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Hobbit Stays in New Zealand!!!

RobNZ Bree Oct 27 2010, 6:25am Views: 38542 Hobbit Stays in New Zealand!!! The Hobbit Stays in New Zealand!!!!!!!! Confirmed by John Key PM of New Zealand live on National TV a moment ago. (This post was edited by RobNZ on Oct 27 2010, 6:26am)

sharku Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 6:26am Views: 33374 It is as I predicted - great news. I told you all* ;) Gandalf the White rides in at the most desperate hour. *http://newboards.theonering.net/...?post=288094;#288094 (This post was edited by sharku on Oct 27 2010, 6:29am)

Kimi Forum Admin / Moderator Oct 27 2010, 6:26am Views: 33181 The SQUEEE heard round the world! I can breathe again. :-) The Passing of Mistress Rose My historical novels Do we find happiness so often that we should turn it off the box when it happens to sit there? - A Room With a View

Eruwestial37 Rohan Oct 27 2010, 6:27am Views: 33175 YES YES YES! Oh PJ I'm SO HAPPY FOR YOU!//

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 6:27am Views: 33292 WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

duats Grey Havens Oct 27 2010, 6:27am Views: 33330 Can't wait to see PJ's reaction Should be quite a sight.

Elven Valinor Oct 27 2010, 6:28am Views: 33036 Awesome!! link from tv3news http://www.3news.co.nz/The-Hobbit-will-be-filmed-in-NZ/tabid/423/articleID/183394/Default.aspx quote: “I’m please to announce an agreement has been reached between the New Zealand Government and Warner Brothers to enable the two Hobbit movies to be directed by Sir Peter Jackson, to be made New Zealand. “Making the two movies here will not only safe guard work for thousands of New Zealanders but will also allow us to follow the success of the Lord of The Rings trilogy and once again promoting New Zealand on the world stage,” says Mr Key. (This post was edited by Elven on Oct 27 2010, 6:30am)

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 6:28am Views: 33107 News Article link Here it is SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

Ainu Laire Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 6:28am Views: 33072 WOOHOO! I would edit the front page, but I am not yet sure how to, so I'll leave that to one of the admins who I bet is already on it... I seriously leaped out of my chair and hugged my dad tightly. OMG YES! Now I have some emails to send... My LiveJournal ~ My artwork and photography NARF since age 8, when I refused to read the Hobbit because the cover looked boring and icky.

macfalk Valinor Oct 27 2010, 6:29am Views: 33080 W-A-O-A-H!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! //   The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 6:29am Views: 33132 My heartfelt congratulations to Peter Jackson, Weta and Co, the fans, and to New Zealand!//   SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

macfalk Valinor Oct 27 2010, 6:29am Views: 33015 I'm starting to love these surprise mornings. //   The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.

CINE Bree Oct 27 2010, 6:29am Views: 32948 SWEET AS! // Number Two (Warners): "We want tax incentives… tax incentives… tax incentives..." Number Six (John Key): "You won't get it." Number Two (Warners): "By hook or by crook, we will."

Aragorn the Elfstone Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 6:30am Views: 33104 I cannot wait for the Behind the Scenes documentary on this! ...it'll probably take up about 15 seconds. I don't have words for how happy I am right now - so I'll save it for when I collect my thoughts later! PJ, Philippa, Fran, WETA, and all of NZ.....I'm so happy for you!!!

RobNZ Bree Oct 27 2010, 6:31am Views: 33128 Things can finally move forward!!!! Congratulations PJ and Team!!! I cant withhold my excitement (This post was edited by RobNZ on Oct 27 2010, 6:32am)

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 6:32am Views: 33137 Cheers everyone!!! SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

Richie Rich Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 6:32am Views: 32933 Kiwi Power! //

Bound Rohan Oct 27 2010, 6:32am Views: 33047 Happy. Happy Joy Joy So happy with the news.. Really hope those unions don't do anything during the production to make anyone regreat this wonderful news

Ruijor Rohan Oct 27 2010, 6:34am Views: 33182 The hell with sleeping! I´ll wait a few minutes more to see Key saying on tv!

Nesse Lorien Oct 27 2010, 6:34am Views: 33110 YES! TH is in NZ it has been green lighted, PJ is director, Martin Freeman is Bilbo......is everybody happy! I am and now to the business in hand....the making of The Hobbit:)

macfalk Valinor Oct 27 2010, 6:34am Views: 32875 GREEN CHEESE EVERYONE //   The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 6:34am Views: 33136 Just speechless... Thank God!  and thank the people of NZ for pulling out the stops. We owe you again! (This post was edited by SirDennisC on Oct 27 2010, 6:35am)

Frodosfriend Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 6:36am Views: 33197 PJ Wouldn't it be awesome if PJ made a video addressed directly to TORN and talked about how he feels and what's going to happen now...

