The Hobbit

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 18 Dec 2007, 19:41

At last: Peter Jackson gets the Hobbit. He will not direct though and will executive produce or something.
The hobbit is being into 2 films, one is The Hobbit, the other is a bridge between The Hobbit and LOTR.

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2007/12 ... -produce-/

ACADEMY AWARD-WINNER PETER JACKSON AND NEW LINE CINEMA JOIN WITH MGM TO PRODUCE “THE HOBBIT,” EAGERLY-ANTICIPATED FANTASY ADVENTURE EPIC

NEW LINE AND MGM TO CO-PRODUCE AND SHARE WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS

PETER JACKSON AND FRAN WALSH TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE TWO FILMS BASED ON “THE HOBBIT”

Los Angeles, CA (Tuesday, December 18, 2007) Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson; Harry Sloan, Chairman and CEO, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM); Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs of New Line Cinema have jointly announced today that they have entered into the following series of agreements:

* MGM and New Line will co-finance and co-distribute two films, “The Hobbit” and a sequel to “The Hobbit.” New Line will distribute in North America and MGM will distribute internationally.

* Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh will serve as Executive Producers of two films based on “The Hobbit.” New Line will manage the production of the films, which will be shot simultaneously.

* Peter Jackson and New Line have settled all litigation relating to the “Lord of the Rings” (LOTR) Trilogy.

Said Peter Jackson, “I’m very pleased that we’ve been able to put our differences behind us, so that we may begin a new chapter with our old friends at New Line. ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is a legacy we proudly share with Bob and Michael, and together, we share that legacy with millions of loyal fans all over the world. We are delighted to continue our journey through Middle Earth. I also want to thank Harry Sloan and our new friends at MGM for helping us find the common ground necessary to continue that journey.”

“Peter Jackson has proven himself as the filmmaker who can bring the extraordinary imagination of Tolkien to life and we full heartedly agree with the fans worldwide who know he should be making ‘The Hobbit,’” said Sloan, MGM’s Chairman and CEO. “Now that we are all in agreement on ‘The Hobbit,’ we can focus on assembling the production team that will capture this phenomenal tale on film.”

Bob Shaye, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO comments, “We are very pleased we have been able to resolve our differences, and that Peter and Fran will be actively and creatively involved with ‘The Hobbit’ movies. We know they will bring the same passion, care and talent to these films that they so ably accomplished with ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy.”

“Peter is a visionary filmmaker, and he broke new ground with ‘The Lord of the Rings,’” notes Michael Lynne, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO. “We’re delighted he’s back for ‘The Hobbit’ films and that the Tolkien saga will continue with his imprint. We greatly appreciate the efforts of Harry Sloan, who has been instrumental in helping us reach our new accord.”

The two “Hobbit” films – “The Hobbit” and its sequel – are scheduled to be shot simultaneously, with pre-production beginning as soon as possible. Principal photography is tentatively set for a 2009 start, with the intention of “The Hobbit” release slated for 2010 and its sequel the following year, in 2011.

The Oscar-winning, critically-acclaimed LOTR Trilogy grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide at the box-office. In 2003, “Return of the King” swept the Academy Awards, winning all of the eleven categories in which it was nominated, including Best Picture – the first ever Best Picture win for a fantasy film. The Trilogy’s production was also unprecedented at the time.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 18 Dec 2007, 20:22

Sounds awesome but also very worrying if he's not directing.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 19 Dec 2007, 07:22

Get "Lovely Bones" out the door first, thanks.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 19 Dec 2007, 16:35

It's being directed by Uwe Boll.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 19 Dec 2007, 17:25

His resume isn't exactly impressive:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0093051/#director

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 19 Dec 2007, 17:35

Lol,Big Lol

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 19 Dec 2007, 20:34

Markgway wrote:It's being directed by Uwe Boll.

Uwe Boll WTF?!

Romero's favourite filmmaker after Paul WS Anderson then?

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 19 Dec 2007, 20:46

bradavon wrote:His resume isn't exactly impressive:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0093051/#director

grim_tales wrote:
Markgway wrote:It's being directed by Uwe Boll.
Uwe Boll WTF?!

Some people are just so Simple.

No wonder some people are scammed on the net

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 19 Dec 2007, 22:10

Coming from you that means a lot!

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 19 Dec 2007, 22:11

That's most probably just some internet rumour. They'd never give direction of this film to Dr. Boll.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 19 Dec 2007, 23:11

bradavon wrote:Coming from you that means a lot!

Nope, the chances of me ever getting scammed are 0.

Grim very high, you not far behind.

Its not even a rumor, its a net joke and everyone knows it, unless your a bit slow.

Guess the Nazi's are bringing out the stolen Jew cash to finance this German co production as well (nope thats no joke sadly, Germans financed the Lord of the Rings trilogy, massive tax breaks for them, and Boll).

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 19 Dec 2007, 23:37

Why are you picking on Grim suddenly? That was below the belt.

Only you Romero could go from a Internet joke about the director of The Hobbit to being Scammed on the Internet in one sentence.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 20 Dec 2007, 02:14

FFS Brad, Mark was joking.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 20 Dec 2007, 03:17

Yes, it was a joke.

I thought it was pretty obvious myself... lol

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 20 Dec 2007, 03:48

Romero has a point. I'd imagine that some of you would fall for a scam, if you didn't realise such an obvious joke like that.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 20 Dec 2007, 03:52

EvaUnit02 wrote:FFS Brad, Mark was joking.

I'm one of three (maybe two) who replied and I get sworn at, right okay. I guess you're also saying Grim is therefore thick as shit and expect him not to get it. How nice.

Michael Mann directed Manhunter, Jonathan Demme Silence of the Lambs, Ridley Scott directed Hannibal. Remind us all oh clever on who directed Red Dragon?

Enough said!

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 20 Dec 2007, 04:53

I think that's an insult to Brett Ratner.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 20 Dec 2007, 09:52

What Romero said is a bit below the belt

The Hobbit has been through so many legal wrangles I didnt know who the director was - is that a crime

To go from that to claiming I'd fall for an internet scam.. well...

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 20 Dec 2007, 10:25

I'm selling some time shares in Barbados if anyone's interested...???

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 20 Dec 2007, 12:32

bradavon wrote:I'm one of three (maybe two) who replied and I get sworn at, right okay. I guess you're also saying Grim is therefore thick as shit and expect him not to get it. How nice.

Don't cry, emo kid.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 20 Dec 2007, 14:08

Below the belt

get a grip on reality people

its the net for gods sake.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 20 Dec 2007, 15:28

EvaUnit02 wrote:Don't cry, emo kid.

I'm pleased I've stayed an ignorant fuck over your social network slang.

romerojpg wrote:Its the net for gods sake.

And? Common courtesy should be applied everywhere.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 20 Dec 2007, 16:36

Its a joke, as usual you did not get it.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 27 Apr 2008, 20:37

Del Toro to direct Hobbit movies:

Mexican-born filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has been named as the director of the film version of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit and its proposed sequel.

Read on: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7366375.stm

Fantastic. Next to Jackson, Guillermo del Toro is the perfect choice. This will rock!

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 28 Apr 2008, 08:29

I read that too. Seems a great idea

He can certainly do fantasy (eg Pan's Labyrinth).