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EXCLUSIVE: New Line registers Hobbit movie titles

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spymaster@theonering.net

Jul 31 2012, 10:35am

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EXCLUSIVE: New Line registers Hobbit movie titles

We have exclusive and reliable news from Ringer Spy Thrush that New Line has registered the following film titles:

The Desolation of Smaug

The Battle of Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies

Apparently this doesn't mean New Line is definitely going to use one, or both, or either of them! Our spy tells us that because they must register their eventual title, studios often register multiple titles. One could suggest, based on these titles, that maybe we'll have a change to the first film title? That 'An Unexpected Journey' memorabilia would sure increase in value! We've included some completely fan made versions of the movie title logos below! Enjoy!

DanielLB
Immortal

Jul 31 2012, 3:49pm

Views: 5672

What about "There and Back Again"?

Both titles are fine by me. I was hoping that There and Back Again would still be used:

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: There and Back Again

It doesn't matter if the titles don't full represent what's in the films Tongue

.

Can we expect confirmation pretty soon then?

dormouse
Half-elven

Jul 31 2012, 3:54pm

Views: 5500

I like your three choices, Daniel

Maybe they haven't made their minds up and are covering all possibilities, but I think 'There and Back Again' is far more suited to the end of Bilbo's story than 'Battle of Five Armies'

Shelob'sAppetite
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 3:56pm

Views: 5486

If this is reliable

I think they roughly reveal what the structure of the 3 films will be.

1. From the Shire to Thranduil's Halls
2. From Thranduil's Halls to the Lonely Mountain
3. The Battle of Five Armies and back to the Shire

The only change to film 1 that I can imagine is that instead of the conclusion being Barrels out of Bond, we end on a cliffhanger, with the dwarves captured and Bilbo at a loss. But I doubt that. Based on how the LOTR films ended, I imagine PJ will want to give the audience a hopeful sign that the journey is progressing to its destination, and the perfect place for that is Bilbo on a barrel looking ahead and seeing the Lonely Mountain far off in the distance.

GoodGuyA
Lorien

Jul 31 2012, 3:56pm

Views: 5475

Ehhhhh....

I always hate spoilery titles. Yes, we expect the dragon to be defeated, but why take that away with the title? It's plot related instead of theme related. Also makes it sound a bit generic, don't you think?

Welsh hero
Gondor

Jul 31 2012, 3:59pm

Views: 5418

I don't expect them to change the title for the first film

So it's all about films 2 and 3

-Irfon

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DanielLB
Immortal

Jul 31 2012, 3:59pm

Views: 5390

Desolation refers to the destruction caused by Smaug

Not to his death.

JWPlatt
Grey Havens

Jul 31 2012, 4:00pm

Views: 5410

Hardly An Exclusive

This is hardly an exclusive. This news came out yesterday from a company that monitors domain registrations. These titles are not fact, but speculation based upon those registered domains.

Here's a link to something like anyone could have found through Google yesterday:
http://blastr.com/...domain-registrat.php

It reports the domains:
desolationofsmaug.com
riddlesindark.com
thedesolationofsmaug.com
thehobbitdesolationofsmaug.com
thehobbitriddlesindark.com
thehobbitthedesolationofsmaug.com
thehobbittheriddlesinthedark.com
theriddlesinthedark.com

(This post was edited by JWPlatt on Jul 31 2012, 4:07pm)

Shelob'sAppetite
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 4:00pm

Views: 5372

The Desolation of Smaug doesn't suggest that he's been defeated

As the desolation was there well before he was killed. All it refers to is the desolation caused by Smaug...You know, a ruined Dale, and a bit of a blasted landscape around the mountain...

I also find it rather unimaginative, though...

DanielLB
Immortal

Jul 31 2012, 4:00pm

Views: 5551

The same thing happened before AUJ and TABA were announced?

I'm sure there were a number of names that were liscenced before we found out the two titles. I've tried searching the forum, but can't find anything.

