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gorthaur_cruel · 12-21-2004, 06:21 AM

After reading this, I'm convinced that the best prequel to LotR would be about Akallabeth. The link I gave gives a very detailed idea on how the author thinks the movie should be made. The second part is just this much (*pinches fingers together*) short of being a real movie script.

HerenIstarion · 12-21-2004, 07:56 AM

Thanks for the link, oh Cruel one

There was a good read on it, and idea is quite plausible. I wonder, have Jackson read that piece? And I wonder, do we imply that it is Jackson who should make another 'Tolkienian', to use the term I picked up on that site, movie?

Tuor of Gondolin · 12-21-2004, 07:58 AM

While I still favor The Hobbit, The Father Christmas Letters, or
Roverandom as easily marketable (for Hollywood) and therefore
more readily made, the Akallabeth suggestion is intriguing, especially
since it could end with Isildur, and perhaps even the Istari
(ignoring the time sequence a bit and using a concluding voiceover)
landing at the Gray Havens, with cameos for Gandalf and Saruman.

It would be daring, but could be a real "groundbreaking" type of
film, and so Hollywood would probably shy away, even if CT or heirs
went along with it.

Would making the Father Christmas Letters require anything other
then Baillie Tolkien approval, thereby circumventing a CT veto?

12-21-2004, 07:56 AM	#2
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	Thanks for the link, oh Cruel one There was a good read on it, and idea is quite plausible. I wonder, have Jackson read that piece? And I wonder, do we imply that it is Jackson who should make another 'Tolkienian', to use the term I picked up on that site, movie? __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

12-21-2004, 07:58 AM	#3
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	While I still favor The Hobbit, The Father Christmas Letters, or Roverandom as easily marketable (for Hollywood) and therefore more readily made, the Akallabeth suggestion is intriguing, especially since it could end with Isildur, and perhaps even the Istari (ignoring the time sequence a bit and using a concluding voiceover) landing at the Gray Havens, with cameos for Gandalf and Saruman. It would be daring, but could be a real "groundbreaking" type of film, and so Hollywood would probably shy away, even if CT or heirs went along with it. Would making the Father Christmas Letters require anything other then Baillie Tolkien approval, thereby circumventing a CT veto? __________________ Aure Entuluva!

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12-21-2004, 06:21 AM	#1
gorthaur_cruel Haunting Spirit Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 92	After reading this, I'm convinced that the best prequel to LotR would be about Akallabeth. The link I gave gives a very detailed idea on how the author thinks the movie should be made. The second part is just this much (pinches fingers together) short of being a real movie script.