I logged into the chat room on theoneringnet but I’m thinking about leaving it as the guys over there went on about the length of the beard and him being too young etc etc. GRRRRR
I am loving that his hair is long enough to do that sweet ruffly thing on top again. Guess we know what his hair will look like for movie, just don’t know if it’s beard or no beard.
It still puzzles me why they deliberately made themselves vulnerable to criticism by cutting Thorin’s beard. After all they made the design before RA decided to grow his own beard.
I don’t think that how Richard looks now necessarily has anything to do with the movie he will start filming in two weeks. We will just have to wait and see.
They can’t do a whole lot with the hair except crop it or dye it, that’s what I am saying. I am pretty sure they are not going to put in extensions. I do think the beard will probably go to give audiences a chance to see him clean-shaven.
After I hit post comment it dawned on me that you were only talking about hair length. I think he will most likely be clean shaven too for this next movie. I cannot wait because I so much want to see his face in its entirety.
There’s been speculation one reason he went for this role is the chance to be in contemporary dress with the real RA showing–i.e., no wigs, makeup, prosthetics and costume. Plus it’s a nice break away from all those hours in the makeup chair for TH.
As much as Richard enjoyed working on The Hobbit I can understand that the makeup process can wear on you after a while.
Richard’s star is shining so much more brightly these days. He may have to give up that London house and buy another one in an undisclosed location. I bet that RA doesn’t even register in hotels anymore as Richard Armitage.
Yeah, he probably won’t quite know what to do to only need to spend a short time in the makeup chair. But he’s said before he hates fuss over his appearance, so the less they have to do with this film, the better he will like it. LIfe is definitely changing for him. Got to be a lot to take in. But I am very impressed with how he is conducting himself so far at CC. Seems very relaxed, friendly, gracious as always, articulate as always. Looks so kingly.
Yes, I’m very impressed too! Now I can finally stop worrying about how he’ll handle this whole craze around TH films. He’ll be just fine! And it seems as if he has a great group of friends around him so I suppose that’ll help him dealing with the publicity storm too.
I’m impressed, too. He’s quietly confident and the shy, boyish vibe is gone, revealing a mature man.
There is a definite difference between how he appeared in interviews mid to late Spooks and here at CC. Don’t get me wrong, I love the boyish side of him, but this mature, quietly confident man (perfectly describes him, Jane) is more appealing than ever if that’s possible, and he still has that unpretentious demeanour about him. He continues to take my breath away every time I see him.
I will be addressing this topic more in an upcoming post. Suffice to say, he impresses the HELL out of me.
Yes, he’s really impressive. I think he was wise to take “Category Six”, what sounds like a good dramatic role in a money-making movie, a chance to play a father again, a chance to trot out an American accent, shooting in a pocket between TH shooting that could otherwise leave him in London for Olympic madness, and tbreaking into the American market right on the heels of The Hobbit. At least it’s a tornado rather than a hurricane, so he might not have to get soaked again.
Especially now that we know he will have to go back for more shooting in NZ, I am glad he chose to take this break to do an American film that should help further raise his profile here in the US. LOL about the tornado vs. hurricane.
Very good points, Leigh!
If this isn’t desperately grabbing the first thing that is offered to him but a calculated career move, it may well be the case. Presenting himself to the American audience with an American accent, contemporary clothes and no make up. So they see the guy being Thorin and can imagine him in other roles.
After yesterday,I very much doubt the move to sign on for the tornado thingy was a move born out of desperation…I only wish he had a longer break between CC and starting to shoot the new film.
Let’s say after learning about the new writer I have hope that this might turn out half decent and okay as a first American movie. Something that gets seen by a number of people and is not embarrassing to have in the CV. If he wants a break or not is his choice.
New writer makes me more optimistic.
I just checked and the new scriptwriter is Simon Beaufoy, the writer of Full Monty (which happens to be one of my favourite films of all time). So I have hope now that the film will actually turn out to be OK.
He also wrote Slumdog Millionaire, which I enjoyed.
I haven’t seen that one. It’s on my “to watch” list! I read that the Tariq from Spooks was runner-up to Dev Patel for the lead role. I think Mr Beaufoy is good news for this film.
SB also co-wrote “Miss Pettigrew lives for a day”.
Cool! Another movie I really enjoyed and with Lee Pace!
Actually the Miss Pettigrew script was based on a book which Beaufoy adapted for the movie along with another guy whose name I can’t remember.
That’s right. I always meant to read the book, too, but haven’t gotten around to it.
aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh….I want extensions! Series 3 Guy hair…but clean
Did you all see the interview on Facebook? Richard still looks a little bit nervous compared to the others. They all look very tired, but happy. I hope he gets a chance to take a short break. I’m wondering if he’ll keep the beard for the tornado movie. I know that Peter Jackson has the cast back to do retakes and changes up until late in the editing process. Maybe Richard needs to keep it for those. I’m thinking he’ll be back in NZ after filming the tornado movie. It’s fun to speculate on it. I’m so exciting for Richard.
He really is a beautiful specimen of masculinity. Forget Magic Mike and all his cronies; give me Amazing Armitage.
Frankly those guys in MM can’t hold a candle to him. You know the intelligence in his eyes makes an awul lot of difference.
I was thinking about that earlier today–how all that beefcake, that would have a lot of women falling all over themselves, does nothing for me. The intelligence, the thoughtfulness, the loveliness inside that shines out at us is what makes him so incredibly appealing.
