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Guillermo
Rivendell
Jun 6 2010, 7:34pm
Views: 121533
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So, here I am again. As promised, I am posting a longer message before the week's end. I have to thank those of you that have supported me from the start as well as those that converted along the way. And even say farewell to those that never did convert or believed. I will miss Mr. Crere, the faith of Compa and Sir DennisC, the wisdom of Voronwe, the joy of Grammaboodawg, the support of Kangi Ska and so many, many others Now, Pasi, et al- that is what is quite uncommon even on big films. Pete and co stuck to LOTR for years, I've developed films for years and I have shot many a movie on location... but rarely do you relocate for such massive amount of time specially when you have to do major ironclad agreements to put in deep freeze other contractual obligations with multiple studios. My commitment to the project demanded enormous sacrifices both in personal and professional terms. The consequences of which will ripple for years. I relocated my entire life and family to New Zealand and first came on board in 2008. So- while the cited delays, contractual complexities or obstacles, cannot be attributed to a single event or entity - you will simply have to believe that they were of sufficient complexity and severity to lead to the current situation. Trust me on this, Pasi- leaving NZ and the Hobbit crew is extremely painful. As stated before- a wealth of designs, animatics, boards and sculptures is left behind representing accurately my ideas for Mirkwood, Spiders, Wargs, Stone Trolls, etc, etc and everyone (PJ, FW, PB and myself) has the same goal in mind: to try and ensure the best possible transition of the movie to a new director. I believe these films will happen. Preproduction continues as we speak. The writing team of PJ,FW,PB and myself will keep moving the screenplays forward. Perhaps even sooner than we may anticipate we will all look at the finished film and then- I will tear up whenever I recognize a set or a creature or a quirk created under my supervision. Everyone on these boards will get two movies. Me? I will be watching filmic family albums. Photos of my children from far away. I hope you will understand how delicate the subject is for me. I will drop by now and then, I will read the boards with interest and do hope to see some of you around at SDCC and many other places. I am not here, however, to provide a blow-by-blow of what happened, but to assure you, as I have, that it has been the toughest situation of my life. Beyond that- I am simply no longer an official voice for these projects. Be good, be well- and I invite you all to follow me into the next phase of my filmmaking journey. Sincerely GDT
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hobbit movie GDT
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pasi
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Jun 3 2010, 8:48pm
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pasi: I think that we need to wait to hear from GDT.
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 3 2010, 8:58pm
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The explanation
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pasi
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Jun 3 2010, 9:04pm
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I know it is GDTs explaination but it is a good place to start.
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 3 2010, 9:12pm
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-Most Likely
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Pipe Dream
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Jun 3 2010, 11:34pm
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hobbit movie GDT
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pasi
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Jun 3 2010, 11:43pm
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Eucatastrophy...my secret wish also...//
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 3 2010, 11:53pm
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maybe we just need to post it on the Eucatastrophy thread
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Oiotári
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Jun 4 2010, 12:30am
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"we have to wait so many days"
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Oiotári
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Jun 3 2010, 11:01pm
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He did say this week...//
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 3 2010, 11:22pm
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yes, I know he did
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Oiotári
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Jun 3 2010, 11:26pm
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hobbit movie GDT
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pasi
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Jun 3 2010, 11:54pm
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The situation is hardly as simple
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duats
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Jun 3 2010, 9:11pm
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GDT versus Hobbit
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pasi
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Jun 3 2010, 9:21pm
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I understand
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duats
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Jun 3 2010, 9:24pm
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2- The Hobbit is not so important to GDT to wait a little more?
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Woodyend
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Jun 3 2010, 9:13pm
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RE your issues:
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Elizabeth
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Jun 3 2010, 9:56pm
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I'm confused about the three years versus six years
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Jun 3 2010, 10:33pm
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I assume PJ was speaking off-hand and not being precise.
