It's official: Peter Jackson to produce (but not direct) two Hobbit films

TuralyonW3 · 12-18-2007, 06:47 PM

NEW YORK (AP) -- Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema have reached agreement to make J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," a planned prequel to the blockbuster trilogy "The Lord of the Rings."

Jackson, who directed the "Rings" trilogy, will serve as executive producer for "The Hobbit." A director for the prequel films has yet to be named.

Relations between Jackson and New Line had soured after "Rings," despite a collective worldwide box office gross of nearly $3 billion -- an enormous success. The two sides nevertheless were able to reconcile, with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM) splitting "The Hobbit" 50/50, spokemen for both studios said Tuesday.

"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," Jackson said in a statement. "We are delighted to continue our journey through Middle Earth."

Two "Hobbit" films are scheduled to be shot simultaneously, similar to how the three "Lord of the Rings" films were made. Production is set to begin in 2009 with a released planned for 2010, with the sequel scheduled for a 2011 release.

New Line Cinema is owned by Time Warner. (Time Warner is the parent company of CNN.) Sony and Comcast are among the owners of MGM.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Movi....ap/index.html

I don't know why he's not just directing them too. Maybe he'll be busy making some more splattergore movies.

talk show host · 12-18-2007, 06:53 PM

Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillllllllllllllllllllllllll lllkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk that cash cow mother fuckers

Mo · 12-18-2007, 07:06 PM

I really enjoyed 'The Hobbit' a lot. And in two parts they'll hopefully get in the whole book and not leave slightly important shit out like they did in LOTR.

I'm Hardcore · 12-18-2007, 07:11 PM

which piece of paper do i sign to proclaim that i dont give a fuck??

TuralyonW3 · 12-18-2007, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I'm Hardcore

which piece of paper do i sign to proclaim that i dont give a fuck??

LOTR boosted the fuck out of your national economy

I'm Hardcore · 12-18-2007, 07:14 PM

the films also bored me to death.

death is worse than a weak economy man

TuralyonW3 · 12-18-2007, 07:16 PM

ah I thought you seemed a bit pale when you were here

talk show host · 12-18-2007, 07:18 PM

Yeah what Matt said.

If I have to endure another 3 years of everyone wanking on about how great NZ is to make a film I'm going to fucking kill something.

I'm Hardcore · 12-18-2007, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TuralyonW3

ah I thought you seemed a bit pale when you were here

no i'd just jerked off before you met me

Irridescent Fairysex · 12-18-2007, 07:20 PM

I wonder if they'll be better than porcelina. Oh and screw the Hobbit, they should have went and made a trilogy of the Silmarillion.

Nimrod's Son · 12-18-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by talk show host

Yeah what Matt said.

If I have to endure another 3 years of everyone wanking on about how great NZ is to make a film I'm going to fucking kill something.

i blame Hercules

I'm Hardcore · 12-18-2007, 07:23 PM

Hercules SUCKED

talk show host · 12-18-2007, 07:27 PM

It's hilarious how we're suppposed to be this humble llittle countr, but then the first chance we get we blow smoke up our own arse like crazy. Those films were not that great, get the fuck over it.

jczeroman · 12-18-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Irridescent Fairysex

Oh and screw the Hobbit, they should have went and made a trilogy of the Silmarillion.

I still hope they will. Heck, you could even make a pretty dang good tv series of it as well.

Corganist · 12-18-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TuralyonW3

I don't know why he's not just directing them too.

Maybe he wants them to actually be good. Hopefully he'll hire a director who'll actually be willing to leave some stuff on the cutting room floor.

Mo · 12-18-2007, 08:09 PM

They should recreate The Children of Húrin as a Muppet special.

12-18-2007, 06:47 PM	#1
TuralyonW3 Immortal Posts: 25,684	It's official: Peter Jackson to produce (but not direct) two Hobbit films NEW YORK (AP) -- Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema have reached agreement to make J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," a planned prequel to the blockbuster trilogy "The Lord of the Rings." Jackson, who directed the "Rings" trilogy, will serve as executive producer for "The Hobbit." A director for the prequel films has yet to be named. Relations between Jackson and New Line had soured after "Rings," despite a collective worldwide box office gross of nearly $3 billion -- an enormous success. The two sides nevertheless were able to reconcile, with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM) splitting "The Hobbit" 50/50, spokemen for both studios said Tuesday. "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," Jackson said in a statement. "We are delighted to continue our journey through Middle Earth." Two "Hobbit" films are scheduled to be shot simultaneously, similar to how the three "Lord of the Rings" films were made. Production is set to begin in 2009 with a released planned for 2010, with the sequel scheduled for a 2011 release. New Line Cinema is owned by Time Warner. (Time Warner is the parent company of CNN.) Sony and Comcast are among the owners of MGM. http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Movi....ap/index.html I don't know why he's not just directing them too. Maybe he'll be busy making some more splattergore movies.

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12-18-2007, 06:53 PM	#2
talk show host Apocalyptic Poster Location: I thought using a condom was assumed but like, even if you didn't use one how would putting a vegetable in your pussy cause some sort of infection? Like, you can fucking EAT IT, but you can't put it in your fucking vagina and move it around a little Posts: 2,790	Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillllllllllllllllllllllllll lllkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk that cash cow mother fuckers

12-18-2007, 07:06 PM	#3
Mo Immortal Posts: 20,964	I really enjoyed 'The Hobbit' a lot. And in two parts they'll hopefully get in the whole book and not leave slightly important shit out like they did in LOTR.

12-18-2007, 07:11 PM	#4
I'm Hardcore Banned Location: so 1994 I could die Posts: 15,964	which piece of paper do i sign to proclaim that i dont give a fuck??

12-18-2007, 07:14 PM	#6
I'm Hardcore Banned Location: so 1994 I could die Posts: 15,964	the films also bored me to death. death is worse than a weak economy man

12-18-2007, 07:16 PM	#7
TuralyonW3 Immortal Posts: 25,684	ah I thought you seemed a bit pale when you were here

12-18-2007, 07:18 PM	#8
talk show host Apocalyptic Poster Location: I thought using a condom was assumed but like, even if you didn't use one how would putting a vegetable in your pussy cause some sort of infection? Like, you can fucking EAT IT, but you can't put it in your fucking vagina and move it around a little Posts: 2,790	Yeah what Matt said. If I have to endure another 3 years of everyone wanking on about how great NZ is to make a film I'm going to fucking kill something.

12-18-2007, 07:20 PM	#10
Irridescent Fairysex glug glug glug Location: Island of jocks and jazz Posts: 8,929	I wonder if they'll be better than porcelina. Oh and screw the Hobbit, they should have went and made a trilogy of the Silmarillion.

12-18-2007, 07:23 PM	#12
I'm Hardcore Banned Location: so 1994 I could die Posts: 15,964	Hercules SUCKED

12-18-2007, 07:27 PM	#13
talk show host Apocalyptic Poster Location: I thought using a condom was assumed but like, even if you didn't use one how would putting a vegetable in your pussy cause some sort of infection? Like, you can fucking EAT IT, but you can't put it in your fucking vagina and move it around a little Posts: 2,790	It's hilarious how we're suppposed to be this humble llittle countr, but then the first chance we get we blow smoke up our own arse like crazy. Those films were not that great, get the fuck over it.

12-18-2007, 08:09 PM	#16
Mo Immortal Posts: 20,964	They should recreate The Children of Húrin as a Muppet special.