Funny, I was wondering about the same thing as well this morning… I have a visceral reaction to Richard whereas I merely shrug looking at pics of the MM cast. And the reason?It is in the eyes…
I’ve also realized I don’t find men with small eyes particularly attractive, even if they are considered quite handsome. I like big, expressive eyes like RA’s.
Me too!!! That’s why I’m not keen on Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum.. Unfortunately my eyes are small-ish too.. BOth my parents had gorgeous eyes- I didn’t inherit that sadly. Ah well.
Ryan’s eyes are also close-set, which bugs me (well, mine are too, but makeup helps LOL) Speaking of eyes, mine are so itchy, sticky and tired. It’s been a long day and they haven’t had much rest.
Mine are close-set as well, but I only wear make-up maybe 4 times a year.. Can’t be bothered! Maybe you should get a shuteye to rest those eyes? It’s almost 3 am here..my back is killing me!
It’s 8 p.m. here–which the time I fell asleep last night, come to think of it. I keep thinking more stuff may be posted, but it’s not as if it won’t be there later.
Oh, yes –
I think he is wearing a necklace, though I’m not a 100 % sure. Have to go back and double check.
I thought so, too. Very curious as to what it is. We haven’t seen him in a necklace for a while . . . well, we haven’t seen much of HIM period in a while LOL
Maybe it’s a TH cast necklace, better than getting a tattoo IMHO!
In the EW interview when Richard and Martin were asked if they got the tattoos, Richard said to Martin something along the lines of “you didn’t get yours’?” to which Martin replied that he hadn’t. The way Richard said it, made me wonder if he had!
I hope Richard was joking…He once stated he wouldn’t want a RL tattoo because it’s too difficult to hide with make-up..
Richard is like Benny–he can be pulling your leg, but say it in such an off-hand manner, you’re not sure if he is or isn’t.
Tattooes are so “en vogue” these days in Hungary, everybody and their dog is getting inked. Even my niece said she wants one! I don’t like it because from a distance it looks as if you’re dirty!
Oh, there are tattoos everywhere here, too, and so many female celebs are getting them, too–a number of them, in some cases. Just never had any desire to do so. Richard doesn’t really seem like a tattoo guy to begin with, and as much as he hates fussing over appearance, I would think having to worry about covering a tat with makeup would be one more bit of fuss he’d hate.
Basically, what I meant was at the beginning he seemed a little bit like his brain was elsewhere with the few hums and ums. When I do that it means I’m a little bit uneasy. But then his brain kicked in and he was on a role. That little bit at the beginning was the only place in all of these interviews where he did that. In all of the other ones, he’s been terrific, thoughtful, interesting and articulate! I especially enjoy the oneroom.net that just appeared on Youtube. Now maybe I’m projecting what I do when talking in new situations. I learned that when I was working on my Master’s Degree and had to do a lot of oral presenting. I’m not a natural at that. Sometimes I um a bit until I get comfortable and in the swing of things. Maybe, I’m over doing it on the analysis, but there you go.
You know, I think we also have to take into consideration what I mentioned in my last post. He was tired. Likely suffering from jet lag and still trying to get his bearings. So if it took him a little bit of time to get those bearings perfectly understandable. The oneringnet interview is especially enjoyable because the interviewer obviously knows the material and has actually seen RA at work. And I loved the fact that Richard still remembered, in spite of being very busy, that he had spoken to the guy when he visited the set. Such a gentleman!!
I totally get the jet lag and brain fog thing. Been there, done that. I find all of those glimpses of down to earth, real man very, very sweet and attractive. It makes me go all funny inside to see all of those little quirks. It makes me feel as if I’m privileged to see some more of the real man.
Oh, thank you for replying to that, Judit, I honestly forget in my quest to catch up on all the CC stuff I hadn’t seen yet. The euphoRiA is still addling my poor head.
Judit, what did you post at 7.03pm 14 July, please? Something flickers in a big white space but it won’t load properly for me. If it’s a video, could you email me the link, please?
Sorry Kathryn for the late reply, I finally went to bed at 4 am so I only just saw your comment! I’ll email you the link to the YT video, although I think the vid was posted over on Servetus’ blog so you’ve probably seen it already.
Thank you thank you thank you!!!! I think I’m in love with PJ too, can you be in love with more than 1 person at the sam time??? He’s soooooo cute! “You poor sods, you poor poor bastards! LOVE HIM!!!
I am afraid it will get yanked soon so wanted y’all to know. It is a delightful panel. Everyone seems to love what they are doing so much and they have real respect and affection for one another and for the fans. Sir Peter is adorable. Definitely my top director crush. Andy’s Gollum f-bombs had me in absolute stitches. And I still think Martin has a bit of a man crush on our RA.
The panel vid? Hadn’t tried–it’s so long it would take quite a while and wasn’t sure it would be up long enough to do so. I have seen the whole thing now and went back and watched RA’s part twice.
Oh dear it should have been “at the same time”! Typos, typos. I loved that Sir PJ was filming the audience, I was thinking, oh you can’t stop for one minute, can you? What a cute teddy bear he is.
It’s so a dry sense of humor, too, said in a sort of deadpan manner. There he goes reminding me of my favorite man in all the world again (who is a couple of rooms away right now)
Yes, exactly, Very deadpan! The poor interviewer was a bit nervous, but I think Richard has put him at ease. It’s probably a pressure thing, you’ve got 2 minutes, then the interviewee moves along to the next yournalist…
For some reason, I was thinking Thorin was shorter than that. So I am only four inches taller . . . that’s doable. Didn’t Richard say he was 6’2″ “and a half” . . . I always thought it was officially 6’2″
Loved the way he said “Haaaawlf.” Love the way he says everything . . .