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 3 2010, 10:47pm
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Not being precise is one thing,
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Jun 3 2010, 10:55pm
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Its that Hobbit years versus Human years thingy.//
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 4 2010, 12:29am
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Just speculation, but perhaps
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Silverlode
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Jun 4 2010, 1:19am
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This seems well thought out and reasonable
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 4 2010, 1:25am
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That's exactly what the TORn press release said
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Altaira
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Jun 4 2010, 10:35am
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I'm still asking myself:
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Theodred
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Jun 4 2010, 8:50pm
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Hobbit project in trouble
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pasi
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Jun 4 2010, 9:11pm
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A few days ago I've read again the interview in the June 2009 Empire's edition,
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Theodred
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Jun 4 2010, 9:48pm
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Thanks for posting those scans
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R11
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Jun 4 2010, 10:13pm
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Because
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shadowdog
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Jun 4 2010, 10:29pm
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That really is the truth of it
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grammaboodawg
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Jun 6 2010, 2:25pm
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As promised...
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Guillermo
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Jun 6 2010, 7:34pm
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Thank you
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dormouse
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Jun 6 2010, 7:58pm
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I do hope this is not the last we hear from you.
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 6 2010, 8:14pm
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Thanks, Guillermo.
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Silverlode
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Jun 6 2010, 8:30pm
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As another convert
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macfalk
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Jun 6 2010, 8:39pm
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All the best to you, Guillermo!
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Patty
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Jun 6 2010, 8:45pm
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You leave footprints
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Magpie
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Jun 6 2010, 9:00pm
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Best of luck to you, Guillermo!
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Altaira
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Jun 6 2010, 9:01pm
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While there is likely to be much that we will never know,
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Jun 6 2010, 9:07pm
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Thank you for taking the time to post here--Wishing you and yours good health and uninterrupted prosperity. //
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7777777
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Jun 6 2010, 9:22pm
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us
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Oiotári
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Jun 6 2010, 9:27pm
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Thanks
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sharku
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Jun 6 2010, 9:32pm
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All the best, Guillermo
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Eledhwen
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Jun 6 2010, 10:00pm
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Thanks for all your work and family sacrifice..
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jschomburg
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Jun 6 2010, 10:02pm
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Good Luck!
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Alex Maglor
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Jun 6 2010, 10:02pm
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Thank you, Guillermo.
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dernwyn
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Jun 6 2010, 10:02pm
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Thank your for your care and passion for this project
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Starling
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Jun 6 2010, 10:15pm
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So sorry....
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Mishka
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Jun 6 2010, 10:15pm
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Thank you for your post and for the aknowledgement
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Compa_Mighty
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Jun 6 2010, 10:16pm
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GDT in cameo
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phredegar
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Jun 8 2010, 7:26am
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Oh Yes!! I'd love him to pop up in the story! *high five* //
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grammaboodawg
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Jun 8 2010, 2:37pm
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Thanks ...
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Oscarilbo
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Jun 6 2010, 10:23pm
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you sound like you need some chocolate
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Oiotári
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Jun 6 2010, 10:31pm
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Just as...
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Oscarilbo
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Jun 6 2010, 10:37pm
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what kind of supernatural thing did you have in mind?
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Oiotári
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Jun 6 2010, 10:48pm
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Thankyou Guillermo ...
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Elven
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Jun 6 2010, 10:46pm
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Look forward to seeing you at SDCC
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deej
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Jun 6 2010, 10:47pm
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Thank you
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aranelthehobbit22
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Jun 6 2010, 11:26pm
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As I've said before
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duats
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Jun 6 2010, 11:44pm
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Guillermo, to have such a talented director...
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Huan71
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Jun 6 2010, 11:48pm
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With best wishes for the future and much respect...
