The Hobbit Going 3D With New RED Digital Cameras
Mon, November 29, 2010 
As 2010 comes to close, we'll all reflect on the year-in-news. Arguably the #1 news-item was the insanity over the development, and in most cases, non-development, of The Hobbit. No need of repeating what's gone down in the past year (That's another article for another day), but needless to say, it's been a ride keeping track of the production.
It's moot now as the two-film adaptation is genuinely happening with its director (Peter Jackson), cast (headlined by Martin Freeman as Bilbo), location (that union non-sense with New Zealand got swept away) and start-date (February 2011) lined up.
We knew the flicks were being filming in 3D, and now word has trickled out, Jackson has bought up to thirty of the new RED Epic digital cameras for the format. Check out the official RED homepage for the press release on the matter.
You guys know me and my "Fuck 3D!" stance. You also know by this point, I'm at least willing to go along with any production willing to go through the length process of shooting in the format instead of slapping it on in post-production.
Reader Comments (1)
I now understand what you guys have been saying in recent Movie Moans about Jackson's appearence... he doesn't half look gaunt and dishevlled in that picture! I got to agree with Phil on the Freeman casting. It's gonna seem odd watching the guy from The Office as a hobbit ; he's no Ian Holm!