You’d think over $1 billion in U.S. box office and three Oscars would add up to something right? Not if you’re Peter Jackson. The mastermind behind the “The Lord of the Rings” phenomenon is currently in the middle of a bizarre turf war over who controls J.R.R. Tolkien’s prequel to the series, “The Hobbit.” Not surprisingly, fans have been salivating at the idea of Jackson returning to helm an adaptation of the beloved novel. It didn’t seem to be a real possibility until MGM announced a few months ago it was going to team up with New Line to make the movie. Complicating matters was that MGM has long owned the rights to release any feature adaptation of “The Hobbit,” but New Line is currently the only entity who can produce it. Confused? Unfortunately, it gets more complicated. [More]
Month: November 2006
Pipkin Sweetgrass writes: Billy’s Loons Charities is so excited to announce our latest charity project. After the Katrina Hurricane in Louisiana, one of our dear loons came up with an idea for a cookbook with Middle Earth influence created by Loons worldwide. All proceeds of this book will be donated to The Red Cross International Response Fund or The Red Cross American Disaster Relief Fund.. “Why a cookbook? Think of the times you may have sent a friend or neighbor a plate of cookies or a platter of chicken when they needed a little support, a little something to show that you care about them. Food is such a comforting thing, and preparing it for someone who needs a little love can be an act of faith that everything will be all right.” You can find the book in our online shop. [More]
Just in time for Holiday gift-giving — now on eBay we have original, authentic props & toys used in the hit documentary RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS,! Check out the “hobbit actors” from the Very Secret Diaries segment (hilarious mischief), a complete set of Burger King toys, a Cave Troll prototype, 1950’s World Con pictures, and fantastic low-numbered collectible Medallions! Throw down your bids to own a piece of indie film history. [More]
In a story just published, the New York Times writes on the international outcry from fans regarding Peter Jackson’s recent letter concerning the Hobbit, which appeared on TORn. Included in the story are comments — of sorts — from New Line Cinema, MGM, and Saul Zaentz. [More]
New Line Cinema: “We are in litigation with Wingnut Films, and have been unsuccessful despite a formal mediation, as well as discussions with Wingnut directly to settle the matter; therefore, we cannot comment at this point.”
MGM: “We expect to partner with New Line in financing ‘The Hobbit. We support Peter Jackson as a filmmaker, and believe that when the dust settles, he’ll be making the movie. We can’t imagine any other result.”
TheOneRing.net and Creation Entertainment join forces once again to present THE ONE RING CELEBRATION scheduled for March 9-11, 2007 at The Burbank Airport Hilton Hotel in Burbank, California. This unique weekend honors THE LORD OF THE RINGS and all things Tolkien and features celebrity guest appearances, scholar and art panels and presentations, fan films, displays, auctions, trivia and costuming competitions, autographs, photo opportunities, merchandising, music and non-stop partying.
Superstar ELIJAH WOOD (Frodo) has accepted ORC’s invitation to headline the convention and additional guests and attractions will be announced in the months to come. Full up to date information on ORC is available at creationent.com/cal/one_ring.htm
Ringer LithQ sends along this exciting news regarding the original Hobbit film petition: “At 8:15 this morning, EST, The Hobbit Petition reached its original target goal of 50000 signatures. Thanks to everyone who signed, and special thanks to the fans in Scandinavia who appear to have stayed up quite late to nudge us over the top.“[Sign the Original Petition] [TheHobbitFilm.com]