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AranNZ
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Jun 7 2010, 12:01am
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I'm not saying 'goodbye'
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Ataahua
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Jun 7 2010, 12:14am
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All the Best to you Memo
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rings7
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Jun 7 2010, 12:43am
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Thank you, and all the best to you, sir
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Ainu Laire
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Jun 7 2010, 1:19am
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I wish you all the best, and
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entmaiden
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Jun 7 2010, 1:27am
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*flying tackle-hug* You're a joy
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grammaboodawg
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Jun 7 2010, 2:23am
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You've been wonderful
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Eldameldo
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Jun 7 2010, 2:49am
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Thanks for everything.
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erugalathon1
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Jun 7 2010, 2:50am
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(J.R.R.Tolkien: ROTK): "Go in peace! I will not say : 'do not weep' for not all tears are evil."
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Ethel Duath
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Jun 7 2010, 3:33am
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Hail and well met, dear friend
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Garfeimao
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Jun 7 2010, 5:12am
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It is a little bit of community agony
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MrCere
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Jun 7 2010, 6:30am
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*raises mug* Hear, hear! *mods up* ///
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grammaboodawg
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Jun 7 2010, 9:30am
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Goodbye for now
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Doriath
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Jun 7 2010, 7:21am
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Sorry To See You Go
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MartyB
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Jun 7 2010, 10:05am
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Special thanks to your family as well
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ElanorTX
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Jun 7 2010, 10:40am
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This is the end of a chapter, not of a book, the story will go on...
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Earl
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Jun 7 2010, 11:04am
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Thanks Guillermo, for all of your input
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Jazmine
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Jun 7 2010, 11:51am
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Thank you, Guillermo - best of luck to you! //
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NottaSackville
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Jun 7 2010, 12:09pm
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Thank you and best wishes!
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hamlet
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Jun 7 2010, 2:31pm
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Thanks for everything!
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Idril Celebrindal
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Jun 7 2010, 3:18pm
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thank you
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Glaurung63
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Jun 7 2010, 5:12pm
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Your reputation is intact
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Rivendweller
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Jun 7 2010, 5:33pm
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Many Thanks
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Oden
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Jun 7 2010, 6:55pm
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thank you very much!
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Galadriel's ring
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Jun 7 2010, 7:16pm
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...
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SirDennisC
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Jun 7 2010, 9:32pm
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A sad farewell...
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galadriel
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Jun 7 2010, 10:26pm
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Your connection
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Vangalad
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Jun 7 2010, 11:20pm
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Many toasts in your honor to be found here!
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weaver
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Jun 8 2010, 12:19am
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Thank you, Guillermo,
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Alassëa Eruvande
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Jun 8 2010, 12:58am
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Thank you Guillermo
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Kelvarhin
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Jun 8 2010, 2:32am
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Thank you, Guillermo
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Finding Frodo
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Jun 8 2010, 3:06am
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Thanks for all you've given to this project, Guillermo.
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Kimi
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Jun 8 2010, 3:26am
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The Road goes ever on and on....
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stormcrow20
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Jun 8 2010, 3:27am
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GdT
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silneldor
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Jun 8 2010, 4:35am
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A simple thank you
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Amandil
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Jun 8 2010, 5:46am
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Thanks
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Donry
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Jun 8 2010, 6:30am
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Farewell in all you do!
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greendragon
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Jun 8 2010, 8:47am
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May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks
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_V_
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Jun 8 2010, 3:41pm
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Comments on del Toro's post
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Mark Sommer
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Jun 8 2010, 3:55pm
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My thought has been
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grammaboodawg
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Jun 8 2010, 4:34pm
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Thanks!
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Mark Sommer
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Jun 8 2010, 5:02pm
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my thoughts as well....
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Glaurung63
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Jun 8 2010, 11:37pm
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Thank you Guillermo!
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Buchanicus
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Jun 8 2010, 6:10pm
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Fare-Thee-Well
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willowgreylock
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Jun 8 2010, 8:30pm
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*Tears* Thanks for everything Guillermo, it's all I can say.... *hugs*
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Eruthurin
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Jun 8 2010, 9:50pm
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thanks for everything you have done and we appreciated the respect you have for us here best wishes always//
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tennie75
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Jun 8 2010, 10:49pm
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Sad
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jedihillis
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Jun 9 2010, 12:31am
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Deepest thanks, and may I add
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Tintallë
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Jun 9 2010, 5:12am
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*tears up* I totally understand your decision, and I think most or all of us here do.