Night, ladies. Just hopped in the shower and now trying to relax and wind down . . . step away from the Richarding for a few hours. LOL
I have suspected for a very long time that he is at least 6’2 1/2″. When you see RA next to Jonas Armstrong, there is no way that one of them in 6′ and the other 6’2″. And how tiny Elijah Wood looks next to him!
He’s only half an inch shorter than me! Mmmmm the possibilities…;)
He does look leaner, Angie, especially in the upper arms. Maybe he lost weight carrying around all those heavy costumes, not to mention wielding Orcrist!!
If any thick-headed journalist mispronounces his name again, I think I’ll go on a rampage! Do your homework before an interview for Heaven’s sake people!
Yes, Angie answered the question correctly. It is a term of endearment. I call one of my co-workers pookie and he doesn’t like the sound of it. I still call him pookie anyway to irritate him…LOL
I think Richard looked a bit tired in all of the photos. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying he doesn’t look good. I am only saying that he looks tired and a bit war torn. I didn’t think he looked washed out. The man could use some rest and a month off.
I would have been surprised if he hadn’t looked a bit tired under the circumstances. I think the other actors and PJ looked a bit weary, too. Bless ‘em, they’ve put in a lot of long days. I’d like to think he will get some rest between now and the film starting production, but that is only nine days away. Wonder if he’ll make a trip home?
I thought dear PJ looked dead on his feet, in fact! Martin looked a bit dopey as well (the hat was askew on some pics) I don’t know what Sir Ian is on (to quote from When Harry met Sally, I want what HE’s having ha ha) but he looked the freshest of them all!He’s fantastic!
I keep sneaking away from the work I should be doing outside to keep up with what’s happening. Thought I’d posted at breakfast time but it’s nowhere to be seen, so obviously not. Too excited and overwhelmed to hit the “post comment” button properly!
It will take some time to catch up properly, there’s so much to absorb. So much to say, too!
Sounds silly, but finally seeing Richard after all the build-up has had me a little tearful, especially while watching the Fandango interview.
I felt the familiar “umpf” in the region of my heart at the first sight of him. The effect that man has on me, just by being him…*sigh* He’s looking gorgeous, maybe a little tired, but seemingly relaxed and comfortable. I’m not surprised he still has the beard. The snug-fitting shirt, rolled up sleeves baring those beautiful forearms, his hair, voice…it’s all good. VERY good indeed.
Judit and I were tweeting back and forth for quite a while and I felt as if we were sort of “there” together. There is so much I want to say about RA and this event, some of which I have already mentioned either here or at twitter, but I too totally “give out,” as my daddy used to say, to put together a post.
Will have to wait until tomorrow. It’s been just lovely to see and hear him again.
I’m glad you two were having fun! I opened a twitter account on my new phone, but it drove me nuts following only a few people. Stephen Fry’s I enjoyed, but others were waaay too frequent. I definitely need training in how to use it, but I don’t think I’m cut out for that much social media in my life, the internet is enough!
Mezz, you’d soon get the hang of it!Even I did! Yes, it was wonderful to share all that with Angie. And I was tearful too. In fact I even cried. Happy tears. Can’t believe somebody I’ve never met has become this important to me.
I don’t know how you all managed RA being mostly missing in action for 18 months. For me who just heard of him 7 months ago it was difficult enough. I am so glad the Filming has wrapped. I figure the tornado movie will take anywhere from two to three months to film. Knowing Richard he will probably have something lined up after that too….hopefully also filmed in America.
Lovely interview of cast and crew……….I had to close my eyes and just listen to Richard first, he speaks so well but I couldn’t handle visual and audible together till I knew it went well. I get sooo nervous for him. I read somewhere that MF got a hugh ovation and my immediate reaction was and what about RA?
Its great he has a film lined up, especially as it’s contemporary, people need to be able to recognise him.
And tears, yes a few I have watched his career for 8 years……….he’s so special.
It is too early for that, no-one has seen his performance yet. But it is so good to see him there, as one of the core cast, and apparently quietly accepted by audience and media, after all the uproar when he got cast. Press has been positive about his casting in the tornado movie, calling him an “accomplished actor” (who might even be the saving grave of that movie). British media have always been a bit snarky about him, dwelling on the hunk and heartthob aspect.
I think being introduced to so much of the world as this mature-looking, intelligent, thoughtful, detailed actor who projects such a quiet gravitas will help how he is seen by the worldwide media. British media can be quite snarky in general, in my humble opinion. And I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets his own ovation at next year’s event, assuming he attends.
I’m just getting a little frustrated as the only interviews I’ve been a ble to see were Richard’s interview by Fandango and the cast one by EW.
Maybe it’s got something to do with Firefoz. I’ve restarted the computer 4 times in the last few hours but that hasn’t helped. I might uninstall the latest version of Firefox and go back to version 5 – I never ever had any problems when I had that installed
His presence on TH panel was never questioned to my knowledge, but his participation has certainly put the seal on him being a core cast member. I’m so proud of him. I reckon he’ll not only get his own ovation if he attends next year, but there will be far more audience attendees wanting to ask him questions!
