The timing seemed just a little too precious.
However, a few hours after the takedown, the short film was restored to the site.
Which, if youve ever posted something on YouTube, seems plausible.
Gollum is coming back to theaters.Image: Warner Bros.
Of course though, thats just one possible explanation.
Both would qualify as mistakes and its unclear which is the real reason.
Nevertheless, its over and its back.
Meanwhile glad people can watch this our low-budget effort at the story.
Whether or not itll tell the exact same story is unclear.
Watch the short below.
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