Ten, and twenty and thirty years on..... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

alatar · 07-11-2005, 11:45 AM

Remembering that a time existed in which the box into which you are staring did not exist, I can only guess at what 20-30 years will bring.

Of course we will get the re-release of Peter Jackson's work. Not sure on what media it will be sold - will DVD media even exist then (except for in museums and garage sales... "Why look, honey, it's one of those DVD players I read about on that antiquing website. Let's buy it and place it on the mantel next to that iPod thing we bought last month.")?

Hopefully someone with a true love for the work (like one of you youngsters out there) will use the technology of the day to create something worthy...like an interactive 3D book where you can walk alongside the Fellowship, speak with them (their answers are compilations of thoughts expressed at the Downs along with the original work), and get a real feel for Middle Earth, kind of like what PJ did via his 2D film (sans his departures from the story, of course).

"The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades"

Tigerlily Gamgee · 07-11-2005, 10:52 PM

I think that remaking LOTR would be like remaking Star Wars, and I hope that neither is ever done. Then again, who would've thought they'd remake Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Usually, when a movie is as popular as that you wouldn't think it would be remade... but who knows... who knows.
I think it's more likely for a movie remake to be done if it starts out as an original screenplay and not a book... or, if the director is just positive that his new version will surpass the old one. But, I don't think anyone would tackle remaking a trilogy. A single film remake is not as much of a risk for a studio to take.

narfforc · 07-12-2005, 11:16 AM

Alatar has got my mind racing on this one. I remember in the original Star Trek everybody laughed at the idea of the flip-top communicators, aren`t they sold now on every High St. Well imagine having your own Holodeck, first stop Middle-Earth please.

Kath · 07-12-2005, 11:20 AM

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Well image having your own Holodeck, first stop Middle-Earth please.

That would be fantastic. You could create your own version of ME with all the things you think should be there completely intact! Of course, this would mean there was no need for any new films.

Neurion · 07-12-2005, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kath

That would be fantastic. You could create your own version of ME with all the things you think should be there completely intact! Of course, this would mean there was no need for any new films.

Honestly, I'd settle for a more book-accurate movie.

Azaelia of Willowbottom · 07-12-2005, 08:24 PM

I think that if there is a remake it won't be for a very long time, like 50 years or something.
But I really can't imagine anything better. I think that the movies struck a very good balance between book and non-book, and told the story very well. I think that any remake that is made wouldn't live up so well. I'm not looking for the book on screen, which is why I am so happy with the movies we have now, at least in part.
The spirit of the books was kept alive, I think, and really I don't see anyone able to do anything better. (Though I know that others will definitely disagree with me on that point).

A re-release sounds nice, though I can't imagine what they'd improve. When they re-released Star Wars, the special effects got a lot better...but I don't really see anything lacking in the effects department for LOTR. Maybe with some bonus interviews and scenes, or a blooper reel, or both. I like the image of all of us in 30 years when they re-release the DVD posting enthusiastically about the good old days.

07-11-2005, 11:45 AM	#1
alatar Doubting Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Heaven's basement Posts: 2,466	Remembering that a time existed in which the box into which you are staring did not exist, I can only guess at what 20-30 years will bring. Of course we will get the re-release of Peter Jackson's work. Not sure on what media it will be sold - will DVD media even exist then (except for in museums and garage sales... "Why look, honey, it's one of those DVD players I read about on that antiquing website. Let's buy it and place it on the mantel next to that iPod thing we bought last month.")? Hopefully someone with a true love for the work (like one of you youngsters out there) will use the technology of the day to create something worthy...like an interactive 3D book where you can walk alongside the Fellowship, speak with them (their answers are compilations of thoughts expressed at the Downs along with the original work), and get a real feel for Middle Earth, kind of like what PJ did via his 2D film (sans his departures from the story, of course). "The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades" __________________ There is naught that you can do, other than to resist, with hope or without it.

07-11-2005, 10:52 PM	#2
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	I think that remaking LOTR would be like remaking Star Wars, and I hope that neither is ever done. Then again, who would've thought they'd remake Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Usually, when a movie is as popular as that you wouldn't think it would be remade... but who knows... who knows. I think it's more likely for a movie remake to be done if it starts out as an original screenplay and not a book... or, if the director is just positive that his new version will surpass the old one. But, I don't think anyone would tackle remaking a trilogy. A single film remake is not as much of a risk for a studio to take. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

07-12-2005, 08:24 PM	#6
Azaelia of Willowbottom Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: By the Sea Posts: 446	I think that if there is a remake it won't be for a very long time, like 50 years or something. But I really can't imagine anything better. I think that the movies struck a very good balance between book and non-book, and told the story very well. I think that any remake that is made wouldn't live up so well. I'm not looking for the book on screen, which is why I am so happy with the movies we have now, at least in part. The spirit of the books was kept alive, I think, and really I don't see anyone able to do anything better. (Though I know that others will definitely disagree with me on that point). A re-release sounds nice, though I can't imagine what they'd improve. When they re-released Star Wars, the special effects got a lot better...but I don't really see anything lacking in the effects department for LOTR. Maybe with some bonus interviews and scenes, or a blooper reel, or both. I like the image of all of us in 30 years when they re-release the DVD posting enthusiastically about the good old days. __________________ "Wherever I have been, I am back."

07-12-2005, 11:16 AM	#3
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Alatar has got my mind racing on this one. I remember in the original Star Trek everybody laughed at the idea of the flip-top communicators, aren`t they sold now on every High St. Well imagine having your own Holodeck, first stop Middle-Earth please.