MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! - Page 3

Marcos_Edson · 11-27-2006, 10:03 PM

I've heard some rumors about the rights to make a "The Hobbit" movie returning to Tolkien Enterprises "next year" or so thus leading New Line to rush their own, does anyone know something solid about this?

Kalki · 12-18-2007, 06:48 PM

http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2007/...eo-on-the.html

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This morning, New Line and MGM announced that the Hobbit debacle was over and the first of two planned pics would finally be going into pre-production with Peter Jackson as executive producer. The Hobbit is scheduled for a 2010 release, and the sequel is expected the following year -- the latter having the better chance of being directed by the Lord of the Rings mastermind himself.

ryche · 12-18-2007, 07:15 PM

I read on superherohype.com that Raimi was interested in directin the Hobbit movie(s). Anyone know if he's signed on yet?

Kinda odd to do The Hobbit movies AFTER The Lord of the Rings movies eh?

ZuljinRaynor · 12-18-2007, 07:16 PM

A sequel to the Hobbit? WTF? That's LotR.

Kalki · 12-18-2007, 08:43 PM

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A sequel to the Hobbit? WTF? That's LotR.

They mean the second part of the story obviously. I believe they're dividing the book into two films.

ryche · 12-19-2007, 04:24 PM

Oh in that case.....BAH! That's lame. What a way to milk it. Best part of the story is the end.

Steve · 12-19-2007, 04:40 PM

Ooo... It's being filmed here.

/sneaks onset

ZuljinRaynor · 12-19-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalki

They mean the second part of the story obviously. I believe they're dividing the book into two films.

That's crap. They can't do that to me.

Dr.Dude · 12-19-2007, 05:21 PM

Can't say I'm that fond of splitting The Hobbit into two films; it just feels wrong. The Hobbit simply isn't the vast, multi-part epic that LOTR is.

ZuljinRaynor · 12-19-2007, 05:48 PM

The Hobbit is one story. It'll fit in 3 hours. Though the BBC radio drama was 4 hours I think. I really liked that one.

Mountain Man · 12-19-2007, 07:26 PM

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Can't say I'm that fond of splitting The Hobbit into two films; it just feels wrong. The Hobbit simply isn't the vast, multi-part epic that LOTR is.

I was curious about that myself. Frankly, it sounds like a money grab to me. By producing the two films simultaneously, they'll save considerably on cost and essentially get the revenue from two movies for the price of one. They know these movies are going to be big, so they're taking advantage of it.

London_Midge · 12-20-2007, 12:03 PM

The first film is supposed to be The Hobbit. The second film is supposed to be a bridge between The Hobbit and The Rings Trilogy based on appendices and Tolkien's other writing. (Here is one source, but I've read this about a dozen times over the last year or two)

Guillermo Del Toro and Alfonso Cuaron are both in the running to direct if it's not Raimi, and I'd be okay with either one.

Mountain Man · 12-21-2007, 07:55 AM

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The second film is supposed to be a bridge between The Hobbit and The Rings Trilogy based on appendices and Tolkien's other writing.

Interesting. I hope they get Christopher Tolkien's input since editing his father's work is his area of expertise. His work on the recently released The Children of Hurin was outstanding.

Llama Gibbz · 12-21-2007, 08:11 AM

Damn i was looking forward to Sam Raimi doing it.

jimBoss · 12-21-2007, 05:54 PM

Cuaron might be up for it? That's cool. I saw Children of Men again last night, it's one of my favorite movies ever. I was also a big fan of his go at Harry Potter. Was it the thid movie? I forget.

Regards,
Sharman.

Simon Charles · 12-24-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mountain Man

Interesting. I hope they get Christopher Tolkien's input since editing his father's work is his area of expertise. His work on the recently released The Children of Hurin was outstanding.

Wasn't Christopher Tolkien adamantly opposed to his father's work being adapted into movies? Rumor had he disowned his own son, Simon Tolkien, just for watching Jackson's trilogy, or at least not opposing it.

Maybe it's all speculation. Anyhoo, it sucks that Jackson won't be directing himself and while it does look like a cash-in, I'm still curious to see how they turn up. As long as McKellen, Holm and Serkis reprise their roles, I'll be happy.