Richard remains incredibly dishy and desirable with every change in hairstyle, physique, clothes. His innate beauty shines through! And then, when he speaks, the thought and intelligence behind his utterances just make him all the more irresistable. I fear I’ll never get over this infatuation, nor do I want to!
Is there a video of the panel anywhere? I can’t work out what’s happening but, even on richardarmitagenet, I get a white square where the interviews should be?????? HELP
Sorry Kathryn, I missed the bit about RANet on your comment. I was referring to an earlier one. There will probably be a video of the panel released eventually, either officially or not!
Sorry, Kathryn, it’s showing up fine on this end. I am assuming it is a glitch on your end. By the way, that is the Fandango interview she posted. I embedded the video from YT of the TORn interview in the latest post. Let me know if you have any luck with that.
I was away all yesterday and couldn’t follow CC in any way. The first picture I saw today was the POD on RANet and it completely took my breath away. My first reaction was. “Could he reallly get more beautiful than that??” Then I watched some of the interviews and was even more impressed, by his voice, his intelligence, his being so relaxed-the whole package. I’m so proud of him! Can’t really concentrate on anything today, I am so happy for him I’m about to burst
Yes Cristine, he’s definitely the “whole package”! What was Thorin’s name in Finnish again? Can’t remember! I can’t concentrate on the housework I’m supposed to be doing either.
Thorin’s name in Finnish is Thorin Tammikilpi (tammi ‘oak’, kilpi ‘shield’). I believe those Finnish words don’t resemble the Hurngarian ones Our languages are related, but the similarities are rare. However, I know some Finnish words that resemble the Hungarian ones: vesi ‘water’ and käsi ‘hand’. Aren’t those two words somewhat similar in Hungarian?
Thorin’s name in Norwegian would be Thorin Eikskjold (pronounced Toor-in Ike-shold). I had to learn a little Old Icelandic when I studied English at university in Lodndon as a way of discovering the common roots of these languages. I can appreciate it a lot more after learning Norwegian.
I have no idea what is Thorin’s name in the Hungarian translation.I haven’t read any of the books in Hungarian. I have bought The Hobbit in English but haven’t started reading it, as I’ve been too busy Richarding! Ha ha
I love the name Tammikilpi, too I read The Hobbit in Finnish about a year ago but didn’t pay so much attention to whether the other character names had been translated or not. I kind of remenber that only Bilbo’s and Thorin’s surnames have been translated.
I was once on a course given by the woman who had translated the Hobbit into Finnish, and also the LOTR books (the first of them as her very first fiction translation when she was very young because her translation teacher had asked her to do it) and she talked a lot about that particular translation work. But I just couldn’t get myself to read it before I knew about Richard’s Hobbit project. Have to read it again before going to see the movie – hopefully on Dec. 12 !!
The Hungarian version was translated by a writer who later became the 1st President of the Republic after the collapse of the Communist regime in 1990. Apparently he learnt English while he was in prison as a prisoner of state. It’s been recently revealed that during his time in prison he was recruited as a denunciator by the Secret Service..And was granted the opportunity to study in exchange for his services as a spy. A rather sad story.
Wow you’re quick!!!! Isn’t he gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous????????
I am trying to stay on top of things but it means lots of jumping back and forth.
I’m doing the exact same thing. You’re still not getting my tweets?
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Know what you mean.
I logged into the chat room on theoneringnet but I’m thinking about leaving it as the guys over there went on about the length of the beard and him being too young etc etc. GRRRRR
Some people you just can’t make happy. I used to work with a fanboy type like that. Benny said he lived in the basement of his parents’ trailer LOL
Someone posting at the TORn site said Thorin looks happy to be signing autographs.
I am loving that his hair is long enough to do that sweet ruffly thing on top again. Guess we know what his hair will look like for movie, just don’t know if it’s beard or no beard.
You mean the tornado movie?
Yeah, since it starts shooting in less than two weeks, I figure that’s the way his hair will look.
It still puzzles me why they deliberately made themselves vulnerable to criticism by cutting Thorin’s beard. After all they made the design before RA decided to grow his own beard.
He’s going to look simply delicious on the big screen
Agreed.
Ohhh absolutely…
I just want to hug him!!!!
Me, too.
I would like to take a torch to every shirt that RA has in black…..LOL He looks gorgeous anyway.
I don’t think that how Richard looks now necessarily has anything to do with the movie he will start filming in two weeks. We will just have to wait and see.
They can’t do a whole lot with the hair except crop it or dye it, that’s what I am saying. I am pretty sure they are not going to put in extensions.
I do think the beard will probably go to give audiences a chance to see him clean-shaven.
After I hit post comment it dawned on me that you were only talking about hair length. I think he will most likely be clean shaven too for this next movie. I cannot wait because I so much want to see his face in its entirety.
There’s been speculation one reason he went for this role is the chance to be in contemporary dress with the real RA showing–i.e., no wigs, makeup, prosthetics and costume. Plus it’s a nice break away from all those hours in the makeup chair for TH.
As much as Richard enjoyed working on The Hobbit I can understand that the makeup process can wear on you after a while.
Richard’s star is shining so much more brightly these days. He may have to give up that London house and buy another one in an undisclosed location. I bet that RA doesn’t even register in hotels anymore as Richard Armitage.
Yeah, he probably won’t quite know what to do to only need to spend a short time in the makeup chair. But he’s said before he hates fuss over his appearance, so the less they have to do with this film, the better he will like it. LIfe is definitely changing for him. Got to be a lot to take in. But I am very impressed with how he is conducting himself so far at CC. Seems very relaxed, friendly, gracious as always, articulate as always. Looks so kingly.
