Jackson has intentions to do the Hobbit

Elf Girl · 12-09-2003, 05:27 PM

http://film.guardian.co.uk/news/stor...103162,00.html

May have spoilers, I haven't read it carefully.

Thirteen dwarves. And what about an Arwen cameo in Rivendell? Let's have Legolas help Bilbo get the dwarves out of Mirkwood, shall we? And why not replace that nobody Bard by good ol' Lego anyway?

**Nurvingiel** · 12-09-2003, 05:31 PM

I obviously have mixed feelings about this, but it will be certainly be worth watching.

It talks about having Andy Serkis as Gollum again. Doing this would certainly keep a continuous feel to Lord of the Rings.

Who do you think will play Bilbo? (Orlando Bloom will! Just kidding. Couldn't resist a dig at Orli there.)

brownjenkins · 12-09-2003, 05:45 PM

i think Ian Holm could probably pull it off again, he is a great actor and makeup can take off years as easy as it add them

i'm already placing bets that if anything is cut it will be Beorn

Tuor of Gondolin · 12-09-2003, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by brownjenkins
i think Ian Holm could probably pull it off again, he is a great actor and makeup can take off years as easy as it add them
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It could well be doable, not just makeup artistry at WETA but also the fact that he was in FOTR and was middle-aged in the book anyway).

Also, they might well have Aragorn/Arwen first meeting (yes, Aragorn was really 10 at the time, but making him 20 or so would hardly be the smallest change PJ ever made.

But, no Legolas skateboarding while shooting Smaug!

Don't mess with Bard

thranduil · 12-09-2003, 05:57 PM

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Originally posted by brownjenkins

i'm already placing bets that if anything is cut it will be Beorn

"IF" anything is cut.
I find that humorous.

hectorberlioz · 12-09-2003, 05:59 PM

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Tuor's post
But, no Legolas skateboarding while shooting Smaug!

lol, that would be so retarded.
I'd hate to see the Hobbit messed up. it is after all my fav tolkien book.

Elf Girl · 12-09-2003, 06:43 PM

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Originally posted by thranduil
"IF" anything is cut.
I find that humorous.

I believe brownjenkins meant if any /major plot points/, i.e. Beorn, are cut.

jerseydevil · 12-09-2003, 06:49 PM

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Originally posted by Elf Girl
http://film.guardian.co.uk/news/stor...103162,00.html

May have spoilers, I haven't read it carefully.

Thirteen dwarves. And what about an Arwen cameo in Rivendell? Let's have Legolas help Bilbo get the dwarves out of Mirkwood, shall we? And why not replace that nobody Bard by good ol' Lego anyway?

Sorry - but he has not confirmed he IS doing the Hobbit only his INTENTION to do the Hobbit.

Quote:

Peter Jackson has confirmed his intention to film JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings prequel The Hobbit.

He doesn't have the rights to do it yet. And he has been having problems getting those rights.

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'Rings' Director Wants to Bring 'Hobbit' to Screen

Despite his exhaustion, Jackson is not resting on his laurels and said if complex rights issues can be resolved he would like to direct "The Hobbit," J.R.R. Tolkien's prequel to the "Rings" trilogy set some 50 years earlier.

"I'd be interested in doing it because I think it would give continuity to the overall chapter," he said.

While many of the lead "Rings" characters do not appear in "The Hobbit" story, the wizard Gandalf, played by Ian McKellen (news), and Gollum, the cave dweller corrupted by the powerful ring, do and should make a comeback. Arwen, the elf princess played by Liv Tyler (news), could also feature again, Jackson said.

So - it will be interesting if he obtains the rights to make the movie. I'm not sure if the Tolkien Estate owns the movie rights. If they do and he is given the rights to film the hobbit - does this then mean that they support his abomination he calls Lord of the Rings? On the other hand, if they do own the rights and they don't allow him to do the Hobbit - does this mean they DO NOT support his LotR movies? I think so on both questions. So I hope that they will NOT give him the rights if they own the film rights.

Elf Girl · 12-09-2003, 06:55 PM

Thank you JD. Again, I didn't read it carefully, I just wanted the link on the Moot for 'consideration'.

Goldberry1 · 12-09-2003, 06:56 PM

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Originally posted by jerseydevil
Sorry - but he has not confirmed he IS doing the Hobbit only his INTENTION to do the Hobbit.

He doesn't have the rights to do it yet. And he has been having problems getting those rights.

this is exactly what i was thinking, it doesn't specifically say he is doing the movie, just that he wants to. hmm, it would be interesting to say the least if he actually does turn the Hobbit into a movie...

thranduil · 12-09-2003, 07:01 PM

Maybe the thread title should be changed (no offense elf girl) just so it doesn't give people who don't read the thread the wrong impression.
But I beleive he will be given rights to film.

jerseydevil · 12-09-2003, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by Elf Girl
Thank you JD. Again, I didn't read it carefully, I just wanted the link on the Moot for 'consideration'.

