For months the Colbert Nation has speculated about Stephen Colberts possible involvement in ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy, after Stephen received an invitation from Peter Jackson to visit the films set in New Zealand.
As the promotional campaign for trilogies second installment, ‘The Desolation of Smaug’ kicks into high gear, IMDB has updated the films listing to included Stephen Colbert, Evelyn McGee, Peter Colbert and John Colbert as ‘Laketown Spies’.
Having not seen the film, I can neither confirm nor deny the casting news, the film isn’t released in Australia until Boxing Day. But for those of you planning on seeing the film in the cinema, keep your eyes peeled during the scenes in Laketown.
Reddit user Boobarella, has this to say about the scene:
“I saw a cut of the film. He’s sitting on a dock in Lake town smoking a pipe if I remember correctly. He’s looking off camera but featured and wearing a mangled wig of long hair. I remember thinking, “they made that guy look like a dirty Colbert.” Turns out…”
Update:
Warner Bros. tells Yahoo Movies, that the Colberts all play “Laketown spies” in the film. The location becomes central to the story about two-thirds of the way through the flick as it is the final destination before the dwarves and Bilbo Baggins head into the Lonely Mountain to displace that evil, treasure-hording dragon Smaug. In the town, which floats on an icy lake, the little folk strike a shaky alliance with Bard the Bowman (Luke Evans) and have to hang out there for a bit.
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Mr. Peabody, the most accomplished dog in the world, and his mischievous boy Sherman, use their time machine “the Wabac” to go on the most outrageous adventures known to man or dog. But when Sherman takes the Wabac out for a joyride to impress his friend Penny, they accidentally rip a hole in the universe, wreaking havoc on the most important events in world history. Before they forever alter the past, present and future, Mr. Peabody must come to their rescue, ultimately facing the most daunting challenge of any era: figuring out how to be a parent. Together, the time-traveling trio will make their mark on history.
‘Mr Peabody and Sherman’ will be released on 7th March, 2014 in North America. For global release dates, please check the films Facebook Page.
Haven’t seen Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Company’ on the big screen yet? Well you’re in luck, the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe, Vermont, will air a special screening of the film on
Saturday, August 31st (2013) at 7:30PM.
Tickets: $12
Can’t make it to the screening? Don’t worry, the performance is still available for purchase on DVD and Blu-Ray.
Rob Minkoff, director of Dreamworks Animations ‘Mr. Peabody & Sherman’ talks to ‘Beyond The Trailer’ about his excitement at getting the opportunity to work with ‘the incredible incredible’ Stephen Colbert, who provides the voice of ‘Paul Peterson’, Mr. Peabody’s nemesis (00:46 – 01:02).
The film, scheduled for release in the US on the 7th March 2014, was met with a ‘overwhelmingly positive response’ with ‘every joke from the clip shown landing strongly’ at the ‘Dreamworks Animation Filmmaker Focus’ Panel.
Meanwhile, I don’t think the subtitles have quite nailed this one …
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In their weekly “Lost Roles” column, ‘Splitsider’ take a look back at some of Colbert’s earlier career attempts that didn’t work out, like auditioning for ‘Saturday Night Live’, writing movies, and serving as an on-air correspondent for ‘Good Morning America’.
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Well, EW has put the rumor swirling around a potential Colbert cameo directly to Hobbit director Peter Jackson—and Jackson isn’t denying it! Then again, he isn’t confirming it. “I read that, too—it was very, very interesting,” Jackson says, laughing. “It’s yet to be confirmed or denied.” Jackson will, however, confirm one thing: Colbert is a serious Tolkien fanatic: “I have never met a bigger Tolkien geek in my life,” Jackson says. “Philippa Boyens is our resident Tolkien expert, and when Stephen came down to visit the set, we put him head to head with Philippa on a Tolkien quiz—and Stephen triumphed. I have to say, his encyclopedic knowledge of Tolkien is spectacular, and points to a deprived childhood in some respects.”
Source: Entertainment Weekly.
Cinema – Part 2
For months the Colbert Nation has speculated about Stephen Colberts possible involvement in ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy, after Stephen received an invitation from Peter Jackson to visit the films set in New Zealand.
As the promotional campaign for trilogies second installment, ‘The Desolation of Smaug’ kicks into high gear, IMDB has updated the films listing to included Stephen Colbert, Evelyn McGee, Peter Colbert and John Colbert as ‘Laketown Spies’.
Having not seen the film, I can neither confirm nor deny the casting news, the film isn’t released in Australia until Boxing Day. But for those of you planning on seeing the film in the cinema, keep your eyes peeled during the scenes in Laketown.
Reddit user Boobarella, has this to say about the scene:
Update:
‘Mr Peabody and Sherman’ will be released on 7th March, 2014 in North America. For global release dates, please check the films Facebook Page.
Haven’t seen Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Company’ on the big screen yet? Well you’re in luck, the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe, Vermont, will air a special screening of the film on
Saturday, August 31st (2013) at 7:30PM.
Tickets: $12
Can’t make it to the screening? Don’t worry, the performance is still available for purchase on DVD and Blu-Ray.
Rob Minkoff, director of Dreamworks Animations ‘Mr. Peabody & Sherman’ talks to ‘Beyond The Trailer’ about his excitement at getting the opportunity to work with ‘the incredible incredible’ Stephen Colbert, who provides the voice of ‘Paul Peterson’, Mr. Peabody’s nemesis (00:46 – 01:02).
The film, scheduled for release in the US on the 7th March 2014, was met with a ‘overwhelmingly positive response’ with ‘every joke from the clip shown landing strongly’ at the ‘Dreamworks Animation Filmmaker Focus’ Panel.
Meanwhile, I don’t think the subtitles have quite nailed this one …
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In their weekly “Lost Roles” column, ‘Splitsider’ take a look back at some of Colbert’s earlier career attempts that didn’t work out, like auditioning for ‘Saturday Night Live’, writing movies, and serving as an on-air correspondent for ‘Good Morning America’.
Read more
© Rob Minkoff
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