Ataahua Forum Admin / Moderator Oct 27 2010, 6:36am Views: 33140 More details: * The Government will introduce to Parliament tomorrow legislation to clarify who is a contractor and who is an employee as it relates to the film industry, not any other industry. (*whew*) * The Government will widen the qualifying criteria for the Large Budget Screen Production Fund to improve New Zealand's competitivenes for large movies such as The Hobbit. This includes an additional up to US$7.5m per picture subject to the success of the movies. If the movies do well they get up to $7.5m; if they don't, they won't. (No details were given on what 'doing well' means. Key also declined to specify what this additional money would cover, but I got the impression that marketing would be part of it.) * The Government and Warners Brothers have agreed to work together in a long-term strategic partnership to market New Zealand as a place to make movies. In addition, the Government will work with Peter Jackson to develop appropriately themed material to promote New Zealand to tourists (with this appearing on DVDs and other material); and will work with Time Warner to promote New Zealand across its studio and media outlets. John Key says this will maximise the leverage for New Zealand to promote itself throughout the world as a tourist destination as well as its goods and services. Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..." Dwarves: "Pretty rings..." Men: "Pretty rings..." Sauron: "Mine's better." "Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak. Ataahua's stories (This post was edited by Ataahua on Oct 27 2010, 6:38am)

Richie Rich Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 6:37am Views: 33091 That would be lovely

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 6:37am Views: 15602 Some tidbits of the deal.  The Government will introduce legislation tomorrow to clarify the distinction between independent contractors and employees as it relates to the film industry only. "This will guarantee the movies are made in New Zealand," Mr Key said. Tax rebates will also be changed for Warner Bros, which will mean up to an extra US$7.5m per movie for Warner Bros, subject to the success of the movies. SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

Elven Valinor Oct 27 2010, 6:38am Views: 15660 Here! Here! 3 cheers for NZ!

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 6:38am Views: 15602 Wow! Definitely whew! Great summary!//   SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

duats Grey Havens Oct 27 2010, 6:39am Views: 15600 Wow That's quite a deal, right there.

Silverlode Forum Admin / Moderator Oct 27 2010, 6:40am Views: 15484 *leaps onto the table and begins to dance the springle-ring* Now bring on the movie about "that business with the dragon"! Silverlode "Of all faces those of our familiares are the ones both most difficult to play fantastic tricks with, and most difficult really to see with fresh attention. They have become like the things which once attracted us by their glitter, or their colour, or their shape, and we laid hands on them, and then locked them in our hoard, acquired them, and acquiring ceased to look at them. Creative fantasy, because it is mainly trying to do something else [make something new], may open your hoard and let all the locked things fly away like cage-birds. The gems all turn into flowers or flames, and you will be warned that all you had (or knew) was dangerous and potent, not really effectively chained, free and wild; no more yours than they were you." -On Fairy Stories

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 6:41am Views: 15628 What would Gimli say just now? //

Earl Forum Admin / Moderator Oct 27 2010, 6:41am Views: 15601 YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! :D Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Ainu Laire Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 6:42am Views: 15487 That sounds really amazing Good that the employee/contractor thing is limited to the film industry only. The tax breaks seem to be something that are due to what the film brings to the country- if the film is successful, better for country/tourism, I would guess? WB could really be a great partner in helping the film industry of NZ grow. Wow, I have goosebumps from this news! I wish more people were up on my friend's list so I can jump around with more people :D My LiveJournal ~ My artwork and photography NARF since age 8, when I refused to read the Hobbit because the cover looked boring and icky.

Pioneer Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 6:42am Views: 15590 PJ. Peter Jackson is a terminator from the future sent back through time to ice-up our nipples. Chevy Chase for Saruman

Peredhil lover Valinor Oct 27 2010, 6:42am Views: 15651 *Does a happy dance* They finally saw the light Ha, now I feel so much better, particularly for the people in NZ! I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it. TORn Link Collection TORn Travelling Journal website

MrCere Sr. Staff Oct 27 2010, 6:44am Views: 15596 Y'all are fast! {NT}   I have no choice but to believe in free will. The cake is a lie The cake is a lie The cake is a lie My blog

Bound Rohan Oct 27 2010, 6:44am Views: 15589 No one tosses a Dwalf? (This post was edited by bound666 on Oct 27 2010, 6:45am)

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 6:45am Views: 15586 The Beacons are lit!!!!! This music gives me chills every time!!! The Beacons are lit!!! SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 6:45am Views: 15601 Sounds better than anyone was hoping for Cheers to whoever kicked the hornet's nest in the first place!

duats Grey Havens Oct 27 2010, 6:45am Views: 15549 Big sigh of relief I always thought WB was one of the more respectable film studios. This reinforces that belief. Glad to see a deal was worked out that benefits both parties. (This post was edited by duats on Oct 27 2010, 6:46am)

Ataahua Forum Admin / Moderator Oct 27 2010, 6:47am Views: 15387 *does a double-take* Hell I want to come to *your* party!! :D Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..." Dwarves: "Pretty rings..." Men: "Pretty rings..." Sauron: "Mine's better." "Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak. Ataahua's stories

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 6:49am Views: 15630 ROFL!!! Awesome!//   SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

