Re: Countdown to Release | SPOILER THREAD

[Ally]

Totally did not just google this to see what came up

[Eldorion]

Wat.

[Eldorion]

But you may have to explain it to the others

[Pettytyrant101]

Norc and Ally.

The only film I want so see now is entitled 'Petty Tyrant continously beats PJ round the head with a plank of wood.'
And I am planning at least a trilogy.

[Lancebloke]

Norc and Ally.

The only film I want so see now is entitled 'Petty Tyrant continously beats PJ round the head with a plank of wood.'
And I am planning at least a trilogy.

This is why I put PJ down to beat you over in Bree.... you think so small!!

[Pettytyrant101]

Yes Lance- and dont think I've forgiven you for you that!!!

Besides, I like the personnal touch Lance. Things are so cold and impersonal these days. Up close and violent- thats the way.

[Ringdrotten]

I don't know what to say - anger and disappointment, that's what I feel! Ridiculous idea, making not only two, but three films now The amount of made-up stuff will ruin what's left of the original storyline (the Hobbit), it's just going to be too damn obvious now that it's made up. He's just lost what respect I had left for him. To pull a Lucas so shamelessly - Like Norc said:

this will suck big balls. seriously. If these movies are anything but extraordinary, magnificant, surprisingly awesome and superb, I will never ever forvige PJ for that.

You better pull this off, a**wipe!

Maybe they will rename all the films...

Maybe it will be:

The Hobbit: Episode 1 - The Phantom Darkness
The Hoobit: Episode 2 - Attack of the Elves
The Hobbit: Episode 3 - Revenge of the Maia

They can then repackage the LotRs trilogy for another re-re-re-release

Episode 4 - The New Hope of the Fellowship
Episode 5 - Isengard Strikes Back
Episode 6 - ................ Return of the King

[Mrs Figg]

MORE ELVES!!!!!HURRAH!!!!!!

[Ringdrotten]

For the Norwegians:

Blir stadig imponert over Dagbladets journalister..

"«Ringenes Herre»-suksess
Samtlige tre «Ringenes Herre»-filmer er blant tidenes 30 mest sette filmer, ifølge nettstedet Imdb.com, og Jackson ble belønnet med tre Oscar-statuetter for film nummer to, «Atter en konge»."

A rough translation for the rest (it's an excerpt from a newspaper article):

"The success of the Lord of the Rings
All the three films of the Lord of the Rings trilogy are among the 30 most watched films of all time, according to imdb.com, and Jackson was awarded three Oscars for film number two, The Return of the King"

[Mrs Figg]

ELVES!!!!!!!!


so excited this is fabulous news and I dont care what anyone says. I am a lost cause.

[Ringdrotten]

It's good that someone is happy, at least

[Norc]

For the Norwegians:

Blir stadig imponert over Dagbladets journalister..

"«Ringenes Herre»-suksess
Samtlige tre «Ringenes Herre»-filmer er blant tidenes 30 mest sette filmer, ifølge nettstedet Imdb.com, og Jackson ble belønnet med tre Oscar-statuetter for film nummer to, «Atter en konge»."

A rough translation for the rest (it's an excerpt from a newspaper article):

"The success of the Lord of the Rings
All the three films of the Lord of the Rings trilogy are among the 30 most watched films of all time, according to imdb.com, and Jackson was awarded three Oscars for film number two, The Return of the King"

[Mrs Figg]

just think though, more hobbity news, more blogs, more discussions (ok, arguments), erm, more...just more.



E.L.V.E.S

[Norc]

cheers.. have to sulk.

[Mrs Figg]

L.E.G.O.L.A.S

[Norc]

yeah.. freaky eyed Legolas, Martin Freeman, Lee Pace, Benedict Cumberbatch and Aiden Turner. And Mikael Persbrandt. And Bard. I might enjoy this. might.

[Pettytyrant101]

None are lost Mrs Figg- I have faith in the crabbit.
I will bring it back to you, dont you worry- and if all else fails eventually you will have to see the films (assuming we are not all dead from old age by the time PJ finishes) and that will do the trick of restoring a crabbit rage I am certain.

[Norc]

article from here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/peter-jackson-confirms-third-hobbit-film-internet-rejoices/2012/07/30/gJQASclyKX_blog.html

Peter Jackson formally announced this afternoon that his take on “The Hobbit” — originally envisioned as a two-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s tale — will be a trilogy.

The Oscar-winning filmmaker — who, as Smeagol scholars are well aware, directed the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy to much critical acclaim and financial success — had hinted about a third “Hobbit” during a recent appearance at Comic-Con. But today’s statement officially confirms that a third, not-yet-titled movie will follow “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” and ”The Hobbit: There and Back Again.” Part three of the Bilbo Baggins saga is slated for release in summer 2014. “Unexpected Journey” arrives this December.

In a statement posted to his Facebook page, Jackson noted that he and collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyles made the decision after watching an early cut of the first film-and-a-half’s worth of “The Hobbit.”

“All of which gave rise to a simple question: Do we take this chance to tell more of the tale?” Jackson said. “And the answer from our perspective as the filmmakers, and as fans, was an unreserved ‘yes.’”

When decisions are made to stretch a story into more movies than originally planned, it’s natural to assume that it is, at least in part, a money decision. By extending the “Harry Potter” franchise from seven films to eight, or “Twilight” from four movies to five, or “The Hunger Games” from three parts to four, each respective studio gets yet another guaranteed box office home run based on an established franchise.

Undoubtedly the studios backing “The Hobbit” — Warner Bros., New Line and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer — were happy about this “Hobbit” call for that reason. But given Jackson’s artistic integrity, this doesn’t seem like a straight-up money grab. If Jackson says that he, Boyles and Walsh (who also happens to be Jackson’s wife) agreed that they couldn’t tell the story properly in just two movies, then I am inclined to think narrative quality was more of a motivator than ticket sales. [Norc here, well, it depends on which story you tell]

Still, there is something to be said for keeping a story as streamlined as possible. The “Lord of the Rings” movies, as originally released, each clocked in around three hours, give or take. The extended editions later released on DVD and Blu-ray padded out the running times even more.

My only concern is that Jackson is skipping over the swiftly edited version of “The Hobbit” and going right for the extended edition, which may mean he’s getting bogged down into much detail. (In his statement, he noted that he wants to share “the richness of the story of ‘The Hobbit,’ as well as some of the related material in the appendices of ‘The Lord of the Rings.’”) Seriously, when a longer, director’s cut inevitably gets released, it may take an entire week to watch it.

Granted, this is a minor quibble over what most consider something to be celebrate: news that there will be more of Middle-earth for fans to savor, presented by the very capable Jackson. Indeed, in the short time since the New Zealander first posted the news about a third “Hobbit” on his Facebook page, he has already amassed more than 12,000 likes. [<-- that must be all Mrs Figg]

[Eldorion]

"Jackson's artistic integrity."

Ahahahahahaha.

Hahahaha.

Ha.

[Norc]

I think it's sarcasm.

it may take an entire week to watch it.

[Eldorion]

The week comment was a joke, of course, but other than that it read like typical entertainment journalism.

[Norc]

I don't understand you right now. must be a fault in the TARDIS.

[Eldorion]

I don't think the article or the comment about "Jackson's artistic integrity" was meant to be sarcastic.

[Mrs Figg]

I iz dreamin of elvz

[Eldorion]

At least it won't be these Elves.