Serious negotiations have begun as Peter Jackson moves forward with turning The Hobbit into a trilogy
Jul. 25, 2012
So a couple of weeks ago during Comic-Con, we got word that Peter Jackson's two-film adaptation of THE HOBBIT could possibly be turned into a trilogy, creating a whole new third film that would presumably bridge in even grander fashion into Jackson's LORD OF THE RINGS. While the idea is obviously an exciting one for fans, I don't think many of us gave the news much credence as it came across as more idle talk than anything else.
But according to THR, it looks like this is a much more real thing than we thought! Sources close to the production are reporting that Jackson definitely wants to turn the series into a trilogy and that he and Warner Bros, along with writer-producers Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, are now exploring the logistics of what it would take to make a third film. Talks are said to have ramped up in recent days, with WB on board if the right financial arrangements can be agreed upon (which includes securing new deals with the films' large cast as well as locking down certain rights associated with the property).
"'If we're going to do it, we have to make a decision soon,' says a source close to the production. 'It's strongly driven by the filmmakers' desire to tell more of the story."
Assuming THE HOBBIT films turn out to be as lovely as THE LORD OF THE RINGS, I would absolutely relish the chance to be re-immersed in Jackson's Middle-Earth for three long films. If this happens, it would likely become the definitive fantasy saga of our lifetimes. I'm down for that. What say you?
| Extra Tidbit: | Let the inevitable comparisons to Stars Wars begin (again) in 3, 2, 1... |
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Can't wait!
This is an awesome chance for Peter Jackson to share with us parts of the lore most of us would have never otherwise know about
This is an awesome chance for Peter Jackson to share with us parts of the lore most of us would have never otherwise know about
THERE ARE VOLUMES OF SOURCE MATERIAL
History of Middle-Earth
1. The Book of Lost Tales (1983)
2. The Book of Lost Tales, Part Two (1984)
3. The Lays of Beleriand (1985)
4. The Shaping of Middle-Earth (1987)
5. The Lost Road and Other Writings (1987)
The History of The Lord of the Rings
1. The Return of the Shadow (1988)
2.
History of Middle-Earth
1. The Book of Lost Tales (1983)
2. The Book of Lost Tales, Part Two (1984)
3. The Lays of Beleriand (1985)
4. The Shaping of Middle-Earth (1987)
5. The Lost Road and Other Writings (1987)
The History of The Lord of the Rings
1. The Return of the Shadow (1988)
2. The Treason of Isengard (1989)
3. The War of the Ring (1990)
4. Sauron Defeated (1992)
Later Silmarillion
1. Morgoth's Ring: The Legends of Aman (1993)
2. The War of the Jewels: The Legends of Beleriand (1994)
The Children of Hurin (2007)
Any and all of these books could be used to shape or tell not just another movie but probably another several movies if the material is given the right treatment. There is enough material to do an Elven Trilogy all on it's own if they wanted to, So, another movie? I wouldn't be surprised if a whole franchise of movres cropped up from all this material. This is where George Lucas is totally missing the boat. There are literally hundreds of great Star Wars based books out there that would make great movies in this universe. We can dream can't we?
DO IT
Then again, I said that about making a Hobbit movie in the first place, and then I saw the trailer and changed my tune.
Then again, I said that about making a Hobbit movie in the first place, and then I saw the trailer and changed my tune.
middle earth,any day
This is quite interesting.
I doubt Peter Jackson would just drag it out for money's sake, and it looks like he's the one pushing for another film.
SO, clearly something has been bugging him.
I doubt Peter Jackson would just drag it out for money's sake, and it looks like he's the one pushing for another film.
SO, clearly something has been bugging him.
Bad idea.
Only, *ONLY* if it bridges the 60 years from Hobbit to LOTR
But if this becomes the BRIDGE movie, then great...but it'll take new casting if you're gonna show "Young Aragorn" and etc.
But if this becomes the BRIDGE movie, then great...but it'll take new casting if you're gonna show "Young Aragorn" and etc.
But don't make a third one out of nothing.
If they could make the three LOTR books into three movies, then two movies should be enough for the Hobbit.
But don't make a third one out of nothing.
If they could make the three LOTR books into three movies, then two movies should be enough for the Hobbit.