The Cast of DoS

Tomorrow, people. Tomorrow. I'm counting down the hours.

In Pace Christi,

Elyse

Hobbit Group Shots!

First up, the Durins smiling (yep, all three of 'em!):

And now for some others:

Okay, oops, more Durins.

Can we take a moment to appreciate just how much Fili looks like Thorin here?

And everyone is happy. :)

Thanks for posting it, Luke Evans (Bard). I just love how messy Martin and Benedict both look.

I've run out of group shots, but here's an awesome gif of Thranduil cutting down orcs:

He uses double swords like his son uses double daggers. I seriously love whoever came up with that idea.

And, as a parting note, here is a gif of Thorin laughing:

I can't even bring myself to commentate on this one.

*flees*

In Pace Christi,

Elyse

Fun With Dwarves

The comments:

| Martin Freeman at dwarf boot camp. He appears to be leading the workout. It appears Jed Brophy has no idea what he is doing. It appears Adam Brown isn't really trying at all. It appears they are all having the time of their lives.

|| look at how focused Richard is

In other news, Martin has a hard time getting on his pony:

And Aidan is laughing at him. XD

Also, Fili decides that he needs to keep an eye on his brother and so makes him hold hands while crossing the green-screen street:

There is already fanart of this, I assure you. I've seen it. It is adorable.

Oh, and bonus food fights in Rivendell! Lindir is not taking this well.

 

 

Let's zoom in on Lindir's face there...

 

 

Lindir's face is just the best thing ever.

 

 

 

 

As a bonus, here is something somebody noticed during the extended Goblin King scene:

 

| GUYS

 

| IS THAT

 

 

 





| Thorin being a precious uncle and comforting Kili?

 

 

 

 

| Yes it is!

 

Also note: look, Fili's finally there in the background! Although it really doesn't look much like Dean... Darn it, Dean! Why isn't there more of your Fili in AUJ?

 

I expect this situation to be rectified in DoS. I do. Work on it.

 

In Pace Christi,

 

Elyse

 

Martin Is Watching You...

Now you must DEFINITELY go see the movie. Martin Freeman will be checking up on you...

Czech TV. Oh, the links you find on TORn. I love my fandom. I really do. We are the most amazing people in the world.

Thank you for joining us, Martin. You are amazing. You and your, "Script, what script? Sass time!" approach to interviews.

The Internet needs a 'I Freaking Love Martin Freeman' button. Because 'like' doesn't cover it.

In Pace Christi,

Elyse

Happy Birthday, Martin Freeman!

Yesterday was Martin Freeman's birthday! He turned 42. This is especially appropriate in light of the fact that he played Arthur Dent in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, wherein '42' is the answer to the question asking the meaning of life, the universe, and everything.

Since he then went on to play Bilbo, perhaps this is proof that Bilbo, Middle-earth, and Tolkien's creations are the ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything?

It's an encouraging thought.

I now feel compelled to post many pictures (and gifs, if they will work) of Martin Freeman in an effort to show just how much the Tolkien fandom loves his portrayal of Bilbo. Once you're embraced by the Tolkien fandom, we love you forever. That's just how it is.

Oh my gosh, it actually worked! This is one of my brother's favorite gifs. We keep telling him he needs to get suspenders so he can imitate Bilbo, but no success so far.

 

Yay for the Bilbo gifs! This one is simply hilarious. He's happily squeezing - is that lemon? - on his fish when the doorbell rings... and looks up with that utterly annoyed glare. Perfect!

Bilbo is not impressed with your shenanigans.

This gif is just pure happiness. The blue butterflies, the wonderfully wonderful blue sky, and the look of sheer delight on Bilbo's face... beautiful. :)

The only proper way to run out your door each morning, as demonstrated by Bilbo Baggins of the Shire.

The only proper way to avoid obstacles in your path as you run out your door each morning, as demonstrated by Bilbo Baggins of the Shire.

This is applicable in many situations.

I didn't realize I had so many Bilbo gifs.

This gif pretty much sums up the fandom's feelings towards Bilbo at this point, in more ways than one. I am using it to convey appreciation for Martin Freeman today, in case you're wondering.

Sometimes these things must be clarified.

I really underestimated the amount of Martin Freeman related gifs I have.

Yes, you two. You've ruined my life. Happy now?

This gif NEVER gets old! Ahahaha. I should have kept the other two - one of him doing a hilarious pose for the camera, and the other of him just going around in circles on the set with his hobbit feet and costume. LOL.

I'm going in alphabetical order of my gifs. Oh, look, the first Watson one appeared. I can't remember if he says this exact quote at this moment, but this gif was going through my head at the moment anyway.

Aaaaaand we're back to Bilbo. Yes, I realize that it is the same give as #I CAN'T but with a different caption. But who cares?

Oops, I forgot this one. It's from the vlogs. That's Graham McTavish/Dwalin hugging Martin, in case you can't figure it out. They're posing for a picture - I can't remember who was taking it. Oh, well, just go watch all the vlogs and find out for yourself.

And that is the end of my Martin Freeman gifs, folks. Yes, at long last. You DON'T want me to try and post all my Bilbo pictures. If I do that, I will be here forever.

...Hmm... sometime I ought to try posting all my Thorin gifs. That would take a very long while, as well...

In Pace Christi,

Elyse

A Blast From The Past

Hey, everybody, look! It's Bilbo Baggins/John Watson IN SPACE!!

So, always bring your towel or your handkerchief with you, and remember, DON'T PANIC!

In Pace Christi,

Elyse

I'm a Few Days Late About This

...but Martin Freeman has officially finished his work on the set of The Hobbit. He has completed his work as Bilbo.

It is the end of an era.

Goodbye, Mr. Bilbo.

Bilbo Watson and Smauglock

Graham McTavish said on Twitter: "So sad to say farewell to Martin after two and a half years. It was time for a very big hug and a fair few tears... Travel safely, brother."

Meanwhile, Luke Evans (Bard) finished up as well. Apparently, he is now off to go play Dracula in something. O.o

We still have the Dwarves, though. Let's postpone the panicking and the hyperventilating until all the Dwarves are gone. Then... we break out the ice cream and sob shamelessly.

Bonus: Dwarves squashed into Peter's tent to review some footage:

In Pace Christi,

Elyse

Can They Make A Movie Out Of This? Please?

Another movie, I mean. A modern day version of The Hobbit - pretty much "The Sons of Durin" on the big screen, only without the Bagginshield twist. It would be so amazing. It would be the best thing ever, second only to The Hobbit itself, of course.

Surely the fans can cobble something together, at least.

Oh, wait, they just did.

But it's only gifs! *wails and flails*

In Pace Christi,

Elyse