Welsh hero
Gondor

Jul 31 2012, 4:00pm

Views: 5370

and they need to use there and back again.

and it is best suited to the final film, so it's film 2 that get's the new name

-Irfon

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DesiringDragons
Lorien

Jul 31 2012, 4:00pm

Views: 5449

I like these three the best as well.

"Battle of Five Armies" seems like an awkward title for a film which I am hoping will end with Bilbo back in Hobbiton again.

"There and Back Again" is just so perfect on every level.

Aragorn the Elfstone
Tol Eressea

Jul 31 2012, 4:02pm

Views: 5469

The heart breaks...

"An Unexpected Journey" and "There and Back Again" were such perfect titles for the Hobbit films. They were completely in the spirit of Bilbo's journey. These new titles reek of "EPIC Lord of the Rings Prequel!"

I will be so sad if "There and Back Again" is not used as the final film's title. Unsure

"All men dream; but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds awake to find that it was vanity; But the dreamers of day are dangerous men. That they may act their dreams with open eyes to make it possible."
- T.E. Lawrence

DanielLB
Immortal

Jul 31 2012, 4:02pm

Views: 5402

"Battle of Five Armies" is news to me /

Shelob'sAppetite
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 4:06pm

Views: 5347

Agreed on the old titles being better

Though my main concern is whether or not these films will be good, not what their names are. And at this point, I am inclined to believe that these films will benefit if PJ has more time, and more luxury to keep everything that's in the books in the films.

RosieLass
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 4:06pm

Views: 5350

I hope they come up with something better than that... //

It is always those with the fewest sensible things to say who make the loudest noise in saying them. --Precious Ramotswe (Alexander McCall Smith)

RosieLass
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 4:08pm

Views: 5369

Since that happened long before the main story opens...

...it seems an odd choice, even for a middle film of three.

Unless they're going to include a bunch of the backstory in the second film, which would be a huge momentum killer.

It is always those with the fewest sensible things to say who make the loudest noise in saying them. --Precious Ramotswe (Alexander McCall Smith)

Captain Salt
Tol Eressea

Jul 31 2012, 4:08pm

Views: 5464

Agreed that these are the best three choices...

I'd prefer they stuck with AUJ and TABA, with TDOS for the middle chapter.

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5. Legolas will surf down Smaug's neck
4. Bilbo will be revealed to a Robot
3. Naked PJ cameo as Ghan-Buri-Ghan
2. Use of not only 3D, but smell-o-vision, plus the inclusion of axes coming out of the seats and poking the audience when appropriate
1. Not only keep the claim that Thorin & Co. ran amok in Mirkwood "molesting people", but depict said incident in vivid detail!!!!!

DanielLB
Immortal

Jul 31 2012, 4:10pm

Views: 5353

And it doesn't refer to the event, but to the (geographical) location /

QuackingTroll
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 4:11pm

Views: 5334

The Clouds Burst //

Captain Salt
Tol Eressea

Jul 31 2012, 4:12pm

Views: 5400

Yes, AUJ and TABA were SO perfect. TBOFA in particular is just cumbersome as a title, and

I seem to recall some detractors referring to TTT as "Peter Jackon's Helm's Deep" back in 2002...imagine the ribbing if they actually name the entire third film after the major action setpiece and not Bilbo's exploits.

RosieLass
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 4:15pm

Views: 5279

I actually like that! A lot!

It's much more interesting and picturesque than "The Battle of Five Armies." Tongue

It is always those with the fewest sensible things to say who make the loudest noise in saying them. --Precious Ramotswe (Alexander McCall Smith)

RosieLass
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 4:16pm

Views: 5314

True.

Which makes it even duller. Tongue

It is always those with the fewest sensible things to say who make the loudest noise in saying them. --Precious Ramotswe (Alexander McCall Smith)

QuackingTroll
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 4:17pm

Views: 5420

But he doesn't go there and back again...

If he's already at Lonely Mountain by the end of film 2, he's already "there", so the movie would be "The Hobbit: Back Again" which sounds stupid. Pretty sure they're giving both movies new titles.

Spaldron
Rivendell

Jul 31 2012, 4:19pm

Views: 5339

I hope they keep TABA...

