Two Hobbit Films Planned
(IGN) MGM and New Line Cinema are moving ever closer to making J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit a big-screen reality. And now it seems that the studios may be planning not one, but two films based on the 1937 fantasy novel. MGM chief operating officer Rick Sands revealed the plans this past weekend during a trade show in Orlando, Florida, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Mystech: Slowly moving from the realm of rumors to the realm of reality. Let’s hope they don’t emulate the prequel awfulness that was Star Wars 1-3.
The Hobbit follows Bilbo Baggins on an adventure with a band of dwarves and the wizard Gandalf as they attempt to reclaim the dwarves’ stolen treasure and restore their kingdom
This is the second time in the past month that Sands has publicly commented on the project. A few weeks ago, he issued a statement in response to a fan petition urging MGM and New Line to pursue Lord of the Rings helmer Peter Jackson as the director of The Hobbit.
“Peter Jackson’s phenomenal success with The Lord of the Rings trilogy makes him the first and most ideal choice for directing The Hobbit. MGM would be thrilled to collaborate with the Academy Award-winning director on this MGM New Line Cinema production,” Sands said.
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I have more faith n Jackson that I do in Lucas. It is obvious that he truly loves these stories and I suspect that he will do them justice. Two movies will allow for the entire story to be told as well.
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I agree completely on the Jackson/Lucas comparison… Lucas has completely lost touch with reality. I hope that the studios allow Jackson the same freedom and control that made the LotR series so astounding.
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