Mister_Anderson · 01-28-2008, 05:15 PM

Whoomp! There it is!

ryche · 01-28-2008, 05:34 PM

Cool but they should've done them in order...not LOTR then the Hobbit but whatever

ZuljinRaynor · 01-28-2008, 06:11 PM

So will this feature the Hobbit portion from Unfinished Tales? I really liked that little story there.

Taril · 01-29-2008, 08:13 AM

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Wasn't Christopher Tolkien adamantly opposed to his father's work being adapted into movies? Rumor had he disowned his own son, Simon Tolkien, just for watching Jackson's trilogy, or at least not opposing it.

Maybe it's all speculation. Anyhoo, it sucks that Jackson won't be directing himself and while it does look like a cash-in, I'm still curious to see how they turn up. As long as McKellen, Holm and Serkis reprise their roles, I'll be happy.

Not that I'm aware of. As far as I've known the Tolkien estate approved of the LOTR movies.

I don't know why he'd hate them. Their IMO some of if not the best book adaption in film history.

I'm happy as hell that del Toro is in negotiations he was the best director for the job!
The Hobbit is going to be awesome!
Now they just need to get Martin Freeman to play Bilbo.

crunchy superman · 01-29-2008, 09:58 AM

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I'm happy as hell that del Toro is in negotiations

Same here! I think he's a perfect fit for the material. If Jackson can't do it, he's just about the only other director I'd trust.

Malgon · 01-31-2008, 12:06 AM

I need to read the hobbit. I may have read it when I was young (or had it read to me in class), but I'm not positive.

Mister_Anderson · 04-27-2008, 11:57 PM

Surprised no-one has posted this - its finally official: GDT to direct Hobbit movies.

Malgon · 04-28-2008, 12:23 AM

Good to hear that Peter Jackson and his crew are involved with the project.

Klaus Kinski · 04-28-2008, 12:24 AM

Great news!

avatar_58 · 04-28-2008, 07:21 AM

That bridge movie sounds like something George Lucas would come up with. I don't understand why it's needed, considering LOTR fills in the blanks in the intro.

Daveman · 04-28-2008, 10:30 AM

As long as Jackson and Walsh are involved, I'll be excited. It's not even that I think they're needed for it to be good, I just want it to be consistent with the previous trilogy.

Mountain Man · 04-28-2008, 01:42 PM

Is the linking movie even confirmed? Or will Newline simply milk the franchise for everything it's worth by splitting The Hobbit into two films?

KaiserSoze · 04-28-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mountain Man

Is the linking movie even confirmed? Or will Newline simply milk the franchise for everything it's worth by splitting The Hobbit into two films?

From what I've read, it'll be the Hobbit split into 2 movies.

As for director, if it wasn't Jackson, my first pick would have been Del Toro. Sam Raimi wanted to do it but I just couldn't see him fitting in.

What's nice about Jackson and Walsh settling their differences with New Line is the fact that almost all the actors like Ian McKellan, Andy Serkis, etc have been contacted/have said they'll gladly come back to do these movies.

Klaus Kinski · 04-28-2008, 01:57 PM

Now that is just what I want to hear.

Malgon · 04-29-2008, 07:44 AM

^^Hell yeah.

Kalki · 06-05-2010, 03:34 AM

News from last week: Del Toro is out.

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010...ts-the-hobbit/

Paroxysm · 06-05-2010, 08:00 PM

Makes me happy

Del Toro is capable of far more interesting projects.

ZuljinRaynor · 06-05-2010, 08:12 PM

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Makes me happy

Del Toro is capable of far more interesting projects.

The Hobbit is awesome.

Also, this movie is getting ****** by MGM.

Duke's New Chainsaw · 06-05-2010, 09:50 PM

So is Bond.

BS going on at MGM: http://www.mi6.co.uk/news/index.php?...0&t=mi6&s=news

Xgthug · 06-05-2010, 10:16 PM

I am very much looking forward to this, I just hope it doesn't throw off the LOTR films at all, as I'm looking forward to watching them in chronological order.

I remember wondering if they were ever going to make a live action Hobbit movie.