... and possibly go with TDOS for the middle film. Its a possibility as the second film could culminate in Smaugs attack on Dale.

�A single dream is more powerful than a thousand realities.�

JWPlatt
Grey Havens

Jul 31 2012, 4:19pm

Views: 2630

Exclusive

Whether it's news to you is irrelevant to my post.

TORN cannot and should not claim "exclusive," here or on their home page, to news that was already scooped by others across the internet yesterday.

(This post was edited by JWPlatt on Jul 31 2012, 4:20pm)

DanielLB
Immortal

Jul 31 2012, 4:19pm

Views: 2781

The title doesn't have to fully match the contents of the film

It's fitting. Laugh

DanielLB
Immortal

Jul 31 2012, 4:20pm

Views: 2668

Oooh! I think it sounds exciting! /

DanielLB
Immortal

Jul 31 2012, 4:21pm

Views: 2664

Well it is an exclusive, since "The Battle of Five Armies" wasn't one highlighted yesterday ;- P /

QuackingTroll
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 4:24pm

Views: 2789

It is particularly fitting...

When you consider the framing device. "There and Back Again" both referring to Bilbo's journey and our going back and forward in time. But I still feel that these are film 2 and 3's titles. Makes me think that film 1 should be re-titled "An Unexpected Party"

DanielLB
Immortal

Jul 31 2012, 4:26pm

Views: 2709

Why do you think it should be changed to "An Unexpected Party"? /

Arandir
Gondor

Jul 31 2012, 4:26pm

Views: 2674

It's news to me too :D //

QuackingTroll
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 4:27pm

Views: 2759

Just because the other titles are chapter names :) //

SirDennisC
Half-elven

Jul 31 2012, 4:27pm

Views: 2744

A good point

one some have been trying to make for a few days now --unsuccessfully, as if shouting into the wind.
Laugh

"There and Back Again" is the alternate title, or sub-title if you prefer, of the entire story. And frankly I would rather they use that to describe all three films than call it "The Hobbit Trilogy."

Arandir
Gondor

Jul 31 2012, 4:28pm

Views: 2708

How about?

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: Fire and Water
The Hobbit: There and Back Again

Though I'm all in favour of DanielLB's suggestion of using Desolation of Smaug for Film 2 and TABA for Film 3

DanielLB
Immortal

Jul 31 2012, 4:29pm

Views: 2676

Oh I see. Got you!

I was getting confused.

RosieLass
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 4:30pm

Views: 2650

I like that one, too! //

It is always those with the fewest sensible things to say who make the loudest noise in saying them. --Precious Ramotswe (Alexander McCall Smith)

dormouse
Half-elven

Jul 31 2012, 4:33pm

Views: 2741

Oh, shouting in the wind's not that uncommon round here...

so is banging your head on a brick wall! Wink

As for 'There and Back Again', you're right that it's a good sub-title for the whole thing...

On the other hand, it works for film three because Bilbo is already 'There' at the start of the film, and before it ends he goes back again....

I'm not keen on 'Battle of the five Armies' as it tells you what's going to happen. But as SA says, it's what's in the film that really counts, not what they call them.

GoodGuyA
Lorien

Jul 31 2012, 4:34pm

Views: 2708

The titles should reflect the characters' journey

The story is not about "killing the dragon" or "The Battle of the Five Armies" (though moreso than the former), it's about the journey of Bilbo and the Dwarves. The titles should, in turn, reflect that. The two titles were so whimsical, and these just seem generic.

SirDennisC
Half-elven

Jul 31 2012, 4:35pm

Views: 2635

"The Gathering of the Clouds" is more poetic than Bo5A

... and it could work, especially if they treat the Bo5A as similar to Helm's Deep, that is as one battle in anticipation of a final battle and perchance "the end of all things."

As a title for film 3 though it would take on a different meaning than it has as a chapter title in the book (obviously).

