The Hobbit........... News

Justin24 · 12-18-2007, 12:16 PM

Well looks like New Line and Peter Jackson have come to an agreement. Peter Jackson will be the producer to the prequel to the Lord of the Rings Films.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071218/...ilm_the_hobbit

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Peter Jackson to produce `The Hobbit'

By JAKE COYLE, AP Entertainment Writer 47 minutes ago

NEW YORK - Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema have reached agreement to make J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," a planned prequel to the blockbuster trilogy "The Lord of the Rings."
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Jackson, who directed the "Rings" trilogy, will serve as executive producer for "The Hobbit." A director for the prequel films has yet to be named.

Relations between Jackson and New Line had soured after "Rings," despite a collective worldwide box office gross of nearly $3 billion — an enormous success. The two sides nevertheless were able to reconcile, with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM) splitting "The Hobbit" 50/50, spokemen for both studios said Tuesday.

"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," Jackson said in a statement. "We are delighted to continue our journey through Middle Earth."

Two "Hobbit" films are scheduled to be shot simultaneously, similar to how the three "Lord of the Rings" films were made. Production is set to begin in 2009 with a released planned for 2010, with the sequel scheduled for a 2011 release.

New Line Cinema is owned by Time Warner. Sony and Comcast are among the owners of MGM.

(ADDS detail, quotes, background. SUBS overline to CORRECT that Jackson will produce, sted direct, films.)

U2girl · 12-18-2007, 12:39 PM

How are they making two movies out of such a short book ?

Good that PJ gets to revisit Middle-Earth. How much of a say will he have as a producer ?

randhail · 12-18-2007, 12:51 PM

What is it with all of these fantasy movies? A couple of successful ones and the floodgates get opened.

lazarus · 12-18-2007, 06:11 PM

There were always plans to make The Hobbit (at least there were when the others were completed), but this dispute between Wingnut and New Line prevented any specifics from being set earlier.

Also, only one film will be based on The Hobbit. The second film will be a bridge between it and LOTR, with material taken from The Silmarilion and some of Tolkein's other writings. That's the one I'm really looking forward to; The Hobbit is more of a family film type of story. It does have a big dragon in it though.

vaz02 · 12-19-2007, 03:04 PM

Best news ive heard all year

No spoken words · 12-19-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally posted by lazarus
There were always plans to make The Hobbit (at least there were when the others were completed), but this dispute between Wingnut and New Line prevented any specifics from being set earlier.

Also, only one film will be based on The Hobbit. The second film will be a bridge between it and LOTR, with material taken from The Silmarilion and some of Tolkein's other writings. That's the one I'm really looking forward to; The Hobbit is more of a family film type of story. It does have a big dragon in it though.

The Silmarilion, after you get through the first 100 pages, remains, in my opinion, the best book of the bunch, including the LOTR trilogy.

Dalton · 12-19-2007, 03:25 PM

Yeah, but you better bring a head lamp and a pick ax to get through those first 100 pages.

No spoken words · 12-19-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally posted by Dalton
Yeah, but you better bring a head lamp and a pick ax to get through those first 100 pages.

I agree, but, it really is worth it.

Dalton · 12-19-2007, 03:41 PM

I will say this about those first 100 pages: Tolkien's vision of the creation of the world is one of the most wondrous ideas I've read.

UberBeaver · 12-19-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally posted by No spoken words

The Silmarilion, after you get through the first 100 pages, remains, in my opinion, the best book of the bunch, including the LOTR trilogy.

The Creation Story is probably my favorite Tolkien tale. I thought it was incredible.

LemonMelon · 12-19-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally posted by vaz02
Best news ive heard all year

It is pretty exciting, isn't it?

LMP · 12-19-2007, 06:32 PM

If Peter Jackson's only serving as a producer, which director would you like to see step in?

I think Guillermo Del Toro would be the best choice.

BigMacPhisto · 12-19-2007, 08:01 PM

I too think The Silmarilion is his finest undertaking but it takes patience.....

Not too stoked about The Hobbit. A great read when you're a kid, but when you try to go back to it....I guess the youngsters will eat it up.

lazarus · 12-19-2007, 11:59 PM

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Originally posted by LemonMacPhisto
If Peter Jackson's only serving as a producer, which director would you like to see step in?

I think Guillermo Del Toro would be the best choice.

Yes.

Really, anyone but Sam Raimi (who has been rumored). The last thing we need is TWO guys with bad b-movie tendencies working on this thing.

the tourist · 12-20-2007, 01:47 AM

Will the same actor be playing Bilbo? Isn't he a bit... er... old?

