The Hobbit - Page 2

Um, I wouldn't be the one who's a day late. You certainly fell for it up there and no one noticed it was an April Fool's joke. Thanks again for the useful post.

Putting aside the fact that we all fell for the joke, I agree that the Silmarillion as a whole can't be filmed. However, there are sections that could be taken out and filmed that I would really love to see. I really don't think it will happen, though. Christopher Tolkien isn't going to give up the rights and I don't think he can be bought. IIRC, he even disowned a relative for taking a bit role in RotK.

Darn, "April Fools" indeed!

"Thereupon his hopes for the future were dashed on the boulders of despair far below; it was only by sheer willpower that he turned his thoughts to the immediate needs of his chosen people, the descendants of the Numenoreans and the Holbytla..."

I was so hoping that all of this was true, but that's okay..."Frodo Lives!"

The third book covers the story where Bilbo uses the money from his adventure to set himself up in a huge hole and becomes the biggest, most ruthless coke dealer in the four farthings, and his battles with his rivals across the Brandywine in the drug trade. And it has that famous line from the books, where he bursts out of his office to face his attackers in th famous final showdown and yes, "Say 'ello to my liddle ring".

Shade of the past! Sounds like a modern rendition of "Bored of the Rings"!

LOL! Good one!


I read that one awhile ago and enjoyed it a lot. I'll have to go find it again and give it another read.

Cary

^^^^ Galadrial: "Hairy feet, I love hairy feet!"

I'm thinking that one big reason that Bilbo isn't cast already, is that they are doing some test with Ian Holm ala Brad Pitt in Benjamin Button.
Maybe...

Ian Holm in his 20s or 30s would be nice, although he's animated the whole time. Still his movements, expressions and voice though...

It it possible after all, however not that likely....

yes and no

Oh @$#%

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100531/...d_hobbit_delay

Upon reading the link, I believe it is safe to say The Hobbit won't see the light of day any time soon.

Boys and girls, I suspect this is but the tip of the iceberg as far as what can not be greenlit for production in this new world order of voodoo banking and economics.

The problem isnt that the Hobbit is expensive to make, but that its MGM that is making it. If they wernt up for sale this would have been much easier.

Now, don't get me started....

Alfonso Cuaron is the ONLY replacement I can think of.

MGM....you stink. I hate it when the money heads interfere with the creative process.

I have a suggestion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv4Potdpjhw

Cannot blame GDT, but I'm wondering: even if no one wants to buy MGM, wouldn't someone want to buy the rights to The Hobbit? Seeing some of the dreck that does get the green light, it makes no sense that a sure winner like this particular property would fail to draw investor interest...

Its a gamble. If they wait they get more money for MGM, If they wait to long the project will lose value.

Damn! that really sucks

Isn't the next Bond film on hold for the same reason (MGM's financial woes)?

Del Toro's departure looks to be reluctant and amicable with Jackson (the former will still be contributing to the screenplay, just not directing).

Ah crap!
I hate to admit it, but you're probably right.
I have been holding out for the EE....

MCG or Michael Bay

Where's G. del Toro call home? I wouldn't mind living in NZ for 6 years but if his family's not there or not happy then it'd be hard.

What ever happens it has to be done well and that's what we can expect from PJ.

If you've not read this story it's really quite good. I find it to be very funny and it also has all the elements that the other books have. Battles, suspense, drama and some tricky situations.

Tom Bombadil better appear in one of the movies.

He was only suppose to be there for 3 years (That turned into 6). And even if New Zeeland is a nice place? (Never been there) There is so much other things that need to work. And its not like GDT doesnt have other movies he can do.

I'm sure he has other movies and the fact it's not gotten the greenlight yet doesn't exactly inspire confidence. Plus there may have been some artistic differences. He would be a newcomer to PJ, PJ's wife and the other woman. Might be a difficult situation to walk into.

He does, in fact, have other irons in the fire.
With The Hobbit being pushed back, all of his other stuff is as well.
Not a good situation for GDT.
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