Okay, Hobbitses, it’s our last journey through Middle Earth! And Bilbo’s first!
Dom’s back, and so is Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, Ian McKellan, Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood, and… Radagast the Brown?!
Although this is our only episode on the Hobbit trilogy, we’re not just covering UNEXPECTED JOURNEY this week. Listen in for some cross examination of the two (troubling) sequels, the many fan edits (especially the one from Maple Films), and Guillermo Del Toro’s greatest unmade production.
A very special thanks from Dom to all the listeners who reached out with support during his absence. And thanks to Stephen Hilger for pinch hitting!
Next week, it’s Jackson’s final (?) narrative film, MORTAL ENGINES (2018) from director Christian Rivers.
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References:
Special Features
The Journey Back to Middle-Earth
Riddles in the Dark - Gollum’s Cave
An Unexpected Party - Bag End
A Short Rest - Rivendell & London
The Battle of Moria
Edge of the Wilderland
Durin’s Folk: Creating the Dwarves
The People and Denizens of Middle-Earth
Realms of the Third Age - Hobbiton
Realms of the Third Age - Goblin Town
The Songs of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Mr. Baggins: The 14th Member
The Epic of Scene 88
Home is Behind, The World Ahead
Maverick Movies: New Line Cinema and the Transformation of American Film by Daniel Herbert
Cinefex #132 Production History
Peter Jackson/Guillermo Del Toro Party Chat
Legal Issues Settled for The Hobbit
Comingsoon.net Guillermo del Toro Interview
Lord of the Rings Writing Team Onboard
TheOneRing.net Guillermo del Toro Interview
Philipa Boyens on Guillermo del Toro’s Hobbit
Guillermo del Toro Officially Leaves The Hobbit
Peter Jackson Wings The Hobbit
Guillermo del Toro Gets Haunted
The Hobbit Destroys New Zealand Film Industry
Lindsay Ellis The Hobbit: The Desolation of Warners (3/2) Video
A New Hobbit Film is Born
Guillermo del Toro’s Version of Bilbo
Moviedrone Howard Shore Interview
MGM Financial Troubles Imperil The Hobbit
A Message From Guillermo
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.
This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.
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