ETA: As "An Unexpected Journey" technically plays with the title "An Unexpected Party," I wouldn't mind if they called film 3 "The Gathering Storm" for the same reason stated above, and above Wink

(This post was edited by SirDennisC on Jul 31 2012, 4:44pm)

Arandir
Gondor

Jul 31 2012, 4:36pm

Views: 2643

Completely agree

but then again, it's those situations and events that help define the character. Also, considering it would be the intermediary film, it wouldn't disrupt attention - it's similar to the generic title of 'The Two Towers' I guess ...

SirDennisC
Half-elven

Jul 31 2012, 4:40pm

Views: 2664

Ah, being there vs going there

I've always figured "back again" implied "there" to be short hand for "going there," that "there" describes a journey rather than a place. But I see now how this could make sense... thanks for pointing that out dormouse.

Foromir
Rivendell

Jul 31 2012, 4:45pm

Views: 2700

Titles with a "... of ..." pattern, typically fantasy related, feel a bit tired and wannabe-epic.

So I dearly hope these titles are NOT the ones to be used. In contrast, "An unexpected Journey" and "There and Back again" in particular sound original and inspired, it would be unwise to discard these needlessly. They just need to come up with a new creative title for the middle film.

Foromir
Rivendell

Jul 31 2012, 4:47pm

Views: 2616

"Hobbit Part II: Fire and Water"...I could live with that //

(This post was edited by Foromir on Jul 31 2012, 4:51pm)

Hanzkaz
Rohan

Jul 31 2012, 5:03pm

Views: 2598

I was thinking something like -

Hobbit I: An Unexpected Journey
Hobbit II: On the Doorstep
Hobbit III: There and Back Again

Escapist
Gondor

Jul 31 2012, 5:04pm

Views: 2599

I think both TDOS and BO5A look epic!

I have to admit that I wouldn't mind also seeing a version for "Riddles in the Dark".

That being said, I think it is a matter of a choice of two goods and figuring out which is better and more popular - rather than a matter of whether or not either is any good (and that's my opinion).

Between these two visions for the epic trilogy:
1 An Unexpected Journey
2 Riddles in the Dark
3 There and Back Again

1 An Unexpected Journey
2 The Desolation of Smaug
3 The Battle of Five Armies

I'd say the first puts the emphasis on character development and the journey (my personal favorite) while the second puts the emphasis on epic battles and politics (currently popular today according to what I hear from other fans).

It's down to a matter of taste and preference, now. Either way things fall, it seems that most of the story will be there and it will be done justice and be fun to watch.

Show or do not show, there is no tell.

QuackingTroll
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 5:19pm

Views: 2651

What if both rumours, all three titles, are correct...

The Hobbit: Riddles in the Dark
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies

I'd prefer

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Party
The Hobbit: Fire and Water
The Hobbit: The Clouds Burst

Jago M
Bree

Jul 31 2012, 5:23pm

Views: 2582

Exactly!!

Naming the trilogy:

The Hobbit: There and Back Again

and the seperate parts

I. An unexpected journey
II. The desolation of Smaug
III. The battle of Five Armies

This way 'there and back again' would still be present

Captain Salt
Tol Eressea

Jul 31 2012, 5:29pm

Views: 2580

Hence the "I'd prefer"...

And potentially at the end of Film 3, he'd start off "There", then go "Back Again". It doesn't work as well as with the two-film structure, but it works, especially in countenance to the first film's title.

Altaira
Superuser

Jul 31 2012, 5:41pm

Views: 2577

sigh It's not about the domain names, it's the actual film titles

They were registered by New Line in a way that shall remain nameless to protect our sources, but guarantees that they're legit.

Why don't you give it a rest, JWP, or at least read posts before you reply?

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dave_lf
Gondor

Jul 31 2012, 5:43pm

Views: 2627

Cost

Anyone have any idea how much time/effort/money it costs to register a film title?

Oiot�ri
Tol Eressea

Jul 31 2012, 6:18pm

Views: 2613

NOW I understand that line in the front page article

I was well and truly confused as to why these names would mean that the first title could change

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Marionette
Rohan

Jul 31 2012, 6:23pm

Views: 2701

I like that (+ Bilbo�s journey)

I like that. Fire and Water. Instead of the other titles that focus directly to some Hobbit�s events.

I hope they keep the original titles, and name the middle-movie with something related with Bilbo�s journey, after all The Hobbit is Bilbo�s journey, and so Unexpected Journey and There and Back Again.

The middle title needs to be the same style of Unexpected Journey and There and Back Again, or something close. Not an specific event Crazy

If not they will need to change all titles... I guess

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shadowdog
Rohan

Jul 31 2012, 6:26pm

Views: 2537

In that case

Film two would be The Hobbit: There and Film three would be The Hobbit: Back Again. Smile

Shelob'sAppetite
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 6:34pm

Views: 2618

Or how about

Film 1: There...
Film 2: Well, Still Getting There...
Film 3: There! And Back Again...

Flagg
Tol Eressea

Jul 31 2012, 7:03pm

Views: 2565

Good observation

Maybe The Hobbit: There and Back Again will be the title of the box set?

imin
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 7:14pm

Views: 2501

Haha that would be great! :P //

SirDennisC
Half-elven

Jul 31 2012, 7:14pm

Views: 2546

An excellent suggestion. {NT}

SirDennisC
Half-elven

Jul 31 2012, 7:21pm

Views: 2547

Thank you Flagg,

it means a lot to me that you should think so.

Now not to flood the thread more than needed, I would like to add here that "The Battle of Five Armies" has a flat ring to it, as others have remarked. However, I'm guessing the title will take on a special magnificence after we see it on screen -- especially now that they have the time to really give us a play by play.

Tim
Tol Eressea

Jul 31 2012, 7:21pm

Views: 2533

Appropriate Titles

I like them both.

I like "There and Back Again" as an over-arching title, but that may be a bit much added to "The Hobbit". ? Crazy

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SirDennisC
Half-elven

Jul 31 2012, 7:32pm

Views: 2533

By both rumours, do you mean this one as well as

the domain names one? Registering domain names is as much about staking out territory as it is about one's intentions to actually use the name for something.

Perhaps they have some games in mind, or even the names of theme park rides, and are simply trying to block others from capitalizing on the names in future?

Captain Salt
Tol Eressea

Jul 31 2012, 7:50pm

Views: 2553

Mightn't "The Clouds Burst" make people think the Weather Channel has gotten into theatrical distribution? :P //

DanielLB
Immortal

Jul 31 2012, 8:14pm

Views: 2511

"Smaug Bursts" might gain some more interest? ;-) /

Flagg
Tol Eressea

Jul 31 2012, 8:37pm

Views: 2465

'Fire and Water' does have a nice ring to it

I'm afraid I can't quite get behind The Hobbit: The Clouds Burst as a title. There's just something mildly goofy about that word � it's hard to imagine audiences taking to it.

And I suppose The Hobbit: Queer Lodgings is out of the question.

DanielLB
Immortal

Jul 31 2012, 8:44pm

Views: 2368

I can't stop laughing

In Reply To

And I suppose The Hobbit: Queer Lodgings is out of the question.

"The Hobbit: Not At Home" could have two meanings.

Perhaps they want to insert a 10 minute scene of the Sackville-Baggins burgling Bag End, while Bilbo does the same to Smaug.

Captain Salt
Tol Eressea

Jul 31 2012, 8:48pm

Views: 2424

Don't give PJ any ideas!

Actually, the Sackville-Baggins Break-In would necessitate a fourth film of its own. Tongue

QuackingTroll
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 8:54pm

Views: 2406

OT: Isn't it interesting...

How Thorin learns to be more generous: valuing food, cheer and song over hoarded gold. But Bilbo seems to learn the exact opposite lesson when he goes home and hoards his earnings in Bag End after kicking the Sackville-Bagginses out - who BTW were only trying to share with the hobbit community! Bilbo's return home is a little like Thorin's greed-driven attempt to reclaim his gold. Crazy

Xanaseb
Tol Eressea

Jul 31 2012, 9:00pm

Views: 2376

*:s man... is it me or this rollercoaster of Hobbit news just gets crazier and crazier? sigh* I don't like these titles tbh**

...oh well...(seems to be a common reaction to all news nowadays) Wink

btw, Shelob, Tol Eressea!! :D congratz.

