While Peter Jackson and the actor’s unions have gone very quiet on their dispute, MGM is finally moving forward which is a great bit of progress for two planned films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit”. The planned bankruptcy the venerable studio is seeking gives it leadership and the chance to put money into films instead of putting money towards interest payments. A headline with “bankruptcy” isn’t sexy, but it is good news for those wanting “Hobbit” films, especially when the word “planned” comes before it.
You can read about it from Forbes, Reuters, or the Associated Press.
And, unlike other news outlets that have promised not to write about the “Hobbit” films again until they write a review, we promise to bring you lots and lots and lots of news as often as possible!
For those not aware, MGM holds 50 percent of “The Hobbit” and its financial situation has stalled the film that has also faced several other significant hurdles.
Year: 2010
Ringer Tim alerts us to an update on Deadline that confirms Spyglass partners Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum are now officially MGM’s new chairmen and CEO’s. In addition, there is an MGM press release attached to the blog reviewing the reorganization efforts.
Stay tuned to TORN for any breaking news as updates continue to come out. One more step towards an expected announcement (and not-so-unexpected party among TORN members) regarding an official green light for The Hobbit!
Can’t make it to New York City for the TTT Radio City Music Hall event? We invite you to stop by the TORn message boards where we’ll be hosting a virtual concert, giving you another way to celebrate and enjoy the great music from the LOTR films. The Virtual Concert will be conducted in four “Movements” — two on Friday, and two on Saturday. Each Movement will be in the form of a discussion thread covering several tracks from the TTT Original Soundtrack disk. So, break out your TTT Soundtrack disk and stop by to post a comment on your favorite tracks. We encourage our NYC-bound friends to drop in and share some thoughts on the Live Concert, too! The Virtual Concert will begin at noon EST Friday on our “‘Main” message board and will be available to participate in all weekend.
The folks from grsymphony.org write: We just opened up the front row of our balcony– Prime Viewing Seats!! This is the perfect time to purchase tickets to see The Two Towers in Grand Rapids if you don’t have them already. Don’t miss Maestro Wicki, Kaitlyn Lusk and the Grand Rapids Symphony and Chorus. Tickets moving fast, we hope you join us! More..
Peter Jackson’s multimillion-dollar blockbuster The Hobbit could be moving to the Gold Coast with the Oscar-winning filmmaker ready to quit New Zealand due to major hurdles crippling production. The southern Gold Coast is being touted as a possibility for relocation for the Lord of the Rings prequel with its rolling hills and sparser population two attributes attracting the interest of producers. More..
Anna writes: The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 75th year of residency at its summer home, the Ravinia Festival, next year with a wide range of special programming.
From July 7 to Aug. 19, 2011, the 17-concert series will feature an all-star cast of guest artists, a pair of “Lord of the Rings” movie nights, a complete performance of Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca” and a celebration of the 200th birthday of Hungarian composer-pianist Franz Liszt, along with the usual wide selection of classical orchestral favorites. Continue reading “Chicago Symphony Orchestra Does LOTR Night”