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MrCere
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Jun 7 2010, 6:30am
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It is a little bit of community agony
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I suspect people feel similarly to how I do, but it is personally painful for this all to transpire like this. Here is the project of a film fan's dream and a film creator's as well. The perfect collection of talent is seemingly in place and a series of events beyond anybody's control line up as hurdles that the project must overcome, eventually. Time is the enemy. In film, always there is a shortage of time (and money) but here years are slipping away with not only no end but no beginning in clear sight. Who can't sympathize with a filmmaker who wishes to actually make films rather than wait for the chance to make them? GDT (yes you sir!) is a creative force that is being held in check. Circumstances have overcome our wishes but beyond all expectation, some level of community developed not only with the project but with the potential director. We knew to some extent, one of the voices behind the film. So we are disappointed. We are frustrated and we are even sad. (Over a movie!) So here we are feeling a loss of a talent, a loss of our collective and individual vision of what might have been and a loss in our community but with understanding of the need to move, to step forward and create. (In fact, I bet many of us wish we had more of the attribute in ourselves that resisted sitting still and waiting for things to happen.) So yes Guillermo, thank you. The ride was really fun! As you jump off our little trolley car, we wish you the best as our paths diverge but we will reunite with you in darkened theaters around the world as we carefully watch what you create and with a memory of the shared community. Like many others, I will read your books and view your films and delight in your storytelling. I personally will thrill to climb the Mountain of Madness with you and learn what you and Chuck's vampire clans have in store for us or how Frankenstein will frighten us and teach us to empathize with a monster or whatever else you have waiting. But for now, today, this kind of sucks. What doesn't suck is the effort you often made to communicate directly to us, unfiltered by agents or spin doctors or any form of the dreaded management. Blah blah blah on and on I go. In short, you have our very best wishes in all your endeavors and our permanent thanks and respect for mingling with us in a way many in similar creative positions would never even conceive of. See you at the movies! (And SDCC for that matter.)
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
(This post was edited by MrCere on Jun 7 2010, 6:33am)
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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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