Peter Jackson to Produce Two Films Based on "The Hobbit"

Jump

Liet will be oh so happy about this one. I know I am.

Announcing THE HOBBIT

Academy Award-Winner Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema Join with MGM to Produce "The Hobbit," Eagerly-Anticipated Fantasy Adventure Epic

NEW LINE AND MGM TO CO-PRODUCE AND SHARE WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS

PETER JACKSON AND FRAN WALSH TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE TWO FILMS BASED ON “THE HOBBIT”

Los Angeles, CA (Tuesday, December 18, 2007) Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson; Harry Sloan, Chairman and CEO, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM); Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs of New Line Cinema have jointly announced today that they have entered into the following series of agreements:

* MGM and New Line will co-finance and co-distribute two films, “The Hobbit” and a sequel to “The Hobbit.” New Line will distribute in North America and MGM will distribute internationally.

* Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh will serve as Executive Producers of two films based on “The Hobbit.” New Line will manage the production of the films, which will be shot simultaneously.

* Peter Jackson and New Line have settled all litigation relating to the “Lord of the Rings” (LOTR) Trilogy.

Said Peter Jackson, “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. ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is a legacy we proudly share with Bob and Michael, and together, we share that legacy with millions of loyal fans all over the world. We are delighted to continue our journey through Middle Earth. I also want to thank Harry Sloan and our new friends at MGM for helping us find the common ground necessary to continue that journey.”

“Peter Jackson has proven himself as the filmmaker who can bring the extraordinary imagination of Tolkien to life and we full heartedly agree with the fans worldwide who know he should be making ‘The Hobbit,’” said Sloan, MGM’s Chairman and CEO. “Now that we are all in agreement on ‘The Hobbit,’ we can focus on assembling the production team that will capture this phenomenal tale on film.”

Bob Shaye, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO comments, “We are very pleased we have been able to resolve our differences, and that Peter and Fran will be actively and creatively involved with ‘The Hobbit’ movies. We know they will bring the same passion, care and talent to these films that they so ably accomplished with ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy.”

“Peter is a visionary filmmaker, and he broke new ground with ‘The Lord of the Rings,’” notes Michael Lynne, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO. “We’re delighted he’s back for ‘The Hobbit’ films and that the Tolkien saga will continue with his imprint. We greatly appreciate the efforts of Harry Sloan, who has been instrumental in helping us reach our new accord.”

The two “Hobbit” films – “The Hobbit” and its sequel – are scheduled to be shot simultaneously, with pre-production beginning as soon as possible. Principal photography is tentatively set for a 2009 start, with the intention of “The Hobbit” release slated for 2010 and its sequel the following year, in 2011.

The Oscar-winning, critically-acclaimed LOTR Trilogy grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide at the box-office. In 2003, “Return of the King” swept the Academy Awards, winning all of the eleven categories in which it was nominated, including Best Picture – the first ever Best Picture win for a fantasy film. The Trilogy’s production was also unprecedented at the time.

For more information about “The Hobbit” films, please visit www.TheHobbitBlog.com.

New Line Cinema : Publicity : Press Releases

GrimGriz

I think yoda should play the Bilbo.

Brooster

Liet will be glad to hear this since he loves Peter Jackson. I bet he shows up to opening night dressed as a hobbit.

SpiritOne

And so Randall and I continue to be the only people on the planet not willing to gush over this guys movies. Seriously people, that was 9 hours of my life I'm not getting back.

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Originally Posted by SpiritOne

And so Randall and I continue to be the only people on the planet not willing to gush over this guys movies. Seriously people, that was 9 hours of my life I'm not getting back.

Yes, you are the only ones. The movies were great. Movies are never like books.

GrimGriz

I'm not gushing, but I watched them and liked them.

SpiritOne

The Dungeon Master of the Rings

vorlon31

coolies.

QrazyKermi

Hopefully PJ will correct the shortcomings of The Hobit and put some Ewok's in there. Perhaps some dancing and singing too.

Jump

I'm pretty sure 13 Dwarf's with similar names will cover the entertainment part.

I think we pissed Liet off, he hasn't posted since the news. Come home Liet, come home. We really do love you, but not as much as Peter Jackson luffs you.

Brooster

If PJ really wants the Hobbit to be successful, he must use the "Return of the King" formula - 3 hours of crying hobbits. Liet will be unable to stay away from that.

QrazyKermi

No no no Brooster. He must draw from Lucas' proven track record of making movies better and better. You start by diluting the story, then add a generous helping of pointless special effects, then cap it all with cuddly, silly-speaking creatures that are an easy crossover to merchandising. Nothing says "successful movie" more than having a complete character line-up at Build-A-Bear.

