[The Saucepan Man]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> But the thing is, is that the LOTR films are not other movies, they are special. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I agree, Gorwingel, that the fact that few other films show what becomes of the characters is no reason for RotK not to do so. My doubts over this are more prompted by the fact that a long epilogue by Galadriel that goes into detail about individual characters will significantly lessen the impact of the final scenes. For that reason, I think that it will not happen.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> ... slowly each group goes about their seperate way until there is just the Hobbits left. This would bookend the series perfectly and give a chance to let the audience know what becomes of the characters. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I agree that would be a nice way to lead up to the final scens, kboleen. But I fear that it would take up too much screen time, especially if we are shown (or told through narrative) what becomes of each character. I suspect also that it would be difficult to accomplish without seeming "cheesy".<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I have a feeling the Scourging will be left out until the ROTK Extended edition. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Sorry to be the one to break it to you, but Jackson himself has confirmed that the Scouring was never filmed. All we will ever get to see of this is the vision in Galadriel's mirror.