<BR>Leonides</b><br><br> Okay - normally I would not refer people to another site as I think it is rude to the host, so I will preface this by saying that I think the Barrow-Downs forum is overall my favorite.<br> <br> However, if you are interested in the Liv Tyler/Arwen fiasco, there are some very extensive topics and threads devoted to the subject. The best ones are hosted or frequented by somebody named Leonides who seems to have a lot of insight into the upcoming movies.<br> <br> Personally, nothing has impressed me about Liv Tyler being cast as Arwen nor about the expansion of the role. However, there has been a lot of reassurance lately that the part has been considerably downsized recently largely due to fan outrage. Although she is being billed at the top the marquis (aaarrrggghhh), her screentime is being kept to a minimum.<br> <br> She will be in the Flight to the Ford sequence and appear in Elrond's house, but apparently will not be depicted as some sort of sword-wielding warrior princess (thank Eru). Those in the know swear she will be developed well in keeping with Tolkien's style.<br> <br> As for Liv, well, they could have done a LOT better. Her television interviews have not been promising, and apparently she describes her role as a faerie princess. I doubt she's even read the books. Oh well. We'll know soon enough.<br> <br> - Maglor <p></p>
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