Did Benedict Cumberbatch do motion capture for Smaug?
In the “Hobbit” sequel, Cumberbatch plays the role of the perilous dragon, Smaug. However, the “Sherlock” actor didn’t simply voice the dragon. He also acted out the role in a motion-capture suit. He was fitted with a helmet that has a little camera attached to capture his every facial movement.
Who did the MoCap for Smaug?
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch Performs MoCap ‘Smaug’ In Making Of Video – The Hollywood Reporter.
Is Smaug a boy or girl?
| Smaug | |
|---|---|
| Tolkien’s illustration “Conversation with Smaug” | |
| In-universe information | |
| Race | Dragon |
| Gender | Male |
When is The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition released?
Take a look at the The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition clips after the jump. The film will be available on Blu-ray 3D and DVD on November 3rd, and is currently available on Digital HD. Watch the clips below. Sony is cutting off their free upgrade support.
How long is the extended edition of The Hobbit?
The extended edition for The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug will contain 25 minutes of new scenes, in contrast with An Unexpected Journey’s 13 minutes.
What was the desolation of Smaug about?
The second one, The Desolation of Smaug was about Bilbo’s courage. That’s seen in several scenes such as when Bilbo saves his Dwavish friends from spiders and then unfriendly elves. Of course this is also when he first comes across Smaug. Speaking of which the dragon was awesome.
How is The Hobbit connected to The Lord of the Rings?
Finally, Jackson wanted to connect the Hobbit with the Lord of the Rings and that’s shown the most in The Desolation of Smaug. That’s through Legolas (Orlando Bloom) shows up when the Dwarves and Bilbo go through the Mirkwood.