The Hobbit movie will happen! - Page 8

Acalewia · 10-30-2007, 12:32 PM

What's the latest news?

hectorberlioz · 10-30-2007, 01:44 PM

The latest news is that PJ WILL be involved, afterall. Unfortunately.

AceKnight · 11-05-2007, 09:50 PM

i think there's an old movie of the hobbit thats already come out

Acalewia · 11-08-2007, 08:36 PM

There's an animated movie, i believe from the 70s

Snowdog · 11-14-2007, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hectorberlioz

The latest news is that PJ WILL be involved, afterall. Unfortunately.

Damm!

***Earniel*** · 11-15-2007, 05:34 AM

PJ will be involved again? Odd, I thought they'd never patch that up. Money disputes often seem final.

Acalewia · 11-21-2007, 10:49 PM

I thought PJ and New Line were still in that Lawsuit

barrelrider110 · 12-12-2007, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hectorberlioz

The latest news is that PJ WILL be involved, afterall. Unfortunately.

Bummer.

Lefty Scaevola · 12-18-2007, 01:21 PM

Peter Jackson is signed on as producer, but not director. That means it will have the WETA workshop and all the trilogy's production values.
It is going to be in two parts, to be released in 2010 and 2011.

Olmer · 12-18-2007, 06:02 PM

THE HOBBIT IS BEING MADE!

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.

For more information about “The Hobbit” films, please visit www.TheHobbitBlog.com.

***Earniel*** · 12-18-2007, 06:10 PM

I'm confused, will it be a Hobbit movie in two parts or the Hobbit and a yet undefined sequel?

Olmer · 12-19-2007, 01:30 AM

As I understand, it will be the stuff which was written in the LOTR's appendixes, to make a smooth transition from the "Hobbits" time to the time of the trilogy.

Exiting. Is not it?

Gwaimir Windgem · 12-19-2007, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lefty Scaevola

Peter Jackson is signed on as producer, but not director. That means it will have the WETA workshop and all the trilogy's production values.

GLEEE!!! JACKSON NOT DIRECTOR!!!!

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO!!!!!!

***Ben*** · 12-19-2007, 04:13 PM

It's exciting news. We may need a new forum for these movies

. I'm glad that Jackson is involved, even if he's not director. The Empire Strikes Back worked out pretty well when George Lucas relinquished the director's chair but kept creative control

.

This vaguely defined Hobbit "sequel" does seem a little strange, though.

***Earniel*** · 12-19-2007, 08:33 PM

Or we can re-name the LoTR-Movies forum into Tolkien Movies forum.

Acalewia · 12-19-2007, 09:52 PM

The "sequel" I've seen at Hastings. I think its called Return to Bag End or something like that.

Glad they finally decided to get started on pre-production

Curubethion · 12-20-2007, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eärniel

Or we can re-name the LoTR-Movies forum into Tolkien Movies forum.

Well, we'd better find a solution and do some thread-merging...

The Sasquatch of Fangorn · 12-20-2007, 07:07 PM

i think the return to bag-end title would be better if they did a UF movie

Acalewia · 12-20-2007, 09:40 PM

UF movie?

The Sasquatch of Fangorn · 12-20-2007, 10:32 PM

Unfinished tales

10-30-2007, 12:32 PM	#141
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10-30-2007, 01:44 PM	#142
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11-05-2007, 09:50 PM	#143
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11-08-2007, 08:36 PM	#144
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	There's an animated movie, i believe from the 70s __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

11-15-2007, 05:34 AM	#146
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	PJ will be involved again? Odd, I thought they'd never patch that up. Money disputes often seem final. __________________ We are not things.

11-21-2007, 10:49 PM	#147
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	I thought PJ and New Line were still in that Lawsuit __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

12-18-2007, 01:21 PM	#149
Lefty Scaevola AngAdan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boerne, Texas Posts: 856	Peter Jackson is signed on as producer, but not director. That means it will have the WETA workshop and all the trilogy's production values. It is going to be in two parts, to be released in 2010 and 2011. __________________ Gaius Mucius Scaevola Older, richer, and wiser than you "Mighty are the Ainur, and mightiest among them is Melkor, but that he may know, and all the Ainur, that I am Iluvatar, those things that ye have sung, I will show them forth, ... And thou, Melkor, shalt see that no theme may be played that hath not its uttermost source in me,"

12-18-2007, 06:02 PM	#150
Olmer Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: LI-woods, NY Posts: 653	THE HOBBIT IS BEING MADE! 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. For more information about “The Hobbit” films, please visit www.TheHobbitBlog.com. __________________ Uruk-hai, or the journey to there.

12-18-2007, 06:10 PM	#151
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	I'm confused, will it be a Hobbit movie in two parts or the Hobbit and a yet undefined sequel? __________________ We are not things.

12-19-2007, 01:30 AM	#152
Olmer Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: LI-woods, NY Posts: 653	As I understand, it will be the stuff which was written in the LOTR's appendixes, to make a smooth transition from the "Hobbits" time to the time of the trilogy. Exiting. Is not it? __________________ Uruk-hai, or the journey to there.

12-19-2007, 04:13 PM	#154
*Ben* Retired Ent Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 60,631	It's exciting news. We may need a new forum for these movies . I'm glad that Jackson is involved, even if he's not director. The Empire Strikes Back worked out pretty well when George Lucas relinquished the director's chair but kept creative control . This vaguely defined Hobbit "sequel" does seem a little strange, though. __________________ ---Ben formerly known in the forums as bmilder Owner of The Tolkien Trail and Entmoot. Buy Entmoot shirts and mugs!

12-19-2007, 08:33 PM	#155
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	Or we can re-name the LoTR-Movies forum into Tolkien Movies forum. __________________ We are not things.

12-19-2007, 09:52 PM	#156
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	The "sequel" I've seen at Hastings. I think its called Return to Bag End or something like that. Glad they finally decided to get started on pre-production __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

12-20-2007, 07:07 PM	#158
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12-20-2007, 09:40 PM	#159
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	UF movie? __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

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