The Hobbit **Page No Longer Updated** Archive Only
The Hobbit, the precursor story to The Lord Of The Rings, is currently in pre-production in New Zealand. With original director Guillermo Del Toro having to resign from the project due to contracts with another studio and other in-development films, the Hobbit films are currently without a director. Produced by Rings director Peter Jackson, and partially backed by the financially restricted MGM, The Hobbit tells the story of how Bilbo Baggins came by the Ring of power, during his quest for a treasure guarded by the great dragon Smaug. This page will house all the news and links we’ll be posting on the production, release, and post-script for the planned two films due to be released in 2012/13.
Production Details
Title - The Hobbit Pt 1 & 2
Release Year - Part 1 in 2012, Part 2 in 2013 (Pending, due to no current director in place)
Director - To be Confirmed
Producer/s – Peter Jackson, Mark Ordesky
Budget – $US 300m, estimated.
Confirmed Cast – Andy Serkis (Gollum), Ian McKellan (Gandalf), Hugo Weaving (Elrond)
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Posts, articles and information
The Hobbit delay due to MGM financial difficulties…
Guillermo Del Toro Off The Hobbit!!
Peter Jackson Could Direct The Hobbit…
Potential Delay for The Hobbit: MGM Cancels Bond 23 (and then un-cancels it!!)
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Associated Reviews and Articles
Review – The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring
Review – The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers
Review – The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King
The Extended Versions vs The Theatrical Versions
The Lord Of The Rings – The Ralph Bakshi Version
The Future – From The Hobbit to the Grey Havens
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