Looks like the "Silmarillion" might be making it to the screen after all... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Herald_of_Mandos · 03-31-2008, 11:12 PM

I just saw this on a film news blog: http://filmnews.com

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LUCASFILM TO MAKE MIDDLE-EARTH PREQUELS

It was announced today that Warner Brothers has sold the rights to the “Lord of the Rings” Appendices, describing the earlier history of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, to Lucasfilm, which will adapt them into a series of animated prequels to the New Line movies.

Negotiations are now believed to be taking place with Tolkien Estate for permission to use extra material from J.R.R. Tolkien’s other works.

A spokesperson for Lucasfilm denied that there were any plans to make radical changes to the setting: “We want to stay as close as possible to the original– allowing for a bit of artistic license, of course.”

The first film, scheduled to be released in mid-2010, will tell the story of Lúthien, the half-Twi’lek Jedi princess and her companions Beren Cyberhand the space pirate and Huan the talking bantha as they battle the forces of evil throughout the galaxy of Arda.

It is not yet known whether Peter Jackson will be involved.

McCaber · 03-31-2008, 11:36 PM

April Fool's, I should say.

But it is quite funny. 3 points for effort.

Bêthberry · 04-01-2008, 07:12 AM

Yes, 'tis a good giggle, worth running with if Esty will move this to mirth.

I think Spielberg should be involved as well. His recent forays into historical cinema will provide a sense of ballast that The Silm/Appendices deserve.

I would hope though that any depictions of Hobbit geneologies wouldn't ressemble too closely the Ewoks.

Folwren · 04-01-2008, 08:32 AM

I simply couldn't resist:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=lv4Potdpjhw

Bêthberry · 04-01-2008, 08:48 AM

How refreshing to see that finally someone has done something with Tolkien's reference to the banana peel in OFS. Long overdue and just amazing!

Child of the 7th Age · 04-01-2008, 10:30 AM

another possible April Fool's.....this one's for PJ and the Hobbit.

http://www.ifitsmovies.com/2008/04/0...ct-the-hobbit/

yavanna_kementari · 04-10-2008, 02:46 AM

i was so close to believing until i saw the names of the characters... good thing i read until the end of the article... hahaha...

Tuor in Gondolin · 04-10-2008, 08:34 AM

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It is not yet known whether Peter Jackson will be involved.

An outrage! PJ would be perfect for this project!

Groin Redbeard · 04-10-2008, 05:36 PM

That scared the heck out of me for a second until I read the end of the article. Georg Lucas kills his own sagas!

ArathornJax · 04-10-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

That scared the heck out of me for a second until I read the end of the article. Georg Lucas kills his own sagas!

Imagine Lucas writing the script for this . . . I think he killed the prequels with his touching and moving dialogue. Imagine Beren and Luthien . . .

Beren: You are so beautiful!

Luthien: It's only because I'm so in love . . .

Beren: No, it's because I'm so in love with you.

Luthien: So love has blinded you?

Beren: Well, that's not exactly what I meant . . .

Luthien: But it's probably true!

Hmmm . . .

03-31-2008, 11:36 PM	#2
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	April Fool's, I should say. But it is quite funny. 3 points for effort. __________________ Werewolves vs. Fishmen. The battle of the century.

04-01-2008, 07:12 AM	#3
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,996	Yes, 'tis a good giggle, worth running with if Esty will move this to mirth. I think Spielberg should be involved as well. His recent forays into historical cinema will provide a sense of ballast that The Silm/Appendices deserve. I would hope though that any depictions of Hobbit geneologies wouldn't ressemble too closely the Ewoks. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

04-01-2008, 08:32 AM	#4
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I simply couldn't resist: http://youtube.com/watch?v=lv4Potdpjhw __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

04-01-2008, 08:48 AM	#5
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,996	How refreshing to see that finally someone has done something with Tolkien's reference to the banana peel in OFS. Long overdue and just amazing! __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

04-01-2008, 10:30 AM	#6
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	another possible April Fool's.....this one's for PJ and the Hobbit. http://www.ifitsmovies.com/2008/04/0...ct-the-hobbit/ __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

04-10-2008, 02:46 AM	#7
yavanna_kementari Newly Deceased Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: valinor Posts: 4	i was so close to believing until i saw the names of the characters... good thing i read until the end of the article... hahaha...

04-10-2008, 05:36 PM	#9
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	That scared the heck out of me for a second until I read the end of the article. Georg Lucas kills his own sagas! __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow