12 MARCH 29, 2011 The Retriever Weekly ARTS The Hobbit returns for lovers of Lord of the Rings

With the goals of giving just attention Hobbit where Gandalf departs, and not leave the United Kingdom due to to passages from the book and bridging through the later books, it is under- age and disabilities. Although some the gap with The Fellowship of the Ring, stood that he leaves to meet with the filming will occur in England, Jackson Jackson is formatting The Hobbit as a White Council. Jackson hopes to utilize seeks to venture as far as the United duology. If all goes well, the first half such instances to introduce themes and States and New Zealand. UMBC stu- is likely to be in theaters by the end of characters from The Lord of the Rings. dents are reminded that with filming 2012, with the second half premiering The Hobbit has serious potential be- occurring in Baltimore in mid-April, a year later. Although the project and cause Jackson is creating a cast com- campus will most likely be closed the header of both films will beThe Hobbit, posed of new skilled actors paired with week of April 11. If so, any students potential individual film titles include the talented veterans from the trilogy. still on campus as of April 8 at 8 p.m. The Hobbit: There and Back Again, and The lead role of Bilbo Baggins has been will be evicted. It is expected that most The Hobbit: The Unexpected Journey. given to Martin Freeman, celebrated professors will be posting their les- Jackson's greatest struggle will be for his portrayal of Arthur Dent in The sons and assignments on Blackboard. Courtesy Warner Brothers the incorporation of outside material Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Some However, more information will follow. Bilbo Baggins returns to prove Middle-Earth what a real hobbit is made of. and applying it to the original story: of the most prominent actors from The Should this occur, the UMBC commu- Morey Rosner In December 2007, Jackson was Bilbo Baggins' adventure and the defeat Lord of the Rings will be reviving their nity is expecting campus to reopen as Staff writer named the executive producer of the of the dragon Smaug. As Tolkien fans characters, including Ian McKellen and of May 1. upcoming film project. The next year, know through The Silmarillion and the Andy Serkis, who played Gandalf and After almost a decade, there is finally The Return of the King premiered in Guillermo del Toro was asked by New Unfinished Tales of Numenor and Middle- Gollum, respectively. Due to Jackson's a film series that will attest to the legacy theaters, concluding New Line Cine- Line to direct, announcing that the pre- earth, many unmentioned events occur goal of incorporating outside material of The Lord of the Rings. Although the ma's film adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's quel would indeed be Tolkien's cele- simultaneously with the storyline from to build the foundations of The Fellow- legalization of production and the fi- trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. Under Di- brated novel The Hobbit. However, with The Hobbit. Jackson aims to incorporate ship of the Ring, other old cast members nalization of the cast were arduous, rector Peter Jackson, the three films— delays and slow work, a frustrated del these events into the upcoming duol- will be returning. These include Cate The Hobbit is ultimately on track for The Fellowship of the Ring The Two Tow- Toro ultimately left the project in May ogy as a means to strengthen The Hob- Blanchett as Galadriel, Christopher the big screen. Jackson hopes that the ers, and The Return of the King—were 2010. Finally, this past October, New bit's ties with The Lord of the Rings. Lee as Saruman the White, and Hugo resulting Tolkien pentalogy will rest on nominated for 30 Academy Awards, Line approved Jackson as director of The For example, Jackson wishes to ex- Weaving as Elrond, all of whom are firm foundations. He expects a smooth winning 17 thereof. In the aftermath Hobbit, which is expected to premier in pound upon the White Council. First members of the White Council in The transition from The Hobbit project to of the success of The Lord of the Rings, December 2012. Indeed, photography mentioned in The Lord of the Rings, this Lord of the Rings. The Fellowship of the Ring, completing a Jackson and New Line entered into a was underway as of March 21. is a coalition of wizards and Elves that In order to satisfy his vision, Jackson decade-long epic. battle about who would direct a possi- Thanks to Jackson's leadership and checks the growing power of Sauron, aims to filmThe Hobbit in as many plac- ble prequel to the trilogy. This delibera- aspirations, The Hobbit is likely to earn the ultimate antagonist in the trilogy. es as possible. With older cast members Comments may be sent tion would last the rest of the decade. similar acclaim as The Lord of the Rings. There are numerous instances in The including Christopher Lee, many can- to [email protected] Universal Pictures changes filmmaking strategy whatever they want