Ataahua Forum Admin / Moderator Oct 27 2010, 6:51am Views: 15374 Happy fans move at light-speed, MrC. :D /   Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..." Dwarves: "Pretty rings..." Men: "Pretty rings..." Sauron: "Mine's better." "Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak. Ataahua's stories

BlueMan Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 6:51am Views: 15376 Woooooooohoooooooooooo!!! :D Great, great news! Now finally PJ can concentrate on actually making these movies!//   Raptos a diis homines dici ...

cameragod Lorien Oct 27 2010, 6:52am Views: 15557 Yay!!! Bag ENZ Home of the Hobbit All artists are prepared to suffer for their work, but why are so few prepared to learn to draw? :BANKSY "A Cameraman without a camera is just a man." Stephen Press

Doriath Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 6:53am Views: 15570 Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!! Can't even think what to say at the moment. I'll leave it at THANK YOU to all who made this happen!!! The Trees will have their revenge! And they will have it in glorious 2D!

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 6:53am Views: 15560 Cheers Cameragod!//   SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

Eledhwen Forum Admin / Moderator Oct 27 2010, 6:54am Views: 15440 What lovely news to wake up to! Fantastic. I am extremely happy about this.

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 6:55am Views: 15405 Cheers! There is cheese, champaign, Strongbow flying around the room.// SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

guitarzankansasfan Lorien Oct 27 2010, 6:55am Views: 15448 I missed the announcement because I was too busy visiting TheOneRing.net So I log on to theonering.net and see that there's no major news yet, and start browsing the forums. I've been browsing through some older threads on the forum for about an hour and as I read through one of them I started to see posts that seemed to indicate a meeting was going on and an announcement was imminent. Then I get to the posts about TH staying in NZ and I'm like wait, that news wasn't on the front page... it happened while I was reading the earlier threads! I can't believe a huge announcement happens on this website right under my nose! Oh and by the way I'm very happy that it's staying in NZ.

Garfeimao Rohan Oct 27 2010, 6:56am Views: 13779 so awesome I kept refreshing the news on the NZHerald site and the NZTV site until I saw the news, woohoo. As a Travel Agent, I already knew that New Zealand was a key destination to promote. Heck, I'm a Kiwi Specialist through Tourism New Zealand. So the third point mentioned is rather awesome, the increased commitment to promote the country as a film and tourist destination. I guess I need to go write up my press release for the next Cruise to Middle-earth now. Peace, Love and Rock & Roll, Garfeimao The orange stripey One My page in the Traveling Journal

Odieman The Shire Oct 27 2010, 6:57am Views: 13722 YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!! This made my day completely, I literally jumped up of my chair and jumped around the room, at reading this :D THANKS, PJ, Fran, Phillipa, and the NZ film industry, John Key and Kiwis of NZ. You fought and won and I will be forever grateful :D :D :D :D :D :D :D And thanks WB for making the right decision.

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 6:57am Views: 13887 Cheers mate! Have a drink!!! Join the celebration! // SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 6:58am Views: 13824 Cheers Odieman!!//   SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

Doriath Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 6:59am Views: 13755 plus we can get to sleep at a reasonable time again! ;) The Trees will have their revenge! And they will have it in glorious 2D!

Kangi Ska Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 6:59am Views: 13878 Party Down!//   Kangi Ska Resident Trickster New Zealand is as close to Middle-earth as you can get. At night you can not tell if crows are black or white.

Frodosfriend Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 6:59am Views: 13866 I watch disc 1 of FOTR EE last night and I was feeling rather sick about it all and now I can watch the 2nd disc tonight with a happy face life is good.

Kangi Ska Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:02am Views: 13712 We have been here all night. Sleep smiling tomorrow. Kangi Ska Resident Trickster New Zealand is as close to Middle-earth as you can get. At night you can not tell if crows are black or white.

Ataahua Forum Admin / Moderator Oct 27 2010, 7:02am Views: 13726 I know it's come at a cost with the increase to the Large Budget Screen Production Fund, but I didn't expect Key to get anything like those marketing initiatives. Never underestimate a Prime Minister who's taken on the tourism portfolio for his own. :D Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..." Dwarves: "Pretty rings..." Men: "Pretty rings..." Sauron: "Mine's better." "Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak. Ataahua's stories

Zherkezhi Bree Oct 27 2010, 7:02am Views: 13702 Fantastic News ...the only place these movies could have been shot!!! Great news!!! Hobbit Poster WIP

Iolite The Shire Oct 27 2010, 7:02am Views: 13725 Soooooooo relieved! I couldn't have imagined a better outcome! For once I think John Key and Co. have done good! They have offered an extra US$7.5million per film if they are successful (e.g. US$15 million total provided the films do well enough) and US$10 million extra towards marketing, which apparently will involve plenty of marketing that promotes NZ and an ongoing relationship with Warner Bros that will foster and promote the NZ film industry. The government is introducing legislation to further clarify the difference between contractors and employees. Through this insanely difficult process the New Zealand film industry may end up better and stronger than ever.

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 7:03am Views: 13769 Woohoooo!!! Owain does a massive cannon ball into the punch bowl!!! Where are the chandeliers??? SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

Nienna Rohan Oct 27 2010, 7:05am Views: 13602 I'd forgotten that He certainly took on the right portfolio!

Kangi Ska Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:06am Views: 13584 Some of us were hoping but counting on nothing. Life is good!//   Kangi Ska Resident Trickster New Zealand is as close to Middle-earth as you can get. At night you can not tell if crows are black or white.

Solos The Shire Oct 27 2010, 7:06am Views: 13796 WOOT WOOT!!! This is awesome!!!! Great to hear for all of us that have been checking our computers for news every 5 minutes!!!! One less thing to worry about! Just think, in a little over 3 months production begins!!!

Peredhil lover Valinor Oct 27 2010, 7:06am Views: 13829 Or doing what we are supposed to do when we are at work! I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it. TORn Link Collection TORn Travelling Journal website

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:08am Views: 13652 There's that 3D ride thing of PJ's under Warners in LA it all just kind of makes sense... should definately help all involved for years to come.

Doriath Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 7:09am Views: 13833 and I'm gonna fire off that huge firework that I snuck out of Gandalf's gear. Everybody stand clear! The Trees will have their revenge! And they will have it in glorious 2D!

Silmaril Rohan Oct 27 2010, 7:10am Views: 13784 YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!! wonderful news!

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 7:11am Views: 13676 Your supposed to stick it in the ground. It is in the ground. No outside!!! SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

Pioneer Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 7:11am Views: 13790 Hobbit trilogy??? Just heard on radio that there might be 3 Hobbit movies. I hope not. It should be just two. Chevy Chase for Saruman

Kangi Ska Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:11am Views: 13529 I am really happy for you. Good luck in your trade.//   Kangi Ska Resident Trickster New Zealand is as close to Middle-earth as you can get. At night you can not tell if crows are black or white.

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:12am Views: 13624 What the? An apt description, well said

Aragorn the Elfstone Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 7:12am Views: 13797 It was YOUR idea!!! //   (This post was edited by Aragorn the Elfstone on Oct 27 2010, 7:14am)

Ainu Laire Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 7:12am Views: 13653 Nah, it's always been two- though TORn did pull off an April Fool's prank concerning it one year... //   My LiveJournal ~ My artwork and photography NARF since age 8, when I refused to read the Hobbit because the cover looked boring and icky.

guitarzankansasfan Lorien Oct 27 2010, 7:12am Views: 13581 This is about the happiest moment for LOTR movie fandom since since Stephen Spielberg said "it's a clean sweep". IMHO this even beats the greenlight news for happy moments! Ok off to bed now.

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:13am Views: 13726 Ok now things are getting crazy!   wait, what? (This post was edited by SirDennisC on Oct 27 2010, 7:14am)

Peredhil lover Valinor Oct 27 2010, 7:14am Views: 13591 Good :) The first part is reasonable, I think - that part really needs clarification to avoid more of these union stunts. To limit that to the film industry is a sensible decision. And I hope the third part makes up for the second part. That way NZ gains something, even if they are giving in to the financial demands of Warner to a certain extend in the second part. That way all parties can sell it as a success for themselves Thanks for posting these details so fast! I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it. TORn Link Collection TORn Travelling Journal website

Doriath Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 7:14am Views: 13635 I bet if anyone tries to make trouble now they'd be hung from the nearest tree quick-smart The Trees will have their revenge! And they will have it in glorious 2D!

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 7:14am Views: 13525 Whu???//   SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

Ruijor Rohan Oct 27 2010, 7:14am Views: 13587 Save some for later. We will need it for iminent casting celebrations!

Ainu Laire Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 7:14am Views: 13647 KABOOOMM! *the shape of Smaug the Dragon appears* //   My LiveJournal ~ My artwork and photography NARF since age 8, when I refused to read the Hobbit because the cover looked boring and icky.

Nimloth Lorien Oct 27 2010, 7:14am Views: 13510 Wonderful news!! I felt really nervous before John Key's press conference. I had a funny feeling he was going to say the movie was going off shore. So when he said the opposite I had a little dance around the room . Now, finally the movie can progress at full speed. It's going to be a fun and exciting couple of years.

nusilver Rohan Oct 27 2010, 7:14am Views: 13615 A heavy sigh of relief. But in the end, it's only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer.

Welsh hero Gondor Oct 27 2010, 7:15am Views: 13502 thank god yeeeeeeeeey http://www.facebook.com/hobbitnz

Kangi Ska Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:15am Views: 13487 No-no-no Guillermo is writing and directing the third one Hobbits at the Mountains of Madness. Honest. Kangi Ska Resident Trickster New Zealand is as close to Middle-earth as you can get. At night you can not tell if crows are black or white.

Ainu Laire Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 7:16am Views: 13654 Are you sure it isn't Pan's Labyrinth 2: There and Back Again? //   My LiveJournal ~ My artwork and photography NARF since age 8, when I refused to read the Hobbit because the cover looked boring and icky.

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:16am Views: 13369 Yes, well played... They done good. Oh, and thank you for sharing your perspective through all of this.

Garfeimao Rohan Oct 27 2010, 7:17am Views: 13664 King Kong 3D is at Universal, not Warners. (nt)   Peace, Love and Rock & Roll, Garfeimao The orange stripey One My page in the Traveling Journal

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 7:17am Views: 13601 Let's get another one! SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."

Nienna Rohan Oct 27 2010, 7:17am Views: 13562 I too was fearful  - If anyone could do it, I thought John Key could, but he's usually such an optimist and he was looking a bit serious - I was preparing myself for the worst!

bookgirl13 Lorien Oct 27 2010, 7:18am Views: 13509 But the marketing of NZ will help sell the films as well It's reciprocal. Look at the merchandise and copies of the film, books etc that will sell through visitors to NZ, which will benefit WB as well ascthe country. I spent hundreds when in NZ three years ago, and have continued buying every version of the film as it's released as well. btw thrilled it's remaining in NZ and it's a fantastic deal for both parties.

Garfeimao Rohan Oct 27 2010, 7:19am Views: 13590 I could swear it was the Devil's Jawbone (nt)   Peace, Love and Rock & Roll, Garfeimao The orange stripey One My page in the Traveling Journal

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:19am Views: 13510 Ok scratch that ;) Thank you for the correction and reminding us what the theme was... completely forgot!

Doriath Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 7:20am Views: 13447 I'd be fine with another movie if it was pure Tolkien and absolutely nothing he didn't write. There is after all, Silmarillion, Lost tales and Children of Hurin but I'm guessing they would either split the Hobbit in two and then have the bridge movie or one Hobbit and the bridge movie split up. The Trees will have their revenge! And they will have it in glorious 2D!

Brodes The Shire Oct 27 2010, 7:22am Views: 13572 Tourism Promotion A wonderful opportunity to really promote Middle-earth Aotearoa. Not that we didn't know it already! Fantastic news indeed.

Doriath Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 7:23am Views: 13631 I'd watch that movie!   The Trees will have their revenge! And they will have it in glorious 2D!

Zherkezhi Bree Oct 27 2010, 7:23am Views: 13573 It will be a great making-of on the DVDs/BluRays... :D ...all these set-backs.. and still.. the Hobbit will be finally done! There's enough material for a thriller movie... Hobbit Poster WIP (This post was edited by Zherkezhi on Oct 27 2010, 7:23am)

Kelvarhin Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:23am Views: 13577 Nah... we's just gonna party Can't stop smiling One by one they faded, and fell into shadow... ~TORnado Babies 2009~ ~TORnado Babies 2010~ ~10th Anniversary Thank You Cards to VIP's~ ~Laerasea's Travelling TORn Journal~ One book to rule them all One book to find them One book to bring them all And in TORn bind them In the land of TORnadoes...where the brilliant play

Kelvarhin Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:26am Views: 13522 You mean you've only just noticed! ;-D // One by one they faded, and fell into shadow... ~TORnado Babies 2009~ ~TORnado Babies 2010~ ~10th Anniversary Thank You Cards to VIP's~ ~Laerasea's Travelling TORn Journal~ One book to rule them all One book to find them One book to bring them all And in TORn bind them In the land of TORnadoes...where the brilliant play

Frodosfriend Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 7:26am Views: 13538 also there will be alot of behind the scenes from back when GDT was directing. So many changes... so much footage. Those EEs will be intense

Peredhil lover Valinor Oct 27 2010, 7:26am Views: 13587 More fun but not exactly what I am getting paid for I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it. TORn Link Collection TORn Travelling Journal website

Garfeimao Rohan Oct 27 2010, 7:27am Views: 13514 Battle of Five Armies, revised Haven't we had the Battle of the Five Armies? Oz union, NZ actors, Producers, Technicians, and finally "The eagles are coming!" in flew the Warners. That, folks, was the Battle of the Five Armies! Peace, Love and Rock & Roll, Garfeimao The orange stripey One My page in the Traveling Journal

Doriath Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 7:27am Views: 13569 Hey, 12 Dwarves just showed up on my doorstep!   The Trees will have their revenge! And they will have it in glorious 2D!

Pioneer Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 7:28am Views: 13608 Another Term for Prime Minister. Well, John Key has probably just won next year's election. Chevy Chase for Saruman

Peredhil lover Valinor Oct 27 2010, 7:28am Views: 13637 Really? Then what would you call the last days? I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it. TORn Link Collection TORn Travelling Journal website

Garfeimao Rohan Oct 27 2010, 7:29am Views: 13659 You better feed them and they'll need tea and beer too. Peace, Love and Rock & Roll, Garfeimao The orange stripey One My page in the Traveling Journal

Melilot The Shire Oct 27 2010, 7:29am Views: 13677 YES. Very, very happy here. And incredibly happy for PJ et al... I hated seeing the man looking as he looked during those infernal interviews. They did it again!!

Kangi Ska Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:30am Views: 13422 And seed cakes!//   Kangi Ska Resident Trickster New Zealand is as close to Middle-earth as you can get. At night you can not tell if crows are black or white.

