TTT Support For Peter Jackson

Araihc · 08-13-2002, 09:24 AM

i thought i should share this with you...

Quote:

... i don't know if you all heard... there is a letter of support to Jackson, up for signing, at www.dodgeandassociates.com/bqlotr/ (had to go check )

the idea is to support Jackson's vision of the film... to support his telling the story so that it makes sense. if he is forced to cut too much, and the story doesn't make sense, no one profits... and the viewers will lose out, too. he has put two 3 hour versions together... and THEN WALKED AWAY because they didn't work... and this is with Newline pushing to get the films in the can... so i have a tendency to think that the film really didn't work at that length! it really bugs me to think that the movie could be cut short... and end up like 'Dune'...

...i noticed that the petition is only up this week...

Sween · 08-13-2002, 10:23 AM

hmmmmm i know why new line want to keep it to 3 hours because a 3 hour movie scares people. i mean i dont about some people but im capable of keeping it in for 3 hours and they give u a break ne way.

Araihc · 08-13-2002, 12:08 PM

...if the movie doesn't work it doesn't matter how long it is. 'dune' was long ... and it was (being diplomatic) weak! the 'letter of support' offers jackson support for making it the way he needs to, to tell the story ... no one supposes that he 'must give us 4 hours' ... just to say 'we support' . many of the best (many award winning) films (das boot, last emperor, lawrence of arabia, seven samurai, etc) have been long ... because the story took time to tell.

...and i'm sure we'll still get a 'regular' dvd released next year... then one with extra footage later... that's just too easy!

Rána Eressëa · 08-13-2002, 06:54 PM

Hmm . . . interesting.

Araihc · 08-14-2002, 09:03 AM

the letter of support has 1194 signers... PLEASE share the site information with others! ... it will only be up through the weekend, then sent off!

viggosbeard · 08-14-2002, 10:16 AM

Why cant anybody sit on their bums for 4 hours ? i di it for 8 hours at work no problem !!ther longer the better (!) says I !!

Entlover · 08-14-2002, 05:36 PM

It now has 1319 signers. I forwarded it to my kid in New York, hopefully he and all his buddies will sign.

Araihc · 08-15-2002, 09:41 AM

SHARING THIS QUOTE IN SUPPORT OF PETER JACKSON'S VISION OF THE TWO TOWERS:

Hi Everyone!

We wanted to say thank you so much for your signature and to update you all
with what has been happening with the Letter of Support for The Two Towers.
We have had wonderful response so far to this idea and have been receiving
all kinds of information, from very creditable sources, regarding the
production and marketing of this film. The general consensus is that this is
NOT an issue that has been decided as yet. There is talk among the movie
executives about a 4hr vs. a 3hr movie and its being reported that there is
over 10hrs of usable film from Helms Deep alone - WOW! There are reports
that some movie decision makers are nervous of not making as much with a
4hour version, we've also heard that some think the 4hr version would bring
in more Oscars, which means more money! Also word of a possible split, a 3hr
and a 4hr version running at same theaters on different screens is making the
rounds. So while we don't know what the final decision may be we want to get
the word out about the letter of support. Support for New Line but
especially Peter Jackson being able to create the best movie possible no
matter the running time.

If you want and can help, please get out the message to as many as you can to
sign the support letter, if you wish please feel free to use the attachment
below. Remember the key word here is Support! Thank you all again for your
signatures, AND Here's to a wonderful movie!

And please remember, the site will only be up through 8-18! Thanks and happy
viewing!

www.dodgeandassociates.com/bqlotr

Araihc · 08-18-2002, 04:03 PM

*thought i should do a 'letter of support' (last day online) update... 1932 people have signed ... and we've generated some interest from TPTB ... pleasant interest, i must say... HOPE YOU ALL HAVE AS GREAT A DAY AS I AM!!!

