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News from Bree
spymaster@theonering.net
Jun 18 2010, 3:32pm
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Is Neill Blomkamp the next 'Hobbit' director? Maybe
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Before anybody gets crazy, let me be clear that we are not reporting that Neill Blomkamp is the director of 'The Hobbit'. I am not ready to put my name or TheOneRing's name on a story that says this is fact. However, we did receive a spy report that stated it as cold, hard, unsurprising fact. We haven't been able to get a verification but the tip stated some other information on the side that fits with other info from other sources. A bunch of little pieces of information, some rock solid, some unclear, start to form a big picture that looks like it could have Blomkamp in it. I promise to explain it all if you will keep reading! MGM and Warner Bros. want Peter Jackson to direct both movies adapted from "The Hobbit." They are trying to talk him into it because his name can carry the films and is an obvious and bankable marketing strategy. The problem is, Jackson really didn't and really doesn't want to be the director. If he did, he wouldn't have hired Guillermo del Toro and he would already have stepped into the void and taken on the mantle. He leaves LOTR as his legacy and doesn't feel comfortable competing against himself in that same arena. One way or another, if it is PJ vs. PJ, PJ loses. One of those rock solid sources tell us that he is doing everything he can to serve the film but still not step into that role. He had plans to rarely or never even visit the set with del Toro on the project but even now he still hopes to be a guide rather than an overseer. This will be a lot more likely and possible if he works with a director with whom he has an established relationship. This points toward Neill Blomkamp. The two have a relationship of Jackson mentoring without taking over. They trust each other. Despite not having a named director, the production is moving forward as if all were well and that info is oozing out from every crack everywhere. I am getting contacted by a lot of people involved in the casting process and it is in full swing. Auditions and all the surrounding busy work is happening with the same team that worked on LOTR. One less familiar spy told us that some casting decisions have even been made, specifically regarding a dwarf or two. Directors may not have the complete casting control that outsiders imagine but doing that without a director seemed a little strange. Could it be a fib or could there be a director in place? With Comic-Con coming up (including a TORn panel to kick it off Thursday, July 22) perhaps the studio is waiting to have the world's popular culture press gathered in one spot to make its big announcement. That keeps Jackson from breaking the news here at TheOneRing.net as he and del Toro did. Another new spy claims that shooting isn't scheduled for the end of the year as Ian McKellen and previously mentioned spies have speculated but for the very beginning of 2011. We have been posting Hobbiton-under-construction pictures for months and New Zealand's sometimes crazy weather dictates that you shoot there in the summer so December and January are the right time to begin production. All this points toward the need for a director or perhaps already having one in place. We also rooted out the Warner Bros. report as part of the Time Warner company report from a few weeks ago. The big wigs speak and inspire hope in investors and share holders and explain how the company is moving forward. Warners spoke of two Hobbit films and even used a graphic in its presentation. (Humorously enough, it was a fan-produced, photoshoped image that has been used on the net for years now that Warners presented as its Hobbit imagry!) The point is, the big boys, the brass, the decision makers, the powerful, the rich and the accountable want this thing going forward. Those guys are smart enough to know, and its obvious from the rest of the presentation, that when del Toro walked away, they took a financial hit and lost an asset. They value talent and they know they lost some. This is why they are pushing for Jackson but they realize other talent can be less famous and still be worthwhile. Who can make them money? So now this spy report has come in from somebody claiming, well, lets see exactly what was said. After some offhand details that rang very true, we got to the news nugget:
(I) was given the breakdown details for the film, which included who the director is: Neil Bloomkamp. Spelling aside, it just fits the bigger picture. On a personal note, I spent some time with Jackson and Blomkamp at Comic-Con last year in an interview room and attended the world and geek premiere of "District 9." While everybody is obligated to speak well of colleagues in such situations, the two of them were seemingly completely at ease with each other and complimented each other. From my first-hand experience, its easy to imagine them wanting to work well together. This was before Blomkamp's modestly budgeted sci-fi film without a single known star set in Johannesburg went on to be a surprise big earner and received a "Best Picture" Oscar nomination. Talent. Those who believe he can only make documentary-style splatter films with clever curse-word filled dialog are selling the young talent very short. In short we know from lots of sources: 1. Jackson doesn't want to do it 2. He wants somebody he trusts and can be sure of 3. Casting is happening now 4. Pre-pre-production is happening now 5. MGM and Warners need a talent in place yesterday 6. The platform for making a big genre splash announcement is approaching 7. The schedule fits with rumors from many sources 8. Many spies are sounding similar notes 9. One tells us they have seen the film breakdown with Blomkamp directing So is Neill Blomkamp going to direct "The Hobbit"? Could be. My personal opinion is that this information is correct. If you have further information about this or anything related please e-mail our news team at Spymaster@TheOneRing.net or me at MrCere@TheOneRing.net.
