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Garfeimao
Rohan
Jun 19 2010, 8:10pm
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I'm open to whatever PJ thinks is best
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GDT may be gone, but PJ is still there and will put the best person into the director's chair that he can. And while an inexperienced director may seem like they'd be a pushover for a studio to pressure, PJ is still the producer, so there would be a buffer in place ready to make sure the best product was put on screen possible. Sure, the problem of Best Available over Best Suited is a real problem, but the current protracted financial situation at MGM is going to make this a continual problem for anyone, suited or not suited. After all, no one in this industry works on just one project without having opportunities in several others as well, which is how we lost GDT in the first place. He made it clear two years ago that the timeline for this, as stated way back then, fit with his current schedule of other obligations. The MGM situation complicated it to the point it no longer worked and he had to leave, end of story. But do any of you really think GDT just woke up one day and went "Ooops, this is the deadline date to get started and we aren't starting, so I guess I have to quit now."? No, he probably knew months and months ago where that deadline date was, and I'm sure there were discussions as things dragged on of what other possibilities they might have to consider. His leaving was not a sudden decision with no preparation on the part of GDT or PJ, and I'm willing to bet they started putting out feelers for a replacement long before the announcement he was leaving became official. Yes, that is conjecture, but GDT and PJ knew the consequences of his leaving the project, it would be irresponsible of both of them to not have contingencies already in the works. And if they did, then it would be irresponsible of whomever they contacted not to start familiarizing themselves with the material. The idea that any new director is going to step in out of a vaccuum of knowledge is silly, who would make that kind of decision and commitment not having a clue what the project might actually entail? I think Mrcere's logic is sound, and if it's not Neill, it will be someone equally talented, who can work within the existing creative team down there, who has a passion for the subject and who will put up the best possible product for us to enjoy. It's OK to be sad for the films that won't be made by GDT, I know I'm very depressed over that, but I am also very excited to see what someone else can do with the work.
Peace, Love and Rock & Roll, Garfeimao The orange stripey One My page in the Traveling Journal
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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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