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Originally Posted by lotrfreak
Peter Jackson is no longer aloud making the Hobbit because of the way he changed some of the text. Tolkiens son specifically made the deal that he could make the movies as long as he changed NOTHNG so when he changed all the little bits and bobs that he did young tolkien called the deal off and is not letting him do the hobbit.
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Actually, Tolkien's estate had no say in the making of the LotR films, and they have no say in whether The Hobbit will be made as a film, since Tolkien sold the film rights during his lifetime (hence the cartoon films). There is, however, a dispute between New Line and the studio which owns the rights (I forget which). However, given the potential money to be made, I have little doubt that this will be resolved.
Jackson has expressed an interest in making a film of The Hobbit, although it will have to wait until he has finished filming his re-make of King Kong. Ian McKellan has also expressed an interest in reprising his role as Gandalf. I recently read an interview with Iain Holm, however, where he reluctantly conceded that he is (being in his 70s) too old to play Bilbo (although charmingly he added that he would not be too old in Hobbit years).
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people can be real ignorant
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Dangerous words.
I like some of your ideas,
Tuor of Gondolin. Including the White Council's attack on Dol Guldur is a great idea, and has been mooted elsewhere in this forum. Having it at the end of the first film would work well and nicely dispose of Sauron to set up Smaug as the main villain for the second (although perhaps Sauron could remain as the "controlling force" behind the Goblin Army).
Difficult to see where the love interest will come from other than with Bard (perhaps with an Elven maiden from Thranduil's realm), unless they make some of the Dwarves female.
Of course, given the statement made by Gimli in TTT concerning Dwarven women, it might be difficult to tell which is which.
And talking of the Dwarves, it has been suggested (in another thread here) that they might cut down on the number to avoid confusing the audience. That would be a shame, but I can see the logic of it.
Personally, I think including Aragorn and Arwen would be a mistake, since they would not be the focus of the film and too much additional story and film time would be taken up giving them greater roles. But a young Legolas in a cameo role would be fun. Or perhaps an older Orlando Bloom could play Thranduil (and John Rhys-Davies could play Gloin, although he is unlikely to fancy that make-up job again). And no prizes for guessing who is likely to play Gollum.
One further thought. Having Christopher Lee reprise his role as Saruman would be great, if the film is to include scenes involving the White Council. Having him play the innocent at the Council while plotting behind their backs (and giving Gandalf the "evil eye") would be great.
Finally, as I have said elsewhere, my choice for Smaug's voice would most definately be Jeremy Irons.