands Rd set pushes ahead.
Okay there is a good sign right there. The set is being pieced back together. It’s a start folks, a start to a long road ahead of us full of news, trailers and of coarse reviews!
Below is an excerpt from the exclusive article from the Matamata Chronicle below:
Reconstruction of most of the 38 original hobbit holes is now well under way.
Details about when filming will begin are under wraps and visiting tourists are required to sign a contract stating they will not sell their photos.
Hobbiton media and communications manager Ian Brodie continues to be amazed at the on-site progress. “It changes every day,” he said.
Although some imagination is still required to see beyond the plastic sheets, sandbags and plywood, several new hobbit holes are clearly visible.
Many of the holes from the original Lord of the Rings set have been numbered for reconstruction. Holes destroyed after filming have been re-dug and are now being rebuilt.
Hedgerows, apple trees and pear trees have sprung up throughout the Hobbit village. An amused Mr Brodie has already caught a few tourists helping themselves to the fruit.
When completed, the entire set for The Hobbit will look exactly the same as it did in Lord of the Rings.
Reports suggest shooting on the film could start between June and October this year and The Hobbit could be shot for a 3-D release.
So are you guys excited for this news or what? I for one am excited for anything to do with the series that started it all! Let us know what you think below in the comments.
