Mark writes: I don’t know if you all have heard any whispers about a 3-D “Hobbit,” but CNN…
Continue ReadingMark writes: I don’t know if you all have heard any whispers about a 3-D “Hobbit,” but CNN has an article that briefly mentions PJ and GDT in their article about futuristic three dimensional movies, “Film goes back to the future with 3D”:
‘Directors James Cameron and Peter Jackson also have climbed aboard the 3D band wagon — Cameron’s “Avatar” is due out in 2009, while Jackson will produce “The Hobbit,” with Guillermo del Toro directing.’
Ain’t It Cool News contributor Icaddy had the chance to see the unreleased trailer for Peter Jackson’s ‘The Lovely Bones’ at a Paramount press screening in London. This is what he had to say.
“Finally we got to see the trailer for lovely bones – have not read the book myself but my girlfriend ensures me that from the footage I described the film should be a massive hit. Trailer is very upsetting but in my mind give away WAY too much of the plot.”
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, there is still some discussion about whether “The Hobbit” should be one long movie (in two parts) or two self-contained movies, though there are no direct quotes on the subject. However, comments regarding the collaboration between Del Toro and Jackson seem very positive:
You can read the entire article here: Sydney Morning Herald
While some of us worry about making plans for the weekend, Guillermo Del Toro has enough projects lined up for the next decade! A new article in Variety lists some potential post-“Hobbit” films he’d like to direct including Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Slaughterhouse-Five, and Hellboy 3. Variety article
It has been well documented that Guillermo del Toro will approach the original The Lord of the Rings cast to reprise their roles in Middle-earth should the script call for it. News comes today from the MTV Movie Blog that one such actor, John Noble, won’t be available:
For the full story, jump on over to the MTV Movie Blog. [Read More]
In an interview with Independent Television News (ITN) Limited, Guillermo Del Toro shared his thoughts on how enormous a task directing “The Hobbit” will be.
Del Toro said, “I am very excited, very nervous. It is very daunting. I think it is a responsibility. It is like being handed the keys to the nuclear button.”
Del Toro also talks more about how he’ll work with Peter Jackson and will continue to respect the LOTR world that has already been created. There’s also a video interview attached to the site. ITN Limited