U2girl · 12-21-2007, 05:04 PM

Quite a safe choice, Raimi directed three huge movies. Whoever it is directing, I hope they do the material justice. Personally I wish PJ would get the nod again, but I understand the time constraint (and Golden Compass under-performing in the US probably helped) and Hobbit has a different feel.

I think the only actor confirmed so far is the guy that was Gollum.

As for books, Silmarillion is underrated.

BigMacPhisto · 12-21-2007, 11:57 PM

I'll go out on a limb and say that I would like The Hobbit to have a completely different feel and it DOES NOT need to match the Middle Earth envisioned by Peter Jackson. If the director wants to take it an alternative route and have it be faster paced or surreal or even grotesque BY ALL MEANS. Otherwise, it's like we're watching the same movie all over again.

U2girl · 12-22-2007, 07:39 AM

I just hope the whole Middle Earth of LOTR movies keeps the same look, even if with a different director. The story is a prequel, with some of the same characters and places so that should be reflected, even if the material is much lighter. My pick would be Steven Spielberg - he'd do the warmth and fairytale-ness of the story justice.

I wonder if the "part II" movie means they will mine the Appendices again (like they did in LOTR for Aragorn/Arwen story).

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U2girl Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: slovenija Posts: 21,105 Local Time: 03:45 AM	I just hope the whole Middle Earth of LOTR movies keeps the same look, even if with a different director. The story is a prequel, with some of the same characters and places so that should be reflected, even if the material is much lighter. My pick would be Steven Spielberg - he'd do the warmth and fairytale-ness of the story justice. I wonder if the "part II" movie means they will mine the Appendices again (like they did in LOTR for Aragorn/Arwen story). __________________

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12-18-2007, 12:51 PM	#3
randhail Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Outside Providence Posts: 3,578 Local Time: 09:45 PM	What is it with all of these fantasy movies? A couple of successful ones and the floodgates get opened.

12-18-2007, 06:11 PM	#4
lazarus Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 42,268 Local Time: 05:45 PM	There were always plans to make The Hobbit (at least there were when the others were completed), but this dispute between Wingnut and New Line prevented any specifics from being set earlier. Also, only one film will be based on The Hobbit. The second film will be a bridge between it and LOTR, with material taken from The Silmarilion and some of Tolkein's other writings. That's the one I'm really looking forward to; The Hobbit is more of a family film type of story. It does have a big dragon in it though.

12-19-2007, 03:04 PM	#5
vaz02 Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: manchester Posts: 7,447 Local Time: 01:45 AM	Best news ive heard all year

12-19-2007, 03:25 PM	#7
Dalton Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Little hand says it's time to rock and roll. Posts: 15,154 Local Time: 09:45 PM	Yeah, but you better bring a head lamp and a pick ax to get through those first 100 pages.

12-19-2007, 03:41 PM	#9
Dalton Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Little hand says it's time to rock and roll. Posts: 15,154 Local Time: 09:45 PM	I will say this about those first 100 pages: Tolkien's vision of the creation of the world is one of the most wondrous ideas I've read.

12-19-2007, 06:32 PM	#12
LMP Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 37,609 Local Time: 07:45 PM	If Peter Jackson's only serving as a producer, which director would you like to see step in? I think Guillermo Del Toro would be the best choice.

12-19-2007, 08:01 PM	#13
BigMacPhisto Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 6,351 Local Time: 08:45 PM	I too think The Silmarilion is his finest undertaking but it takes patience..... Not too stoked about The Hobbit. A great read when you're a kid, but when you try to go back to it....I guess the youngsters will eat it up.

12-20-2007, 01:47 AM	#15
the tourist Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 27,919 Local Time: 06:45 PM	Will the same actor be playing Bilbo? Isn't he a bit... er... old?

12-21-2007, 05:04 PM	#16
U2girl Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: slovenija Posts: 21,105 Local Time: 03:45 AM	Quite a safe choice, Raimi directed three huge movies. Whoever it is directing, I hope they do the material justice. Personally I wish PJ would get the nod again, but I understand the time constraint (and Golden Compass under-performing in the US probably helped) and Hobbit has a different feel. I think the only actor confirmed so far is the guy that was Gollum. As for books, Silmarillion is underrated.

12-21-2007, 11:57 PM	#17
BigMacPhisto Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 6,351 Local Time: 08:45 PM	I'll go out on a limb and say that I would like The Hobbit to have a completely different feel and it DOES NOT need to match the Middle Earth envisioned by Peter Jackson. If the director wants to take it an alternative route and have it be faster paced or surreal or even grotesque BY ALL MEANS. Otherwise, it's like we're watching the same movie all over again.