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dormouse
Half-elven
Jun 19 2010, 12:50pm
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I can't comment on Neill Blomkamp's films 'cos I know nothing about them. If he does turn out to be the new director then I shall take it as read that Peter Jackson thinks he's up to it and can work well with him and both of those seem like plus points to me. I would prefer to see PJ take it on himself but if he really doesn't want to I suppose that rules him out. (I don't see, though, why there has to be any sense of competition between these films and LotR, and if it were me and I did see The Hobbit as competition, I have to say I'd much rather be my own competition than hand the new film on to someone else - but maybe that's just me.) Even more, I'd really love to see Fran Walsh do it and I've noticed over the last few weeks that her standing in the 'who do you want to see as director' poll has risen steadily. But again, if that's not to be... (though maybe there is still just a little window for hope.....) But if it does turn out to be Neill Blomkamp then I say good luck to him, and I for one will carry on hoping for a really good film with heart and soul and hobbits and dwarves, that takes me back to Middle Earth for a few magic hours. There's no point pre-judging him - I don't know what he can or will do with The Hobbit. More important - most important - I don't think any of us knows so far what feeling he has, if any, for Tolkien's writing in general in 'The Hobbit' in particular. I really do hope that whoever directs this film cares passionately about the source material. Favourite books aren't safe in the unfettered hands of a Hollywood studio. They need people around who really know and care for them and want to make a film adaptation for its own sake, not just for the money.
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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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