Date announced for start of 'The Hobbit' shoot
Filming of Sir Peter Jackson's blockbuster will begin in March.
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Principal photography for The Hobbit will begin on Monday March 21, production company 3Foot7 said today.
"Despite some delays we are fully back on track and very excited to get started,” said Sir Peter, who was recently hospitalised with a perforated stomach ulcer.
He said the start date was chosen after practical considerations of the filming schedule requirements, actor availability and the New Zealand seasons.
Shooting will take place at Stone Street Studios in Miramar and on location around New Zealand.
Confirmed cast members include: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, William Kircher, James Nesbitt, Stephen Hunter, Rob Kazinsky, Aidan Turner, Peter Hambleton, John Callen, Jed Brophy, Mark Hadlow, Adam Brown, Cate Blanchett, Andy Serkis, Mikael Persbrant, Sylvester McCoy and Elijah Wood.
Niko Kloeten
Mon, 07 Feb 2011
Mon, 07 Feb 2011
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Date announced for start of 'The Hobbit' shoot
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