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hasufel
Rivendell

Jul 31 2012, 10:36pm

Views: 2394

Future game titles, nothing more...

I truly believe that the Desolation of Smaug and The Battle of Five Armies would be great video games.

Look at the Lord of the Rings video games that have come out the last several years:

The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest

The Lord of the Rings: War in the North

The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard

The Lord of the Rings Online: Riders of Rohan
To me the above are similiar to the new Hobbit titles.

painjoiker
Grey Havens

Jul 31 2012, 11:06pm

Views: 2335

Given that they won't use "There and Back Again" for the final film

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: Fire and Water
The Hobbit: The Gathering of the Clouds

And I demand a short film on the blu-ray disk set titled "The Hobbit: Roast Mutton"

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(This post was edited by painjoiker on Jul 31 2012, 11:07pm)

DanielLB
Immortal

Jul 31 2012, 11:22pm

Views: 2331

They can still use "There and Back Again"

The titles don't have to fully represent the content of each film. In film 3, Bilbo is still "there" (Erebor), and still goes "back again" (Hobbiton). No need to change it.

painjoiker
Grey Havens

Jul 31 2012, 11:40pm

Views: 2320

I agree to that :D

So the only new name could be "Fire and Water" which I've now grown to like very much! ^^

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imin
Valinor

Jul 31 2012, 11:42pm

Views: 2296

Too similar to GoT for me

A Song of Fire and Ice is the book name for the series.

DanielLB
Immortal

Jul 31 2012, 11:50pm

Views: 2280

I have to say ...

I'm not a fan of Fire and Water.

The Desolation of Smaug has been my favourite so far. Tongue

pulpfiction16
Rivendell

Jul 31 2012, 11:58pm

Views: 2294

No clouds please!

One of the most cliched notions of chapter titling or subtitling always has something to do with clouds, storms or gathering. It's way too obvious "The Gathering Shadow", "The Gathering Clouds" "The Gathering Evil" "The Dark Storm". I think Robert Jordan's last book (post-humous) has a subtitle like "Gathering Clouds". No thank you! It's about as irksome as the use of "Rise of .." in a title.

Regardless, the only title that doesn't bother me much out of that list is Desolation of Smaug, just because I don't think I've ever seen the word Desolation in a title before, so, it's got points for standing out.

I always found the actual name of the battle "Battle of the Five Armies" to be distinctly cheesy, even if it's in Tolkien's work. Anything other than that, please.

Ataahua
Forum Admin / Moderator

Aug 1 2012, 12:10am

Views: 2444

And

I want to hear presenters at film awards* try to say 'Smaug'. Evil

In Reply To

Regardless, the only title that doesn't bother me much out of that list is Desolation of Smaug, just because I don't think I've ever seen the word Desolation in a title before, so, it's got points for standing out.

* Yes, I know, big assumption. Just go with me for the purpose of humour.

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Kangi Ska
Half-elven

Aug 1 2012, 12:41am

Views: 2388

An interesting interpretation.

The idea had never crossed my mind. Bilbo the greedy evil Hobbit. Must have been the Ring at work.

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Kangi Ska
Half-elven

Aug 1 2012, 12:44am

Views: 2408

I hates it.

Queer Lodgings was better. At least that is Tolkien.

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DanielLB
Immortal

Aug 1 2012, 12:45am

Views: 2407

It is Tolkien, just not a chapter title.

See Thror's Map:

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Kangi Ska
Half-elven

Aug 1 2012, 12:47am

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It is none the less applicable. //

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DanielLB
Immortal

Aug 1 2012, 12:50am

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I think it's better than "Riddles in the Dark" or "Battle of Five Armies"

It may not be totally relevant to the story, but I think it's a title that stands-out.

Pipe Dream
Gondor

Aug 1 2012, 1:28am

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Those sources of yours didn't happen to say anything about...

