Official 'The Hobbit' Thread - Part 4

[Kane52630]

it is confirmed a 3rd film on PJ facebook

It is only at the end of a shoot that you finally get the chance to sit down and have a look at the film you have made. Recently Fran, Phil and I did just this when we watched for the first time an early cut of the first movie - and a large chunk of the second. We were really pleased with the way the story was coming together, in particular, the strength of the characters and the cast who have brought them to life. All of which gave rise to a simple question: do we take this chance to tell more of the tale? And the answer from our perspective as the filmmakers, and as fans, was an unreserved ‘yes.'

We know how much of the story of Bilbo Baggins, the Wizard Gandalf, the Dwarves of Erebor, the rise of the Necromancer, and the Battle of Dol Guldur will remain untold if we do not take this chance. 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, allows us to tell the full story of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins and the part he played in the sometimes dangerous, but at all times exciting, history of Middle-earth.

So, without further ado and on behalf of New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Wingnut Films, and the entire cast and crew of “The Hobbit” films, I’d like to announce that two films will become three.

It has been an unexpected journey indeed, and in the words of Professor Tolkien himself, "a tale that grew in the telling."

Cheers,
Peter J

At the end of the day, I want more Middle Earth so It's all good for me.

 

[Doctor Jones]

This is the type of thing I gotta see with my own eyes to fully embrace this kind of idea. I am not completely confident, but I love Jackson, so I'm on board if he is.

 

[Jackasscoley15]

If this means I have to wait until the third movie to see Smaug, I'm going to bee super pissed. I'm hoping the third one is just the bridge film.

 

[obin_gam]

but whatabout Tintin? he's making tintin 2 before the third one yes?

 

[Doctor Jones]

I'm gonna venture to say Tintin is gonna be a long time.

 

[obin_gam]

I'm gonna venture to say Tintin is gonna be a long time.

 

[Victarion]

If this means I have to wait until the third movie to see Smaug, I'm going to bee super pissed. I'm hoping the third one is just the bridge film.

We could see Smaug in a flashback somewhere in the first film.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I thought he confirmed a Smaug sighting in the first film?

Anyways, this is an obvious disaster. I can't believe I got so excited for this when it was originally announced. The LOTR trilogy was told in 3 films, but apparently one book takes 3. If he was going to do this, why not just make the Hobbit, and then two other films? Why slice up the perfect little story?

Just so stupid. I think I now actively dislike Peter Jackson. I honestly can't believe it. The guy made one of my favorite films.

At the end of the day, I want more Middle Earth so It's all good for me.

Yeah, lets not care if it is any good.

 

[Jackasscoley15]

We're going to see small glimpses of Smaug in the first film, yes. But we won't see him in his full glory until the company reaches Erebor.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

We're going to see small glimpses of Smaug in the first film, yes. But we won't see him in his full glory until the company reaches Erebor.

In 2020, in the Hobbit 9: The Quest for Mo' Money.

 

[Abudefduf]

Yay, can't wait for The Hobbit - The Dragon Menace.

I know, lame joke... but someone had to say it.

I thought he confirmed a Smaug sighting in the first film?

Anyways, this is an obvious disaster. I can't believe I got so excited for this when it was originally announced. The LOTR trilogy was told in 3 films, but apparently one book takes 3.

Just so stupid.

We still don't know if it will end up being a disaster... But sure as hell I'm getting worried.

Three movies just to tell the story of a dumb little Baggins... lolwut, Sir Peter Jackson, lolwut.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

lol at the Rise of the Necromancer and the Battle of Dol Guldur. I knew, I just knew he couldn't restrain himself. As soon as I realized who he cast. He had to make this LOTR 2.0, disregarding what makes The Hobbit so special.

 

[Boom]

*sigh*

So we don't get to see the Battle of Five Armies, an actual part of the story being adapted, until 2014. Awesome .

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I can't wait for Bilbo and the darwves and their 2 and half hour boat ride to monster island that will begin the second film.

The third film is going to be one long ending. I can see it now. More endings this ROTK.

And those saying "its more Middle-Earth", have you read the Hobbit? I love this world, but there is a reason the stories are separate.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

*sigh*

So we don't get to see the Battle of Five Armies, an actual part of the story being adapted, until 2014. Awesome .

Who in the world is even going to care about that when Sauron is fighting Cate Blanchett?

 

[Boom]

Who in the world is even going to care about that when Sauron is fighting Cate Blanchett?

It's such a crucial part in Bilbo's journey and growth as a character. Can't tell The Hobbit without it !

 

[Thedudehimself]

I did see it coming. I am not surprised.

Crap idea in my eyes, though. This is not THE HOBBIT anymore. Its Lord of the Rings 2.0, like someone said before. I dont approve.

Peter Jackson turns into a hack.

 

[Kane52630]

Fanboy rage is hilarious.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

It's such a crucial part in Bilbo's journey and growth as a character. Can't tell The Hobbit without it !

I am surprised Tolkien missed it when he was telling the story the first time around. Guy clearly didn't have vision or at least didn't understand how important it was to Bilbo and his journey. Probably should have consulted with Peter and Fran.

 

[Abudefduf]

The third film is going to be one long ending. I can see it now. More endings this ROTK.

One of those endings should be about Bilbo and Gandalf and Tauriel and Bombur and everybody else from the cast jumping in slow-motion on [blackout]Thorin's deathbed.[/blackout]

 

[DarthSkywalker]

One of those endings should be about Bilbo and Gandalf and Tauriel and Bombur and everybody else from the cast jumping in slow-motion on [BLACKOUT]Thorin's deathbed[/BLACKOUT].

I don't usually say this to strangers, but I love you so much right now.

It is going to be funny when about 6 and half hours of film are randomly cut up into three films.

 

[Victarion]

Don't get me wrong--I'm thrilled to be seeing Dol Guldur, Necromancer etc. I'd have also been fine if they stuck strictly to the book as well. So, what order would you watch the films in once we have all 3 Hobbit movies out? LOTR, then The Hobbit or The Hobbit then LOTR?

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Anyone wonder why that stuff is in the back of the book, and not actually in the stories?

It really feels like they named this series "The Hobbit" because it was the most bankable name left in the series. Not because they are going to be telling that story.

 

[Victarion]

Didn't Tolkien come up with some of that stuff after the initial publication of his books?

 

[Iceman]

Anyone wonder why that stuff is in the back of the book, and not actually in the stories?

It really feels like they named this series "The Hobbit" because it was the most bankable name left in the series. Not because they are going to be telling that story.

Would make sense. The Hobbit over 3 films is a bit of a stretch but if it's going to be a general film in the LOTR universe using all the lore from the appendices in addition to the Hobbit story it might work.