The Hobbit

[peanutbutter12]

Prepare for the Prequel of Lord Of The Rings. Peter Jackson is setting up to film The Hobbit. Even casting Ian McKellen as Gandalf once again... I dunno what to think of this.

Good/Bad?

CJ

 

[Heaven_Bound]

Is there a source or is this just rumor now. Last I heard was Peter Jackson did not have the rights because Tolkein son would not give up the rights because of his fathers wishes.

 

[indigo tree]

You all might find this interesting....

By The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - Peter Jackson won't be returning to the Shire any time soon. The Oscar-winning director is planning to film "The Hobbit," the prequel to "The Lord of the Rings," trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien, but two studios must first fight over legal rights to the film.

Jackson said New Line Cinema has the rights to make the movie, but MGM has the rights to distribute it.

"I guess MGM's lawyers and New Line's lawyers are going to have a huge amount of fun over the next few years trying to work it all out," he told reporters recently in Los Angeles, according to AP Radio. "I'm obviously busy for a couple of years on 'King Kong' so those lawyers can just go at it for a long time."

"The Hobbit" tells the story of Bilbo Baggins, who found the ring and eventually passes it on to his nephew, Frodo Baggins. Frodo's journey to Mount Doom to destroy the ring is the basis for the "Rings" books and films.

Jackson said if he were going to direct the movie, he'd want it to feel like the rest of the trilogy. On Sunday, Jackson won an Academy Award for best director shared the adapted-screenplay award with his two co-writers for the final "Rings" film, "The Return of the King."

"I'd want Ian McKellen to be back as Gandalf, I'd want it to feel like it was part of the same mythology that we've done with 'Lord of the Rings,'" Jackson said.

"The Return of the King" swept this year's Academy Awards, winning all 11 categories in which it was nominated.

Jackson is in the middle of remaking "King Kong," due out next year, starring Naomi Watts.

According to this article Newline does have the rights to make it, but its just quarrel between them and MGM thats holding this project back.

I personally would welcome the idea of a hobbit film. Its one of my favorites, and I have faith that PJ could pull it off wonderfully.

 

[KarateJack]

If done right, I'd love to see this.

 

[ozanaki tori]

I really feel he'd be making a mistake to make it part of their 'mythology.'
It was not written as a prequel, it just so happened to go that way. The film should be made with the same light-hearted frolicking good times as the book was - which was a children's book to begin with.
I surely hope he doesn't mean the same gritty depression of the LOTR movies. After all, he is mostly an horror flicker.

 

[Bohemian]

Heh! I hope he won't ruin the trilogy by adding prequals like George Lucas did to Star Wars!

 

[Heaven_Bound]

I really feel he'd be making a mistake to make it part of their 'mythology.'
It was not written as a prequel, it just so happened to go that way. The film should be made with the same light-hearted frolicking good times as the book was - which was a children's book to begin with.
I surely hope he doesn't mean the same gritty depression of the LOTR movies. After all, he is mostly an horror flicker.

Good Point. Yeah he is mainly a horror flicker director but I think he can pull it off. I am just glad Newline and MGM are battling it out because eventually it will happen. There were also some pretty intense moments with the Orcs and Smog the Dragon and the riddles, you gotta love the riddles.

 

[peanutbutter12]

Heh! I hope he won't ruin the trilogy by adding prequals like George Lucas did to Star Wars!

I completely agree and that is my biggest argument. While Star Wars were amazing, the new ones are pathetic attempts to cash in on something that should have not happened. I think that is what Jackson is trying to do, milk it for all it has. I fear that it will totally devalue the work he's already done. He already owned the awards shows with ROTK, he should leave it at that.

CJ

 

[donniewheeler]

i hope he dose the Hobit it is better than the triology

 

[icy_crusader]

I have to disagree with the comments on George Lucas's newer Star Wars movies. They were not sequels but legitimate pieces of the saga. He planned on making them for a long time and to say he was just trying to make some extra cash is ridiculous. All six were a part of his vision and he wanted to make them all, so he did. He only gets money to make movies. As far as The Hobbit goes, I'm sure he'll stick to the intentions of Tolkien. Jackson is a huge Tolien fan and a great filmaker, which is why the Trilogy was so good. Movies are about risk, and I beleive he should go for it and see what he gets.

 

[Tini]

i HOPE THEY DO THE hOBBIT - i THINK THEY COULD REALLY DO IT WELL.

wOULD BE LOVELY TO SEE

 

[Quantum_Man]

I am all for making the Hobbit. I loved the book and I feel PJ would do it major justice. Seeing the dwarves crash into Bag End one by one? Priceless!

 

[Tini]

I Reckon The Dragon Could Be Fun Too - Considering The Fireworks In Lotr1

 

[Kentucky_Girl]

Jackson is a huge Tolien fan

I think this is why he should do it. Only a true fan could make the movie what it should be as he did with LOTR.

 

[PinkandBlue61]

If PJ does "The Hobbit", I'll buy a ticket (and an extended-cut DVD).

 

[lyssaromiki]

I think he should....I liked the book. I don't know, but it kinda seems like it'd be a nice official ending to the trilogy, you know? just telling what happened before?? That's what i think.

 

[Tamara77777]

My husband was telling me that he didnt' know why they didn't make the "HObbit first, it would set up the whole story line for people to understand Bilbo's first adventures, in the first one. I know my husband will like to hear that.

 

[mannysee]

i hope he makes it. After seeing the Rings movies, i would wonder if The Hobbit would ever be made into a film. I remember reading it as a youngster. It was such a wonderful book.

 

[drama_queen100]

I really feel he'd be making a mistake to make it part of their 'mythology.'
It was not written as a prequel, it just so happened to go that way. The film should be made with the same light-hearted frolicking good times as the book was - which was a children's book to begin with.
I surely hope he doesn't mean the same gritty depression of the LOTR movies. After all, he is mostly an horror flicker.

i sort of dissagree with you i really enjoyed the lotr movies, and did not find them depressing at all only very gripping!

 

[SoulReaper]

Prepare for the Prequel of Lord Of The Rings. Peter Jackson is setting up to film The Hobbit. Even casting Ian McKellen as Gandalf once again... I dunno what to think of this.

Good/Bad?

CJ

This is only a rumour.

if it's true, it's good.