Two Possible Titles For THE HOBBIT: PART 3 Registered

Two Possible Titles For THE HOBBIT: PART 3 Registered

Hot off the heels of Peter Jackson confirming that a third Hobbit film will be released, some domain purchases may reveal two possible titles for the fantasy movie. Check them out after the jump.

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By PaulRom - Jul 30, 2012 11:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Fantasy
Source: Fusible



Earlier today, it was confirmed by director Peter Jackson that a third film based on The Hobbit is in the works, and a summer 2014 release is being eyed. Now, Fusible has found the following domain purchases which may reveal two possible titles for the third movie in the Hobbit trilogy. MarkMonitor - who previously managed the domains for TheHobbitAnUnexpectedJourney.com and TheHobbitThereandBackagain.com - have purchased several domains last week. Below are the domains:

http://whois.domaintools.com/desolationofsmaug.com
http://whois.domaintools.com/riddlesindark.com
http://whois.domaintools.com/thedesolationofsmaug.com
http://whois.domaintools.com/thehobbitdesolationofsmaug.com
http://whois.domaintools.com/thehobbitriddlesindark.com
http://whois.domaintools.com/thehobbitthedesolationofsmaug.com
http://whois.domaintools.com/thehobbittheriddlesinthedark.com
http://whois.domaintools.com/theriddlesinthedark.com

So it looks like The Hobbit: Part 3 may be titled The Hobbit: Riddles In The Dark or The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug. The former is a title of one of the chapters in The Hobbit novel, while the latter refers to the lair of Smaug (played by Benedict Cumberbatch). Especially as the chapter "Riddles In The Dark" takes place during the narrative span of An Unexpected Journey, it's certainly possible that these titles are not for the movie at all; perhaps they may have been purchased for a marketing viral or a tie-in of some sort.

Expect an announcement to be made within the next few months. In the mean time, check out An Unexpected Journey in theaters December 14th, while There And Back Again is slated for a December 13th, 2013 release.









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superotherside
superotherside - 7/30/2012, 12:11 PM
If they make the movies good I guess I don't mind them doing 3. Seems stretching it a bit though.
Helena
Helena - 7/30/2012, 12:21 PM
If I had to guess they will rename the second one Riddles In The Dark because calling a middle chapter There And Back Again makes no sense and call the last one The Desolation Of Smaug.
KoonEl
KoonEl - 7/30/2012, 12:22 PM
As much as I'm looking forward to these movies, it's funny that they adapted a 1200 page book into three movies, and that they are adapting a 300 page book into three movies as well. They could have used the six book format of Lord of the Rings, and told the whole story. I would have liked to see the true Faramir on screen because he was bad ass in the books.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/30/2012, 12:26 PM
i thought the title would be.........

THE HOBBIT PART 3 $$$$$$$$$$
shadyginzo
shadyginzo - 7/30/2012, 12:36 PM
The Hobbit Part 3: Nerd Tax
siggisuperman
siggisuperman - 7/30/2012, 12:37 PM
Unexpected Journey, Riddles in the Dark, There and back again. That is how it will be. They are using more sourrce material then just The Hobbit.
ralfinader
ralfinader - 7/30/2012, 12:40 PM
@SotoJuiceMan - So Jackson decided Frodo shot first? Or was it that Gandalf built C3P0? How is this anyway like the crap Lucas pulled? Please elaborate.

"If I had to guess they will rename the second one Riddles In The Dark because calling a middle chapter There And Back Again makes no sense and call the last one The Desolation Of Smaug." - Agreed, the second movie will likely get a name change.
GreenHalJordan
GreenHalJordan - 7/30/2012, 12:40 PM
THIS IS SO STUPID! I dont want 2 films split into 3, it works perfectly as a two part thing.
PeterParker1991
PeterParker1991 - 7/30/2012, 12:41 PM
Nice. I say bring it. He won't let us down
Joker08
Joker08 - 7/30/2012, 12:42 PM
"THE HOBBIT - Part 2: There And Back Again Part 2
: Blinded By Their Greed" seems fitting.
luxterg
luxterg - 7/30/2012, 12:44 PM
I don't know why people are so against this. Have you all forgotten how amazing the LOTR trilogy was? Even though the hobbit is a shorter story, do people really think there isn't enough in there to make three extremely amazing movies? Have we lost faith in Peter Jackson so much that we don't believe he's gonna be ruthless in making three incredible movies?!?!?!