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Is Neill Blomkamp the next 'Hobbit' director? Maybe
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News from Bree
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Jun 18 2010, 3:32pm
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This would be a very good choice.
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 18 2010, 10:09pm
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I agree 100%
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Compa_Mighty
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Jun 19 2010, 4:34am
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If it is to be:
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 19 2010, 11:35am
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My sentiments exactly, Kangi...
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Patty
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Jun 19 2010, 3:33pm
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Genre director
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Gandalf'sMother
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Jun 20 2010, 1:46am
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Everyone: For your enjoyment...
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Sunflower
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Jun 20 2010, 5:51am
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Wow... Its exactly what I imagine when I read GDT`s breaking news!
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Oscarilbo
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Jun 18 2010, 10:11pm
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Once again, mmmmmm-MONEY will triumph.
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Sunflower
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Jun 18 2010, 11:31pm
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Woah woah woah
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MrCere
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Jun 19 2010, 12:51am
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WARNING: Long and Rambling post ahead.
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Sunflower
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Jun 19 2010, 4:15am
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Yes!
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jedihillis
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Jun 19 2010, 9:09am
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First i want to thank
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Vangalad
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Jun 19 2010, 11:25am
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It is obvious that you have put thought into what you are posting...
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Owain
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Jun 19 2010, 4:32pm
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See Voronwe's post
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Sunflower
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Jun 20 2010, 5:33am
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some thoughts...
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Gildor
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Jun 20 2010, 8:04am
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Why so serious?
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 20 2010, 8:18am
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I don't want the hobbit to be made anymore
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Alassė
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Jun 19 2010, 1:08am
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So much drama
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R11
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Jun 19 2010, 1:23am
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Boy I want the Hobbit made and quick
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 19 2010, 1:41am
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Shark Jumping
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Voorhas
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Jun 19 2010, 8:40am
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Shadows and Dreamscapes
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Sunflower
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Jun 19 2010, 10:38am
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You know, same thing was said after PJ said he wouldn't direct
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Ainu Laire
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Jun 19 2010, 3:15pm
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Yes, I could get behind Blomkamp
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Oiotįri
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Jun 19 2010, 4:58pm
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Mmmmmmmoney is what get's a film made.
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Owain
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Jun 19 2010, 6:07am
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I think yoiur overemphsizing some potential problems....
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moreorless
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Jun 19 2010, 1:49pm
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Re: Once again, mmmmmm-MONEY will triumph.
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Runk Snusgrop
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Jun 20 2010, 6:24am
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Once again...
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Sunflower
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Jun 20 2010, 6:42am
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Maybe 540 degrees? //
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 20 2010, 7:25am
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This whole thing feels like death by degrees! (GDT leaving; the suspense . . .)
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Ethel Duath
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Jun 21 2010, 3:33am
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Some people may call D9
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R11
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Jun 18 2010, 10:44pm
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Somehow it seem appropriate that R11 likes D9 ;) //
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 18 2010, 11:53pm
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Brother Kangi
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R11
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Jun 19 2010, 1:03am
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Well
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 19 2010, 1:34am
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My brain too.
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Ethel Duath
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Jun 19 2010, 1:47am
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A,E,I,O,U, and sometimes Y?
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Pipe Dream
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Jun 19 2010, 11:48am
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OK You wany to hear about the feaver I have had for the past 5 days.
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 19 2010, 1:30pm
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I couldn't resist...
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Pipe Dream
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Jun 19 2010, 2:00pm
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Thanx am slowly mending.
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 19 2010, 2:08pm
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Well then...
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Sunflower
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Jun 20 2010, 4:03am
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Indeed I am on the mend and at work monitoring security all night long.
