The Official "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" movie thread *SPOILERS*

[OSCORP]

Re: The Hobbit pushed to 2013

2012 is even too long to wait!

 

[Valarauko]

Re: The Hobbit pushed to 2013

Oh how I miss those blissful days when I went on living my life then suddenly seeing a trailer for the release of a movie I had been hoping would come out! This constant updating of updated updates is just getting.....old.

I'm crawling back into my comfy shell, enjoying the here-and-now, and when the Hobbit does get released, I'll be as happy as a pig in

 

[Entropy]

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Christopher Lee is now guaranteed out i guess... And yeah stay healthy Ian!!!

This is what worries me. Why can't they just film his scenes already.

 

[Maglor]

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I also hope Ian McKellen lasts that long.

Yep. My first thought.

 

[FrodoEyes]

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Yep. My first thought.

I'm sure the actors would be delighted to hear that we hope they stay alive!!

There's just as much chance of a young actor getting run over by a bus. Don't worry about it so much! Sir Ian is fit and healthy, Sir Christopher is however looking like and sounding like he's getting on a bit, but apart from that i have no worries!

 

[Gruson]

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Oh well, figured something was up since there has not been a lot of news since they started pre-production.

 

[Batfreak]

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LOL @ the world ending in 2012. thats such a bogus rumour, reminds me of when everyone went crazy about Y2K thinking all technology would stop working in the year 2000 but that never happened. plus, im a Bible guy so i dont buy into this mayan indian stuff. God never reveals when the end will be but to just "look for the signs". and thats it.

 

[FrodoEyes]

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That's very helpful of god

 

[Sachiel]

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[Batfreak]

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lol EXACTLY. be prepared, but thats it. theres a reason why God never gives a date, otherwise ppl would be trying to be saved in a half-fast kinda way knowing they only have a limited time. God wants ppl to come of there own free will, not because theres a time shortage.

 

[Trustey]

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If the decision has anything to do with quality I'd wait til 2020. It would be heartbreaking to see these done poorly.

 

[GrueSam]

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If the decision has anything to do with quality I'd wait til 2020. It would be heartbreaking to see these done poorly.

Even thinking that Jackson, Del Toro, Weta and crew are capable of doing The Hobbit poorly is crazy talk!

 

[FrodoEyes]

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lol EXACTLY. be prepared, but thats it. theres a reason why God never gives a date, otherwise ppl would be trying to be saved in a half-fast kinda way knowing they only have a limited time. God wants ppl to come of there own free will, not because theres a time shortage.

 

[Trustey]

Re: The Hobbit pushed to 2013

lol EXACTLY. be prepared, but thats it. theres a reason why God never gives a date, otherwise ppl would be trying to be saved in a half-fast kinda way knowing they only have a limited time. God wants ppl to come of there own free will, not because theres a time shortage.

I've been told he is gonna show up right when you are furiously jacking off and then he scolds you for it. Then armageddon commences and you don't even get to finish.

 

[OSCORP]

Re: The Hobbit pushed to 2013

I've been told he is gonna show up right when you are furiously jacking off and then he scolds you for it. Then armageddon commences and you don't even get to finish.

It's gotta/gonna happen to someone.

 

[Radagaster]

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If it gets pushed out that far, this buys me time to save up for a NZ trip while they have all those props in place. There's always something good to look for even in bad news.

 

[creature4000]

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There's only ONE Gandalf!

 

[Sachiel]

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https://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=66472

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."

 

[Kuzeh]

Re: The Hobbit pushed to 2013

Well, things get worse now...
GDT no longer directing...

https://www.theonering.net/torwp/2010/05/30/36920-guillermo-del-toro-departs-the-hobbit/

Guillermo Del Toro departs “The Hobbit”
May 30th, 2010 by xoanon | Discuss

Guillermo Del Toro announced today that he is no longer directing the two movies based on J.R.R Tolkien’s “The Hobbit”, but will continue to co-write the screenplays. Out of respect to the legions of loyal Tolkien fans, both Guillermo and Peter Jackson wanted to break the news to The One Ring first. They are both committed to protecting The Hobbit and will do everything in their power to ensure the films are everything that the fans want them to be.

“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”, says Guillermo. “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. I remain grateful to Peter, Fran and Philippa Boyens, New Line and Warner Brothers and to all my crew in New Zealand. I’ve been privileged to work in one of the greatest countries on earth with some of the best people ever in our craft and my life will be forever changed. The blessings have been plenty, but the mounting pressures of conflicting schedules have overwhelmed the time slot originally allocated for the project. Both as a co-writer and as a director, I wlsh the production nothing but the very best of luck and I will be first in line to see the finished product. I remain an ally to it and its makers, present and future, and fully support a smooth transition to a new director”.

“We feel very sad to see Guillermo leave the Hobbit, but he has kept us fully in the loop and we understand how the protracted development time on these two films, due to reasons beyond anyone’s control – has compromised his commitment to other long term projects”, says Executive Producer Peter Jackson. “The bottom line is that Guillermo just didn’t feel he could commit six years to living in New Zealand, exclusively making these films, when his original commitment was for three years. Guillermo is one of the most remarkable creative spirits I’ve ever encountered and it has been a complete joy working with him. Guillermo’s strong vision is engrained into the scripts and designs of these two films, which are extremely fortunate to be blessed with his creative DNA”.

“Guillermo is co-writing the Hobbit screenplays with Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh and myself, and happily our writing partnership will continue for several more months, until the scripts are fine tuned and polished” says Jackson. “New Line and Warner Bros will sit down with us this week, to ensure a smooth and uneventful transition, as we secure a new director for the Hobbit. We do not anticipate any delay or disruption to ongoing pre-production work”.

The Hobbit is planned as two motion pictures, co-produced by New Line Cinema and MGM. They are scheduled for release in Dec 2012 and Dec 2013.

 

[Wanderer]

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Ughhhh....This is a major blow. I just dont understand why PJ won't pick up the reigns again. Frankly this has become so protracted i just don't care anymore.