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	Jump Big Daddy Pilot Name: JumpDemon Faction: Solrain Joystick: MS FF2 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tracy, Ca. Posts: 6,959	Peter Jackson to Produce Two Films Based on "The Hobbit" Liet will be oh so happy about this one. I know I am. Announcing THE HOBBIT Academy Award-Winner Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema Join with MGM to Produce "The Hobbit," Eagerly-Anticipated Fantasy Adventure Epic NEW LINE AND MGM TO CO-PRODUCE AND SHARE WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS PETER JACKSON AND FRAN WALSH TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE TWO FILMS BASED ON “THE HOBBIT” Los Angeles, CA (Tuesday, December 18, 2007) Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson; Harry Sloan, Chairman and CEO, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM); Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs of New Line Cinema have jointly announced today that they have entered into the following series of agreements: * MGM and New Line will co-finance and co-distribute two films, “The Hobbit” and a sequel to “The Hobbit.” New Line will distribute in North America and MGM will distribute internationally. * Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh will serve as Executive Producers of two films based on “The Hobbit.” New Line will manage the production of the films, which will be shot simultaneously. * Peter Jackson and New Line have settled all litigation relating to the “Lord of the Rings” (LOTR) Trilogy. Said Peter Jackson, “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. ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is a legacy we proudly share with Bob and Michael, and together, we share that legacy with millions of loyal fans all over the world. We are delighted to continue our journey through Middle Earth. I also want to thank Harry Sloan and our new friends at MGM for helping us find the common ground necessary to continue that journey.” “Peter Jackson has proven himself as the filmmaker who can bring the extraordinary imagination of Tolkien to life and we full heartedly agree with the fans worldwide who know he should be making ‘The Hobbit,’” said Sloan, MGM’s Chairman and CEO. “Now that we are all in agreement on ‘The Hobbit,’ we can focus on assembling the production team that will capture this phenomenal tale on film.” Bob Shaye, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO comments, “We are very pleased we have been able to resolve our differences, and that Peter and Fran will be actively and creatively involved with ‘The Hobbit’ movies. We know they will bring the same passion, care and talent to these films that they so ably accomplished with ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy.” “Peter is a visionary filmmaker, and he broke new ground with ‘The Lord of the Rings,’” notes Michael Lynne, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO. “We’re delighted he’s back for ‘The Hobbit’ films and that the Tolkien saga will continue with his imprint. We greatly appreciate the efforts of Harry Sloan, who has been instrumental in helping us reach our new accord.” The two “Hobbit” films – “The Hobbit” and its sequel – are scheduled to be shot simultaneously, with pre-production beginning as soon as possible. Principal photography is tentatively set for a 2009 start, with the intention of “The Hobbit” release slated for 2010 and its sequel the following year, in 2011. The Oscar-winning, critically-acclaimed LOTR Trilogy grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide at the box-office. In 2003, “Return of the King” swept the Academy Awards, winning all of the eleven categories in which it was nominated, including Best Picture – the first ever Best Picture win for a fantasy film. The Trilogy’s production was also unprecedented at the time. For more information about “The Hobbit” films, please visit www.TheHobbitBlog.com. New Line Cinema : Publicity : Press Releases
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	GrimGriz Highest Order Hypocrite Faction: non-aligned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Portland Posts: 2,646	Re: Peter Jackson to Produce Two Films Based on "The Hobbit" I think yoda should play the Bilbo.


	Brooster Member Pilot Name: Booster Faction: Quantar Joystick: FF II Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 108	Re: Peter Jackson to Produce Two Films Based on "The Hobbit" Liet will be glad to hear this since he loves Peter Jackson. I bet he shows up to opening night dressed as a hobbit.


	SpiritOne Member Pilot Name: SpiritOne Faction: Quantar Joystick: Saitek X52 Pro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 111	Re: Peter Jackson to Produce Two Films Based on "The Hobbit" And so Randall and I continue to be the only people on the planet not willing to gush over this guys movies. Seriously people, that was 9 hours of my life I'm not getting back.


	vorlon31 Member Faction: non-aligned Joystick: Saitek EVO Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 832	Re: Peter Jackson to Produce Two Films Based on "The Hobbit" coolies.


	QrazyKermi Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CT Posts: 577	Re: Peter Jackson to Produce Two Films Based on "The Hobbit" Hopefully PJ will correct the shortcomings of The Hobit and put some Ewok's in there. Perhaps some dancing and singing too.