No problem - just didn't want people to think that he is actually doing the Hobbit. Everyone knows my feelings on Lord of the Rings and I think the Hobbit will be more of his overdone Hollywoodized action sequences loosely based on the book.

Elf Girl · 12-09-2003, 07:09 PM

If you insist and can convince a mod to change the title, it's fine.

Aden · 12-09-2003, 07:11 PM

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So - it will be interesting if he obtains the rights to make the movie. I'm not sure if the Tolkien Estate owns the movie rights. If they do and he is given the rights to film the hobbit - does this then mean that they support his abomination he calls Lord of the Rings? On the other hand, if they do own the rights and they don't allow him to do the Hobbit - does this mean they DO NOT support his LotR movies? I think so on both questions. So I hope that they will NOT give him the rights if they own the film rights.

Yeah I hope so, too.

jerseydevil · 12-09-2003, 07:16 PM

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Originally posted by Elf Girl
If you insist and can convince a mod to change the title, it's fine.

I put a work order in - it should be done in a couple of hours.

***gdl96*** · 12-09-2003, 07:23 PM

Ain't it Cool News has and article about this here. It should put an end to the confusion about the situation

jerseydevil · 12-09-2003, 07:32 PM

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Originally posted by gdl96
Ain't it Cool News has and article about this here. It should put an end to the confusion about the situation

Cool - then I hope that New Line and United Artists/MGM stay entangled in arguments for as long as Jackson is alive or making movies.

jerseydevil · 12-09-2003, 07:54 PM

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Originally posted by jerseydevil
I put a work order in - it should be done in a couple of hours.

Thread title change complete. Work order closed.

Dúnedain · 12-11-2003, 07:06 PM

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Originally posted by jerseydevil
Sorry - but he has not confirmed he IS doing the Hobbit only his INTENTION to do the Hobbit.

He doesn't have the rights to do it yet. And he has been having problems getting those rights.

So - it will be interesting if he obtains the rights to make the movie. I'm not sure if the Tolkien Estate owns the movie rights. If they do and he is given the rights to film the hobbit - does this then mean that they support his abomination he calls Lord of the Rings? On the other hand, if they do own the rights and they don't allow him to do the Hobbit - does this mean they DO NOT support his LotR movies? I think so on both questions. So I hope that they will NOT give him the rights if they own the film rights.

He isn't having problems getting the rights (Newline is) and it's not the Tolkien Estate either. I believe 30 years ago Miramax bought the rights to make it a film, so Newline is in negotiations with them to try and get those rights for the film...

Newline, from what I've read, wants Jackson to do it, thus sparking his remarks of saying he wants to do it...

jerseydevil · 12-11-2003, 07:11 PM

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Originally posted by Dúnedain
He isn't having problems getting the rights (Newline is) and it's not the Tolkien Estate either. I believe 30 years ago Miramax bought the rights to make it a film, so Newline is in negotiations with them to try and get those rights for the film...

Newline, from what I've read, wants Jackson to do it, thus sparking his remarks of saying he wants to do it...

Yes - I have already posted that....

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Cool - then I hope that New Line and United Artists/MGM stay entangled in arguments for as long as Jackson is alive or making movies.

Greg posted the link to another news article which I responded to there.

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Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	Jackson has intentions to do the Hobbit http://film.guardian.co.uk/news/stor...103162,00.html May have spoilers, I haven't read it carefully. Thirteen dwarves. And what about an Arwen cameo in Rivendell? Let's have Legolas help Bilbo get the dwarves out of Mirkwood, shall we? And why not replace that nobody Bard by good ol' Lego anyway? __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium... Last edited by Elf Girl : 12-09-2003 at 09:33 PM.

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Tuor of Gondolin Elf Lord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 1,215	Originally posted by brownjenkins i think Ian Holm could probably pull it off again, he is a great actor and makeup can take off years as easy as it add them _______________________________________ It could well be doable, not just makeup artistry at WETA but also the fact that he was in FOTR and was middle-aged in the book anyway). Also, they might well have Aragorn/Arwen first meeting (yes, Aragorn was really 10 at the time, but making him 20 or so would hardly be the smallest change PJ ever made. But, no Legolas skateboarding while shooting Smaug! Don't mess with Bard __________________ Democrat for Kerry-Edwards! Take Back America Aure entuluva! Last edited by Tuor of Gondolin : 12-09-2003 at 05:59 PM.

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brownjenkins Advocatus Diaboli Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reality Posts: 3,767	i think Ian Holm could probably pull it off again, he is a great actor and makeup can take off years as easy as it add them i'm already placing bets that if anything is cut it will be Beorn

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thranduil Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 345	Maybe the thread title should be changed (no offense elf girl) just so it doesn't give people who don't read the thread the wrong impression. But I beleive he will be given rights to film.

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