Lotr: Peter Jackson to produce `The Hobbit'

**Maddux** · 18th December 2007, 10:21 AM

By JAKE COYLE, AP Entertainment Writer

NEW YORK - 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. Sony and Comcast are among the owners of MGM.

**merth** · 18th December 2007, 10:23 AM

Awesome!

**Gnomy** · 18th December 2007, 11:50 AM

cool, looking forward to it

**Tabbitha** · 18th December 2007, 01:16 PM

Adds another box set to her 'must have' list

Twothumb · 18th December 2007, 02:58 PM

*drools*

buddy lee · 18th December 2007, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merth

Awesome!

i had a feeling the whole time he would end up doing it

Justice · 18th December 2007, 04:04 PM

knew he was, just hope he doesn't change too much stuff in it like he did the rings trilogy is all. been rumors all along that he was gonna do it, ever since end of the rings.

buddy lee · 18th December 2007, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justice

knew he was, just hope he doesn't change too much stuff in it like he did the rings trilogy is all. been rumors all along that he was gonna do it, ever since end of the rings.

rumors, followed by massive lawsuits...

**Gnomy** · 19th December 2007, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justice

knew he was, just hope he doesn't change too much stuff in it like he did the rings trilogy is all. been rumors all along that he was gonna do it, ever since end of the rings.

Well its pretty clear that he needs to change alot... a movie can never be as accurate as any book. Specielly a Tolkien book..

buddy lee · 19th December 2007, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gnomy

Well its pretty clear that he needs to change alot... a movie can never be as accurate as any book. Specielly a Tolkien book..

true. it would have took around 6, 3 hour movies to tell the whole story without making changes.

DarksieD · 19th December 2007, 03:25 PM

just glad Jackson is doing it....wouldn't have been nearly as good with anyone else i don't think

Justice · 19th December 2007, 03:33 PM

well, i would've sat through the six hours, but i'm just upset he changed who rescued frodo is the main, thing, saruman working with sauron? and maybe on jackson.

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Maddux The One & Only Bandit King :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Pacific Posts: 6,440 Thanks: 12 Thanked 42 Times in 33 Posts	Lotr: Peter Jackson to produce `The Hobbit' By JAKE COYLE, AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK - 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. Sony and Comcast are among the owners of MGM. __________________

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Justice Join Date: Mar 2007 Shard: Catskills, Lake Austin Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lotr: Peter Jackson to produce `The Hobbit' well, i would've sat through the six hours, but i'm just upset he changed who rescued frodo is the main, thing, saruman working with sauron? and maybe on jackson. __________________ Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky, Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone, Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die, One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie. One Ring to rule them all, One ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie

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