Possibility of more footage filmed in 2004! - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Child of the 7th Age · 10-12-2003, 10:48 PM

I have no idea how reliable this is, but aintitcoolnews says there's a strong rumor floating round that Jackson will have the actors come back in 2004 to do more shooting for the extended DVD of RotK or some sort of expanded LotR box set. One Ring. net also picked up on this.Folks are wondering if this could be scenes of the Scouring or possibly Tom Bombadil.Here's the link:<A HREF="http://aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=16286" TARGET=_blank>ain't it cool news</A>Anyone want to take bets on this, or, if you think it's going to happen, tell us which scenes from the book might be involved.[ October 13, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

Gorwingel · 10-12-2003, 11:40 PM

I think that the actors will probably go back in 2004 (just as they have always done) to film more footage for the extended, but I highly doubt that they would be going back to film the scouring (especially since Saurman is going to be killed earlier in ROTK, so it would now make no sense at all. Unless they changed the entire story drastically from the theatrical). The Tom Bombadil sequence would make more sense especially because it could fit more easily into the movie version of the story. But I still don't think that it is going to be filmed (well, filmed by Peter Jackson at least)

Finwe · 10-13-2003, 08:37 AM

SQUEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really hope they add the Tom Bombadil scenes and the Barrow Downs scenes, because they were such integral parts to the story (or at least I think that they were integral parts).

Birdland · 10-13-2003, 12:06 PM

My goodness! It speaks volumes for PJ that all his actors are willing to return again and again to film even more pick-up shots. (Unless he had it locked into their contracts from the very beginning. )I too, can't see the Scouring happening, for the above reasons sighted. Nor ol' Bombadil suddenly being cast, much as we would all love to see him.One of things that bothered me (slightly) about Two Towers was that all the bases were covered, but so briefly. Everything had such a rushed feeling. I am really looking forward to the more leisurely pace that is promised for the extended edition. I'm a little afraid the same thing might happen in ROTK, and that these pick-up shots will be used to flesh out the final film. One part I hope is covered in detail is Sam's rescue of Frodo in Cirith Ungol. That is Sam's finest moment, and I can't wait to see him go up against the Watchers at the Gate. I also suspect that we might see more of Frodo's treatment at the hands of the Orcs in the tower, and his reaction when he realizes the Ring is gone. (Which I always thought was a little underdone in the book.)Here's an interesting final thought: do you suppose that PJ might take a page from one of Tolkien's own deleted scenes and show Sam's own departure from Middle Earth and his arrival in Tol Eressa?

Lily Bracegirdle · 10-13-2003, 06:45 PM

I'm very excited about this, if only because I'll still have more to look forward to after seeing RotK in the theater.tORn has a new snippet from Mr. Ordesky. He doesn't forsee the actors coming back for more shooting, unless it's voice work. It seems like the new scenes will be similar to the ones in the FotR EE -- character building scenes that PJ wanted to put in initially but had to cut in the interests of time. (I'm hoping for the Houses of Healing, personally.) So, no new sets or anything. I don't care -- I'm still ecstatic.-Lily

HCIsland · 10-13-2003, 06:53 PM

I hate to burst people's bubbles but I just read this at OneRing. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Shooting would continue next year for the extended DVD version, which is expected to be out for November 2004. It was unlikely principal actors would return for more filming, though some of the cast could be recalled to record dialogue for the DVD. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><A HREF="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2690743a10,00.html" TARGET=_blank>Link</A>This likely has more to do with filming more effects, minatures and extras.H.C.

Silmiel of Imladris · 10-13-2003, 06:57 PM

I heard that they were not going to 'punish' the loyal fans that bought all the extended versions by making a box set. So I really don't believe this and I kind of hope it is not true because I would love the extra footage but I don't want to buy the movies again.

