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Owain
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Jan 11 2011, 3:27am
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All I had to decide was what to do with the time that is given me. I’m 71 and fit: though at my age who knows what accident is 'round the next corner? For a year or more, I have been arranging my professional commitments around the possibility of The Hobbit films starting at almost anytime. We brought the Waiting for Godot tour of Australia to New Zealand early 2010, assuming I would stay on to start shooting soon after. Then there was yet another delay: but in Wellington I met with Guillermo del Toro and later read his script for Part One, written with the LOTR writing team. It was true to the style, the fun and the romance of the trilogy. When Peter Jackson, already producing, resumed the director’s chair, he kept me in touch with developments. A second screenplay was sent over, on the understanding that I would not talk about what I read in it. After the ruckus over trade union expectations and unlikely rumours of filming outside New Zealand, suddenly crucial casting was announced, plus a start date in February 2011. Martin Freeman as Bilbo sounds perfect. As my agent continued to negotiate with Warner Brothers, I kept wondering was Gandalf what I most wanted to do, more than a new play for instance or indeed a new part? Sequels aren’t necessarily as rewarding to act in as their originals. Could I let Gandalf go? Would anyone else care if I did? Elsewhere, does anyone care that Michael Gambon was not the first to play Dumbledore? The deciding negotiation was not about money but about dates. Gandalf is needed on set over the next 18 months but with sizeable breaks when I can work on other projects. My worry that I could not easily escape from Middle Earth was lifted. I am happy to say I start filming in Wellington on February 21 2011. --Ian McKellen, London, January 2011
Middle Earth is New Zealand! "Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."
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Hollywood Reporter: Ian McKellen officially signed
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duats
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Jan 10 2011, 11:38pm
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AWESOME!!!
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Owain
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Jan 10 2011, 11:39pm
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Woo-hoo
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HiddenSpring
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Jan 10 2011, 11:40pm
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huh?
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adu
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Jan 11 2011, 12:01am
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It's a different article
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HiddenSpring
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Jan 11 2011, 12:02am
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To be honest, I never doubted McKellen and Serkis would return...
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Compa_Mighty
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Jan 11 2011, 12:46am
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Wonderful news!!
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mulubinba
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Jan 11 2011, 12:53am
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is Elrond the last major cross over character?
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titanium_hobbit
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Jan 11 2011, 1:11am
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For Elrond plan B is Paul Rubens (At least that is what I heard.) //
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Kangi Ska
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Jan 11 2011, 1:23am
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ewww... //
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titanium_hobbit
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Jan 11 2011, 1:34am
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Tequila!!!//
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Owain
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Jan 11 2011, 1:58am
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Nah, Paul Reubens is too busy
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Flagg
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Jan 11 2011, 6:40pm
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I know.
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Kangi Ska
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Jan 11 2011, 9:49pm
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"*tap**tap**tap* Hugo Weaving? Paging Mr. Hugo Weaving! Mr. Weaving, please report to Rivendell ASAP."//
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Bombatones
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Jan 11 2011, 6:56pm
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I am with you on all counts.
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Kangi Ska
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Jan 11 2011, 1:17am
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I agree with you as well...
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Compa_Mighty
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Jan 11 2011, 4:08am
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*bursts into tears* Ok... that's enughh
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grammaboodawg
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Jan 11 2011, 10:15am
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Indeed! Welcome back Sir Ian McKellen.
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Owain
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Jan 10 2011, 11:45pm
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My reaction
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duats
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Jan 10 2011, 11:50pm
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Nice... yeah that's pretty much how I felt.
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Owain
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Jan 10 2011, 11:58pm
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Yes!!! Great news!
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roäc
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Jan 10 2011, 11:54pm
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That's....
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Donry
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Jan 11 2011, 12:19am
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Ian Holm Is News
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TheGoblinKing
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Jan 11 2011, 12:29am
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Most important role filled by the right person...!
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nobofthepony
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Jan 11 2011, 12:30am
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If you listen closely...
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Hamfast
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Jan 11 2011, 12:58am
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Huzzah, but I had little doubt it would happen (nt)
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Garfeimao
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Jan 11 2011, 1:22am
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Big cheers!!
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Elentari03
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Jan 11 2011, 1:25am
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Hugo, Holm & Lee
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Melkors_Wrath
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Jan 11 2011, 1:41am
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WHHEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! How do *you* spell relief? ; ) //
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Ethel Duath
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Jan 11 2011, 2:15am
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R-O-L-A-I-D-S//
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Eärwen Swan Maiden Of Alqualondë
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Jan 11 2011, 3:59am
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Which we all probably have felt the need of at times,
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Ethel Duath
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Jan 11 2011, 4:18am
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R-O-L-A-I-D-S
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Pipe Dream
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Jan 11 2011, 11:54am
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so happy
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belba
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Jan 11 2011, 1:07pm
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I can now sleep easier!
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Pipe Dream
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Jan 11 2011, 2:30am
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The board is set, the pieces are moving
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_V_
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Jan 11 2011, 2:37am
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So I'm guessing this is reliable info?
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Frodosfriend
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Jan 11 2011, 2:38am
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Such wonderful news!
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peleowyn
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Jan 11 2011, 2:54am
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Gandalf the Grey
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duats
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Jan 11 2011, 3:23am
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Way to channel my thoughts, Duats
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AinurOlorin
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Jan 12 2011, 10:40pm
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Gandalf Speaks!
