News is all over the place today about changes at the top of MGM, one of the studios co-financing and co-producing “The Hobbit.” There are lots of stories that tackle the business side of things. The New York Times takes a crack as does the L.A. Times while The Wrap looks at a possible takeover while Variety looks at Hollywood’s reaction and The Geek FreePress examines what it might mean for “The Hobbit,” calling this change the possible dragon for the film.
Kristin Thompson also weighed in with two seperate blog posts found here and here.
If anybody in our spy network has any further info of what this might mean, please send us word at SpyMaster@TheOneRing.net.
Month: August 2009
Promoted as a journey through Middle-earth for the whole family, Theatre Sans Fil is bringing back ‘The Hobbit’ production to the Barclay theater in Irvine, CA.
Théàtre Sans Fil’s highly successful giant puppet adaptation of this award-winning Tolkien fantasy has received standing ovations throughout the world. This newly revived production has been completely redesigned with a new, larger-than-life look. It’s a perfect gift for both adults and kids.
Thanks to Diedye for the heads up from our forums and follow the links for more information on the production. [Press Release] [Theater Website]
UPDATE: These rumors about “The Hobbit,” contradicted a lot of what Peter Jackson has said on the record often and in front of lots of cameras and reporters. We believe what PJ said rather than what somebody is claiming came from a “reliable source.” We also want to remind readers that Market Saw has reported some “facts” before which turned out to be incorrect. Check out this 2007 report which claimed that he knew Jackson would definitely be directing “The Hobbit,” in 3D not long before it was announced that he wasn’t. Many media members, including our own staffers, heard Jackson only weeks ago say there were no plans to do “The Hobbit,” in 3D and there absolutely no plans beyond the currently planned two films. Things can change but in this case, we doubt it very much. Further our own inside source, and somebody who really knows how the films will be shot (who isn’t Peter Jackson) wasn’t aware of an 3D plans.
Rumors abound at Marketsaw.com today: Continue reading “And from the wild Hobbit Rumor Front…”
Who will star as Bilbo Baggins in “The Hobbit”? You can cross one name off the list: Daniel Radcliffe, of “Harry Potter” fame, says he has no interest in any new project with “any wizards in it.” “I’d have to say, ‘Thanks but no thanks,’ not that anyone has asked me,” the 20-year-old actor told me last week in England. “Honestly, I don’t think they would want me anyway, it’s just too close. Whatever I do next, I don’t think there will be any wizards in it!” More..
Jack over at the Noldor Blog has pictures of the latest displays at the Weta Cave. Check them out here and vote on what you’d like to see next.
Greg Pyne aka Fool of a Took writes: While spending part of my holiday in Scotland, I had the privilege of seeing Charles Ross perform his One Man Lord of the Rings show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a performance consisting of all three movies by one single, highly motivated individual. “40 characters. 3 masterworks. 3600 seconds. One Man to do it all.”
And he did. Continue reading “A Singular Lord of the Rings Experience in Scotland”