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 20 2010, 4:13am
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Uh, Kangi...
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Sunflower
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Jun 20 2010, 4:40am
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I think that people are uncertain how to respond to what you write.
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 20 2010, 5:48am
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That was my chief lament
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Sunflower
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Jun 20 2010, 6:39am
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I like Knagi's comment of...
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Huan71
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Jun 20 2010, 10:49am
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A statement from Guillermo
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Sunflower
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Jun 21 2010, 12:37am
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Posts, the Director and the vision..
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Huan71
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Jun 21 2010, 9:16am
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Lets call the whole thing off? NOT
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 21 2010, 9:55am
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"Let us all hope for the best. It will save a lot of stomach linings."
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Patty
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Jun 21 2010, 3:54pm
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Actually I have reponded several times to your posts....
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Owain
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Jun 20 2010, 8:30pm
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Ahhh, I see
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R11
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Jun 21 2010, 6:43pm
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I had serious troubles liking District 9 -
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macfalk
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Jun 18 2010, 10:52pm
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It's not like we have a choice right?
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Pipe Dream
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Jun 18 2010, 11:26pm
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Basically...
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Malveth The Eternal
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Jun 18 2010, 11:30pm
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Any clues from Neill himself?
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Nerwen
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Jun 18 2010, 11:43pm
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my initial reaction was discomfort
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Oiotįri
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Jun 19 2010, 12:05am
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Link for those like me who don't know much about him...
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weaver
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Jun 19 2010, 12:27am
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Hmmm... I might like this choice.
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entmaiden
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Jun 19 2010, 1:26am
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Its an interesting idea ...
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Elven
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Jun 19 2010, 1:49am
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Here's something I found
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Oiotįri
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Jun 19 2010, 2:12am
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PJ has an uncanny nose for talent.
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Ataahua
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Jun 19 2010, 3:07am
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Yes, indeed (and do we have any word yet on other departments heads -- DP, Production Design, Costume Design et al)
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CINE
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Jun 20 2010, 1:53am
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No word that I know of
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Arwen's daughter
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Jun 20 2010, 3:49pm
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Costumes
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CINE
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Jun 21 2010, 2:04am
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Hmm...
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Arwen's daughter
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Jun 21 2010, 3:58am
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i don't want the hobbit to be made like a harry potter movie!
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Silmaril
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Jun 21 2010, 7:20am
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Great List (Canonero = Legend)!
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CINE
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Jun 21 2010, 8:30am
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I have never seen a single movie he has made.
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Woodyend
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Jun 19 2010, 3:16am
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That's my fear too :(
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Alassė
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Jun 19 2010, 5:28am
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Don't despair before you've even watched District 9
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Kyriel
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Jun 19 2010, 10:55am
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I am glad you wrote this
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 19 2010, 1:51pm
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Me too, Kangi. Nicely said, Kyriel
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Altaira
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Jun 19 2010, 3:32pm
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It is a wise guess he would do it especially when...
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ringer5150
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Jun 19 2010, 6:51am
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Brilliant...
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Huan71
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Jun 20 2010, 10:52am
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Heavy sigh
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Doriath
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Jun 19 2010, 8:03am
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Amen...
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Sunflower
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Jun 19 2010, 11:06am
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We do not know Neill Blomkamp's knowledge of Tolkien.//
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 19 2010, 1:56pm
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Well...
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dormouse
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Jun 19 2010, 12:50pm
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There is only the one.
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Pipe Dream
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Jun 19 2010, 1:17pm
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I've always liked the idea of Blomkamp
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Eldy
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Jun 19 2010, 2:27pm
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What can I say?
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Marionette
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Jun 19 2010, 2:37pm
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Neill Blomkamp on the Forums
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chrismortega
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Jun 19 2010, 3:10pm
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D9: A story of redemption
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 19 2010, 3:39pm
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well...
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chrismortega
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Jun 20 2010, 12:17am
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Just an Idea...
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Bound
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Jun 19 2010, 3:37pm
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Lucas said that?
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Patty
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Jun 19 2010, 3:52pm
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yeah
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Bound
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Jun 19 2010, 7:07pm
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It's worth noting that TLB also received a lot of praise.
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Ataahua
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Jun 19 2010, 9:30pm
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I think it will be considered a failure by anyone if it doesnt equal LOTR.
