Posted on 07/30/2012 10:29:08 PM PDT by Altariel
Peter Jackson formally announced this afternoon that his take on “The Hobbit” — originally envisioned as a two-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s tale — will be a trilogy.
The Oscar-winning filmmaker — who, as Smeagol scholars are well aware, directed the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy to much critical acclaim and financial success — had hinted about a third “Hobbit” during a recent appearance at Comic-Con. But today’s statement officially confirms that a third, not-yet-titled movie will follow “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” and ”The Hobbit: There and Back Again.” Part three of the Bilbo Baggins saga is slated for release in summer 2014. “Unexpected Journey” arrives this December.
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I think I will require duct tape as well. I may even write “Remove at your own risk” on it. :-)
I can just imagine a whole row of us, all going, “MMMMPHHHH! SSSSSSSSSSRRRRRRRNNNNG! GRRRRRRUUUHHHHH!” Maybe straitjackets would help ...
The adults could pass a flask with an appropriate beverage, but the kids will probably have to be both bribed and threatened!
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