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Forum: The Books 12-01-2005, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,735
Posted By Morquesse
Tolkien Gnomes

I had read that Tolkien originally called a group of Elves (the Noldor) "Gnomes". I had wondered about this choice of word for a while, and why Tolkien originally rejected it. Well, I was reading my...
Forum: The Books 12-01-2005, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,848
Posted By Morquesse
Since Eowyn has many facets to her, it would be...

Since Eowyn has many facets to her, it would be hard to analyse every aspect of her. The aspect I want to pick on, I think, is why she dressed up as Dernhelm. A quick answer to this is: she wants to...
Forum: The Books 01-13-2005, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,755
Posted By Morquesse
1420! Child, I also thought of the Snergs as a main...

Child, I also thought of the Snergs as a main influence for Tolkien's Hobbits. I managed to find a publisher who recently started puting Snergs in print. Here's the location: oldearthbooks.com...
Forum: The Movies 10-17-2004, 12:42 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,854
Posted By Morquesse
The Mouth of Sauron looks like a orc in fancy,...

The Mouth of Sauron looks like a orc in fancy, evil-appearing armor with metal teeth. I guess they didn't have crowns or gold caps like we do nowadays.

~M
Forum: The Movies 10-16-2004, 08:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,960
Posted By Morquesse
Tolkien I never really noticed that Viggo had various...

I never really noticed that Viggo had various accents, I'll have to pay attention next time.

Sam always sounded like he spoke with an American accent and rural British frases: "there's nothin' for...
Forum: The Movies 10-16-2004, 08:23 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,854
Posted By Morquesse
Tolkien Thank you for telling us, mark12_30! I really...

Thank you for telling us, mark12_30! I really appreciate it. :)

I'm a little sad that we don't get a ten-minute-long previews like on the summer releases.

I'm glad the F&E romance is in. ;)...
Forum: The Movies 09-25-2004, 07:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,219
Posted By Morquesse
Silmaril Official release date for RotK EE!

The Official site (http://www.lordoftherings.net/index_400_hv_home.html) just anounced that the official release date the the EE RotK is December 14th, 2004 Mark your calenders! And, the total length...
Forum: The Movies 09-14-2004, 04:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,124
Posted By Morquesse
Thumbs up Here's a report from Dragon*con 2004 about the...

Here's a report from Dragon*con 2004 about the RotK EE. Here's the link to TORn's report. (http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/8/1095024340)

Here it is:
''Celebriel reports that one...
Forum: The Movies 09-13-2004, 07:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,190
Posted By Morquesse
Thumbs up Aragorn! :rolleyes: :D ;)

Aragorn! :rolleyes: :D ;)
Forum: The Movies 09-05-2004, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,124
Posted By Morquesse
White Tree I've heard that RotK EE will have....50 extra...

I've heard that RotK EE will have....50 extra minutes? 40? "Almost an hour extra" a lot of different people have said.

Don't worry, I think it's conformed that the Crossroads and the Houses of...
Forum: The Movies 09-04-2004, 11:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,124
Posted By Morquesse
White Tree This is what TORn...

This is what TORn (http://www.theonering.net/perl/newsview/2/1094247724) says about the release date of Rotk EE:


9-03-04 (Europe: 03-9-04)
The Lidless Eye heard from a source in New Line, and...
Forum: The Movies 08-24-2004, 01:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,456
Posted By Morquesse
I agree. In the movie he is portrayed as a weak,...

I agree. In the movie he is portrayed as a weak, hopeless, barely able to defend himself.....Thing. One thing I think would help is him all alone at the Ford, holding his sword, and saying "Go back...
Forum: The Movies 08-24-2004, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,833
Posted By Morquesse
Pipe LotR Christmas ornament

Remember Mattel's Aragorn & Arwen? :)

Now Hallmark has a Frodo/Elijah ornament!

Here's the Link...
Forum: The Movies 08-17-2004, 11:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,124
Posted By Morquesse
White Tree More detail about Rotk EE scenes (spoilers!) New info post 9-14-04

This is from http://www.rotk-see.de.vu/ . I don't know how much is truth, but it's a nice thought. Decide for youself. :)


"The opening of the film is now much longer, Frodo and Sam now continue...
Forum: The Movies 08-09-2004, 05:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,483
Posted By Morquesse
White Tree *Morquesse does a happy dance* YAY! A date,...

*Morquesse does a happy dance*

YAY! A date, a clue, finally! :D :eek:

By the way, here's David Wenham's say on a couple of the extended scenes.
...
Forum: The Movies 12-23-2003, 09:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,849
Posted By Morquesse
Sting What I would do, is do a series of movies, JUST...

What I would do, is do a series of movies, JUST about the Simarils. No Creation of Arda, no Rings of Power and the Third Age, no nothing but about the Simarils. That way, you could go down the...
Forum: The Movies 12-17-2003, 11:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,874
Posted By Morquesse
Sting I feel half-&-half. I'm happy to get to see all...

I feel half-&-half. I'm happy to get to see all three, almost like I accomplished something, like when I finished the books. But I'm sad too! What to do, what to do! I've never been this excited...
Forum: The Movies 12-14-2003, 02:39 AM
Replies: 417
Views: 75,216
Posted By Morquesse
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> On the eighth day of...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> On the eighth day of waiting, <BR>an elf-lord gave to me: <BR>Eight spider legs hewed.. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Well, I'm glad he gave them <BR>to you instead of me. <P>So, what...
Forum: The Movies 12-06-2003, 02:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,218
Posted By Morquesse
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> !!!...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> !!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Hey, I got the card with Faramir on the front and Denethor on the back. <P>I think this soundtrack is the most powerful of the three. FotR track was...
Forum: The Movies 12-03-2003, 06:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,627
Posted By Morquesse
Sting Gorwingel, thank you very much for providing the...

Gorwingel, thank you very much for providing the link. It has prepared me for the changes and I'm very excited about the film. <P>I'm okay now with pretty much all the changes, though I'll wait...
Forum: The Movies 11-29-2003, 11:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,627
Posted By Morquesse
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> OK, Gorwingel, fess up....

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> OK, Gorwingel, fess up. What did the guy say? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Yes, please tell us Gorwingel, before your memory gets rusty. <P>Thank you for the screening review...
Forum: The Movies 11-25-2003, 09:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,909
Posted By Morquesse
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Peter Jackson has done a...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Peter Jackson has done a really great job in my opinion, but if you set your standard low, you'll be surprised. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Quite true, that's why I'm trying to remane...
Forum: The Movies 11-14-2003, 06:03 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,885
Posted By Morquesse
Sting You know, at first I was okay with it, but now...

You know, at first I was okay with it, but now that I have read all you guys' comments, I feel that it IS a neccesary scene. It's published in magazines as a thing to anticipate. To back out now and...
Forum: The Movies 11-12-2003, 07:21 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,540
Posted By Morquesse
Sting Lovely visual, Meela. <P>If you've seen the...

Lovely visual, Meela. <P>If you've seen the 'Homage to Tom Bombadil' clip from Lordoftherings.net, I think that confirms the OMW part.<BR>Here it is btw: <A...
Forum: The Movies 11-10-2003, 10:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,077
Posted By Morquesse
Sting I was very impressed, a moving, powerful piece....

I was very impressed, a moving, powerful piece. Towards the end, it sounds like a piece they would put after the credit song, like right before the very end of the credits. <BR>See you later!<BR>~M
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