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Woodyend
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Jun 19 2010, 9:43pm
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I've just realised
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Ataahua
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Jun 19 2010, 10:13pm
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I did enjoy it...
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Buchanicus
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Jun 20 2010, 12:42am
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Choice of material.
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 20 2010, 12:55am
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Same. /
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Ataahua
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Jun 20 2010, 1:05am
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which is why he doens't want to do The Hobbit
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Oiotįri
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Jun 20 2010, 12:54am
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...
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Bound
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Jun 20 2010, 9:22am
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What do critics know?
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R11
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Jun 21 2010, 8:32pm
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I agree...
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Bound
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Jun 21 2010, 9:09pm
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Director strong enough to keep PJ out of it
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Gandalf'sMother
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Jun 22 2010, 3:37am
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Couldn't agree with you more...
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Bound
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Jun 22 2010, 6:25am
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A rumour, though I still think
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xy
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Jun 19 2010, 5:41pm
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I think just the opisit would be true.
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 20 2010, 12:11am
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hmm
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xy
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Jun 20 2010, 7:53am
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I dont think SPJ would do that ... just yet anyway ...
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Elven
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Jun 21 2010, 10:54am
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i really hope so!
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marlonbrando76
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Jun 19 2010, 7:39pm
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Not sold on this guy.
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Uruk-Hai
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Jun 19 2010, 7:40pm
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I'm open to whatever PJ thinks is best
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Garfeimao
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Jun 19 2010, 8:10pm
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Well said!
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Buchanicus
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Jun 19 2010, 8:57pm
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That's a very good point
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dormouse
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Jun 19 2010, 10:00pm
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Perhaps something else occurred that caused a crisis.
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 20 2010, 12:28am
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I'm inclined to agree with you
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Voronwė_the_Faithful
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Jun 20 2010, 1:28am
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Curious
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Sunflower
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Jun 20 2010, 5:15am
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Nothing so arcane:
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 20 2010, 6:09am
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That's true
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dormouse
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Jun 20 2010, 7:45am
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Probably because the announcement had not been made.
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entmaiden
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Jun 20 2010, 12:29pm
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Exactly. This is standard practice.
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Silverlode
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Jun 20 2010, 8:19pm
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Agreed
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Owain
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Jun 20 2010, 8:23pm
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You're both missing my point
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Voronwė_the_Faithful
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Jun 20 2010, 8:27pm
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I am with you on this.
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 20 2010, 8:46pm
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I disagree.
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Silverlode
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Jun 20 2010, 8:47pm
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I respect your opinion
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Voronwė_the_Faithful
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Jun 20 2010, 8:53pm
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Can you help me
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pasi
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Jun 20 2010, 10:48pm
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pasi
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macfalk
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Jun 20 2010, 11:00pm
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People are interested in what GdT does
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Voronwė_the_Faithful
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Jun 20 2010, 11:19pm
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Maybe, maybe not
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SirDennisC
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Jun 20 2010, 9:49pm
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I agree with Silverlode
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entmaiden
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Jun 20 2010, 11:30pm
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so Comic-Con is a month away
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Oiotįri
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Jun 20 2010, 2:45pm
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comic con annoucment would be great, but on the other hand...
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ringer5150
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Jun 20 2010, 6:30pm
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Comic-con Announcement
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Kangi Ska
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Jun 20 2010, 8:54pm
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Another big (yet disappointing) announcement? ...like the Blu-Ray fiasco?
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SteveDJ
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Jun 21 2010, 5:55pm
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About Experience
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rings7
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Jun 20 2010, 3:55pm
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New hobbit director
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pasi
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Jun 20 2010, 5:01pm
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which new words? //
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Oiotįri
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Jun 20 2010, 5:05pm
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the words from Ian
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pasi
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Jun 20 2010, 5:29pm
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oh, yeah, I read that
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Oiotįri
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Jun 20 2010, 5:39pm
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Honestly
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duats
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Jun 21 2010, 12:07am
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not happy...
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merklynn
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Jun 21 2010, 1:49pm
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Sorry, merklynn
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dormouse
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Jun 21 2010, 2:19pm
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I'm not losing hope...
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merklynn
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Jun 21 2010, 2:37pm
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