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Sunflower
Valinor
Apr 27 2008, 2:10am
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HOW are you going to finish the last stages of HB2 with reading TORN? j/k....it's an honor to have you here. No need to talk of trust here.....I have that. But I would like to note that for some others who are not as familar (yet) with you or your work, it will seem hard for them to believe that you can fill the formidable shoes of Peter, Fran and Philippa. We know you can do it, and it is for them to become familiar with the worlds you have rendered so far onscreen....worlds full of "beauty and terror and meaning", (as W.H. Auden wrote in his review of LOTR...I beleive it was him, though I could be wrong) Allow me to note, though, that (as Gramma and others have said) that adapting Tolkien is a VERY formidable task, and only the greatest of artists in modern cinematic history are capable of doing it successfully. This is a job for the Greats of the Cinematic Peathon: a Cocteau, a Spieberg, a Coppola, a Kubrick, a Hitchcock, a Kurasowa, a Miazaki, a Ray.......and yes, a Peter Jackson. (there are many other Greats of the Silver Screen I could name, but to list them all would take up too much space!) . (Pan's Labyrinth reminded me so much of Cocteau's Beauty and the Beast, which one of my all-time favorite films. It had that same feeling of the Gateway to the Fantastical leading into a realm that was not as far away as we think. And it put you, in my mind, on the path to becoming one of the Greats.) The eyes of the world will be upon you these next four years (or five?) and we have VERY high expectations. People like myself who are familiar with your work so far, know and understand that you are up to the task. But Tolkien fans are, either way around, a passionate bunch and we guard the Professor's legacy VERY closely. We welcome you, but I should warn you that (I have to be honest) even after all these years, there are many passionate defenders of the books, who take fidelity to them VERY seriously. There are those who will not hestitate to raise questions and air opinions. Some of these people have done so already, as you have doubtless now become aware. And they will continue to do so, in the months and years ahead. We are fully aware, in light of the current circumstances of the lawsuit brought by the Tolkien Estate, of the graciousness by which we have been allowed to see these stories made possible ion film. So,we cherish them highly. So: the eyes of the world will be upon you for the next few years, Sir. We hope you begin to realize the magnitude of the task you have set yourself to.Someday, it will sink in. I am sure that Peter Jackson has filled you in on just how formidable a task it will be, in all ways. But I for one know that you can do it. Oh, and BTW: I have been a longtime lurker on your excellent site. This site has quite a history behind it, as Peter has no doubt made you aware. Another excellent place to find out about the history of this website is film scholar Kristin Thompson's wonderful book The Frodo Franchise. She has a great website too. Thanks for taking the time from your busy schedule to post, and good luck with HB2!
(This post was edited by Sunflower on Apr 27 2008, 2:18am)
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TORN's Exclusive Interview with Guillermo Del Toro
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calisuri
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Apr 25 2008, 1:45pm
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Wow!
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Peredhil lover
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Apr 25 2008, 1:58pm
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Sounds like they're going back to Matamata after all!
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L. Ron Halfelven
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Apr 25 2008, 2:01pm
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Who knows...
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dernwyn
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Apr 25 2008, 3:23pm
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That would be best of all.
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L. Ron Halfelven
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Apr 25 2008, 4:14pm
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And maybe this time ...
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BuckyUnderbelly
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Apr 25 2008, 4:22pm
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Mmm...
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Nazguy
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Apr 25 2008, 4:35pm
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Bucky....
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Sunflower
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Apr 25 2008, 11:18pm
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I'm afraid your probably right
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overlithe64
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May 10 2008, 11:27pm
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exactly! That would be amazing! Maybe if we ask very nicely...?!
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greendragon
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Apr 26 2008, 8:11pm
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Good point.
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deej
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Apr 25 2008, 3:46pm
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In which case you must be our spy, L.Ron. *snert*
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Sunflower
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Apr 25 2008, 11:38pm
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PANT PANT GASP
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Earl
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Apr 25 2008, 2:17pm
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Don't worry
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Peredhil lover
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Apr 25 2008, 2:28pm
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Ian Holm as Bilbo
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randallsadler
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Apr 25 2008, 5:31pm
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I wonder -
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BlueMan
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Apr 25 2008, 5:35pm
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I've been worried about this for a while...
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Telperion313
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Apr 26 2008, 1:45pm
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What I think on Bilbo
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maut
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Apr 26 2008, 2:17pm
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on the plumpness of hobbits
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randallsadler
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Apr 26 2008, 6:35pm
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hobbit age
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Dreamdeer
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Apr 27 2008, 8:36pm
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Bilbo Compromise?
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Dreamdeer
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Apr 27 2008, 8:08pm
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Thanks for the interview!
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JRandomRohirrim
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Apr 25 2008, 2:19pm
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NZ for a week - miss Oz and go straight to NZ
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UKKiwi
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Apr 27 2008, 6:24am
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Fantastic!