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Kyriel
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Jun 9 2010, 10:28am
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GdT a gentleman
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pasi
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Jun 9 2010, 3:51pm
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Suggestion for GDT & Peter Jackson future "Middle-earth" projects: Numenor & Gondor ?
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Jai
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Jun 9 2010, 6:16pm
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Christopher Tolkien is unlikely to assist.
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N.E. Brigand
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Jun 9 2010, 9:06pm
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He might like opera, though
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squire
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Jun 9 2010, 10:52pm
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Doubtful.
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N.E. Brigand
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Jun 10 2010, 12:08am
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Here you go
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Jun 10 2010, 8:55pm
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Wait.. where's the fat lady?
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squire
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Jun 10 2010, 9:28pm
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Well quibbled!
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Jun 10 2010, 9:45pm
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Alternative scriptwriters for GDT/Jackson Numenor & Gondor movies ?
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Jai
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Jun 13 2010, 11:23am
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Thank you for all that you've done! //
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Eventides
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Jun 11 2010, 4:58pm
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Good Luck, Guillermo...
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M&M
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Jun 12 2010, 3:57pm
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Thank you ...
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aragons girl
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Aug 25 2010, 1:22am
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hobbit movie GDT
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pasi
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Jun 3 2010, 11:39pm
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Three, four, six, ...
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Elizabeth
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Jun 4 2010, 3:01am
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Good diggin'
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 4 2010, 3:06am
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In my experience as an attorney
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Jun 4 2010, 4:25am
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It's the open-endedness that's the problem.
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Elizabeth
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Jun 4 2010, 7:06am
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Pssst VtF ...
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Elven
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Jun 6 2010, 12:00am
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I'm afraid I'm not sure what point you are trying to make
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Jun 6 2010, 12:13am
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I thought it was
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shadowdog
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Jun 6 2010, 2:29am
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No one questions that MGM's finances are a mess
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Jun 6 2010, 3:02am
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No your not ...
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Elven
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Jun 6 2010, 9:13am
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You still can
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Jun 6 2010, 1:55pm
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Excellent, Elizabeth
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Altaira
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Jun 4 2010, 10:40am
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It's not the six years that I think is a stretch, its the three years
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Jun 4 2010, 2:36pm
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If Universal was starting to put the heat on about GdT's commitment to them
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 4 2010, 2:49pm
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That's possible
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Jun 4 2010, 2:54pm
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Passion for Tolkien
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pasi
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Jun 4 2010, 3:57pm
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Thank you for your kind words
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Jun 4 2010, 4:24pm
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GdT a great direct
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pasi
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Jun 4 2010, 4:32pm
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Aha. I see where you're coming from now
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Altaira
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Jun 4 2010, 3:10pm
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It just boils down to one big (insert expletive of choice) mess! //
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 4 2010, 7:20pm
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I feel like the tracks were lost long ago
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Oiotári
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Jun 4 2010, 7:34pm
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We also don't know
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entmaiden
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Jun 4 2010, 1:33pm
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That's not correct
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Jun 4 2010, 2:30pm
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Regardless, we still don't know
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entmaiden
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Jun 4 2010, 9:06pm
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It was always going to be two movies
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squire
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Jun 4 2010, 9:18pm
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AND, seeing how things
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grammaboodawg
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Jun 8 2010, 2:41pm
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While that does make sense
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Voronwë_the_Faithful
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Jun 8 2010, 3:37pm
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hobbit movie GDT
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pasi
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Jun 3 2010, 11:31pm
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Fingers Crossed he changes his mind..
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hobbiton28
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Jun 8 2010, 5:53am
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strike 2 for peter jackson
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nelson forero
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Jun 13 2010, 11:07pm
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