THE HOBBIT NEWS

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I like that a scene that should have been in the last movie and should only last 10 min in this movie is featured on the poster......................

Brian Sleider on Jul 23, 2014

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If they simply made the last film a little over 3 hours then there wouldn't be any need for another. I don't think anyone would have mind that. But of course since LOTR was a trilogy their logic is of course going to be, "We need to make The Hobbit a trilogy also!". And also most importantly of course, the money.

Stephen Ritchie on Jul 23, 2014

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well yes, if they are making million upon millions on these movies alone (not including the entire LOTR franchise, videogames, toys, apparel, etc.) and they have an opportunity and a green light to make 3 movies instead of two, in theory bringing in 50% more profit, possibly more, then yes, I think it only makes sense that they would make 3 movies. I agree it's too much, and I was not a huge fan of the execution of these prequels either, but a studio is not an artist or a storyteller. A writer, director, cinematographer, they are the artists who would maybe tell this story more coherently, but a studio is a business, and it is the businesses job to make as much money as possible. Especially in a time when the movie industry is suffering and studios need every dime they can spare if they want to be able to make any movies at all.

jay on Jul 23, 2014

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I'd say Peter Jackson is more of a nerd than a money grubbing business man. He's making them this way because this is what he'd want as a super nerd fan of the book. These movies are for huge LOTR/Hobbit dorks. I read the books as a kid, not a crazy fan but I enjoyed them. I assumed I'd not like the movies after reading about how they are blatant cash cows on reddit but somehow I found them extremely entertaining.

Andy Runyon on Jul 26, 2014

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I kinda think The Hobbit is a bit overrated.

Stephen Ritchie on Jul 23, 2014

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Oh, hey! It's the showdown I waited for over 6 hours and spent over $35 to finally get to....hooray?

NicelyBuilt on Jul 23, 2014

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Don't pretend you didn't know what you were getting into with those other two movies.

davidshaw on Jul 23, 2014

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I honestly thought the 3rd would be the connective tissue to the 2 series and there would be more of Smaug in a movie with Smaug in the title. And, regardless of what I thought, it doesn't mean that after 2 lengthy movies myself and many other fans weren't exhausted about still not getting to the climax of the story they love.

NicelyBuilt on Jul 23, 2014

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You sound impatient and cheap.

Andy Runyon on Jul 26, 2014

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Let's go Bard!!! This will be great.

DAVIDPD on Jul 23, 2014

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Lol, it looks like the same setup as the Attack on Titan poster.

Plat on Jul 23, 2014

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I'm looking forward to the fourth Hobbit movie...

cobrazombie on Jul 24, 2014

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Wow. Guess I'm in the minority being pretty happy with how Jackson has handled this trilogy.

avconsumer2 on Jul 24, 2014

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Can't wait to watch this! I have loved the other two so far!

TrickyDOTcom on Jul 24, 2014

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This design is a total rip off. It's straight off Attack on Titan.

Jaret Curial on Jul 24, 2014

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You realize this is just advertising right? There's only so many designs possible and 'small hero (centered) facing off against huge villain (centered) is not some mind blowing original design idea. Oh wait but they used fire! So clever! No one better 'steal' it.

Andy Runyon on Jul 26, 2014

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As much as I love The Hobbits, what the hell is up with the design? I actually almost thought this was the official art from Attack on Titan / 『進撃の巨人』 . The poster's art is wonderful, but I feel it is ripped off.. :/

Constipated Chicken on Jul 26, 2014

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Guest on Jul 26, 2014