...when "Block 4" will start, or how long additional shooting will be scheduled for did they? Smile

"There is a long road yet," said Gandalf. "But it is the last road," said Bilbo.

duats
Grey Havens

Aug 1 2012, 1:30am

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The rumor going around

Is 3-4 months of additional shooting next summer.

Pipe Dream
Gondor

Aug 1 2012, 1:41am

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Wow.

Next summer? That's a hell of a gap between filming. Maybe they need that much time to do 48 FPS final renders of Smaug? Oh well. It better be worth it or they will have a worldwide riot on their hands. Wink

"There is a long road yet," said Gandalf. "But it is the last road," said Bilbo.

duats
Grey Havens

Aug 1 2012, 2:07am

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What I'm wondering

Is how they are going to pull this off if Freeman is shooting Sherlock's third season that summer.

Unless, of course, Bilbo is not called for in this block of shooting.

Patty
Immortal

Aug 1 2012, 2:24am

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I'm assuming that these titles are just "in addition" to There and Back Again, which...

is probably still planned to be the final title, with one of the newly registered titles being for the middle film.

Dang, now it'll be 2014 before I see all of The Hobbit.

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Oleander Took
Rivendell

Aug 1 2012, 2:34am

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Sherlock Series 3

Will shoot from January 2013 to March/April 2013 according to both Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch. Both would be free for a Summer filming if they don't have any other contracts signed already. So there would be no problem to have Bilbo and Smaug back

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Try-again-later
The Shire

Aug 1 2012, 3:28am

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Don't like Desolation of Smaug

Battle of Five Armies is ok.

Ataahua
Forum Admin / Moderator

Aug 1 2012, 4:09am

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Summer's just four months away in NZ.

Or are you thinking of the Northern Hemisphere summer?

JWPlatt
Grey Havens

Aug 1 2012, 4:37am

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Churchhill

In Reply To

pulpfiction16: One of the most cliched notions of chapter titling or subtitling always has something to do with clouds, storms or gathering. It's way too obvious "The Gathering Shadow", "The Gathering Clouds" "The Gathering Evil" "The Dark Storm". I think Robert Jordan's last book (post-humous) has a subtitle like "Gathering Clouds". No thank you! It's about as irksome as the use of "Rise of .." in a title.

Regardless, the only title that doesn't bother me much out of that list is Desolation of Smaug, just because I don't think I've ever seen the word Desolation in a title before, so, it's got points for standing out.

I always found the actual name of the battle "Battle of the Five Armies" to be distinctly cheesy, even if it's in Tolkien's work. Anything other than that, please.

I can't believe you left out The Gathering Storm, the first volume of Sir Winston Churchill's The Second World War, and a number of other things including films, fantasy books, and computer games.

Elessar
Valinor

Aug 1 2012, 4:42am

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My thoughts

First Movie: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Second Movie: The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug
Third Movie: The Hobbit: There and Back Again

JWPlatt
Grey Havens

Aug 1 2012, 5:43am

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Yes

In Reply To

Elessar: First Movie: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Second Movie: The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug
Third Movie: The Hobbit: There and Back Again

I like this set best. It retains the original two titles as the first and last movies, just as before. The Desolation Of Smaug is great as the filler because that's where the fate of Smaug should be told. 'Desolation' is a good, strong, dramatic word. And Smaug is the primary endpoint of the company (until it results in the battle) and so his name belongs in the title. Finally it's a chapter title, and a good, descriptive one to end movie number 2.

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Elessar
Valinor

Aug 1 2012, 5:54am

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Agreed 110%

Earl
Forum Admin / Moderator

Aug 1 2012, 6:03am

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The problem for me is that these names sound like chapter titles...

... unlike "An Unexpected Journey" and "There And Back Again", which actually sounded like film titles because they weren't about a specific event in the book, but had an overarching meaning.