If you've signed already... THANKS!!! if you haven't... take a look yourself and make up your own mind... remember the point is to SUPPORT PJ in what he needs to do!

entss89 · 08-18-2002, 05:47 PM

I AGREE WE SHOULD SUPPORT HIM IF HE NEEDS IT AND I JUST HOPE THE MOVIE TURNS OUT JUST AS GOOD AS THE BOOK.LATER DAYS BYE BYE

08-13-2002, 10:23 AM	#2
Sween im quite stupid Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cockermouth Posts: 2,058	hmmmmm i know why new line want to keep it to 3 hours because a 3 hour movie scares people. i mean i dont about some people but im capable of keeping it in for 3 hours and they give u a break ne way. __________________ Yeah god hes ok but i would rather be judged by a sheep than that idiot

08-13-2002, 12:08 PM	#3
Araihc Sapling Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 10	...if the movie doesn't work it doesn't matter how long it is. 'dune' was long ... and it was (being diplomatic) weak! the 'letter of support' offers jackson support for making it the way he needs to, to tell the story ... no one supposes that he 'must give us 4 hours' ... just to say 'we support' . many of the best (many award winning) films (das boot, last emperor, lawrence of arabia, seven samurai, etc) have been long ... because the story took time to tell. ...and i'm sure we'll still get a 'regular' dvd released next year... then one with extra footage later... that's just too easy! __________________ "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has" -M.Mead-

08-13-2002, 06:54 PM	#4
Rána Eressëa The Rogue Elf Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,722	Hmm . . . interesting. Last edited by Rána Eressëa : 08-13-2002 at 06:57 PM.

08-14-2002, 09:03 AM	#5
Araihc Sapling Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 10	the letter of support has 1194 signers... PLEASE share the site information with others! ... it will only be up through the weekend, then sent off! __________________ "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has" -M.Mead-

08-14-2002, 10:16 AM	#6
viggosbeard Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: the banks of the Royal Blue Mersey Posts: 247	Why cant anybody sit on their bums for 4 hours ? i di it for 8 hours at work no problem !!ther longer the better (!) says I !! __________________ You cant resist her Shes in your bones Shes in your marrow And your ride home You cant avoid her Shes in the air In between molecules Of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Only in dreams

08-14-2002, 05:36 PM	#7
Entlover Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 463	It now has 1319 signers. I forwarded it to my kid in New York, hopefully he and all his buddies will sign.

08-15-2002, 09:41 AM	#8
Araihc Sapling Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 10	SHARING THIS QUOTE IN SUPPORT OF PETER JACKSON'S VISION OF THE TWO TOWERS: Hi Everyone! We wanted to say thank you so much for your signature and to update you all with what has been happening with the Letter of Support for The Two Towers. We have had wonderful response so far to this idea and have been receiving all kinds of information, from very creditable sources, regarding the production and marketing of this film. The general consensus is that this is NOT an issue that has been decided as yet. There is talk among the movie executives about a 4hr vs. a 3hr movie and its being reported that there is over 10hrs of usable film from Helms Deep alone - WOW! There are reports that some movie decision makers are nervous of not making as much with a 4hour version, we've also heard that some think the 4hr version would bring in more Oscars, which means more money! Also word of a possible split, a 3hr and a 4hr version running at same theaters on different screens is making the rounds. So while we don't know what the final decision may be we want to get the word out about the letter of support. Support for New Line but especially Peter Jackson being able to create the best movie possible no matter the running time. If you want and can help, please get out the message to as many as you can to sign the support letter, if you wish please feel free to use the attachment below. Remember the key word here is Support! Thank you all again for your signatures, AND Here's to a wonderful movie! And please remember, the site will only be up through 8-18! Thanks and happy viewing! www.dodgeandassociates.com/bqlotr __________________ "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has" -M.Mead-

08-18-2002, 04:03 PM	#9
Araihc Sapling Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 10	*thought i should do a 'letter of support' (last day online) update... 1932 people have signed ... and we've generated some interest from TPTB ... pleasant interest, i must say... HOPE YOU ALL HAVE AS GREAT A DAY AS I AM!!! If you've signed already... THANKS!!! if you haven't... take a look yourself and make up your own mind... remember the point is to SUPPORT PJ in what he needs to do! __________________ "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has" -M.Mead-

08-18-2002, 05:47 PM	#10
entss89 lord of the ents Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: nc Posts: 539	I AGREE WE SHOULD SUPPORT HIM IF HE NEEDS IT AND I JUST HOPE THE MOVIE TURNS OUT JUST AS GOOD AS THE BOOK.LATER DAYS BYE BYE

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