Hykos 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 (edited) The Hobbit and a sequel based on unpublished written material from Tolkien to be made next year. The Hobbit will come out in 2010 and the sequel will come out in 2011. /geek Press Release from New Line / Peter Jackson / MGM: 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. Edited December 18, 2007 by Hykos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erlin 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 this is almost as long as when a new patch comes and someone posts the notes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryee 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 tldr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lemontree 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 is this fr srs? /nerdgasm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanin 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 Hobbit & Hobbit 2: The Revenge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atrus 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2007 What "differences" were there between tweedle dee and tweedle dum? Was one of them a trekkie and the other a StarWars guy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hykos 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2007 (edited) is this fr srs? /nerdgasm yesm Edited December 19, 2007 by Hykos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnok 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2007 This is just pure speculation, but Sam Raimi has been saying for a while now that if Peter Jackson decides to produce The Hobbit for New Line instead of direct it, that Raimi hoped he would get a chance to take the director's chair. Well, the big news has finally hit this morning -- Peter Jackson will produce (not direct) The Hobbit and a sequel to The Hobbit. Full details can be found here. If Raimi decides to helm "The Hobbit" films instead, we would assume he would still be involved with the Spidey franchise in some capacity, probably as an executive producer. Again, this is just speculation and nothing is certain. http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=6618 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honki 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2007 Bilbo with a chainsaw? Sign me up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hykos 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2007 lawl. I love how they phrase that as if it would totally be up to Raimi to decide that. Like he would just call up New Line and be like "ok guys, I'm doing this. give it to me". heh That's about the most speculative thing ever. There's probably more than a few notable directors who would want to do that film, but from what i've read Jackson never said he definetly wasn't directing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanin 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2007 Peter Jackson is cool and all...but I'd rather Biblo get up and say "THIS IS MY ...ONE RING"...and knock the teeth out of gollum. Raimi for Hobbit and Hobbit 2: The Complete Saga 2010 & 2011! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hykos 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2007 I) Gandalf! What are these dwarves doing in my kitchen? II) Oh no, trolls! ---Where's Gandalf? ---Oh, there he is. He saved us. II) Oh no, goblins! ---Where's Gandalf? ---Oh, there he is. He saved us. ---And brought eagles! III) What a spooky little frog man! ---Good thing I found this magic invisibility ring. IV) Oh no, spiders! ---Good thing I found this magic invisibility ring. V) Oh no, irate elves! ---Good thing I found this magic invisibility ring. VI) Oh no, a dragon! ---Where's the door to his cave? Oh, there it is. ---Good thing I found this magic invisibility ring. VII) Oh no, armies of elves and goblins and humans! ---Where's Gandalf? ---Oh, there he is. He saved us through cooperation. ---And brought eagles! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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