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Owain
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Jan 11 2011, 3:26am
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Here's the text of what he said.
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Owain
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Jan 11 2011, 3:27am
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Very interesting
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Sunflower
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Jan 11 2011, 8:18am
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He's always so generous
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grammaboodawg
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Jan 11 2011, 3:01pm
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reading between the lines...
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nobofthepony
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Jan 11 2011, 3:35pm
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Gandalf
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Bound
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Jan 11 2011, 3:47pm
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Gandalf is an Odinic wanderer
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Finrod
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Jan 11 2011, 4:12pm
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WRONG
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Lindele
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Jan 11 2011, 5:15pm
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I really do get annoyed
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Bran
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Jan 11 2011, 5:48pm
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Agreed
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Lindele
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Jan 11 2011, 6:08pm
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same here
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nobofthepony
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Jan 11 2011, 6:24pm
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Battling with Dumbledores
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Finrod
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Jan 11 2011, 7:01pm
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I choose to believe
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Flagg
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Jan 11 2011, 7:04pm
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!!!
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nobofthepony
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Jan 11 2011, 8:07pm
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It's a real word........
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dormouse
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Jan 11 2011, 8:20pm
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dumble=bumble, dor=bee
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Finrod
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Jan 11 2011, 8:39pm
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I think it's Old English for 'bumblebee'
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Flagg
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Jan 11 2011, 8:59pm
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Dumbledore is Modern English, not Old
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Finrod
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Jan 11 2011, 9:30pm
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You're amazing Finrod...
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nobofthepony
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Jan 12 2011, 12:29am
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The Gandalf/Dumbledore parallel is exaggerated
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Flagg
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Jan 11 2011, 6:44pm
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Careful with your Wrong and Rights..
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Bound
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Jan 11 2011, 8:52pm
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Thanks, but
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Lindele
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Jan 11 2011, 9:07pm
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There really isn't a wrong and Right..
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Bound
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Jan 11 2011, 9:13pm
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okaaaay
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nobofthepony
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Jan 12 2011, 12:27am
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So, what is the difference between an orange? //
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Kangi Ska
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Jan 12 2011, 12:36am
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I don't see it as a comparison between wizards
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Oiotári
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Jan 12 2011, 3:48am
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I really like them both.
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Kangi Ska
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Jan 12 2011, 3:52am
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Awesome news...I hope they sign Ian Holm for at minimum...voice work! //
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sphdle1
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Jan 11 2011, 4:26am
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Well, that's great news!
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StarElf
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Jan 11 2011, 6:24am
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Fantastic news!
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Nesse
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Jan 11 2011, 7:54am
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Gandalf! Is it really you?
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Doriath
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Jan 11 2011, 7:59am
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Today, life is good....
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dormouse
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Jan 11 2011, 8:30am
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Brilliant, brilliant news
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Bran
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Jan 11 2011, 9:49am
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WAHOOOOO!!!!!! AGAIN!!!!!
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grammaboodawg
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Jan 11 2011, 9:57am
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YEAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!
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maut
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Jan 11 2011, 10:02am
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There is only one Gandalf in the world
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macfalk
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Jan 11 2011, 10:43am
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A wizard is never late,nor is he early...
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Vangalad
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Jan 11 2011, 11:31am
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really...
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Bound
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Jan 11 2011, 1:37pm
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When I read that line
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Flagg
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Jan 11 2011, 7:08pm
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But it is a good dream...//
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Kangi Ska
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Jan 11 2011, 10:00pm
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A wizard is never late..nor is he early.
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gilgalad80
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Jan 11 2011, 1:32pm
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Hey
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shadowdog
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Jan 11 2011, 7:23pm
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When I'm 64..
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Kangi Ska
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Jan 11 2011, 10:05pm
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Happy Days
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pandoraziki
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Jan 11 2011, 2:09pm
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Sir Ian McKellan to Hobbit production..
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Tim
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Jan 11 2011, 2:20pm
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Sir Ian McKellan to Hobbit production.
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Hanzkaz
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Jan 11 2011, 2:40pm
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Whew....
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DiveTwin
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Jan 11 2011, 3:22pm
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Fantastic news!
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Ainu Laire
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Jan 11 2011, 4:18pm
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Mithrandir.....
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Lord Maegmoth
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Jan 11 2011, 4:26pm
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Thranduil
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Twit
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Jan 11 2011, 6:46pm
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Too Oedipal...//
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Kangi Ska
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Jan 11 2011, 10:07pm
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Yes!
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Flagg
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Jan 11 2011, 6:21pm
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Yes please!
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Bran
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Jan 11 2011, 6:59pm
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But
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Kangi Ska
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Jan 11 2011, 10:09pm
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CGI? //
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Flagg
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Jan 11 2011, 10:17pm
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Did I really not check the frontpage yesterday?
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Oiotári
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Jan 12 2011, 3:53am
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Yah and now you have a few posts to catch up on.//
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Kangi Ska
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Jan 12 2011, 3:55am
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just a few
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Oiotári
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Jan 12 2011, 4:32am
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Ouch:
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macfalk
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Jan 12 2011, 2:43pm
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The world has gone back to normal
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Mithrandír
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Jan 12 2011, 9:11pm
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Gandalf, I'm glad you're back. //
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Rivendweller
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Jan 16 2011, 11:41pm
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