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So yesterday, i heard a comment or two that the trailer for the upcoming film of "The Hobbit" is terrific. I'm delighted. Please note that I am not a Tolkien fan. I cannot read the books, and have not seen any of hte movies all the way through. But I know Tolkien fans and scholars. I know folks with excellent movie taste, who know, etc. What I have seen of the LotR trilogy amazed me with brilliant casting and gorgeous settings. Peter Jackson did the Lord of the rings proud and I'm glad he's behind this film as well. Somehow, the Muppets were mentioned as well; maybe it was movie trailers and parodies (many of which I have yet to see. I admit it. I've been watching too many "Simon's Cat videos. Apparently I can watch some videos on computer after all. Go figure.) But it sat there, burbling and giggling until this morning, Stu and I found ourselves casting "The Hobbit" movie with the Muppets. Aw come on, why not? Now,keep in mind the huge gaps in my knowledge of the work but Stu knows the books and films so thanks to Roscoe Casting Associates, here we go.

Frodo - oh come on . It's Kermit the Frog. (see below)

Samwise - we could go with Scooter here. Or Fozzie Bear. Even if Fozzie is a little large for a Hobbit here.

Hobbits in the shire - little frogs of course. Or, here's a great opportunity for chicken casting.

Galadriel - you have to ask? Miss Piggy.

Arwen - Janice, of the Electric Mayhem, seems to me the perfect choice.

Sarumen - Sam the Eagle

Gollum - I think it has to be Animal. But Grover's a distinct possibility.

Now it gets murky. I can't find the right Muppet for either Legolas or Aragorn. But even worse, is that i can't find the right Muppet for Gandalf.

Now I thought Kermit could handle it. But Stu argued against it, and he's right. It's just not Kermitty. So while yeah, we could hob share between Statler and Hilton, I'm going for a ringer. And I figure if Ian McKellan is not available (for he is Gandalf, as Sir Alec Guinness, to his dismay, became Obi-Wan) then I am holding out for Sir Ben Kingsley. I don't know if he would work with a bunch of fabric-Americans (thank you, "Greg the Bunny") but I love Sir Ben and haven't seen a lot of his movies. So here's my chance to be sure I will see it. And I pretty damn sure than Sir Ben Kingsley can play anything and would totally work as Gandalf the whatever color he wants.

Your thoughts?

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2011-12-26 2:32 PM Why NOT a Muppet "Hobbit"? Previous Entry :: Next Entry Mood: be afraid, be very afraid Read/Post Comments (5) Share on Facebook	So yesterday, i heard a comment or two that the trailer for the upcoming film of "The Hobbit" is terrific. I'm delighted. Please note that I am not a Tolkien fan. I cannot read the books, and have not seen any of hte movies all the way through. But I know Tolkien fans and scholars. I know folks with excellent movie taste, who know, etc. What I have seen of the LotR trilogy amazed me with brilliant casting and gorgeous settings. Peter Jackson did the Lord of the rings proud and I'm glad he's behind this film as well. Somehow, the Muppets were mentioned as well; maybe it was movie trailers and parodies (many of which I have yet to see. I admit it. I've been watching too many "Simon's Cat videos. Apparently I can watch some videos on computer after all. Go figure.) But it sat there, burbling and giggling until this morning, Stu and I found ourselves casting "The Hobbit" movie with the Muppets. Aw come on, why not? Now,keep in mind the huge gaps in my knowledge of the work but Stu knows the books and films so thanks to Roscoe Casting Associates, here we go. Frodo - oh come on . It's Kermit the Frog. (see below) Samwise - we could go with Scooter here. Or Fozzie Bear. Even if Fozzie is a little large for a Hobbit here. Hobbits in the shire - little frogs of course. Or, here's a great opportunity for chicken casting. Galadriel - you have to ask? Miss Piggy. Arwen - Janice, of the Electric Mayhem, seems to me the perfect choice. Sarumen - Sam the Eagle Gollum - I think it has to be Animal. But Grover's a distinct possibility. Now it gets murky. I can't find the right Muppet for either Legolas or Aragorn. But even worse, is that i can't find the right Muppet for Gandalf. Now I thought Kermit could handle it. But Stu argued against it, and he's right. It's just not Kermitty. So while yeah, we could hob share between Statler and Hilton, I'm going for a ringer. And I figure if Ian McKellan is not available (for he is Gandalf, as Sir Alec Guinness, to his dismay, became Obi-Wan) then I am holding out for Sir Ben Kingsley. I don't know if he would work with a bunch of fabric-Americans (thank you, "Greg the Bunny") but I love Sir Ben and haven't seen a lot of his movies. So here's my chance to be sure I will see it. And I pretty damn sure than Sir Ben Kingsley can play anything and would totally work as Gandalf the whatever color he wants. Your thoughts? Read/Post Comments (5) Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top
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