Yes, I’m very impressed too! Now I can finally stop worrying about how he’ll handle this whole craze around TH films. He’ll be just fine! And it seems as if he has a great group of friends around him so I suppose that’ll help him dealing with the publicity storm too.
I’m impressed, too. He’s quietly confident and the shy, boyish vibe is gone, revealing a mature man.
There is a definite difference between how he appeared in interviews mid to late Spooks and here at CC. Don’t get me wrong, I love the boyish side of him, but this mature, quietly confident man (perfectly describes him, Jane) is more appealing than ever if that’s possible, and he still has that unpretentious demeanour about him. He continues to take my breath away every time I see him.
I will be addressing this topic more in an upcoming post. Suffice to say, he impresses the HELL out of me.
Yes, he’s really impressive. I think he was wise to take “Category Six”, what sounds like a good dramatic role in a money-making movie, a chance to play a father again, a chance to trot out an American accent, shooting in a pocket between TH shooting that could otherwise leave him in London for Olympic madness, and tbreaking into the American market right on the heels of The Hobbit. At least it’s a tornado rather than a hurricane, so he might not have to get soaked again.
Especially now that we know he will have to go back for more shooting in NZ, I am glad he chose to take this break to do an American film that should help further raise his profile here in the US. LOL about the tornado vs. hurricane.
Very good points, Leigh!
If this isn’t desperately grabbing the first thing that is offered to him but a calculated career move, it may well be the case. Presenting himself to the American audience with an American accent, contemporary clothes and no make up. So they see the guy being Thorin and can imagine him in other roles.
After yesterday,I very much doubt the move to sign on for the tornado thingy was a move born out of desperation…I only wish he had a longer break between CC and starting to shoot the new film.
Let’s say after learning about the new writer I have hope that this might turn out half decent and okay as a first American movie. Something that gets seen by a number of people and is not embarrassing to have in the CV. If he wants a break or not is his choice.
New writer makes me more optimistic.
I just checked and the new scriptwriter is Simon Beaufoy, the writer of Full Monty (which happens to be one of my favourite films of all time). So I have hope now that the film will actually turn out to be OK.
He also wrote Slumdog Millionaire, which I enjoyed.
I haven’t seen that one. It’s on my “to watch” list! I read that the Tariq from Spooks was runner-up to Dev Patel for the lead role. I think Mr Beaufoy is good news for this film.
SB also co-wrote “Miss Pettigrew lives for a day”.
Cool! Another movie I really enjoyed and with Lee Pace!
Actually the Miss Pettigrew script was based on a book which Beaufoy adapted for the movie along with another guy whose name I can’t remember.
That’s right. I always meant to read the book, too, but haven’t gotten around to it.
aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh….I want extensions! Series 3 Guy hair…but clean
We are going to have to get someone on the inside of this Tornado movie now to keep up to date on the filming. Peter Jackson has us spoiled.
I’ve not been able to function in any proper capacity today. Can’t focus or concentrate! RA is PERFECT!!!!
Yeah, I think there is a lot of that going around today.
Did you all see the interview on Facebook? Richard still looks a little bit nervous compared to the others. They all look very tired, but happy. I hope he gets a chance to take a short break. I’m wondering if he’ll keep the beard for the tornado movie. I know that Peter Jackson has the cast back to do retakes and changes up until late in the editing process. Maybe Richard needs to keep it for those. I’m thinking he’ll be back in NZ after filming the tornado movie. It’s fun to speculate on it. I’m so exciting for Richard.
I didn’t think he was nervous at all, Laurie.. He seemed relaxed to me.
I agree. He didn’t come across as nervous to me. Very focused, yes–listening to everyone else–but still relaxed and happy.
I too thought he looked very relaxed. He is so articulate and low-key when being interviewed! I liked what he was wearing too!
Oh… The boy likes his black, doesn’t he?
I think he’s a guy who doesn’t like to spend a lot of time thinking on what he’s going to wear, and black is pretty basic.
Yeah, he’s just so–mellow. And yet sharp. The shirt was nice and snug, wasn’t it?
YUMMMMMMMMY!!!! I love black!
He wears it well.
Mellow yet sharp! SPOT ON, Angie!
He is….breathtaking.
He really is a beautiful specimen of masculinity. Forget Magic Mike and all his cronies; give me Amazing Armitage.
Frankly those guys in MM can’t hold a candle to him. You know the intelligence in his eyes makes an awul lot of difference.
I was thinking about that earlier today–how all that beefcake, that would have a lot of women falling all over themselves, does nothing for me. The intelligence, the thoughtfulness, the loveliness inside that shines out at us is what makes him so incredibly appealing.
Funny, I was wondering about the same thing as well this morning… I have a visceral reaction to Richard whereas I merely shrug looking at pics of the MM cast. And the reason?It is in the eyes…
I’ve also realized I don’t find men with small eyes particularly attractive, even if they are considered quite handsome. I like big, expressive eyes like RA’s.
Me too!!! That’s why I’m not keen on Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum.. Unfortunately my eyes are small-ish too.. BOth my parents had gorgeous eyes- I didn’t inherit that sadly. Ah well.
Ryan’s eyes are also close-set, which bugs me (well, mine are too, but makeup helps LOL) Speaking of eyes, mine are so itchy, sticky and tired. It’s been a long day and they haven’t had much rest.