10-12-2003, 10:48 PM	#1
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,135	Possibility of more footage filmed in 2004! I have no idea how reliable this is, but aintitcoolnews says there's a strong rumor floating round that Jackson will have the actors come back in 2004 to do more shooting for the extended DVD of RotK or some sort of expanded LotR box set. One Ring. net also picked up on this.<P>Folks are wondering if this could be scenes of the Scouring or possibly Tom Bombadil.<P>Here's the link:<P><A HREF="http://aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=16286" TARGET=_blank>ain't it cool news</A><P>Anyone want to take bets on this, or, if you think it's going to happen, tell us which scenes from the book might be involved.<p>[ October 13, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ] __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

10-12-2003, 11:40 PM	#2
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,436	I think that the actors will probably go back in 2004 (just as they have always done) to film more footage for the extended, but I highly doubt that they would be going back to film the scouring (especially since Saurman is going to be killed earlier in ROTK, so it would now make no sense at all. Unless they changed the entire story drastically from the theatrical). The Tom Bombadil sequence would make more sense especially because it could fit more easily into the movie version of the story. But I still don't think that it is going to be filmed (well, filmed by Peter Jackson at least) __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

10-13-2003, 08:37 AM	#3
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	SQUEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <P>I really hope they add the Tom Bombadil scenes and the Barrow Downs scenes, because they were such integral parts to the story (or at least I think that they were integral parts). __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

10-13-2003, 12:06 PM	#4
Birdland Ghastly Neekerbreeker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the banks of the mighty Scioto Posts: 1,757	My goodness! It speaks volumes for PJ that all his actors are willing to return again and again to film even more pick-up shots. (Unless he had it locked into their contracts from the very beginning. )<P>I too, can't see the Scouring happening, for the above reasons sighted. Nor ol' Bombadil suddenly being cast, much as we would all love to see him.<P>One of things that bothered me (slightly) about Two Towers was that all the bases were covered, but so briefly. Everything had such a rushed feeling. I am really looking forward to the more leisurely pace that is promised for the extended edition. I'm a little afraid the same thing might happen in ROTK, and that these pick-up shots will be used to flesh out the final film. <P>One part I hope is covered in detail is Sam's rescue of Frodo in Cirith Ungol. That is Sam's finest moment, and I can't wait to see him go up against the Watchers at the Gate. I also suspect that we might see more of Frodo's treatment at the hands of the Orcs in the tower, and his reaction when he realizes the Ring is gone. (Which I always thought was a little underdone in the book.)<P>Here's an interesting final thought: do you suppose that PJ might take a page from one of Tolkien's own deleted scenes and show Sam's own departure from Middle Earth and his arrival in Tol Eressa?

10-13-2003, 06:45 PM	#5
Lily Bracegirdle Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bree Posts: 210	I'm very excited about this, if only because I'll still have more to look forward to after seeing RotK in the theater.<P>tORn has a new snippet from Mr. Ordesky. He doesn't forsee the actors coming back for more shooting, unless it's voice work. <P>It seems like the new scenes will be similar to the ones in the FotR EE -- character building scenes that PJ wanted to put in initially but had to cut in the interests of time. (I'm hoping for the Houses of Healing, personally.) So, no new sets or anything. I don't care -- I'm still ecstatic.<P>-Lily __________________ "But nay: the praise of the praiseworthy is above all rewards." - Faramir

10-13-2003, 06:53 PM	#6
HCIsland Zombie Cannibal Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,000	I hate to burst people's bubbles but I just read this at OneRing.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Shooting would continue next year for the extended DVD version, which is expected to be out for November 2004. It was unlikely principal actors would return for more filming, though some of the cast could be recalled to record dialogue for the DVD. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><A HREF="http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2690743a10,00.html" TARGET=_blank>Link</A><P>This likely has more to do with filming more effects, minatures and extras.<P>H.C. __________________ "Stir not the bitterness in the cup that I mixed myself. Have I not tasted it now many nights upon my tongue, foreboding that worse yet lay in the dregs." -Denethor

10-13-2003, 06:57 PM	#7
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	I heard that they were not going to 'punish' the loyal fans that bought all the extended versions by making a box set. So I really don't believe this and I kind of hope it is not true because I would love the extra footage but I don't want to buy the movies again. __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?