I really hope they can come up with film titles that aren't just chapter titles. Ugh! Unimpressed

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lurtz2010
Rohan

Aug 1 2012, 7:48am

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The Battle of Five Armies would be an epic title

Some could think it's cheesy or whatever but I wouldn't mind if this took over There and Back Again for film3, I think Bilbo deciding what to name his book with Frodo is enough to have "there and back again" referenced in the movies, or it could even just be left as it is in LOTR

JWPlatt
Grey Havens

Aug 1 2012, 8:07am

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Compare Similar

"Battle of Five Armies" sounds a lot like "Attack of the Clones" as a film title.

Wink

DanielLB
Immortal

Aug 1 2012, 9:28am

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I don't think is a rumour

It was confirmed by a user on here that 3 months of additional filming was required next year (mainly for BO5A). That was before the 3rd film was announced.

Pipe Dream
Gondor

Aug 1 2012, 9:56am

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Ha Haaa!

Is the equator up to it's old tricks again? Good point. That makes more sense now.

"There is a long road yet," said Gandalf. "But it is the last road," said Bilbo.

QuackingTroll
Valinor

Aug 1 2012, 10:46am

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Hmm...

The Hobbit: The Dragon Menace
The Hobbit: Attack of the Smaug
The Hobbit: Revenge of the Dwarves

The Lord of the Rings: A New Ring
The Lord of the Rings: Mordor Strikes Back
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

Wait, What?

DanielLB
Immortal

Aug 1 2012, 10:59am

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Maybe The Hobbit should be 8 films!

The Hobbit and the Wizard's Gang
The Hobbit and the Chamber of Gollum
The Hobbit and the Prisoner of Thranduil
The Hobbit and the Golden Goblet
The Hobbit and the Order of the Dwarves
The Hobbit and the Full-Blood Raven
The Hobbit and the Deadly Dragon - Part 1
The Hobbit and the Deadly Dragon - Part 2

Not as funny as I'd hope it would be Unsure

QuackingTroll
Valinor

Aug 1 2012, 11:04am

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The Wizard's Gang sounds like a cheap knock-off IYKWIM!

In fact, a few of them do... O.O

DanielLB
Immortal

Aug 1 2012, 11:06am

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Well that's something! :-O /

QuackingTroll
Valinor

Aug 1 2012, 12:35pm

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50 Shades of Gandalf the Grey //

DanielLB
Immortal

Aug 1 2012, 12:42pm

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That is genious QuackingTroll!

Concrete evidence that Galadriel and Gandalf have a thing for each other? Shocked

Geldof the Grey
Registered User

Aug 1 2012, 1:53pm

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Possible story structure repercussions...

While I agree that the title There and Back Again should remain for the last film of the trilogy this may change due to the effect three films now has on the structure of the story. Primarily will they reveal the dragon in the middle film? The Desolation of Smaug is certainly a worthy title for the middle chapter but can they get away with using it if that film doesn't feature said character?

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Oiot�ri
Tol Eressea

Aug 1 2012, 5:31pm

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I just remembered: this was the April Fool's joke for 2009 //

QuackingTroll
Valinor

Aug 1 2012, 5:38pm

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Link:

http://www.theonering.net/...3-the-hobbittrilogy/

QuackingTroll
Valinor

Aug 1 2012, 5:49pm

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I recommend clicking "Discuss in the forums" //

DanielLB
Immortal

Aug 1 2012, 5:57pm

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Thanks for this! hahaha! /

Gollum the Great
Rohan

Aug 2 2012, 6:15pm

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hrm...

I really did like "There and Back Again." It drew from the original title of TH, and it just... fits somehow.

Maybe they'll still use it, as others have suggested?

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Ruinwen
Rivendell

Aug 3 2012, 4:18am

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I liked Flies and Spiders, but it didn't fit

1: The Hobbit: The Fellowship of Thorin
2: The Hobbit: The Two Towns
3: The Hobbit: The Return of the King (Under the Mountain)

Just being silly.

I like having chapter-title based film titles, and I quite like A Thief in the Night and Fire and Water as possible film titles. Desolation of Smaug probably has the most movie-like ring to it, though.

DanielLB
Immortal

Aug 3 2012, 8:23am

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Those titles are great!! /