The Hobbit may be expanded into a trilogy
The filmmaker has said that he shot an abundance of material that he would not be able to fit into both movies, which sparked speculation that a third movie may be in the works. Warner Bros. is now reportedly on board with the proposal, if they can make it for the right price, since new deals will have to be negotiated with cast members. At any rate, a decision must be made very soon, according to an unidentified source close to the production.
"If we're going to do it, we have to make a decision soon. It's strongly driven by the filmmakers' desire to tell more of the story."
If a third movie is give the green light, shooting will likely take place for a couple of months in New Zealand, sometime next summer. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is slated for release December 14, with The Hobbit: There and Back Again arriving in theaters December 13, 2013. The proposed third movie would likely debut in December of 2014, if it comes to fruition.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was released December 14th, 2012 and stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, William Kircher, James Nesbitt, Stephen Hunter. The film is directed by Peter Jackson.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug comes to theaters December 13th, 2013 and stars Richard Armitage, Martin Freeman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ian McKellen, Aidan Turner, Dean O'Gorman, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish. The film is directed by Peter Jackson.
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ridgl
this is stupid
10 months agoby @ridglFlag
slysnide
If the footage was shot for the two films, then you can't reinterpret that as a whole new film. Rather it makes for a nice long extended cut of each film as we had with LOTR.
10 months agoby @slysnideFlag
THE JOKER
@twinpac1 At least we can have hope that his LOTR series has always been good
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
MovieTwin
@mcleve02 Agreed!
10 months agoby @twinpac1Flag
THE JOKER
@twinpac1 Both were bad...
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
MovieTwin
@mcleve02 ... Id say Eragon was worse!
10 months agoby @twinpac1Flag
THE JOKER
Not to mention The Lightning Thief! Probably one of the worst movies to follow a book I have ever seen...
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
THE JOKER
I'm still not sure how I feel.. I have faith in Peter Jackson, even though since LOTR he hasn't really impressed me...
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
MovieTwin
@brady1138 .. spot on, there is loads of other writing on Middle-Earth that can be used & im hopin to see plenty of it, as such im not against a 3rd film i have faith in Mr. Jackson
10 months agoby @twinpac1Flag
kiion
This movie doesnt look bad, it looks the complete opposite.
10 months agoby @kiionFlag
moviegeek
You've got to be kidding me... this movie looks worse by the day.
10 months agoby @moviegeekFlag
LuxoIII
Why do people keep forgetting this is not just based on a book? It's also based on hundreds of pages of notes and additional written material not included in the original book, but retconned later. Who knows, maybe this could mean flashbacks telling Sauron's story from the pages of The Silmarillion.
10 months agoby @brady1138Flag
gandoff2169
How??? There is only one book, and as I can see two films, but one really long one could work as well for this story. How can they do a third one? Write new story to include and then drag out some other parts beyond the need? Sorry. I love Peter Jackson, but I hope he knows there is not enough story for a third film and says no.
10 months agoby @gandoff2169Flag
Red Camera Man
No, no, no, no, no. NO third movie PLEASE. :-(
10 months agoby @redcameramanFlag
the MovieGhost
Please no. Just... please no.
10 months agoby @the-movieghostFlag
SherlockHolmes2009
Theres a reason Jackson doesnt want the footage in the films, dont ruin them WB
10 months agoby @SherlockHolmes2009Flag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@skywise Eventually, there will be
10 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@zender Ok
10 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Newtron
sigh...
10 months agoby @newtronFlag
ROFLitschristian
@bawnian-dexeus Oh, you know what I mean.
10 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
Mutant
Actually no @Bawnian©-Dexeus what Peter is doing is more than the book. It's a simple tale about one Hobbit who meets seven dwarves that gets the ring that rules all the rings and on his travels meets a might dragon.
The newer version what Peter wants to do is follow Gandolfs adventure as well thus taking it way from the hobbit point of view.
The story it self would last one film the added in material is Peter's doing, making it longer when it's not necessary. I'm more than willing to see what he has planed.
10 months agoby @zenderFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@ROFLitschristian Wasting is such a strong word
10 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
ROFLitschristian
Dammit, I'm already planning on wasting 5 years of my life with these two alone. Can we spare us some freedom?
10 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
skywise
@bawnian-dexeus Absolutly not. The book is a rather simple tale and not very long at all.
If they do anything they should just relese extended editions as they did with the LOTR.
10 months agoby @skywiseFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Is there really that much material in the book?
10 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Dan
Unnecessary. Just cut down on the staring contests, and that'll drastically reduce the run time.
10 months agoby @dan1Flag