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[[New Line Cinema]] and [[MGM]] announced on December 18th, [[2007]] that two films based on ''[[The Hobbit]]'', "'The Hobbit' and its sequel" will be made immediately and shot simultaneously, with principal photography to take place in [[2009]], and a release date of [[2011]] and [[2012]]. New Line Cinema has also announced the litigation between Peter Jackson and them has been settled. New Line Cinema has started an "Official Movie Blog" for the films at [http://www.thehobbitblog.com TheHobbitBlog.com]. The screenplay for both films will be written by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro. [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117990816.html?categoryid=13&cs=1]
[[New Line Cinema]] and [[MGM]] announced on December 18th, [[2007]] that two films based on ''[[The Hobbit]]'', "'The Hobbit' and its sequel" will be made immediately and shot simultaneously, with principal photography to take place in [[2009]], and a release date of [[2011]] and [[2012]]. New Line Cinema has also announced the litigation between Peter Jackson and them has been settled. New Line Cinema has started an "Official Movie Blog" for the films at [http://www.thehobbitblog.com TheHobbitBlog.com]. The screenplay for both films will be written by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro.<ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117990816.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 'Lord' fellowship signs on for 'Hobbit']</ref>




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* United States Distribution - New Line Cinema
* United States Distribution - New Line Cinema
* International Distribution - MGM
* International Distribution - MGM
* Director - [[Guillermo Del Toro]] [http://film.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,2250245,00.html]
* Director - [[Guillermo Del Toro]]<ref>[http://film.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,2250245,00.html Del Toro to take charge of The Hobbit]</ref>
* Executive Producers and Writers - [[Peter Jackson]] and [[Fran Walsh]]
* Executive Producers and Writers - [[Peter Jackson]] and [[Fran Walsh]]
* [[Ian McKellen]] has said he shall be returning as [[Gandalf]]
* [[Ian McKellen]] has said he shall be returning as [[Gandalf]]
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* [[Andy Serkis]] has expressed interest in returning as [[Gollum]].
* [[Andy Serkis]] has expressed interest in returning as [[Gollum]].
* [[Christopher Lee]] has said he would like to be involved in the film.
* [[Christopher Lee]] has said he would like to be involved in the film.
==Locations==
* Scouting for locations for the films has already begun. [http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2007/12/18/28158-location-scouts-scope-new-zealand/#more-28158]
* Pre-production on recreating [[the Shire]] and planting foliage will begin this summer [http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/04/25/28747-g/]


==Special effects==
==Special effects==
Weta will continue their role in handling the special effects. Del Toro has stated he wishes to focus more on animatronics for the films.
Weta will continue their role in handling the special effects. Del Toro has stated he wishes to focus more on animatronics for the films.
{{quote|The only thing I will be pushing for more in these films that the other three are full animatronics and animatronic creatures enhanced with CGI, as opposed to CGI creatures themselves. We really want to take the state-of-the-art animatronics and take a leap ten years into the future with the technology we will develop for the creatures in the movie. We have every intention to do for animatronics and special effects what the other films did for virtual reality.|Guillermo del Toro [http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/04/25/28747-guillermo-del-toro-chats-with-torn-about-the-hobbit-films/#more-28747]}}
{{quote|The only thing I will be pushing for more in these films that the other three are full animatronics and animatronic creatures enhanced with CGI, as opposed to CGI creatures themselves. We really want to take the state-of-the-art animatronics and take a leap ten years into the future with the technology we will develop for the creatures in the movie. We have every intention to do for animatronics and special effects what the other films did for virtual reality.|Guillermo del Toro <ref>[http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/04/25/28747-guillermo-del-toro-chats-with-torn-about-the-hobbit-films/#more-28747 Guillermo del Toro Chats with TORN About ‘The Hobbit’ Films!]</ref>}}


==Issues concerning production==
==Issues concerning production==
The Hobbit as a movie has been anticipated by many fans since the release of [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings|The Lord of the Rings]]. Even before the pre-production began there had been and are still issues which could delay the production of Guillermo del Toro's The Hobbit. In early 2005 it came to the public attention that [[Peter Jackson]] was suing [[New Line Cinema]].[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4312463.stm] This cast doubt on whether or not The Hobbit would ever be made. Jackson later told fans that, due to the dispute, he would neither direct nor produce the film.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4312463.stm] In late 2007 it was confirmed that Jackson would not direct, but ''would'' be an executive producer for two Hobbit movies.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7150644.stm] It was later announced that [[Guillermo del Toro]] would direct the films, and that Jackson will be an active 'executive producer' with the possibility that he would help direct some scenes if necessary.[http://www.wetanz.com/holics/index.php?itemid=695&catid=2]
The Hobbit as a movie has been anticipated by many fans since the release of [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings|The Lord of the Rings]]. Even before the pre-production began there had been and are still issues which could delay the production of Guillermo del Toro's The Hobbit. In early 2005 it came to the public attention that [[Peter Jackson]] was suing [[New Line Cinema]].<ref name="pj-sues">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4312463.stm Director sues over Rings profits]</ref> This cast doubt on whether or not The Hobbit would ever be made. Jackson later told fans that, due to the dispute, he would neither direct nor produce the film.<ref name="pj-sues" /> In late 2007 it was confirmed that Jackson would not direct, but ''would'' be an executive producer for two Hobbit movies.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7150644.stm Jackson to produce Hobbit movies]</ref> It was later announced that [[Guillermo del Toro]] would direct the films, and that Jackson will be an active 'executive producer' with the possibility that he would help direct some scenes if necessary.<ref>[http://www.wetanz.com/holics/index.php?itemid=695&catid=2 An Unexpected Party Chat transcript now available!]</ref>
 
