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(j/k, j/k, I liked it (because it echoed so many of my remembered sentiments!) but yes, it did go out of its way to be mean.)
Agreed. the extra time will only make for a better film.kzer_za wrote:I expected part 3 to be moved to Christmas - with all that goes into post production with these movies, summer would be too soon.
From reports over on TORn, in the Azog one, apparently Jackson explains where in the books Azog came from, and that he brought Azog's story line into the movie's real time because he wanted a personal villain for Thorin. He ends by saying there is a lot more Azog coming in movies 2 and 3.•1: Peter Jackson Tried Not To Make 'Hobbit' For 'Other People'
•2: Azog The Pale Orc Has A 'Lot Of Potential' As A Villain
•3: Peter Jackson Wanted To Make 'Hobbit' More 'Whimsical'
•4: Will The Extended Gollum And Bilbo Scene Get Added To 'Fellowship'?
•5: Will Gollum Return In Future Sequels To 'The Hobbit'?
•6: Peter Jackson Defends His Use Of 48fps In 'The Hobbit'
•7: Would Peter Jackson Hand Over The Keys To The Tolkien Universe?