Guillermo del Toro to direct the Hobbit movies - Blu-ray Forum

sockmodel7 · 04-25-2008, 02:21 AM

I might catch some flak for this since it doesn't relate directly to Blu Ray, except for the fact that it will eventually be on BD, but according to Variety Guillermo del Toro will be directing both Hobbit movies. I think everyone will agree this is a very nice selection for director, with Peter Jackson producing.

To somehow tie this to Blu Ray, does anyone anticipate that they'll attempt to release LOTR on Blu around the same time as the Hobbit?

Grisle · 04-25-2008, 02:23 AM

You can post this stuff in the Movies and TV discussion, but you're new so it's ok. This sounds cool though...I really like Del Toro.

EDIT: Unless movies and tv doesn't show up on the main page.

Marcusarilius · 04-25-2008, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sockmodel7

I might catch some flak for this since it doesn't relate directly to Blu Ray, except for the fact that it will eventually be on BD, but according to Variety Guillermo del Toro will be directing both Hobbit movies. I think everyone will agree this is a very nice selection for director, with Peter Jackson producing.

To somehow tie this to Blu Ray, does anyone anticipate that they'll attempt to release LOTR on Blu around the same time as the Hobbit?

Don't let the flamers get you down. This is going to be awesome!!!

Thanks!!!

Psychonaut · 04-25-2008, 02:26 AM

I don't think they could have found a better director with PJ being so busy.

Vendetta-akk · 04-25-2008, 02:28 AM

This article strangely doesn't mention it at all but the Tolkien family has a lawsuit against New Line as well that could very well slow this project down again, if not stop it all together.

LINK: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/12/bu...a/12movie.html

Apparently New Line has pretty much ripped off everyone they have come within ten feet of. I am in fact thinking about a lawsuit against New Line as well, just because I feel left out.

nycomet · 04-25-2008, 03:18 AM

I think I am in love with Guillermo Del Toro. This guy is a genious. I don't care if he looks like an overweight Don Knotts. His movies are stunning. I also like M. Night Shamalayan, but he really is orbiting the outer solar system.

iNCREDiPiNOY · 04-25-2008, 05:14 AM

Awesome!

sockmodel7 · 04-25-2008, 02:26 AM

If there is any movie that we can make an exception with it has the be anything LOTR related.

Marcusarilius · 04-25-2008, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sockmodel7

If there is any movie that we can make an exception with it has the be anything LOTR related.

Agreed. Wicky most likely has a good guess on the LOTR release with this movie coming out....

Heart&Soul · 04-25-2008, 09:19 PM

I could've waited until Jackson was available.

Gremal · 04-25-2008, 09:43 PM

Del Toro is capable of getting more "human" performances out of his cast. My one complaint about the LotR trilogy is that the acting was somewhat wooden and the relationships between characters (which really made the books so special) were not paid off in the films. I think Del Toro, with Jackson in the production role, will hit a home run.

mdtulp · 04-25-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sockmodel7

I might catch some flak for this since it doesn't relate directly to Blu Ray, except for the fact that it will eventually be on BD, but according to Variety Guillermo del Toro will be directing BOTH Hobbit movies. I think everyone will agree this is a very nice selection for director, with Peter Jackson producing.

To somehow tie this to Blu Ray, does anyone anticipate that they'll attempt to release LOTR on Blu around the same time as the Hobbit?

There going to be 2 Hobbit movies?

wnicholas76 · 04-26-2008, 09:36 PM

I just hope that Guillermo Del Toro picks this British favorite for the role of Bilbo Baggins...

Martin Freeman! After seeing him in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" as Arthur Dent, I believe he's a strong contender for the role of Bilbo. Especially since he definitely looks the part and will play it very well! Maybe even better than Elijah Wood's Frodo!

DeathByAsh'aman · 04-26-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by wnicholas76

I just hope that Guillermo Del Toro picks this British favorite for the role of Bilbo Baggins...

Martin Freeman! After seeing him in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" as Arthur Dent, I believe he's a strong contender for the role of Bilbo. Especially since he definitely looks the part and will play it very well! Maybe even better than Elijah Wood's Frodo!

Good choice! I think he would be great. IMO Elijah Wood was a deal breaker for me. After i watched the movies I hated Frodo so much i wanted to strangle him. Basically ruined my memories of the book.

