Just a few days ago, we told you that the two parts of The Hobbit had officially gotten a green light by New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. and MGM, and it was officially announced that Peter Jackson would direct both [...]
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THE HOBBIT: Gets an Official Green Light, Will Be Directed By Peter Jackson
Hey look kids, some real news about The Hobbit! That's right, no rumors, no speculation, we finally have some factual information on the forthcoming big-screen adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien’s classic fantasy novel. The two films have gotten a green light [...]
Read moreThe Hobbit: Peter Jackson Now Negotiating To Direct Both Films
We brought you a couple of reports about who would be helming The Hobbit earlier this month. First, Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth) had to leave the directors chair for the prequel to The Lord of the Rings, and then [...]
Read moreNeill Blomkamp Not Directing The Hobbit, Directing Sci-Fi Project ELYSIUM
We brought you a report a few days ago that director Neill Blomkamp (District 9) could be heading to Middle Earth to replace Guillermo del Toro as director of The Hobbit. That story was fairly plausible considering the relationship between [...]
Read moreRumor Has It! Neill Blomkamp Could Direct THE HOBBIT
Neill Blomkamp (District 9) may be set to direct The Hobbit. Considering the fact that Director Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings) produced District 9 and is friends with the director, he very well could have had a hand [...]
Read moreGuillermo Del Toro Has Left THE HOBBIT, Peter Jackson May Direct
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit has sadly hit another wall. Director Guillermo del Toro, who has been working side-by-side with Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens on the script and pre-production for the two planned films for almost two years [...]
Read moreThe Hobbit: Peter Jackson Clears Up Rumors And Confirms They Have Delivered The Scripts
In a recent interview, Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson spoke a bit about The Hobbit, a film which he is both a writer and executive producer on. He took the opportunity to clear up some details about the [...]
Read moreSir Ian McKellen Returning To HOBBITON In June
Sir Ian McKellen is set to return to the set of Hobbiton in Matamata, New Zealand in June. McKellen said on his website that he would reprise the role of Gandalf, though the rest of the cast for executive producer [...]
Read moreGuillermo Del Toro Discussing Possiblity Of THE HOBBIT In 3D
Speaking to TheOneRing.net, director Guillermo del Toro confirmed that there have been preliminary discussions of doing the two-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkein’s book The Hobbit in 3D. There had been rumors in the past about a possible conversion, which at [...]
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WATCHMEN Star Matthew Goode Has Auditioned For THE HOBBIT
Matthew Goode (Watchmen) has claimed that he auditioned for the role of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, the star revealed that he met with director Guillermo del Toro about taking the lead role in the [...]
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THE HOBBIT To Begin Production In June
Guillermo del Toro's Lord Of The Rings prequel The Hobbit will reportedly begin production in June. The fantasy film, which is being produced by Rings trilogy director Peter Jackson, is to shoot for 14 months in New Zealand. The first [...]
Read moreFilming On THE HOBBIT Has Been Delayed By One Year
In a recent interview, Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings) said that The Hobbit won't be filming in March as previously reported, and that he expects it to start shooting next summer. Warner Bros. is now expected to release part [...]
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