[Lotr_announce] BREAKING NEWS: The Hobbit...TRILOGY?!

[Michael Regina]

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2009/03/31/31573-the-hobbittrilogy/

The Hobbit...TRILOGY?!

For a few months now, we've all been wondering why there's been such a cloud
of secrecy from Guillermo and PJ regarding progress on The Hobbit. Well,
today we got wind of what could be the biggest story so far about this much
anticipated film: a report that negotiations are under way for a third film!

On condition on anonymity, our source revealed that some of the main
sticking points include amendments to PJ and GDT's contracts requiring an
additional 3 months of principal photography, and temporarily suspending
some of their other projects.

Our insider also mentioned some legal wrangling with the Tolkien Estate to
acquire additional rights to materials not currently under license which
would provide the bulk of the plot for the third movie. What specifically
this could be is a guess, but our source seems to imply delving into the
back-story of the Istari (Wizards) including Gandalf and Saruman's youth in
Valinor. The inclusion of other young wizards at the academy would provide
an opportunity for cameos from LOTR actors who's story arc doesn't fit into
The Hobbit. The latter would go a long way toward explaining recent cryptic
quotes from LOTR actors about possible appearances in The Hobbit.

We'll keep you up to date as this story progresses. Our source is sending us
an update tomorrow.

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2009/03/31/31573-the-hobbittrilogy/

All the best,

Michael Regina
Editor in Chief - TheOneRing.net
PH: 514.947.5221
xoanon at theonering.net 

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