Other then that though i loved the movies

B-rad · 04-30-2008, 11:29 PM

Is that the guy that does alll his moviews in spanish with english subtitles?? Like Pans Laberenth and that new one that just came out on Blu? Or am I thinking something else?

scragham · 04-30-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by B-rad

Is that the guy that does alll his moviews in spanish with english subtitles?? Like Pans Laberenth and that new one that just came out on Blu? Or am I thinking something else?

?

unless you're talking about his spanish-language movies, you're definitely thinking of someone else.

del toro brought us hellboy among other things.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0868219/

Octavio · 05-01-2008, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by B-rad

Is that the guy that does alll his moviews in spanish with english subtitles?? Like Pans Laberenth and that new one that just came out on Blu? Or am I thinking something else?

So far GDT have directed 3 Movies in spanish: Cronos, The Devil's Backbone and Pan's Labyrinth (His best pictures by a long shot) and 3 movies in english: Mimic, Blade II and Hellboy* (good flicks but not even close from his works in spanish).

Now he is gonna direct "The Hobbit" that obviously will be in english.

*"Hellboy II" Is about to be released.

savage1984 · 05-01-2008, 12:27 AM

Here's a link to the article. But I thought it was good news to share.

GANDALF

PS3-Playb3yond · 05-01-2008, 12:28 AM

YAY!!! I think he's a fantastic actor.

jkwest · 05-01-2008, 12:29 AM

amazing piece of info there!!!!

04-25-2008, 02:21 AM	#1
sockmodel7 Active Member Member since:Apr 2008	Guillermo del Toro to direct the Hobbit movies I might catch some flak for this since it doesn't relate directly to Blu Ray, except for the fact that it will eventually be on BD, but according to Variety Guillermo del Toro will be directing both Hobbit movies. I think everyone will agree this is a very nice selection for director, with Peter Jackson producing. To somehow tie this to Blu Ray, does anyone anticipate that they'll attempt to release LOTR on Blu around the same time as the Hobbit?

04-25-2008, 02:28 AM	#5
Vendetta-akk Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:89 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:237 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 10 Trading Score:6	This article strangely doesn't mention it at all but the Tolkien family has a lawsuit against New Line as well that could very well slow this project down again, if not stop it all together. LINK: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/12/bu...a/12movie.html Apparently New Line has pretty much ripped off everyone they have come within ten feet of. I am in fact thinking about a lawsuit against New Line as well, just because I feel left out. Last edited by Vendetta-akk; 04-25-2008 at 02:40 AM.

05-01-2008, 12:27 AM	#18
savage1984 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles	McKellen reprising role as Gandalf in the Hobbit Here's a link to the article. But I thought it was good news to share. GANDALF

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Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	You can post this stuff in the Movies and TV discussion, but you're new so it's ok. This sounds cool though...I really like Del Toro. EDIT: Unless movies and tv doesn't show up on the main page.

04-25-2008, 02:26 AM	#4
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	I don't think they could have found a better director with PJ being so busy.

04-25-2008, 03:18 AM	#6
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	I think I am in love with Guillermo Del Toro. This guy is a genious. I don't care if he looks like an overweight Don Knotts. His movies are stunning. I also like M. Night Shamalayan, but he really is orbiting the outer solar system.

04-25-2008, 05:14 AM	#7
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	Awesome!

04-25-2008, 09:19 PM	#10
Heart&Soul Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Oregon 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:725 Blu-ray reviews:50	I could've waited until Jackson was available.

04-25-2008, 09:43 PM	#11
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Del Toro is capable of getting more "human" performances out of his cast. My one complaint about the LotR trilogy is that the acting was somewhat wooden and the relationships between characters (which really made the books so special) were not paid off in the films. I think Del Toro, with Jackson in the production role, will hit a home run.

04-26-2008, 09:36 PM	#13
wnicholas76 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Memphis, TN (for now...) Home Theater Gallery:188 4K collection:495 Blu-ray collection:1068 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:12	I just hope that Guillermo Del Toro picks this British favorite for the role of Bilbo Baggins... Martin Freeman! After seeing him in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" as Arthur Dent, I believe he's a strong contender for the role of Bilbo. Especially since he definitely looks the part and will play it very well! Maybe even better than Elijah Wood's Frodo!

04-30-2008, 11:29 PM	#15
B-rad Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Is that the guy that does alll his moviews in spanish with english subtitles?? Like Pans Laberenth and that new one that just came out on Blu? Or am I thinking something else?

05-01-2008, 12:28 AM	#19
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	YAY!!! I think he's a fantastic actor.

05-01-2008, 12:29 AM	#20
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	amazing piece of info there!!!!

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