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BBP wrote:I've read Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, Children of Hurin and three fairy tales, and I'm still confused. The Lord Of The Rings is mentioned as footnote in Silmarillion, the children of Hurin deals with the sad story of Turin and his sister, and I don't recall if the fairy tales had anything to do with Middle Earth at all.

Is the answer, then, "It's Hollywood?"



Wouldn't be the first time.. (or the last)

..dane

Most already heard the news from Facebook - but will post it here.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110531/film_nm/us_hobbit

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Peter Jackson's two upcoming movies based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" have been given official names and release dates.

The first of the two films, which are currently being filmed back-to-back in New Zealand, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," arrives in theaters on December 14, 2012.

The sequel, opening December 13, 2013, will be known as "The Hobbit: There and Back Again." Both will be released through Warner Bros.

The two prequels to Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy follow the adventures of Bilbo Baggins -- to be played by Martin Freeman, with Ian Holm reprising his role as the elder Bilbo -- in his quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the dragon Smaug.

The sprawling cast includes a number of other "Rings" veterans: Ian McKellen as Gandalf the Grey; Cate Blanchett as Galadriel; Orlando Bloom as Legolas; Christopher Lee as Saruman; Hugo Weaving as Elrond; Elijah Wood as Frodo; and Andy Serkis as Gollum.

So has it been said what event will cut the story into two movies (that is, which the first will end with and the second will pick up with)?

thanks,
..dane

Not what I have seen. Here's the stuff from Facebook about it:

"THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY" AND "THE HOBBIT: THERE AND BACK AGAIN" ARE ANNOUNCED AS TITLES OF PETER JACKSON'S EPIC TWO-FILM ADAPTATION OF J.R.R. TOLKIEN'S TIMELESS CLASSIC THE HOBBIT

First film slated to open on December 14, 2012 and second film to be released on December 13, 2013

New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures and MGM have announced the titles and release dates for filmmaker Peter Jackson’s two-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit. The first film, titled “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” will be released on December 14, 2012. The second film, titled “The Hobbit: There and Back Again,” is slated for release the following year, on December 13, 2013.

Both films are set in Middle-earth 60 years before Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings,” which Jackson and his filmmaking team brought to the big screen in the blockbuster trilogy that culminated with the Oscar®-winning “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.” The adventure of “The Hobbit” follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug.

Under Jackson’s direction, both movies are being shot consecutively in digital 3D using the latest camera and stereo technology. Filming is taking place at Stone Street Studios, Wellington, and on location around New Zealand.

Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf the Grey, the character he played in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, and Martin Freeman, who just won a BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the BBC series “Sherlock,” takes on the central role of Bilbo Baggins. Also reprising their roles from “The Lord of the Rings” movies are: Cate Blanchett as Galadriel; Orlando Bloom as Legolas; Ian Holm as the elder Bilbo; Christopher Lee as Saruman; Hugo Weaving as Elrond; Elijah Wood as Frodo; and Andy Serkis as Gollum. The ensemble cast also includes (in alphabetical order) Richard Armitage, Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen, Stephen Fry, Ryan Gage, Mark Hadlow, Peter Hambleton, Stephen Hunter, William Kircher, Sylvester McCoy, Bret McKenzie, Graham McTavish, Mike Mizrahi, James Nesbitt, Dean O’Gorman, Lee Pace, Mikael Persbrandt, Conan Stevens, Ken Stott, Jeffrey Thomas, and Aidan Turner.

The screenplays for “The Hobbit” films are by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson. Jackson is also producing the films, together with Fran Walsh and Carolynne Cunningham. The executive producers are Ken Kamins and Zane Weiner, with Philippa Boyens serving as co-producer.

“The Hobbit” films are productions of New Line Cinema and MGM, with New Line managing production. Warner Bros Pictures is handling worldwide theatrical distribution, with select international territories as well as all international television licensing being handled by MGM.

As much as I like Elijah Wood, why the heck is Frodo returning?

They made plenty of changes to LORD OF THE RINGS and it all worked out. My bet is that they're going to tie in the THE HOBBIT and LORD OF THE RINGS by giving us characters we know are LORD OF THE RINGS.

I am hoping they don't have MAJOR roles, but more cameos.

AndreaDraco wrote:As much as I like Elijah Wood, why the heck is Frodo returning?

Looks like someone hasn't been reading the thread all the way through...

I posted the same question (plus a lot more) on the page I linked to. Just do a search for my nick and you'll find it!

Rath Darkblade wrote:

AndreaDraco wrote:As much as I like Elijah Wood, why the heck is Frodo returning?

Looks like someone hasn't been reading the thread all the way through...

I posted the same question (plus a lot more) on the page I linked to. Just do a search for my nick and you'll find it!

As a side note, if you click the little thing next to where it says "Posted" in the upper right hand corner of the post - it will take you directly to the post in the event you didn't know.

Tawmis wrote:

Rath Darkblade wrote:

AndreaDraco wrote:As much as I like Elijah Wood, why the heck is Frodo returning?

Looks like someone hasn't been reading the thread all the way through...

I posted the same question (plus a lot more) on the page I linked to. Just do a search for my nick and you'll find it!

As a side note, if you click the little thing next to where it says "Posted" in the upper right hand corner of the post - it will take you directly to the post in the event you didn't know.

Ooh! I didn't know that. Thanks Tawm! That's awesome.

Rath Darkblade wrote:

Tawmis wrote:

Rath Darkblade wrote:

AndreaDraco wrote:As much as I like Elijah Wood, why the heck is Frodo returning?

Looks like someone hasn't been reading the thread all the way through...
I posted the same question (plus a lot more) on the page I linked to. Just do a search for my nick and you'll find it!

As a side note, if you click the little thing next to where it says "Posted" in the upper right hand corner of the post - it will take you directly to the post in the event you didn't know.

Ooh! I didn't know that. Thanks Tawm! That's awesome.

Always glad to help.

Looking forward to it.

Hobbit News: Aussie Actor Barry Humphries set to become Goblin King

Oh boy. Get ready for a cackling Goblin King, possums.

http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,2050484 ... l#20980350

In conclusion: HOBBITS.

Oh dear, my younger more LotR nerdier self is starting to go: nooo stop being all cynical and stuff, HOBBITS.

What is your Hobbit name?

http://www.chriswetherell.com/hobbit/

Heh. Apparently my Hobbit name is Hambut Bracegirdle of Hardbottle. What about you?