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Idril Celebrindal
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Apr 25 2008, 2:37pm
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So what do we call the "Second Filim" if not "the bridge film"?
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_V_
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Apr 25 2008, 2:47pm
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My thoughts and hopes
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merklynn
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Apr 25 2008, 3:03pm
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The White Council
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Unspoken_Request
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Apr 25 2008, 3:39pm
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You know ... since the first rumors of his involvement ...
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BuckyUnderbelly
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Apr 25 2008, 3:00pm
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I know what you mean...
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merklynn
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Apr 25 2008, 3:11pm
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Never sweeter words did I hear ...
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Elven
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Apr 25 2008, 3:07pm
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This day just keeps getting better.
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deej
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Apr 25 2008, 3:33pm
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So great!
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Compa_Mighty
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Apr 25 2008, 3:34pm
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"from a different point of view"
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burrahobbit
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Apr 25 2008, 4:18pm
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Also....."lost scenes" from FOTR
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Sunflower
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Apr 25 2008, 11:25pm
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Okay, what the heck is the sprequel going to be about then?
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merklynn
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Apr 25 2008, 7:14pm
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Oh if it's in the Appendices...
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Compa_Mighty
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Apr 25 2008, 9:26pm
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Filming content, extra's, 2nd film ...
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fingolfin_nc
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Apr 25 2008, 3:47pm
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Welcome!
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Compa_Mighty
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Apr 25 2008, 3:51pm
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Huffington Post WRONG: They say that the two movies will BOTH be based on the book...
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jimdorey
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Apr 25 2008, 4:02pm
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Do they have the rights?...
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mwirkk
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Apr 25 2008, 7:36pm
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It's all speculation
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Compa_Mighty
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Apr 25 2008, 9:21pm
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Two words I would pile on here...
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mwirkk
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Apr 25 2008, 7:49pm
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Chance for Sweet Revenge!?!
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mwirkk
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Apr 25 2008, 10:30pm
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the dvds will be handled with extra care
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ringers rock!
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Apr 26 2008, 1:16am
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Oh, here we go again!!!
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Mishka
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Apr 25 2008, 4:01pm
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This is MAGICAL!
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SirGandalf
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Apr 25 2008, 4:05pm
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Hmmm Im a little worried
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Hengist
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Apr 25 2008, 4:19pm
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Ha ha
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Radhruin
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Apr 25 2008, 5:01pm
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Yeah, the Wargs were one of my few disappointments with the Trilogy ...
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BuckyUnderbelly
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Apr 25 2008, 6:20pm
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Oo, Those Awful Wargs!
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mwirkk
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Apr 29 2008, 2:50am
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well, so long as he remembers to keep in some breakdance fighting and shield surfing, we'll be fine...! //
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greendragon
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Apr 26 2008, 8:15pm
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Post deleted by Xoanon
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Guillermo
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Apr 26 2008, 11:45pm
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We trust - we trust!
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Nienna
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Apr 26 2008, 11:47pm
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bring on the monsters!
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DrawRide
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Apr 26 2008, 11:55pm
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Sir, you are an artist and a gentleman!
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greendragon
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Apr 26 2008, 11:56pm
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Bilbo
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orcbane
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Apr 26 2008, 11:57pm
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Quite the contrary-
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Guillermo
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Apr 27 2008, 12:03am
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No worries!
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N.E. Brigand
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Apr 27 2008, 12:09am
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RE: Quite the contrary
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Optimus Prime
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Apr 27 2008, 12:12am
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*hands GdT trust on a plate*
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Annael
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Apr 27 2008, 1:17am
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Hi there!
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figurefreaks
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Apr 27 2008, 1:41am
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My goodness!
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Sunflower
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Apr 27 2008, 2:10am
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Geez Louise, did I just write that?:)
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Sunflower
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Apr 27 2008, 2:29am
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It's true
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Kapoof
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Apr 27 2008, 3:14am
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Well, honestly....
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Sunflower
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Apr 27 2008, 3:35am
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PPS.
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Sunflower
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Apr 27 2008, 4:02am
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Well
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Peredhil lover
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Apr 27 2008, 5:47am
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*faints..THUNK*
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Sunflower
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Apr 27 2008, 3:20am
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Get back out of the box, Sunflower!
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Dreamdeer
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Apr 27 2008, 9:07pm
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Well...
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Sunflower
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Apr 27 2008, 9:48pm
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Rural spot indeed.
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Dreamdeer
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Apr 28 2008, 2:39am
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Eh....Shyikes.
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Sunflower
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Apr 28 2008, 3:05am
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He did talk about it.
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Eowyn of Penns Woods
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Apr 28 2008, 4:16am
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Ya, Sunflower! What Dreamdeer said...