Doriath Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 7:33am Views: 13510 Those always sounded good to me in fact, just about everything that is consumed in those books sounds great. The food, the drink and the smoke The Trees will have their revenge! And they will have it in glorious 2D!

Kelvarhin Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:33am Views: 13668 Hobbits get to vote? Cool One by one they faded, and fell into shadow... ~TORnado Babies 2009~ ~TORnado Babies 2010~ ~10th Anniversary Thank You Cards to VIP's~ ~Laerasea's Travelling TORn Journal~ One book to rule them all One book to find them One book to bring them all And in TORn bind them In the land of TORnadoes...where the brilliant play

Kelvarhin Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:35am Views: 13363 Wow! :D //   One by one they faded, and fell into shadow... ~TORnado Babies 2009~ ~TORnado Babies 2010~ ~10th Anniversary Thank You Cards to VIP's~ ~Laerasea's Travelling TORn Journal~ One book to rule them all One book to find them One book to bring them all And in TORn bind them In the land of TORnadoes...where the brilliant play

Doriath Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 7:36am Views: 13536 Dang BBC News isn't on for another hour and a half The Trees will have their revenge! And they will have it in glorious 2D!

Iolite The Shire Oct 27 2010, 7:36am Views: 13494 Thanks and sorry I haven't posted much over the past couple of days... ...I've just felt so stressed and worried that all I could manage was reading, no writing! And SirDennis, despite not always agreeing with some of the things you have said I have always felt that your musings and questions have been a valuable contribution to all of the talks and debates!

Frodosfriend Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 7:40am Views: 13581 I wonder how drunk the WETA workers are right now I'd say very

RobNZ Bree Oct 27 2010, 7:44am Views: 13554 Thats right I would love to see PJ, FW and PB and their teams faces right now.

Jade ov Orc Registered User Oct 27 2010, 7:44am Views: 13309 Oh Happy Day!!! To quote Sam Gamgee - "Oh great glory and splendour! And all my wishes have come true!" And then he (and all the host on the Field of Cormallen) wept.

Rosie-with-the-ribbons Forum Admin / Moderator Oct 27 2010, 7:45am Views: 13468 YEAH!!!! So happy. I checked earlier this morning, but nothing. And then I get into work, check Facebook quickly, and the first 10+ entries are all on The Hobbit staying in NZ. I'm so happy. Haven't done a thing this morning then checking here, Facebook, reading along articles starting here and there and every where. Well done to all the folks in NZ. Great decision from WB! And good luck to everybody who is now going to be extremely busy with all the work (if you need a hand *hint, hint*)! Off doing another geeky Hobbit-dance.

Kelvarhin Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:45am Views: 13508 Never underestimate the typing speed of Tolkien fans or PJ fans One by one they faded, and fell into shadow... ~TORnado Babies 2009~ ~TORnado Babies 2010~ ~10th Anniversary Thank You Cards to VIP's~ ~Laerasea's Travelling TORn Journal~ One book to rule them all One book to find them One book to bring them all And in TORn bind them In the land of TORnadoes...where the brilliant play (This post was edited by Kelvarhin on Oct 27 2010, 7:46am)

Doriath Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 7:46am Views: 13629 There is an inn a merry old inn beneath an old gray hill........ The Trees will have their revenge! And they will have it in glorious 2D!

RaoulJ Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 7:46am Views: 13560 ... I am away for an hour just to travel from one computer to another... And BAM! the Hobbit stays in NZ. This is great, and I'm joining the party. I've got some Dragon-fruit.. maybe we can make punch?

Kelvarhin Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:47am Views: 13516 ROFLMAO :D//   One by one they faded, and fell into shadow... ~TORnado Babies 2009~ ~TORnado Babies 2010~ ~10th Anniversary Thank You Cards to VIP's~ ~Laerasea's Travelling TORn Journal~ One book to rule them all One book to find them One book to bring them all And in TORn bind them In the land of TORnadoes...where the brilliant play

Kangi Ska Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:49am Views: 13652 Weta sends its thanks! http://www.wetanz.com/it-s-official-it-s-our-precious/ Kangi Ska Resident Trickster New Zealand is as close to Middle-earth as you can get. At night you can not tell if crows are black or white.

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:50am Views: 13571 Gee thanks we both wanted the same thing, we just had different ideas about how to get it If you end up with a gig on TH, hopefully we can look forward to more of your insights here at TORn... All the best to you Iolite! Dennis

syameese Bree Oct 27 2010, 7:50am Views: 13370 I know what you mean I am so relieved that a deal has been done - and one that isn't too outrageous in terms of just handing WBs a lump of cash. Sure $25m US isn't chickenfeed, but in the context of what was at stake - a most reasonable outcome imo

Owain Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 7:51am Views: 13718 Definitely more punch! I did a cannon ball in our other punch bowl.//   SAVE MIDDLE EARTH! FILM THE HOBBIT IN NEW ZEALAND! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good." (This post was edited by Owain on Oct 27 2010, 7:51am)