I for one am PUMPED that there will be a third one!! The more the better, EVERY LAST ONE OF YOU will be running to see all three. ALL OF YOU lol. Money grab? Sure... but whatever, it'll still be awesome!!
IrfonW
IrfonW - 7/30/2012, 12:44 PM
No, sounds more like film 2 if they call it riddles in the dark
UltimateSpiderman
UltimateSpiderman - 7/30/2012, 12:46 PM
Why would they call it "Riddles In The Dark"? That part takes place in the first movie.

Desolation of Smaug is shit, but makes more sense.
95
95 - 7/30/2012, 12:48 PM
The Desolation Of Smaug! Might even skip the previous two, catch the possible Theater Marathon (in 2015?) and then watch Part Three at Midnight. Rather just get to the good part and not get stuck with a "To Be Continued..." ending and then have to wait a year.
Vadakin
Vadakin - 7/30/2012, 12:58 PM
Just call it "A Hobbit's Tale"
lunesta
lunesta - 7/30/2012, 12:59 PM
the hobbit part 3 return of smegma
AnungUnRama
AnungUnRama - 7/30/2012, 1:09 PM
As I wrote before: If they now really used the LotR appendices to expand the story and then split it into two films and then use Tolkien’s notes to make a third movie filling the gap to LotR I'd be all fine with that. No, more, I would love that. I'm bagging them to do that. But please no cliffhanger; make each movie have a plausible end for its certain story.

But if they instead just stretch the short Hobbit book into 3 movies while they did the opposite with LotR where each book consists of two volumes, then I'll be pissed.

So make 3 Movies

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug and The Hobbit: There and Back Again as planned, using the Hobbit book and the appendices from LotR or come even up with a great new title for the third movie, Tolkien’s untold story what happened between the Hobbit and LotR. Each movie about 2 hours.

And then convert LotR (the extended edition) into 3D – do it good take your time like James Cameron did with Titanic – ad some further unused footage, half an hour to an hour for each movie, and then split each movie into two each about 2 hours long. Then we would finally have the six parts The Lord of the Rings: The Ring Sets Out, The Lord of the Rings: The Ring Goes South, The Lord of the Rings: The Ring Goes South, The Lord of the Rings: The Treason of Isengard, The Lord of the Rings: The Ring Goes East, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. That would be so epic.

But at least the last will most likely never happen, but one may dream.
Gmoney84
Gmoney84 - 7/30/2012, 1:27 PM
I'm pumped!! Bring it, Pete!!
Gmoney84
Gmoney84 - 7/30/2012, 1:28 PM
FOR THE SHIRE!!!
FilmsFan
FilmsFan - 7/30/2012, 1:28 PM
I'm fine with 3rd & RIDDLES OF DARK.
MarvelChile
MarvelChile - 7/30/2012, 1:42 PM
The Hobbit: Give me your money and get out
LoudNoises
LoudNoises - 7/30/2012, 1:45 PM
Isn't Riddles in the Dark the chapter where Bilbo is exchanging riddles with Gollum in order to escape his cave alive. And if that's the case, doesn't this happen in the first movie? We even saw it in the trailers. Why would they consider naming the third movie Riddles in the Dark? Maybe someone can straighten me out here?
LoudNoises
LoudNoises - 7/30/2012, 1:49 PM
Actually, now that I think about it, they would probably save There and Back Again for the 3rd movie and rename the 2nd movie. That would make more sense.
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 7/30/2012, 1:57 PM
The Hobbit There and Back Again (Again) or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Blatant Cash Grab!
JumpinJehosaphat
JumpinJehosaphat - 7/30/2012, 2:00 PM
@timotey Don't forget: The entitled, clamoring fanboys always know best. They know because of reasons, dammit!
musashi
musashi - 7/30/2012, 2:01 PM
Hobbit 3: Bilbo rises
SmellofDuty
SmellofDuty - 7/30/2012, 2:08 PM
I'm fine with this. I'm a huge LOTR fan. Peter Jackson can't exactly mess this up… can he?
Mucklefluga
Mucklefluga - 7/30/2012, 2:13 PM
WHATS SO BAD ABOUT A THIRD FILM!!!!
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 7/30/2012, 2:27 PM
Let me guess the titles. Rip off the fanbase 1, Rip off the fanbase 2, Rip off the fanbase 3. Love the first 2 film. Not going to these. Sick of this sh*t.
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