Duke's New Chainsaw · 06-08-2010, 07:00 PM

http://newboards.theonering.net/foru..._time;so=DESC;

wayskobfssae · 06-08-2010, 09:41 PM

Development Hell...

crunchy superman · 06-28-2010, 06:40 AM

Oh please please please please please . . . .

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/176...ns-for-hobbit-

Kalki · 06-28-2010, 06:51 AM

^ Should have posted that myself. They really ought to get things moving. It's been too long.

11-27-2006, 10:03 PM	#81
Marcos_Edson	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! I've heard some rumors about the rights to make a "The Hobbit" movie returning to Tolkien Enterprises "next year" or so thus leading New Line to rush their own, does anyone know something solid about this?

12-18-2007, 07:15 PM	#83
ryche	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! I read on superherohype.com that Raimi was interested in directin the Hobbit movie(s). Anyone know if he's signed on yet? Kinda odd to do The Hobbit movies AFTER The Lord of the Rings movies eh? __________________ {<- machines have no conscience ->} {<- “Shoot him!” They say, Who will be the killer? Who will be the winner? ->}

12-18-2007, 07:16 PM	#84
ZuljinRaynor	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! A sequel to the Hobbit? WTF? That's LotR. __________________ My vision is augmented.

12-19-2007, 04:24 PM	#86
ryche	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! Oh in that case.....BAH! That's lame. What a way to milk it. Best part of the story is the end. __________________ {<- machines have no conscience ->} {<- “Shoot him!” They say, Who will be the killer? Who will be the winner? ->}

12-19-2007, 04:40 PM	#87
Steve	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! Ooo... It's being filmed here. /sneaks onset

12-19-2007, 05:21 PM	#89
Dr.Dude	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! Can't say I'm that fond of splitting The Hobbit into two films; it just feels wrong. The Hobbit simply isn't the vast, multi-part epic that LOTR is. __________________ "The wise dude only quotes himself." -Dr.Dude

12-19-2007, 05:48 PM	#90
ZuljinRaynor	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! The Hobbit is one story. It'll fit in 3 hours. Though the BBC radio drama was 4 hours I think. I really liked that one. __________________ My vision is augmented.

12-20-2007, 12:03 PM	#92
London_Midge	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! The first film is supposed to be The Hobbit. The second film is supposed to be a bridge between The Hobbit and The Rings Trilogy based on appendices and Tolkien's other writing. (Here is one source, but I've read this about a dozen times over the last year or two) Guillermo Del Toro and Alfonso Cuaron are both in the running to direct if it's not Raimi, and I'd be okay with either one. __________________ "Actually, I don't know how you can be both deaf and blind and still use the internet. Just FYI." -Hudson "My good man, it's been established before (and L to the M himself stated that it's irrefutable) that our fine feathered friend is, in fact, batshit insane." - RollingBrass

12-21-2007, 08:11 AM	#94
Llama Gibbz	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! Damn i was looking forward to Sam Raimi doing it. __________________ That's not dog,its imitation.

12-21-2007, 05:54 PM	#95
jimBoss	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! Cuaron might be up for it? That's cool. I saw Children of Men again last night, it's one of my favorite movies ever. I was also a big fan of his go at Harry Potter. Was it the thid movie? I forget. Regards, Sharman. __________________ Most people have 46 chromosomes. Chuck Norris has 72... and they're all poisonous! RIP Concerned.

01-28-2008, 05:15 PM	#97
Mister_Anderson	Del Toro in talks to direct both Hobbit films! Whoomp! There it is! __________________ Mister Anderson "Real Name, No Gimmick"

01-28-2008, 05:34 PM	#98
ryche	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! Cool but they should've done them in order...not LOTR then the Hobbit but whatever __________________ {<- machines have no conscience ->} {<- “Shoot him!” They say, Who will be the killer? Who will be the winner? ->}

01-28-2008, 06:11 PM	#99
ZuljinRaynor	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! So will this feature the Hobbit portion from Unfinished Tales? I really liked that little story there.