Kelvarhin Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:52am Views: 13629 Cheers :D We can all drink to that One by one they faded, and fell into shadow... ~TORnado Babies 2009~ ~TORnado Babies 2010~ ~10th Anniversary Thank You Cards to VIP's~ ~Laerasea's Travelling TORn Journal~ One book to rule them all One book to find them One book to bring them all And in TORn bind them In the land of TORnadoes...where the brilliant play

Alassë Registered User Oct 27 2010, 7:54am Views: 13622 YAY!!!!!!!! I've been refreshing like a lunatic all afternoon. I'm so glad this is resolved

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 7:57am Views: 13735 *Pets Kitty* Oh, I noticed at least one crazy thing around here, long ago

RaoulJ Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 7:58am Views: 13455 Is that a hobbitfoot? It looks like it.. //

bookgirl13 Lorien Oct 27 2010, 8:00am Views: 13590 The Premiere will be in NZ as well I don't know if thus has been mentioned, but part of Keys announcement included the fact that it will be premiered in NZ. They'll do a fantastic job, just as they did for RotK! http://www.stuff.co.nz/...-shoot-to-stay-in-NZ (This post was edited by bookgirl13 on Oct 27 2010, 8:02am)

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:01am Views: 13451 I'm just glad we are all feeling up to enjoying this journey... quest... thing.

Peredhil lover Valinor Oct 27 2010, 8:01am Views: 13425 I really wish you'd not call her that. It keeps confusing me, as that's *my* name! I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it. TORn Link Collection TORn Travelling Journal website

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:03am Views: 13502 Two Kitties!?! This just keeps getting better and better! //

Kelvarhin Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:03am Views: 13694 :-P So I enjoy life... so shoot me *huggles* One by one they faded, and fell into shadow... ~TORnado Babies 2009~ ~TORnado Babies 2010~ ~10th Anniversary Thank You Cards to VIP's~ ~Laerasea's Travelling TORn Journal~ One book to rule them all One book to find them One book to bring them all And in TORn bind them In the land of TORnadoes...where the brilliant play

Kelvarhin Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:06am Views: 13627 Oi! Just remember, family... friendly... board One by one they faded, and fell into shadow... ~TORnado Babies 2009~ ~TORnado Babies 2010~ ~10th Anniversary Thank You Cards to VIP's~ ~Laerasea's Travelling TORn Journal~ One book to rule them all One book to find them One book to bring them all And in TORn bind them In the land of TORnadoes...where the brilliant play

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:06am Views: 13480 Exactly! :D //

Ainu Laire Tol Eressea Oct 27 2010, 8:07am Views: 13515 I'm just wondering if it will be the first film or second film? I'm already saving up for my studying abroad trip in early 2012, but I may need to save some more sooner if the premiere is for the first film and not the second... :D My LiveJournal ~ My artwork and photography NARF since age 8, when I refused to read the Hobbit because the cover looked boring and icky.

Peredhil lover Valinor Oct 27 2010, 8:08am Views: 13676 You're not the only one :-) //   I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it. TORn Link Collection TORn Travelling Journal website

Rosie-with-the-ribbons Forum Admin / Moderator Oct 27 2010, 8:10am Views: 13536 Oh, another great message thanks. I hadn't taken the time to read it thoroughly (shame on me). Thanks for that great news. Now I really have to start saving, I want to be there.

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:10am Views: 13538 Huh? I like cats... well some cats... what are you talking about?

Kelvarhin Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:10am Views: 13633 *grins* I'm just glad the boards haven't crashed again One by one they faded, and fell into shadow... ~TORnado Babies 2009~ ~TORnado Babies 2010~ ~10th Anniversary Thank You Cards to VIP's~ ~Laerasea's Travelling TORn Journal~ One book to rule them all One book to find them One book to bring them all And in TORn bind them In the land of TORnadoes...where the brilliant play

Radagast_the_Brown Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 8:10am Views: 13406 Thank the Valar! HAPPY DAYS! All you have to decide, is what to do with the time that is given to you...

Peredhil lover Valinor Oct 27 2010, 8:11am Views: 13632 Now I am beginning to wonder which of you two has his mind in the gutter now? I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it. TORn Link Collection TORn Travelling Journal website

bookgirl13 Lorien Oct 27 2010, 8:11am Views: 13590 If I was Keys I'd have pushed for both! It makes a lit more sense. The publicity New Line gained from the way NZ celebrated tbe RotK, more than made up for the 'inconvenience' of being premiered in NZ.

Kangi Ska Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:11am Views: 13607 It is much better than a cheese sandwich isn't it?//   Kangi Ska Resident Trickster New Zealand is as close to Middle-earth as you can get. At night you can not tell if crows are black or white.

Peredhil lover Valinor Oct 27 2010, 8:12am Views: 13657 Wait until all the US-sibs are up again ... I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it. TORn Link Collection TORn Travelling Journal website

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:12am Views: 13659 Biteth thou thy tongue! Besides that won't happen at least until the US Eastern Seaboard comes on line. By then, we will be in bed!

