The Hobbit Back on Track
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 12:33PM The movie, that is. (new link)
With Peter Jackson as Executive Producer. But two movies? Why?
We know why. For money and marketing and greed.
If they can string it out with two movies, they'll make twice as much money.
Grrr.
As annoying as that is, I can't seem to bring myself to declare that I won't go see the movies.
Because I will.
Kim from Hiraeth
Instant replay. Upon further review:
Leslie from Lux Venit shares in the comments:
"The Hobbit WILL BE a two part film - but here is the new information - the second film will be influenced by the foundation of "The Silmarillion" and "The History of Middle-earth Series" (which is a 12 part series of books where JRR's son, Christopher Tolkien analyses JRR's old manuscripts; the manuscripts that ultimately led to become "The Silmarillion", "Lord of the Rings" and "Númenor" which is sort of like Atlantis). The second movie will ultimately lead us up to creation of The Fellowship in a graceful and logical fashion! So for all of you out there that thought that "The Hobbit" is too short a story for two feature movies (let alone two Peter Jackson feature movies) then you were right. Before you ask, my source has reminded me that PJ has access to the JRR manuscripts and extensive notes as he did for the LOTR trilogy. These notes were the foundation for the two books mentioned above, but are not the books themselves (which are still in the Tolkien family's hands). I mention the books to better frame what he has in mind. Jackson borrowed from Tolkien's notes for LOTR to build the story he wanted. He will do so again for The Hobbit."
The cynical call is reversed on new information. Resume play.
Reader Comments (5)
I didn't know he was working on The Hobbit. I agree with you. Why does he need to make two? Do you think maybe he needed more time so he could include a lot more Middle Earth History? That would be cool!
I found this after a little digging:
"The Hobbit WILL BE a two part film - but here is the new information - the second film will be influenced by the foundation of "The Silmarillion" and "The History of Middle-earth Series" (which is a 12 part series of books where JRR's son, Christopher Tolkien analyses JRR's old manuscripts; the manuscripts that ultimately led to become "The Silmarillion", "Lord of the Rings" and "Númenor" which is sort of like Atlantis). The second movie will ultimately lead us up to creation of The Fellowship in a graceful and logical fashion! So for all of you out there that thought that "The Hobbit" is too short a story for two feature movies (let alone two Peter Jackson feature movies) then you were right. Before you ask, my source has reminded me that PJ has access to the JRR manuscripts and extensive notes as he did for the LOTR trilogy. These notes were the foundation for the two books mentioned above, but are not the books themselves (which are still in the Tolkien family's hands). I mention the books to better frame what he has in mind. Jackson borrowed from Tolkien's notes for LOTR to build the story he wanted. He will do so again for The Hobbit."
WOO-HOOO!
Oooooo - Christmas came early!! I am so excited about this!! :) With the 2nd Narnia movie scheduled for this spring, this just makes life a little more worth living! ;)
I'm so excited! I think I might dig out the book(s) and start reading--just to whet my appetite even more!!
OOhh! I'm so excited now! I hadn't heard this news - perhaps it's because I'm across the pond!
The Hobbit was my favourite book when I was young, and I think my Mum is reading it to her class at school presently and they are mesmerized!
Going by TLOTR trilogy Peter Jackson will make a good job of this.
I can't seem to access the news page link for some reason.