In May 2008 it was reported that [[Christopher Tolkien]] would ask "for 'one last crusade' against the film's producers in his long-running legal battle over money owed for the Lord Of The Rings movies."<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/a96839/tolkiens-son-plans-to-stop-the-hobbit.html Tolkien's son plans to stop 'The Hobbit']</ref> On June 6, 2008, it was scheduled for him to go before a Californian judge to ask to "terminate" film rights to The Hobbit. The trial has not yet concluded and will continue on October 19, 2009, with two status conferences scheduled before then. Please note that, based on the latest information, it appears likely now that this lawsuit will not affect the production of The Hobbit.


In May 2008 it was reported that [[Christopher Tolkien]] would ask "for 'one last crusade' against the film's producers in his long-running legal battle over money owed for the Lord Of The Rings movies."[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/a96839/tolkiens-son-plans-to-stop-the-hobbit.html] On June 6, 2008, it was scheduled for him to go before a Californian judge to ask to "terminate" film rights to The Hobbit. The trial has not yet concluded and will continue on October 19, 2009, with two status conferences scheduled before then. Please note that, based on the latest information, it appears likely now that this lawsuit will not affect the production of The Hobbit.
==References==
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==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 22:32, 21 August 2008

New Line Cinema and MGM announced on December 18th, 2007 that two films based on The Hobbit, "'The Hobbit' and its sequel" will be made immediately and shot simultaneously, with principal photography to take place in 2009, and a release date of 2011 and 2012. New Line Cinema has also announced the litigation between Peter Jackson and them has been settled. New Line Cinema has started an "Official Movie Blog" for the films at TheHobbitBlog.com. The screenplay for both films will be written by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro.[1]


The Hobbit film

The Hobbit film, set to be released in 2010 and will cover the events in The Hobbit. Bilbo Baggins and Thorin and Company set forth to the Lonely Mountain.

Sequel

Little is known about the sequel to The Hobbit film aside from the fact that it will be filmed at the same time as the first film, and that it has a release date of 2011. The film is assumed to portray events after The Hobbit, but before The Fellowship of the Ring, drawing extensively from material in the Appendices found at the end of The Return of the King (leading some to dub it the "Appendix movie"). According to a web chat which Jackson and del Toro had with fans, the story could take place during the events of the Hobbit; this is because Gandalf continually disappears in the book. Jackson said "Those gaps are great! There's a lot of stuff going on, which is distracting him"; this indicates that the story may focus on the White Council's attack on Dol Guldur.

Possible focuses:

  • The White Council meets to discuss The Necromancer
  • The White Council attack The Necromancer’s stronghold at Dol Guldur. Sauron abandons Dol Guldur and takes up residence in Mordor.
  • Gollum leaves the mountain, searching for the “thief” Baggins.
  • Sauron declares himself openly, starting to gather power to Mordor.
  • Aragorn and Arwen's love story.
  • Aragorn's ascent from a young man first meeting Arwen into a seasoned traveler and warrior, meeting Gandalf, and his career in Gondor under the pseudonym "Thorongil" driving back an invasion by the Corsairs of Umbar.
  • Aragorn searches the wilds for Gollum.

Confirmed people involved

Unconfirmed people involved

Special effects

Weta will continue their role in handling the special effects. Del Toro has stated he wishes to focus more on animatronics for the films.

"The only thing I will be pushing for more in these films that the other three are full animatronics and animatronic creatures enhanced with CGI, as opposed to CGI creatures themselves. We really want to take the state-of-the-art animatronics and take a leap ten years into the future with the technology we will develop for the creatures in the movie. We have every intention to do for animatronics and special effects what the other films did for virtual reality."
― Guillermo del Toro [3]

Issues concerning production

The Hobbit as a movie has been anticipated by many fans since the release of The Lord of the Rings. Even before the pre-production began there had been and are still issues which could delay the production of Guillermo del Toro's The Hobbit. In early 2005 it came to the public attention that Peter Jackson was suing New Line Cinema.[4] This cast doubt on whether or not The Hobbit would ever be made. Jackson later told fans that, due to the dispute, he would neither direct nor produce the film.[4] In late 2007 it was confirmed that Jackson would not direct, but would be an executive producer for two Hobbit movies.[5] It was later announced that Guillermo del Toro would direct the films, and that Jackson will be an active 'executive producer' with the possibility that he would help direct some scenes if necessary.[6]

In May 2008 it was reported that Christopher Tolkien would ask "for 'one last crusade' against the film's producers in his long-running legal battle over money owed for the Lord Of The Rings movies."[7] On June 6, 2008, it was scheduled for him to go before a Californian judge to ask to "terminate" film rights to The Hobbit. The trial has not yet concluded and will continue on October 19, 2009, with two status conferences scheduled before then. Please note that, based on the latest information, it appears likely now that this lawsuit will not affect the production of The Hobbit.

References

See also

External links