John Drew Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) The last books in the Harry Potter, Twilight and Hunger Games franchises have all been split into two movies. So why should Peter Jackson settle for splitting the final installment in *his* franchise into two movies? Why not split it into... three? - - - 'The Hobbit' Filmmakers in Deep Talks With Warner Bros. to Make Third Movie Sources close to production say Peter Jackson has concluded that he wants to turn his upcoming two-film adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien epic into a trilogy. Hollywood Reporter, July 24 Just in case..... edit: (as of 8/31/12) Links to The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013). Edited April 24, 2014 by John Drew Quote Formerly Baal_T'shuvah "Everyone has the right to make an ass out of themselves. You just can't let the world judge you too much." - Maude Harold and Maude Link to post Share on other sites
StephenM Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Oh, I hope this doesn't happen! Terrible idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 I remember hearing once that Jackson wanted to bring in more of the peripheral Middle-Earth stories for the movies and go beyond just what is in The Hobbit novel itself. I wonder if this is a consequence of that. Quote It's the side effects that save us. --The National, "Graceless"Twitter Blog Link to post Share on other sites
Thom Wade Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 The Hobbit III:Return of the Hobbitses....? Quote "You know...not EVERY story has to be interesting." -Gibby Link to post Share on other sites
Peter T Chattaway Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) Links to our threads on the theatrical versions of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Aug-Sep 2003), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Sep 2003 - Sep 2009) and the trilogy as a whole (Dec 2003 - present). Links to our threads on the extended editions of The Fellowship of the Ring (Aug 2003), The Two Towers (Nov-Dec 2003), The Return of the King (Mar 2004 - May 2005) and the trilogy as a whole (Feb 2005 - Jun 2006), plus our threads-with-polls on which extended editions are our favorites (Dec 2004) and which extended editions we would rank first (Dec 2004 - Jul 2008).Link to our thread on the "limited edition" DVDs (Jun-Nov 2006). Links to our threads on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Jul 2004 - present) and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (May 2011 - present). Links to our more thematic threads on 'Religious imagery in LotR page to screen' (Aug 2003), 'GANDALF THE GrAY' (Oct 2003 - Oct 2009), 'God in Lord of the Rings type books' (Nov 2003 - Apr 2004), 'anyone got a LOTR electronic press kit / lots of photos?' (Dec 2003), 'McKellen: No Source of Morality in Hobbiton?' (Dec 2003), 'Re-reading LOTR in light of the films, Who do you see in your mind?' (Nov 2005), 'Favorite lines: LOTR & Narnia books, nominate yours! (Nov-Dec 2005). Links to our threads on spin-offs and spoofs like 'Howard Shore conducts LOTR symphony!' (Jul 2004) and 'Lord of the Rings by George Lucas' (Oct 2006). Links to our 'Literature' threads on 'Lord of the Rings: Real Tales' (Aug 2003) and 'The Hobbit - Illustrated by Maurice Sendak' (Mar 2011). Links to our threads on such technically unrelated projects as the animated versions of The Hobbit (1966) and The Lord of the Rings (1978), the documentary Ringers: Lord Of The Fans (2005) and the stage production The Lord of the Rings: The Musical (2006-2007). - - - Tyler wrote: : I remember hearing once that Jackson wanted to bring in more of the peripheral Middle-Earth stories for the movies and go beyond just what is in The Hobbit novel itself. I wonder if this is a consequence of that. Well, that was the rationale for splitting The Hobbit into *two* movies in the first place. *Three* just begins to seem excessive. Edited December 5, 2013 by Peter T Chattaway Quote "Sympathy must precede belligerence. First I must understand the other, as it were, from the inside; then I can critique it from the outside. So many people skip right to the latter." -- Steven D. Greydanus Now blogging at Patheos.com. I can also still be found at Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. See also my film journal. Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Maybe he wants to work in The Silmarillion. Quote It's the side effects that save us. --The National, "Graceless"Twitter Blog Link to post Share on other sites
Peter T Chattaway Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 I don't think he has the rights to The Silmarillion, only to The Lord of the Rings (including its appendices) and The Hobbit. Quote "Sympathy must precede belligerence. First I must understand the other, as it were, from the inside; then I can critique it from the outside. So many people skip right to the latter." -- Steven D. Greydanus Now blogging at Patheos.com. I can also still be found at Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. See also my film journal. Link to post Share on other sites