RobNZ Bree Oct 27 2010, 8:13am Views: 13453 Second I would think it would be the second one, wasnt ROTK the one with the big Wellington premiere. I should know, I was in the crowd, but I have completely forgotten when it was I still have some photos I took of the procession from back then. (This post was edited by RobNZ on Oct 27 2010, 8:14am)

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:13am Views: 13410 Look down... See our thinking isn't so different after all

Kelvarhin Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:15am Views: 14593 *giggles* Just checking lil bro... just checking One by one they faded, and fell into shadow... ~TORnado Babies 2009~ ~TORnado Babies 2010~ ~10th Anniversary Thank You Cards to VIP's~ ~Laerasea's Travelling TORn Journal~ One book to rule them all One book to find them One book to bring them all And in TORn bind them In the land of TORnadoes...where the brilliant play

dormouse Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:15am Views: 14412 *BIG, BIG, BIG GRIN!!!*..... Late to the party but I don't care - this is the best, best news to wake up to and I can't stop smiling (pinch me, someone!) Cheers to New Zealand, to John Key, Peter Jackson, Weta - everyone.... Let's hope that from now on all the news we hear about The Hobbit is good news! *does happy dance*

Kelvarhin Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:16am Views: 14513 Um... that'd be you Big Sis.. you knew what we were talking about *ok Mom, I'll start behaving myself again now, but geez haven't had this much fun in ages* One by one they faded, and fell into shadow... ~TORnado Babies 2009~ ~TORnado Babies 2010~ ~10th Anniversary Thank You Cards to VIP's~ ~Laerasea's Travelling TORn Journal~ One book to rule them all One book to find them One book to bring them all And in TORn bind them In the land of TORnadoes...where the brilliant play (This post was edited by Kelvarhin on Oct 27 2010, 8:17am)

Greenwood Hobbit Valinor Oct 27 2010, 8:16am Views: 14407 Just heard on BBC radio and no doubt will catch up on the detail later. There really could be no other sensible solution; New Zealand has become the official home of Middle Earth. Looking forward to things getting moving now, and following the progress! Congratulations to all who fought for this result.

mulubinba Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 8:17am Views: 14456 YIPEEEEEE!! Congrats New Zealand Heard the news on the way home from work. I am so happy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:18am Views: 14248 It's the Hobblympics Just imagine how far apart we all are, but how close we are at the same time... celebrating such wonderful news. T-1000's and all! Good times.

Doriath Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 8:18am Views: 14492 Got my table set for a celebratory feast tomorrow!   The Trees will have their revenge! And they will have it in glorious 2D! Attachments: GD_CASK_FG_crop.jpg (27.0 KB)

Peredhil lover Valinor Oct 27 2010, 8:19am Views: 14407 Ha! Don't deflect the blame on me, little sis! The proof is right here who started it! But today it's probably hopeless to keep you on your best behaviour I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it. TORn Link Collection TORn Travelling Journal website

Kelvarhin Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:19am Views: 14370 But... ifth.. I.. doesth.. that.. I.. cantsth... twalk... pwoperly Yeah, can't wait to see gramma's reaction One by one they faded, and fell into shadow... ~TORnado Babies 2009~ ~TORnado Babies 2010~ ~10th Anniversary Thank You Cards to VIP's~ ~Laerasea's Travelling TORn Journal~ One book to rule them all One book to find them One book to bring them all And in TORn bind them In the land of TORnadoes...where the brilliant play

Frodosfriend Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 8:19am Views: 14571 I was there too It was perfect weather. hopefully the weather will be good for this one. Why am I thinking about the weather now?

SirDennisC Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:21am Views: 14458 Amen to that, though with apologies to Elven mind you, I never did understand what a cheese sandwich was a euphamism for, ha!

Kelvarhin Half-elven Oct 27 2010, 8:21am Views: 14562 *copies, pastes* *and adds to footer* Thanks cameragod One by one they faded, and fell into shadow... ~TORnado Babies 2009~ ~TORnado Babies 2010~ ~10th Anniversary Thank You Cards to VIP's~ ~Laerasea's Travelling TORn Journal~ One book to rule them all One book to find them One book to bring them all And in TORn bind them In the land of TORnadoes...where the brilliant play (This post was edited by Kelvarhin on Oct 27 2010, 8:22am)

macfalk Valinor Oct 27 2010, 8:23am Views: 14247 Gotta love that barrel. //   The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.

Peredhil lover Valinor Oct 27 2010, 8:25am Views: 14611 *lol* Sisters, indeed. Haven't really done much in the last four hours at work, either But the Hobbit is so much more important, right? I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it. TORn Link Collection TORn Travelling Journal website

Doriath Rivendell Oct 27 2010, 8:25am Views: 14402 they make ok boats in a pinch as well ;)   The Trees will have their revenge! And they will have it in glorious 2D!

Peredhil lover Valinor Oct 27 2010, 8:26am Views: 14251 Of course not As you know, they kept saying it didn't exist I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it. TORn Link Collection TORn Travelling Journal website