What won't be in The Hobbit

[Gwathagor]

Originally Posted by Tuor in Gondolin

Given how well the introduction to FOTR
worked, what about some sort of intro to give the general
middle earth situation at the time?

The film-makers might be concerned about making The Hobbit too much of a LOTR-movie clone by starting off with a Fellowship-esque introduction. Maybe. Though, if they really are planning on making two films, an introduction will probably be necessary given the scope of the material covered.

I hope Beorn does not get cut, because I think he would translate very well as an on-screen character. I imagine he'd be rather popular. But, he isn't really a CRUCIAL part of the plot, so he may very well get the axe.

Ha ha. I just remembered the Hildebrandt picture of Beorn as I wrote that last line.