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mwirkk
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Apr 29 2008, 6:27am
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Don't worry, Sunflower
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Peredhil lover
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Apr 27 2008, 5:40am
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You Have My Trust!
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Kapoof
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Apr 27 2008, 2:20am
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Thank you
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Telperion313
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Apr 27 2008, 3:31am
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Wow
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Finding Frodo
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Apr 27 2008, 3:45am
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Thank you
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KateTheHobbit
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Apr 27 2008, 5:15am
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Hello to the director himself
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Lost Hobbit
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Apr 27 2008, 11:55am
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Lovecraft?
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hanshotfirst1138
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Apr 28 2008, 1:41pm
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Of course-
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Guillermo
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Apr 29 2008, 1:30am
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Of Faerie.
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mwirkk
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Apr 29 2008, 7:35am
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have a good journey in Middle Heart!
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marlonbrando76
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Apr 30 2008, 10:05am
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If you weren't already a great director...
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mwirkk
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Apr 29 2008, 2:06am
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Blessings
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crolodot
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May 2 2008, 8:56pm
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Welcome...trusting...
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overlithe64
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May 10 2008, 11:21pm
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Hi I'm new to the boards.
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Lady_Eowyn
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Jun 25 2008, 3:39pm
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I admit I'm intrigued
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Ataahua
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Apr 27 2008, 12:18am
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Kia ora and haere mai!
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Kimi
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Apr 27 2008, 12:38am
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We've been waiting for you.
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grammaboodawg
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Apr 27 2008, 2:44am
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By the way
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grammaboodawg
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Apr 27 2008, 11:56am
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In New Zealand there is a Maori proverb which says:
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Starling
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Apr 27 2008, 4:09am
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The Hobbit 2
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Aragorn
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Apr 27 2008, 1:50pm
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'The Scouring of the Shire'
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Lost Hobbit
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Apr 27 2008, 8:10pm
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Re: The Scouring of the Shire
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Aragorn
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Apr 27 2008, 8:33pm
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that Worrisome Sequel...
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Mirabella_Bunce
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Apr 30 2008, 4:23pm
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Fran and Philippa...
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Rabittooth
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Apr 30 2008, 7:02pm
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Follow the storyline, GDT, and you've got me on your bandwagon....
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Keebler the Elf
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Apr 30 2008, 8:02pm
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Aspect Ratio?
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MadMatt
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Apr 30 2008, 11:20pm
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Sir, you brought tears to my eyes...
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Dreamdeer
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Apr 27 2008, 8:59pm
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Not everyone!
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Peredhil lover
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Apr 28 2008, 4:54am
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Animatronics? Hmm...
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burrahobbit
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Apr 25 2008, 4:41pm
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Wait and see...
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agutierrez20
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Apr 25 2008, 5:25pm
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Practical Effects
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Voorhas
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Apr 25 2008, 6:13pm
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Liked Pan's Labyrinth effects
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burrahobbit
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Apr 25 2008, 9:50pm
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True
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Voorhas
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Apr 26 2008, 3:18am
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Doug Jones
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Dreamdeer
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Apr 27 2008, 8:14pm
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Pan was "animatronic"
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Sunflower
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Apr 25 2008, 11:01pm
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I agree...I'm also skeptical of animatronics
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stormcrow20
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Apr 25 2008, 11:46pm
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Yeah but...but...uh...
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mwirkk
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Apr 29 2008, 6:02am
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I am SO glad I've listened to
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grammaboodawg
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Apr 25 2008, 4:51pm
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There and Back Again
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Kangi Ska
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Apr 25 2008, 5:38pm
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really BIG news!
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maut
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Apr 25 2008, 6:27pm
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Thunk! Wow oh wow oh wow!
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NottaSackville
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Apr 25 2008, 8:00pm
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WOW!
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labadal
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Apr 25 2008, 8:02pm
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My biggest concern now...
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mwirkk
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Apr 25 2008, 10:48pm
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*breaks open a box of Depends*
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Kyriel
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Apr 25 2008, 10:40pm
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Stoked
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Frodo Hoy
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Apr 25 2008, 11:09pm
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Geez, the man is becoming addicted to this place already?:)
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Sunflower
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Apr 25 2008, 11:31pm
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Who will be Elrond? *Fretting*
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Elrond Lover
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Apr 26 2008, 1:13am
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*awards prize for funniest avatar*
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Ataahua
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Apr 26 2008, 5:33am
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Comforting
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Forger
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Apr 26 2008, 9:27am
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Tee hee!
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Elrond Lover
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Apr 26 2008, 11:28am
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Great news!
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Dom
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Apr 26 2008, 12:25pm
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Welcome!
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Peredhil lover
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Apr 26 2008, 12:30pm
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GDT Director
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Shiredude
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Apr 26 2008, 1:32am
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GDT Hobbit Director
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Shiredude
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Apr 26 2008, 1:56am
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