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08-25-2003, 03:42 PM

I wasn't trying to suggest starting at the Council, but I could see some film-makers who might try that approach.<P>After all, a typical film is somewhere between 90 minutes and 2 hours. Imagine trying to put "The Fellowship" into a script with those restrictions. Jackson, luckily, was able to get New Line to allow him to go much longer.<P>I actually like the extended 'Hobbit' opening in the Special Edition. The extra character moments were far more fun and interesting to watch, than some of action sequences.

08-25-2003, 03:42 PM	#8
jackinabox2 Guest Posts: n/a	I wasn't trying to suggest starting at the Council, but I could see some film-makers who might try that approach.<P>After all, a typical film is somewhere between 90 minutes and 2 hours. Imagine trying to put "The Fellowship" into a script with those restrictions. Jackson, luckily, was able to get New Line to allow him to go much longer.<P>I actually like the extended 'Hobbit' opening in the Special Edition. The extra character moments were far more fun and interesting to watch, than some of action sequences.