^ The Hobbit itself would be one movie still, but they'd be making more about Middle-earth apparently.
I think they should be careful not to overdo it. I'm thrilled that they're making the Hobbit, but then there's this mysterious "Film 2" that has already been negotiated and they don't even really know what it's going to be about. [s]Now they're thinking about making another one?! It sounds a bit like they're trying to cash in. (Particularly the bit about "wizards at the academy." Is it Startrek now?!
) On top of that another film will slow down production on the Hobbit, I'm guessing, which would just drive me insane.[/s]
April Fool's, TheOneRing.net!
It's a prank!
Still, I feel my bit about the second movie holds up okay.