Mine are close-set as well, but I only wear make-up maybe 4 times a year.. Can’t be bothered!
Maybe you should get a shuteye to rest those eyes? It’s almost 3 am here..my back is killing me!
It’s 8 p.m. here–which the time I fell asleep last night, come to think of it. I keep thinking more stuff may be posted, but it’s not as if it won’t be there later.
Oh, yes –
I think he is wearing a necklace, though I’m not a 100 % sure. Have to go back and double check.
I thought so, too. Very curious as to what it is. We haven’t seen him in a necklace for a while . . . well, we haven’t seen much of HIM period in a while LOL
Maybe it’s a TH cast necklace, better than getting a tattoo IMHO!
In the EW interview when Richard and Martin were asked if they got the tattoos, Richard said to Martin something along the lines of “you didn’t get yours’?” to which Martin replied that he hadn’t. The way Richard said it, made me wonder if he had!
I hope Richard was joking…He once stated he wouldn’t want a RL tattoo because it’s too difficult to hide with make-up..
Richard is like Benny–he can be pulling your leg, but say it in such an off-hand manner, you’re not sure if he is or isn’t.
Tattooes are so “en vogue” these days in Hungary, everybody and their dog is getting inked. Even my niece said she wants one! I don’t like it because from a distance it looks as if you’re dirty!
Oh, there are tattoos everywhere here, too, and so many female celebs are getting them, too–a number of them, in some cases. Just never had any desire to do so. Richard doesn’t really seem like a tattoo guy to begin with, and as much as he hates fussing over appearance, I would think having to worry about covering a tat with makeup would be one more bit of fuss he’d hate.
That was me, Judit!
I meant the anonymous comment! FOr some reason WP forgot me for a minute!
Basically, what I meant was at the beginning he seemed a little bit like his brain was elsewhere with the few hums and ums. When I do that it means I’m a little bit uneasy. But then his brain kicked in and he was on a role. That little bit at the beginning was the only place in all of these interviews where he did that. In all of the other ones, he’s been terrific, thoughtful, interesting and articulate! I especially enjoy the oneroom.net that just appeared on Youtube. Now maybe I’m projecting what I do when talking in new situations. I learned that when I was working on my Master’s Degree and had to do a lot of oral presenting. I’m not a natural at that. Sometimes I um a bit until I get comfortable and in the swing of things. Maybe, I’m over doing it on the analysis, but there you go.
You know, I think we also have to take into consideration what I mentioned in my last post. He was tired. Likely suffering from jet lag and still trying to get his bearings. So if it took him a little bit of time to get those bearings perfectly understandable. The oneringnet interview is especially enjoyable because the interviewer obviously knows the material and has actually seen RA at work. And I loved the fact that Richard still remembered, in spite of being very busy, that he had spoken to the guy when he visited the set. Such a gentleman!!
I totally get the jet lag and brain fog thing. Been there, done that. I find all of those glimpses of down to earth, real man very, very sweet and attractive. It makes me go all funny inside to see all of those little quirks. It makes me feel as if I’m privileged to see some more of the real man.
Did Richard speak at all during the panel? I followed TORN’s notes but he wasn’t mentioned once..
You saw my Tweet, right?
Yes darling. I’m all over the place at the moment! It’s 2.30 am here!
I wasn’t on Twitter for very long so what did you and Judit tweet about?
Because I was up from 3am my time, my eyes were tired so had to go take a nap
We were tweeting (“discussing”) about things related to Richard at The “Hobbit Con”! What’s your tag on Twitter, Kathryn?
Oh, thank you for replying to that, Judit, I honestly forget in my quest to catch up on all the CC stuff I hadn’t seen yet. The euphoRiA is still addling my poor head.
Sorry, only just saw this comment. I’m either Lucas North or “livinlovindoll”!!!!!!!
Got my answer, thanks!
I love this video!!!
Judit, what did you post at 7.03pm 14 July, please? Something flickers in a big white space but it won’t load properly for me. If it’s a video, could you email me the link, please?
Sorry Kathryn for the late reply, I finally went to bed at 4 am so I only just saw your comment! I’ll email you the link to the YT video, although I think the vid was posted over on Servetus’ blog so you’ve probably seen it already.
First 23 minutes of hobbit panel up and likely not for long (minus showreel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HselkQMNXKM&feature=player_embedded#
Thank you thank you thank you!!!! I think I’m in love with PJ too, can you be in love with more than 1 person at the sam time??? He’s soooooo cute! “You poor sods, you poor poor bastards! LOVE HIM!!!
I am afraid it will get yanked soon so wanted y’all to know. It is a delightful panel. Everyone seems to love what they are doing so much and they have real respect and affection for one another and for the fans. Sir Peter is adorable. Definitely my top director crush. Andy’s Gollum f-bombs had me in absolute stitches. And I still think Martin has a bit of a man crush on our RA.
Can you download it Angie?
The panel vid? Hadn’t tried–it’s so long it would take quite a while and wasn’t sure it would be up long enough to do so. I have seen the whole thing now and went back and watched RA’s part twice.
Oh dear it should have been “at the same time”! Typos, typos. I loved that Sir PJ was filming the audience, I was thinking, oh you can’t stop for one minute, can you? What a cute teddy bear he is.
Ahhh.. the crinkles.. the sense of humour… the beautiful voice…
He does look a bit tired, the sweet darling.