opus Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 IIRC, Jackson was recently asked about the possibility of making The Silmarillion into a movie. He responded that, essentially, the Tolkien family refuses to sell the rights. Quote "I feel a nostalgia for an age yet to come..."Opus, Twitter, Facebook Link to post Share on other sites
Peter T Chattaway Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Peter Jackson made it official on Facebook last night. Quote "Sympathy must precede belligerence. First I must understand the other, as it were, from the inside; then I can critique it from the outside. So many people skip right to the latter." -- Steven D. Greydanus Now blogging at Patheos.com. I can also still be found at Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. See also my film journal. Link to post Share on other sites
SDG Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I suggest the subtitles be revised to reflect this new plan. "There And Back Again" is clearly not appropriate for the middle chapter. I suggest the first film be retitled something like: The Hobbit: Partway There…And Meanwhile, at the White Council…Then, the Necromancer!…And in Lothlorien…Almost There… Quote “I write because I don’t know what I think until I read what I say.” — Flannery O'ConnorWriting at the new Decent Films | Follow me on Twitter and Facebook Link to post Share on other sites
Darryl A. Armstrong Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 You know... I get all the jokes (some of which are very funny) and criticisms (some of which are well-deserved), but at this point I'm happy to let Jackson explore Middle-Earth through The Hobbit for 3 more films. We're not likely to see a different take on Middle Earth for quite some time, and for all he does wrong, Jackson hasn't really come close to ruining it for me yet. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise. Quote "It's a dangerous business going out your front door." -- J.R.R. Tolkien "I want to believe in art-induced epiphanies." -- Josie "I would never be dismissive of pop entertainment; it's much too serious a matter for that." -- NBooth "If apologetics could prove God, I would lose all faith in Him." -- Josie "What if--just what if--the very act of storytelling is itself redemptive? What if gathering up the scraps and fragments of a disordered life and binding them between the pages of a book in all of their fragmentary disorder is itself a gambit against that disorder?" -- NBooth Link to post Share on other sites
opus Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 You know... I get all the jokes (some of which are very funny) and criticisms (some of which are well-deserved), but at this point I'm happy to let Jackson explore Middle-Earth through The Hobbit for 3 more films. We're not likely to see a different take on Middle Earth for quite some time, and for all he does wrong, Jackson hasn't really come close to ruining it for me yet. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise. Agreed. Quote "I feel a nostalgia for an age yet to come..."Opus, Twitter, Facebook Link to post Share on other sites
winter shaker Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 IIRC, Jackson was recently asked about the possibility of making The Silmarillion into a movie. He responded that, essentially, the Tolkien family refuses to sell the rights. The Silmarillion is the only Middle-Earth book I've read, but it seems like it would very difficult to make into a film. Quote He finds no mercy And he's lost in the crowd With an armoured heart of metal He finds he's running out of odd-numbered daisies From which to pull the petals Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Arkadin Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) I suggest the subtitles be revised to reflect this new plan. "There And Back Again" is clearly not appropriate for the middle chapter. I suggest the first film be retitled something like: The Hobbit: Partway There…And Meanwhile, at the White Council…Then, the Necromancer!…And in Lothlorien…Almost There… Hah. Whatever else these films end up being, they will certainly not be THE HOBBIT. Edited July 30, 2012 by Ryan H. Quote I've Seen That Movie Too Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) The Hobbit, Plus Those Appendices You Probably Didn't Read. Edited July 31, 2012 by Tyler Quote It's the side effects that save us. --The National, "Graceless"Twitter Blog Link to post Share on other sites
