The Hobbit Trilogy Discussion Thread

[Duffy12]

Originally Posted by Drew664

What the....



These last couple posts are like a roller coaster with my Hobbit emotions, lol.

Yea, I know.

I was thinking about not posting that, but it will be intriguing to see if all this bluster from Marketsaw holds up and if his sources are correct in this, because he is also the guy predicting that Lucas will make another Star Wars motion picture trilogy in 3D, while other directors helm them.

So I guess that we will just have to wait and see how this plays out.


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[Foggy]

Bad News, The Hobbit hasn't been greenlit!

Source:Coming Soon

Speaking moments ago at a press conference for his latest production, Splice, Guillermo del Toro responded to questions about the state of The Hobbit, saying that the film does not have a start date, nor will it until MGM sorts out its financial troubles.

"It's not greenlit," said del Toro, "That's categorical... We've been caught in a very tangled negotiation... There cannot be any start dates until the MGM situation gets resolved. They do hold a considerable portion of the rights."

Responding to rumors that the film would shoot in 3D, del Toro said that, while 3D remains a possiblity, it has been discussed "literally once" in the production offices and it is not being planned at this time. The current production budget has been drawn without 3D in mind.

Admitting no predictable timeline for a start date, del Toro theorized one possible outcome that would see MGM sharing or selling off the rights. Nevertheless, he feels confident that the film will move forward as soon as a decision is made.

"We have designed all the creatures," he said, "We've designed the sets and the wardrobe. We have done animatics and planned battles sequences.... We are very, very prepared for when it is finally triggered."

[MyBlu-rayBrotherEd]

Originally Posted by Foggy

Bad News, The Hobbit hasn't been greenlit!

Source:Coming Soon

Hmmm.....looks familiar.

[makaveli21]

You probably need to rename this thread since del Toro quit the movie.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1

[Q?]

Originally Posted by makaveli21

You probably need to rename this thread since del Toro quit the movie.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1

NO!

[OrlandoEastwood]

Originally Posted by makaveli21

You probably need to rename this thread since del Toro quit the movie.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1

Aw, hell naw! Damn it, MGM! This is your fault for giving us s***ty films like Who's Your Caddy! You go broke and you kill one of the greatest properties that might have brought you out of ruin next to 007!

[MyBlu-rayBrotherEd]

Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

Aw, hell naw! Damn it, MGM! This is your fault for giving us s***ty films like Who's Your Caddy! You go broke and you kill one of the greatest properties that might have brought you out of ruin next to 007!

Awe, Sh%t!

[Q?]

I've thought long and hard now, worst news this year in the entertainment business!

[STARSCREAM]

. Almost had to have a feeling this was going to happen what with all the delays and up in the airness of the studio, etc. SIGH...

[MCT]

Horrible, horrible news. But does this mean that PJ will take over as director now? That would soften the blow considerably. But man...Del Toro was PERFECT for the job.

[R3P0]

Just going to post this so ppl dont have to read links

Del Toro Exits The Hobbit
Say goodbye to Middle-earth.
May 30, 2010
by Scott Collura

Guillermo del Toro's perfect job directing The Hobbit? Not so perfect, as it turns out. In fact, he's quit the gig.

"In light of ongoing delays in the setting of a start date for filming The Hobbit, I am faced with the hardest decision of my life," del Toro said in a statement on The OneRing.net. "After nearly two years of living, breathing and designing a world as rich as Tolkien's Middle-earth, I must, with great regret, take leave from helming these wonderful pictures."

While the filmmaker did note he will continue to co-write the screenplays (the J.R.R Tolkien novel is to be adapted into two feature films) with Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens, any chance of him returning to the project after rights co-owner MGM/UA finds itself a buyer (the studio put itself up for sale back in November 2009) is all but dead.

"I wish the production nothing but the very best of luck and I will be first in line to see the finished product," added del Toro. "I remain an ally to it and its makers, present and future, and fully support a smooth transition to a new director."

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by MCT

Horrible, horrible news. But does this mean that PJ will take over as director now? That would soften the blow considerably. But man...Del Toro was PERFECT for the job.

His agent said absolutely no for Jackson directing as he has prior obligations.

...of course with as long as these films are being delayed he may be open by the time they get made

[Drew664]

This is ridiculous.

Does Peter Jackson even want to do this?

[Neo_3]

Originally Posted by Diesel

His agent said absolutely no for Jackson directing as he has prior obligations.

...of course with as long as these films are being delayed he may be open by the time they get made

Do you have a link to that?

[tommyboy81]

WTF!!!

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by Neo_3

Do you have a link to that?

Oops, sorry bout that.


Here you go:

Jackson translated Tolkien's creation masterfully in the Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings trilogy. According to Kamins, it's not going to happen.

"Peter has and has had obligations and commitments to other films that would make it impossible for him to direct The Hobbit at this time, even if it was offered, which it hasn't been," Kamins told me. "I've been quietly working on setting up a film for him to direct while Guillermo would have been directing The Hobbit. What you saw in their respective statements must be taken at face value. All of that said, Peter and Fran's commitment to The Hobbit is total and they will do everything necessary to protect the franchise and the investment made by New Line, Warners and MGM."

Source

[GreenScar]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Oops, sorry bout that.
Here you go:

Source

I wonder if his schedule is opening up and that's why this is happening

[thefilmstage]

just posted this, thought you guys might like it

10 Directors That Should Take On The Hobbit

Guillermo Del Toro was the perfect director to take on the two-part Hobbit. Very few directors have the dark edge mixed with a knack for blockbuster sensibility. With today’s news that he has left the project, here are ten directors we would love to see take on the this epic blockbuster.

Who do you think should direct it?

[D-Blitz]

It would be interesting to see Neill Blomkamp direct this picture.

[Goldengirl]

is Fran.

She was responsible for directing several of the best scenes in LotR--Sam and Frodo in the boat, for one.

And look who her backup would be. But Pete has already said he didn't want to do it--he didn't think "competing against himself" sounded like a fun way to spend his next few years.