I kind of expected him to–he had a long flight to get there, with not much down time after the film wrap and then all the hoopla of CC.
He also looks as if he’s lost some weight. I mean since that first press conference two years ago.
He hasn’t lost his sense of humour. “I had to lose a foot” Good one, Richard!
It’s so a dry sense of humor, too, said in a sort of deadpan manner. There he goes reminding me of my favorite man in all the world again (who is a couple of rooms away right now)
Yes, exactly, Very deadpan!
The poor interviewer was a bit nervous, but I think Richard has put him at ease. It’s probably a pressure thing, you’ve got 2 minutes, then the interviewee moves along to the next yournalist…
So at 5’2″, Thorin’s only an inch or so shorter than me! Better and better!!!
Just the same height as me!! Love it!!!
I’m 5′ 2″, too!!!!!!
For some reason, I was thinking Thorin was shorter than that. So I am only four inches taller . . . that’s doable.
Didn’t Richard say he was 6’2″ “and a half” . . . I always thought it was officially 6’2″
Maybe he grew taller playing a dwarf??
Maybe! That just caught my attention.
It just makes him that 1/2 inch more gorgeous!!
Loved the way he said “Haaaawlf.”
Love the way he says everything . . .
Night, ladies. Just hopped in the shower and now trying to relax and wind down . . . step away from the Richarding for a few hours. LOL
I have suspected for a very long time that he is at least 6’2 1/2″. When you see RA next to Jonas Armstrong, there is no way that one of them in 6′ and the other 6’2″. And how tiny Elijah Wood looks next to him!
He’s only half an inch shorter than me! Mmmmm the possibilities…;)
Yeah, he looks leaner but still muscular.
*sighs and drools and melts into puddle*
Did you notice he was talking with his hands?
Oooh yes, I certainly did!
He does look leaner, Angie, especially in the upper arms. Maybe he lost weight carrying around all those heavy costumes, not to mention wielding Orcrist!!
Wouldn’t be surprised. Wonder how much Orcrist weighed.
If any thick-headed journalist mispronounces his name again, I think I’ll go on a rampage! Do your homework before an interview for Heaven’s sake people!
http://richardarmitagenet.com/images/filmography/Hobbit/TORn-RAinterview-14Jul12.jpg
Pookie looks a little tired and war torn in this photo.
Xenia, what’s “Pookie”? I think the lighting actually wasn’t very good, he looks ill on that photo, whereas he looks OK on the others, if a bit tired.
That lighting washed him out. He looked much better in other pics/vids. Pookie is a sort of term of endearment.
Yes, Angie answered the question correctly. It is a term of endearment. I call one of my co-workers pookie and he doesn’t like the sound of it. I still call him pookie anyway to irritate him…LOL
I think Richard looked a bit tired in all of the photos. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying he doesn’t look good. I am only saying that he looks tired and a bit war torn. I didn’t think he looked washed out. The man could use some rest and a month off.
I would have been surprised if he hadn’t looked a bit tired under the circumstances. I think the other actors and PJ looked a bit weary, too. Bless ‘em, they’ve put in a lot of long days. I’d like to think he will get some rest between now and the film starting production, but that is only nine days away. Wonder if he’ll make a trip home?
I thought dear PJ looked dead on his feet, in fact! Martin looked a bit dopey as well (the hat was askew on some pics) I don’t know what Sir Ian is on (to quote from When Harry met Sally, I want what HE’s having ha ha) but he looked the freshest of them all!He’s fantastic!
I keep sneaking away from the work I should be doing outside to keep up with what’s happening. Thought I’d posted at breakfast time but it’s nowhere to be seen, so obviously not. Too excited and overwhelmed to hit the “post comment” button properly!
It will take some time to catch up properly, there’s so much to absorb. So much to say, too!
Sounds silly, but finally seeing Richard after all the build-up has had me a little tearful, especially while watching the Fandango interview.
I felt the familiar “umpf” in the region of my heart at the first sight of him. The effect that man has on me, just by being him…*sigh* He’s looking gorgeous, maybe a little tired, but seemingly relaxed and comfortable. I’m not surprised he still has the beard. The snug-fitting shirt, rolled up sleeves baring those beautiful forearms, his hair, voice…it’s all good. VERY good indeed.
Now, I’d better get working again!
Judit and I were tweeting back and forth for quite a while and I felt as if we were sort of “there” together. There is so much I want to say about RA and this event, some of which I have already mentioned either here or at twitter, but I too totally “give out,” as my daddy used to say, to put together a post.
Will have to wait until tomorrow. It’s been just lovely to see and hear him again.
I’m glad you two were having fun! I opened a twitter account on my new phone, but it drove me nuts following only a few people. Stephen Fry’s I enjoyed, but others were waaay too frequent. I definitely need training in how to use it, but I don’t think I’m cut out for that much social media in my life, the internet is enough!
Mezz, you’d soon get the hang of it!Even I did! Yes, it was wonderful to share all that with Angie. And I was tearful too. In fact I even cried. Happy tears. Can’t believe somebody I’ve never met has become this important to me.
I don’t know how you all managed RA being mostly missing in action for 18 months. For me who just heard of him 7 months ago it was difficult enough. I am so glad the Filming has wrapped. I figure the tornado movie will take anywhere from two to three months to film. Knowing Richard he will probably have something lined up after that too….hopefully also filmed in America.
