Silmarillion the movie??

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There was thread about this several months ago. I was discussing this with my friend and came to the conclusion, mini serious on the telie is the only way the Sil can be done even to half-baked.<P>First, do not script named faces, as what happened with Liv Taylor as Arwen, as some people will demand higher pay and larger parts when their character has a two second show.( those who supported the role change were Liv Taylor fans and those who did not were not fans). This would also lower costs( because pay would be lower for unknowns) and allow for those unknowns to get their foot in the door.<P>Script writing...hmmm, take tons of notes of the Sil and have a large group of writers. Also have the actors read the book and take notes on their character on their behavior, noted traits and behavior around other characters.<BR>Then there will be the impossible structure of how to break the Sil up as each story had relevence as they tie into the Silmarils. Plus, I would not put "ears" on the elves. Lower more costs. Lower overhead, less stress to make the extra buck.<P>I would rather they take years to work on before filming rather then attempt the one year wonder. It will far better because of the care taken. The CORRECT detail would be intailed. Such if the trees are discribed gold and no falling leaves, that will be there.<BR>It would be fun, but I would be afraid to see it done because the above would most likely NOT happen. Hollywood mentality, you have to famous, you have to make thousands of millions of dollars and get an award. None of that matters in the end.