Thom Wade Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) I did not have near the problems other had with the films...I really enjoyed them...though it probably does not hurt that I read each book after seeing each movie. So I can still look forward to these films. Edited July 31, 2012 by Nezpop Quote "You know...not EVERY story has to be interesting." -Gibby Link to post Share on other sites
John Drew Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) Notice the change in title. This opens July 18th, 2014. Links to the other two films have been moved to the first post. Edited September 1, 2012 by Baal_T'shuvah Quote Formerly Baal_T'shuvah "Everyone has the right to make an ass out of themselves. You just can't let the world judge you too much." - Maude Harold and Maude Link to post Share on other sites
Overstreet Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Legolas sighting. Quote P.S. I COULD BE WRONG. Takin' 'er easy for all you sinners at lookingcloser.org. Also abiding at Facebook and Twitter. Link to post Share on other sites
JustinH Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 What Darryl said. Quote "The truth is you're the weak, and I'm the tyranny of evil men. But I'm tryin Ringo, I'm tryin real hard to be the shepherd." Pulp Fiction Justin's Blog twitter Facebook Life Is Story Link to post Share on other sites
Overstreet Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 You know... I get all the jokes (some of which are very funny) and criticisms (some of which are well-deserved), but at this point I'm happy to let Jackson explore Middle-Earth through The Hobbit for 3 more films. We're not likely to see a different take on Middle Earth for quite some time, and for all he does wrong, Jackson hasn't really come close to ruining it for me yet. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise. Oh, to have "the benefit of the doubt" again. Quote P.S. I COULD BE WRONG. Takin' 'er easy for all you sinners at lookingcloser.org. Also abiding at Facebook and Twitter. Link to post Share on other sites
Rushmore Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Oh, to have "the benefit of the doubt" again. Yeah, sometimes when a movie is just so awesome, you want to not have seen it so you can have the joy of anticipating it again. I know just what you mean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SDG Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Quote “I write because I don’t know what I think until I read what I say.” — Flannery O'ConnorWriting at the new Decent Films | Follow me on Twitter and Facebook Link to post Share on other sites
JustinH Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) The whole "we're likely to not have another adaptation again for a very long time" is rather poignant. of course if someone had used that argument during the whole animated Hobbit movie piece of crap I'd probably be just as cynical and unhappy with how the adaptation went. But as far as Jackson's world he's built, I think it's light years ahead of that and the animated Lord of the Rings movies..so I'm happy. Nothing was ever gonna be good enough. I can live with what Jackson has come up with. It's far better than what could have been. Though I do think Del Toro coulda done better. I just love it when people here dislike a movie that they were really hoping to like, they really really dislike it. You get to hear jokes, complaints, etc. for weeks on end. It does get old after awhile. If II hear the word bloated one more time I might just bloat myself til I explode. Heh. Okay, rant over...do love ya guys....I guess it's a movie critic thing. Edited December 7, 2012 by Justin Hanvey Quote "The truth is you're the weak, and I'm the tyranny of evil men. But I'm tryin Ringo, I'm tryin real hard to be the shepherd." Pulp Fiction Justin's Blog twitter Facebook Life Is Story Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Arkadin Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) I just love it when people here dislike a movie that they were really hoping to like, they really really dislike it. You get to hear jokes, complaints, etc. for weeks on end. It does get old after awhile. If II hear the word bloated one more time I might just bloat myself til I explode. Heh. Okay, rant over...do love ya guys....I guess it's a movie critic thing. When something you want to love lets you down, it stings. That's true for everyone, not just movie critics. Edited December 7, 2012 by Ryan H. Quote I've Seen That Movie Too Link to post Share on other sites
JustinH Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Oh I get it...I guess I was just never expecting to not be let down a bit. Disappointment is life. Quote "The truth is you're the weak, and I'm the tyranny of evil men. But I'm tryin Ringo, I'm tryin real hard to be the shepherd." Pulp Fiction Justin's Blog twitter Facebook Life Is Story Link to post Share on other sites
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