Jan 28 - Del Toro is in

[The Mike]

It's pretty much a given that del Toro would want to bring in people he has worked with in the past, so having the same crew seems somewhat unlikely.

Hmmm....I wonder what part Doug Jones will play in The Hobbit....

 

[creature4000]

The only thing I know.. is that if anyone seriously thinks they are going to see anything like LOTR they will be unhappy! These films will have a different feel for them. I'm not saying they will be bad... just not the same!

 

[Lembas Eater]

to assume that a Director not knowing the source material to any movie the/she works on prior to the project will effect the finished movie in a negative way is very narrow-minded.

Sure, but what troubles me is that he's pointed out several times that Tolkien simply didn't grab him. Again, I don't doubt he'll do a good job, I'm just a LIL nervous about that.

 

[Buttmunch]

If Peter Jackson can't be back to direct the film, G Del Toro would definately be my first choice. I think he would work well with Jackson to bring us two great films that wouldn't feel "different" from the world of LotR (unlike what happend between Harry Potter 2 and 3).

But yes, I'm sure Doug Jones will play some part Andy may need to fight to keep Gollum

 

[Batty]

I have no problem with Del Toro directing...even if he isn't familiar with the source material. He's simply a great director.

 

[The Dwimmerlaik]

Guillermo del Toro got all the arms to win this proyect, so good luck GDT!!

 

[IronFingaz]

This is great news But if he makes these two, he won't be able to make Harry Potter 7, would he? He said he really wanted to make that one.

 

[The Craw]

ugggh! this guy doesnt even like tolkien's work enough to read it once. might as well call this "The phanthom menace part 2". why even have 2 movies now? this guy doesnt appreciate tolkien enough to dive into backstories and appendices which will need to be the basis of the 2nd part.

 

[tomandshell]

If you read the Hobbit and LOTR, they have a very different feel to them. As far as adapting it for the screen, I really don't think that it should feel exactly like the original trilogy of films, since the book itself has such a different tone and feel to it compared to the more serious and adult oriented LOTR novel. The Hobbit really is the kid brother to LOTR, not an identical twin.

So I think Del Toro should have a bit of freedom to give it a slightly different feel. However, he usually makes fairy tales for adults, which describes LOTR much more than The Hobbit. THe Hobbit is simpler and more whimsical, and it really shouldn't be made too intense or mature--since that is what sums up LOTR and this should lead up to that, not replace or surpass it. This is the prelude, not the climax.

 

[Protozaius]

What happened to all of the Sam Raimi talk? Is he now officially out?

Personally, I think Sam would be a better pick for director than Del Toro. He has a lighter touch and has a strong, emotional connection to the book... which I think can only help with it's translation.

Don't get me wrong I LOVE Del Toro work (I'll be the first in line to see Hellboy2)... I just would rather see his take on the Harry Potter world.

 

[RoboDad]

What happened to all of the Sam Raimi talk? Is he now officially out?

Personally, I think Sam would be a better pick for director than Del Toro. He has a lighter touch and has a strong, emotional connection to the book... which I think can only help with it's translation.

Don't get me wrong I LOVE Del Toro work (I'll be the first in line to see Hellboy2)... I just would rather see his take on the Harry Potter world.

My thoughts exactly. HB1 is one of my favorite Comic adaptations, and I have no doubt that HB2 will rock as well, but I am still worried about how del Toro will fare in Middle-earth. At Hogwarts, I think he'd do an amazing job, for sure, especially with the darker tone of the later books.

But then, I've been a Sam Raimi fan for many, many years, so I was just looking forward to his take on the (slightly) lighter tone of The Hobbit.

 

[gideon]

I wonder if Peter Jackson sees his role in this as something akin to George Lucas doing the EMPIRE STRIKES BACK with Kershner directing? And look how that experiment turned out. I would be very happy with those results.

I think Del Toro is a very talented director and is obviously on the cusp of great things depending on his next few films and how carefully he selects them. HOBBIT could be a real ticket for him that takes him to the next level.

Hoping that Jackson is a very hands on producer who has a lot of say in things like desgin, musical score, actors, script and the other big things.

 

[Agent23]

According to the OneRing.net, its 99% sure that Del Toro will be directing 'The Hobbit'.

https://www.theonering.net/

 

[Fritz]

...thats how about 99% of all movies are made people....

The Hobbit/Lord of the Rings is not like any other movie.

 

[LOTRFan]

But then, I've been a Sam Raimi fan for many, many years, so I was just looking forward to his take on the (slightly) lighter tone of The Hobbit.

Yeah! Then we can see Bilbo go emo and dance around while dueling riddles with Gollum -- or better yet Smaug turning to a poof of smoke and simply being "forgiven" for pillaging townsfolk.



I kid, I kid.

 

[RoboDad]

Yeah! Then we can see Bilbo go emo and dance around while dueling riddles with Gollum -- or better yet Smaug turning to a poof of smoke and simply being "forgiven" for pillaging townsfolk.



I kid, I kid.

I think Smaug was always just a misunderstood character anyway. He wasn't evil, he just had a bad childhood. Always getting blamed for "accidentally" setting the family cave on fire, rebelling and trying to be cool and fit in by wearing his mother's jewelry... encrusted on his belly. You know the story.

 

[Fritz]

Has anyone considered that Peter may not have wanted to direct the Hobbit? LotR was a smash hit. Where does he go with the Hobbit? Best case scenario is it would be as good as LotR. But if it was worse, his legacy would take a hit and his success with LotR may have been considered a fluke. By producing he has an out if it's not the smash hit fans are hoping for.

Is my theory Plausible?

 

[WetaWork]

Has anyone considered that Peter may not have wanted to direct the Hobbit? LotR was a smash hit. Where does he go with the Hobbit? Best case scenario is it would be as good as LotR. But if it was worse, his legacy would take a hit and his success with LotR may have been considered a fluke. By producing he has an out if it's not the smash hit fans are hoping for.

Is my theory Plausible?

Honestly, I don't think PJ worries about that kind of stuff. I think he has confidence in his own visions in what ever he does.

 

[Wetanut]

Has anyone considered that Peter may not have wanted to direct the Hobbit? LotR was a smash hit. Where does he go with the Hobbit? Best case scenario is it would be as good as LotR. But if it was worse, his legacy would take a hit and his success with LotR may have been considered a fluke. By producing he has an out if it's not the smash hit fans are hoping for.

Is my theory Plausible?

Totally plausible, but don't think it's a huge factor in his decision to not direct. I personally think he won't be able to stay away from getting his mitts all over this. Middle-earth is "his" kingdom....he's too emotionally tied to it methinks.

 

[Red]

Like a few of you im cautiously optimistic and hopefully PJ has a lot of input into both films.I watched DT's best film Pans Labyrinth for the first time just the other day and without going off topic to much im curious to what u guys thought of it?