01-31-2008, 12:06 AM	#102
Malgon	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! I need to read the hobbit. I may have read it when I was young (or had it read to me in class), but I'm not positive. __________________ -Most wanted games: Doom 4, Tomb Raider, Beyond Good and Evil 2

04-27-2008, 11:57 PM	#103
Mister_Anderson	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! Surprised no-one has posted this - its finally official: GDT to direct Hobbit movies. __________________ Mister Anderson "Real Name, No Gimmick"

04-28-2008, 12:23 AM	#104
Malgon	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! Good to hear that Peter Jackson and his crew are involved with the project. __________________ -Most wanted games: Doom 4, Tomb Raider, Beyond Good and Evil 2 Last edited by Malgon; 04-28-2008 at 12:27 AM.

04-28-2008, 12:24 AM	#105
Klaus Kinski	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! Great news! __________________ "Violence is stupid because an eye for an eye makes everyone blind." - jimbob "But hey when in doubt - Zombies!!!" - Kalki "OMG WTF BOO!!" - Aegeri

04-28-2008, 07:21 AM	#106
avatar_58	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! That bridge movie sounds like something George Lucas would come up with. I don't understand why it's needed, considering LOTR fills in the blanks in the intro.

04-28-2008, 10:30 AM	#107
Daveman	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! As long as Jackson and Walsh are involved, I'll be excited. It's not even that I think they're needed for it to be good, I just want it to be consistent with the previous trilogy. __________________ it's a little known fact that most things are not a bomb. -Paroxysm SSBB: 0087-2275-1699 PSN ID: DavishBliff

04-28-2008, 01:42 PM	#108
Mountain Man	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! Is the linking movie even confirmed? Or will Newline simply milk the franchise for everything it's worth by splitting The Hobbit into two films? __________________ The Mountain Man Create your own signature! Fill in the blank: _____________________________________________

04-28-2008, 01:57 PM	#110
Klaus Kinski	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! Now that is just what I want to hear. __________________ "Violence is stupid because an eye for an eye makes everyone blind." - jimbob "But hey when in doubt - Zombies!!!" - Kalki "OMG WTF BOO!!" - Aegeri

04-29-2008, 07:44 AM	#111
Malgon	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! ^^Hell yeah. __________________ -Most wanted games: Doom 4, Tomb Raider, Beyond Good and Evil 2

06-05-2010, 03:34 AM	#112
Kalki	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! News from last week: Del Toro is out. http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010...ts-the-hobbit/ __________________ "Gentlemen, generations to follow will see us as the first pioneers of the internet. They will look upon our days as those of brave spirits and free ideals - where men were men, women were men and children were the FBI." Free Speech

06-05-2010, 08:00 PM	#113
Paroxysm	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! Makes me happy Del Toro is capable of far more interesting projects. __________________ I demand a fiddle contest! this is what i think of you ^&%&%^@#^%@#%^#@^& - dukeonly

06-05-2010, 09:50 PM	#115
Duke's New Chainsaw	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! So is Bond. BS going on at MGM: http://www.mi6.co.uk/news/index.php?...0&t=mi6&s=news __________________ The Great Communicator! Last edited by Duke's New Chainsaw; 06-05-2010 at 10:56 PM.

06-05-2010, 10:16 PM	#116
Xgthug	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! I am very much looking forward to this, I just hope it doesn't throw off the LOTR films at all, as I'm looking forward to watching them in chronological order. I remember wondering if they were ever going to make a live action Hobbit movie.

06-08-2010, 07:00 PM	#117
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06-08-2010, 09:41 PM	#118
wayskobfssae	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! Development Hell... __________________ "A Nightingale in a Golden Cage... that's me locked inside Reality's Maze" -- Nightwish

06-28-2010, 06:40 AM	#119
crunchy superman	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! Oh please please please please please . . . . http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/176...ns-for-hobbit- __________________

06-28-2010, 06:51 AM	#120
Kalki	Re: MGM has "The Hobbit" license..planning major movie(s)! ^ Should have posted that myself. They really ought to get things moving. It's been too long. __________________ "Gentlemen, generations to follow will see us as the first pioneers of the internet. They will look upon our days as those of brave spirits and free ideals - where men were men, women were men and children were the FBI." Free Speech