PJ wants to do The Hobbit {seriously} - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Bungo Baggins · 12-16-2004, 04:36 PM

I think the Hobbit would be a wonderful prequel to the series. PJ would do it justice and I think his team would know how to lighten it up a little bit. I think the original hobbits could work in small cameos, but not much more.

Lobelia · 12-18-2004, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bungo Baggins

I think the Hobbit would be a wonderful prequel to the series. PJ would do it justice and I think his team would know how to lighten it up a little bit. I think the original hobbits could work in small cameos, but not much more.

Does it need a lot of lightening? Okay, Thorin dies, but there's plenty of humour in the rest of the novel - the smug, middle-class hobbit dragged off on a quest, after hosting all those Dwarves, running around like a chicken with its head off serving them afternoon tea, Beorn's bewilderment at the Dwarves turning up in pairs, the Elves' cheeky songs, Bilbo running around Thranduil's palace and struggling with the barrels...

ninlaith · 12-18-2004, 02:33 PM

I trust PJ to a point. He is a very talented director, however, The Hobbit is an entirely different storyline than what he is used to. PJ likes the blood and gore scene. The Hobbit is a childrens fantasy which is a trifle less edgy than he's used to. If he wants to do it I trust him. I'll warrant it'll turn out just fine. Maybe not the greatest which it should be, but I don't think he will insult Sir Tolkien.

Neurion · 01-25-2005, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ninlaith

but I don't think he will insult Sir Tolkien.

Really? Was he knighted?

William Cloud Hicklin · 11-05-2006, 11:09 PM

Yes, this is an old thread- but it still comes up on Google searches, as do all the erroneous press reports (lazy journalists!) Thus this attempt to set the record straight.

Fact No. 1: The Tolkien Estate has absolutely no say in the film rights to The Hobbit, since JRRT sold them in his lifetime. The legal fight over the rights is between two Hollywood studios, New Line and MGM/UA, who each own part of the rights.

Fact No. 2: The Tolkien Estate did not pull the plug on a LOTR museum in New Zealand. Christopher Tolkien has been unjustly called every name in the book for something he never did. Unfortunately Peter Jackson misspoke, or a reporter misheard: the museum was blocked not by the Tolkien Estate, but by Tolkien Enterprises, which is owned by Hollywood producer Saul Zaentz and has nothing whatsoever to do with the Tolkien family.

THE Ka · 12-19-2004, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lobelia

Does it need a lot of lightening? Okay, Thorin dies, but there's plenty of humour in the rest of the novel - the smug, middle-class hobbit dragged off on a quest, after hosting all those Dwarves, running around like a chicken with its head off serving them afternoon tea, Beorn's bewilderment at the Dwarves turning up in pairs, the Elves' cheeky songs, Bilbo running around Thranduil's palace and struggling with the barrels...

Oh! Oh! Don't forget when the elves guarding the port passage way decide to take "but a few sips" of the barrels and end up tipsy and out... (Only way Bilbo was able to get past them) very funny in my opinion compared to the "serious" and "sober" elves of TLOTR...

PJ better not screw this movie up! (If he ever so is inclined to do this book into film) This is my favorite next to the first of the LOTR, and i swear there will be hell to pay!

***Mister Underhill*** · 01-06-2005, 03:36 PM

For those jonesing for The Hobbit: The Movie, steel yourself for more waiting. This article on aintitcoolnews.com indicates that PJ & Co are targeting an adaptation of The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold as their followup to King Kong.

Even discounting legal difficulties with the rights, I'd reckon the new project tacks at least a year onto the wait for a possible Hobbit movie.

narfforc · 01-06-2005, 04:16 PM

ARRRRRRRRRRGH I can just see it, THE HOBBIT THERE OR THEREABOUTS. Legolas leads the attack that captures the dwarves, Gimli who just happens to be staying with his kin in the Iron Hills for the weekend, is in the forefront of the battle, The Necromancer of Dol Guldur is a slightly smaller eye, ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGH I am falling out of my tree.

Tuor of Gondolin · 01-06-2005, 06:47 PM

Yess, Preciouss, and Narfforc's ignoring Arwen's presumed Hobbit Movie concern for 10-year -old Aragorn son of Arathorn.

(well, at least he wouldn't have a
scruffy beard)

Hmm, or would Legolas/Paris kidnap Arwen and elope to northern Mirkwood?

12-16-2004, 04:36 PM	#1
Bungo Baggins Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The shire Posts: 32	I think the Hobbit would be a wonderful prequel to the series. PJ would do it justice and I think his team would know how to lighten it up a little bit. I think the original hobbits could work in small cameos, but not much more. __________________ "The closer we are to danger, the farther we are from harm. It's the last thing he'll expect."

12-18-2004, 02:33 PM	#3
ninlaith Wight Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: in my hobbit hole Posts: 204	I trust PJ to a point. He is a very talented director, however, The Hobbit is an entirely different storyline than what he is used to. PJ likes the blood and gore scene. The Hobbit is a childrens fantasy which is a trifle less edgy than he's used to. If he wants to do it I trust him. I'll warrant it'll turn out just fine. Maybe not the greatest which it should be, but I don't think he will insult Sir Tolkien. __________________ "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve!"-Bilbo Baggins

11-05-2006, 11:09 PM	#5
William Cloud Hicklin Loremaster of Annúminas Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,330	Don't Blame Christopher Tolkien! Yes, this is an old thread- but it still comes up on Google searches, as do all the erroneous press reports (lazy journalists!) Thus this attempt to set the record straight. Fact No. 1: The Tolkien Estate has absolutely no say in the film rights to The Hobbit, since JRRT sold them in his lifetime. The legal fight over the rights is between two Hollywood studios, New Line and MGM/UA, who each own part of the rights. Fact No. 2: The Tolkien Estate did not pull the plug on a LOTR museum in New Zealand. Christopher Tolkien has been unjustly called every name in the book for something he never did. Unfortunately Peter Jackson misspoke, or a reporter misheard: the museum was blocked not by the Tolkien Estate, but by Tolkien Enterprises, which is owned by Hollywood producer Saul Zaentz and has nothing whatsoever to do with the Tolkien family. Last edited by Estelyn Telcontar; 11-06-2006 at 08:57 AM. Reason: swear word deleted by moderator

01-06-2005, 06:47 PM	#9
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Yess, Preciouss, and Narfforc's ignoring Arwen's presumed Hobbit Movie concern for 10-year -old Aragorn son of Arathorn. (well, at least he wouldn't have a scruffy beard) Hmm, or would Legolas/Paris kidnap Arwen and elope to northern Mirkwood? __________________ Aure Entuluva!

01-06-2005, 03:36 PM	#7
*Mister Underhill* Dread Horseman Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Behind you! Posts: 2,744	For those jonesing for The Hobbit: The Movie, steel yourself for more waiting. This article on aintitcoolnews.com indicates that PJ & Co are targeting an adaptation of The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold as their followup to King Kong. Even discounting legal difficulties with the rights, I'd reckon the new project tacks at least a year onto the wait for a possible Hobbit movie.

01-06-2005, 04:16 PM	#8
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	ARRRRRRRRRRGH I can just see it, THE HOBBIT THERE OR THEREABOUTS. Legolas leads the attack that captures the dwarves, Gimli who just happens to be staying with his kin in the Iron Hills for the weekend, is in the forefront of the battle, The Necromancer of Dol Guldur is a slightly smaller eye, ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGH I am falling out of my tree.