It hasn’t been easy . . .I think that’s why some of us got teary over all this
Lovely interview of cast and crew……….I had to close my eyes and just listen to Richard first, he speaks so well but I couldn’t handle visual and audible together till I knew it went well. I get sooo nervous for him. I read somewhere that MF got a hugh ovation and my immediate reaction was and what about RA?
Its great he has a film lined up, especially as it’s contemporary, people need to be able to recognise him.
And tears, yes a few I have watched his career for 8 years……….he’s so special.
It is too early for that, no-one has seen his performance yet. But it is so good to see him there, as one of the core cast, and apparently quietly accepted by audience and media, after all the uproar when he got cast. Press has been positive about his casting in the tornado movie, calling him an “accomplished actor” (who might even be the saving grave of that movie). British media have always been a bit snarky about him, dwelling on the hunk and heartthob aspect.
I think being introduced to so much of the world as this mature-looking, intelligent, thoughtful, detailed actor who projects such a quiet gravitas will help how he is seen by the worldwide media. British media can be quite snarky in general, in my humble opinion.
And I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets his own ovation at next year’s event, assuming he attends.
I totally agree.
Angie, why won’t Judit’s comment at 7.03pm yesterday show up properly? I think it’s a video but I can’t get at it
I will check it shortly. Right in the middle of writing a post at the moment.
Oh, sorry. No rush.
I’m just getting a little frustrated as the only interviews I’ve been a ble to see were Richard’s interview by Fandango and the cast one by EW.
Maybe it’s got something to do with Firefoz. I’ve restarted the computer 4 times in the last few hours but that hasn’t helped. I might uninstall the latest version of Firefox and go back to version 5 – I never ever had any problems when I had that installed
His presence on TH panel was never questioned to my knowledge, but his participation has certainly put the seal on him being a core cast member. I’m so proud of him. I reckon he’ll not only get his own ovation if he attends next year, but there will be far more audience attendees wanting to ask him questions!
Richard remains incredibly dishy and desirable with every change in hairstyle, physique, clothes. His innate beauty shines through! And then, when he speaks, the thought and intelligence behind his utterances just make him all the more irresistable. I fear I’ll never get over this infatuation, nor do I want to!
Is there a video of the panel anywhere? I can’t work out what’s happening but, even on richardarmitagenet, I get a white square where the interviews should be?????? HELP
Kathryn, try seeing it over on RANet. Ali has posted it in the news wrap-up.
That’s Judit’s 7-03 comment. I don’t think there is a video of the panel yet, but I haven’t checked YT for a while.
Sorry Kathryn, I missed the bit about RANet on your comment. I was referring to an earlier one. There will probably be a video of the panel released eventually, either officially or not!
Yeah, there hasn’t been any official (or unofficial) panel vid ( or even audio recording) that has surfaced yet to the best of my knowledge.
No, it’s still showing only white squares where the clips should be
Sorry, Kathryn, it’s showing up fine on this end. I am assuming it is a glitch on your end. By the way, that is the Fandango interview she posted. I embedded the video from YT of the TORn interview in the latest post. Let me know if you have any luck with that.
I was away all yesterday and couldn’t follow CC in any way. The first picture I saw today was the POD on RANet and it completely took my breath away. My first reaction was. “Could he reallly get more beautiful than that??” Then I watched some of the interviews and was even more impressed, by his voice, his intelligence, his being so relaxed-the whole package. I’m so proud of him! Can’t really concentrate on anything today, I am so happy for him I’m about to burst
Yes Cristine, he’s definitely the “whole package”!
What was Thorin’s name in Finnish again? Can’t remember! I can’t concentrate on the housework I’m supposed to be doing either. 
Thorin’s name in Finnish is Thorin Tammikilpi (tammi ‘oak’, kilpi ‘shield’). I believe those Finnish words don’t resemble the Hurngarian ones
Our languages are related, but the similarities are rare. However, I know some Finnish words that resemble the Hungarian ones: vesi ‘water’ and käsi ‘hand’. Aren’t those two words somewhat similar in Hungarian?
Thorin’s name in Norwegian would be Thorin Eikskjold (pronounced Toor-in Ike-shold). I had to learn a little Old Icelandic when I studied English at university in Lodndon as a way of discovering the common roots of these languages. I can appreciate it a lot more after learning Norwegian.
I have no idea what is Thorin’s name in the Hungarian translation.I haven’t read any of the books in Hungarian. I have bought The Hobbit in English but haven’t started reading it, as I’ve been too busy Richarding! Ha ha
Yes, Cristine,in fact they are! vesi-’víz’, käsi-’kéz’
I love the name Tammikilpi! So cute! :
I love the name Tammikilpi, too
I read The Hobbit in Finnish about a year ago but didn’t pay so much attention to whether the other character names had been translated or not. I kind of remenber that only Bilbo’s and Thorin’s surnames have been translated.
I was once on a course given by the woman who had translated the Hobbit into Finnish, and also the LOTR books (the first of them as her very first fiction translation when she was very young because her translation teacher had asked her to do it) and she talked a lot about that particular translation work. But I just couldn’t get myself to read it before I knew about Richard’s Hobbit project. Have to read it again before going to see the movie – hopefully on Dec. 12 !!
The Hungarian version was translated by a writer who later became the 1st President of the Republic after the collapse of the Communist regime in 1990. Apparently he learnt English while he was in prison as a prisoner of state. It’s been recently revealed that during his time in prison he was recruited as a denunciator by the Secret Service..And was granted the opportunity to study in exchange for his services as a spy. A rather sad story.