The Hobbit

[Rico]

Really one reason for two movies.  More money will be made!

[Geekyfanboy]

That's true for the studios.. but like I have said.. Peter Jackson always said he felt the book could be made into two movies... More Hobbity goodness :)

[wraith1701]

I'm not a big fantasy fan, but this news has me excited!  Tolkien's books were a big part of my life growing up; they (along with C.S. Lewis' Narnia books) helped get me hooked on reading!  Really looking forward to the films! :orc

[Blackride]

Really one reason for two movies.  More money will be made!

Maybe they could spend more time on the story and not have to cut things.

[Darth Gaos]

AWESOME NEWS!!

My wife will be happy.  We love to sit and watch the majesty that is the LOTR films.  As a matter of fact I think it may be time for another weekend marathon soon.

Hopefully the other Ian will reprise his role though.  It would be great to see Sir Ian McKellan back as Gandalf. 

[Geekyfanboy]

Yes it would be great to see McKellan back as Gandalf.. and he has always said that if PJ did it he would be back... let's see if he keeps his word.

[wraith1701]

I wonder if Jackson will find a way to incorporate any of the songs or music from the Rankin Bass animated Hobbit movie from the 70's?   :laugh:   The songs were kind of cheesy, but I have to admit to having a bit of nostalgic fondness for some of them.

"The greatest adventure
is what lies ahead...
Today and tomorrow
Are yet to be said..." LOL

[jedijeff]

That is cool news for sure. Will Peter Jackson also direct, I only read that he was involved as executive Producer, I hope he will direct this as well.

[Ktrek]

I'm really glad that Peter Jackson is going to be on this project but I have to disagree that there is two movies worth of material here unless each film will be less than two hours long this time. I also would be concerned that liberties will be taken in the story to justify another film. It always comes down to milking the ol' cash cow for more money. Very sad!

Kevin

[PepperDude]

This is very cool. I read LOTR after having read The Hobbit in high school. This is the best news in a long time.

Wraith, there's one song I remember from that old LOTR movie:

Where there's a whip, there is a way

It's cheesy but funny  :laugh:

[KingIsaacLinksr]

This is very cool. I read LOTR after having read The Hobbit in high school. This is the best news in a long time.

Wraith, there's one song I remember from that old LOTR movie:

Where there's a whip, there is a way

It's cheesy but funny  :laugh:

Wow, I'm going to have to watch that movie now.  Looks quite interesting.

King Linksr

[Jen]

I'm not sure if you guys have already discussed this, or whether it's accurate or not but I heard on the news today that Jackson is doing two Hobbit films. One based on Tolkien's story the other will be made up to bridge the gap between LOTR and Hobbit.

[Geekyfanboy]

I'm not sure if you guys have already discussed this, or whether it's accurate or not but I heard on the news today that Jackson is doing two Hobbit films. One based on Tolkien's story the other will be made up to bridge the gap between LOTR and Hobbit.

I haven't heard that.. I'll see if I can find more info about it.

[Darth Gaos]

Yeah but what happened between the 2 that would be interesting enough to base a film on?  Is there any Tolkien work on that "era"?

[Jen]

Well, it could be based loosely on  how Frodo came to live with Bilbo. I don't think that's been really explored.