to see in a movie in day, and have proven to be huge success- teenager-produced films, rival studios friends playing ding-dong ditch. Daniel Supanick it." es with the young male demographic. panicked. Warner Brothers, the home of Many are saying that this strategy fore- Senior Staff Writer This decision came about when the One film was simply over-exposed foot- the “Harry Potter” films, reportedly tried bodes the end of film as a legitimate me- studio realized that teenage boys, the age of boys skateboarding and wiping to fight this by giving all of their devel- dium, but Meyer disagrees. "This proves In a bold new business strategy, Uni- target demographic for most films made out on rails, while another was footage oping projects to even younger boys. that anyone can make movies, and versal Pictures announced this week that by any studio, was not interested in see- from Family Guy recorded directly off of There's even a reported reboot of Super- completely opens up the playing field," they would no longer be hiring career ing movies like the Amy Adams vehicle a television intercut with images of fire- man being developed where he watches he stated. "It's just up to the older gen- filmmakers to make their films, and “Leap Year,” or the Zac Efron-starring crackers going off in a driveway. YouTube videos and fights his stepdad. eration of filmmakers to catch up." With would instead be handing their projects “Charlie St. Cloud.” "We've done all we "It's all brilliant," Meyer commented "They're only going to get lost in the that, he turned his attention to blurry to teenage boys. can," Meyer says. "Now we're just leaving while watching high definition footage fray," Meyer said of the other studios' ef- footage captured of girls in a pillow fight "I mean, they're our target audience it up to these young men to make what of a young boy's convenience store crime forts to catch up. "They're only trying to at a slumber party. anyways," Universal President Ronald they want." spree. "This is exactly what teenage boys haphazardly emulate a formula that took Meyer said. "They usually don't even After only a week, results have begun want: Brainless, sometimes violent, and lots of time to build." When asked what Comments may be sent to care if the movie's even well-made. If we to show in droves. Five movies have been effortless. Quite effortless." that formula was, Meyer instead pointed [email protected] give it directly to them, they can just put produced, one made over the course of a Upon hearing of the success of these us to footage a young man took of his Rebecca Black replaces Snoop Dog on a Friday

Courtney Haupt kindergarten (after all, "Tomorrow place Snoop Dogg. Contributing Writer is Saturday, and Sunday comes af- "It is a shame that Snoop Dogg will terwards"). "Friday" was produced no longer be able to make it," said a Snoop Dogg is out, and Rebecca by the Ark Music Factory in Los Student Events Board member who Black is in as UMBC's headline Angeles, which has long been ridi- wished to remain anonymous. "But Quadmania performer. culed by the press as a cheesy joke. we feel as though Rebecca Black is Snoop Dogg was forced to cancel Perhaps more shockingly, Black's young, hip, and able to provide an last week after work for his upcom- mother paid the company $2000 to educational concert for UMBC stu- ing movie was delayed. He will be write and produce her song. dents." replaced by Rebecca Black, a 13 Quadmania will be Black's debut Some UMBC students are anxious- year-old YouTube phenom whose hit tour performance. After her stop at ly awaiting the upcoming concert. song "Friday" has gotten nearly 48 UMBC, she will be performing at "Rebecca Black is really talented. million views in the last month. This several local elementary schools. In I don't know why everyone makes young artist has received sparkling addition to her hit song "Friday," fun of her," enthused Christy Jones, reviews by stars ranging from Lady she is expected to perform several a freshman at UMBC. "I personally Courtesy anorak.co.uk Rebecca, we too have great difficulty deciding whether to sit in the front or Gaga to Jay Leno. I mean, Lady Gaga original songs, including "Factors," am really excited that she's coming backseat. Thanks for understanding. said it, so it must be true. "Rhode Island," and "Prime Colors." here." "Friday," Black's only hit, is so The rapper from the "Friday" music Others aren't so enthusiastic. "I though I would much rather see this week at the Commons Informa- bad it's almost good. Maybe it's video will also be making a special saw her video a few times on You- Snoop Dogg." tion Desk. the overuse of auto tune, the lyri- appearance. Tube," commented Steven Taylor, a So, which seat are you going to cal debate over which seat to take, Many may be wondering why sophomore at UMBC. "I guess it will choose? Will you be at the Rebecca Comments may be sent or a calendar lesson straight from UMBC chose Rebecca Black to re- be cool to see her in person, even Black concert? Tickets go on sale to [email protected]