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* MGM and New Line will co-finance and co-distribute two films, "The Hobbit" and a sequel to "The Hobbit." New Line will distribute in North America and MGM will distribute internationally.
Två filmer alltså. Jag läste för några dagar sedan följande på ett annat forum. Trodde mest att det var bullshit om jag ska vara ärlig men det låg tydligen något i det. Dom fyra följande posterna är från det andra forumet för några dagar sedan.
I've mentioned this before -- Jackson's idea is do one film that is the Hobbit book itself, a second that covers Gandalf and the White Council chasing Sauron (the "Necromancer" in the Hobbit) from Dol Goldur. I still assume this is what they mean by "splitting
Ah, so I assume that the second film would be based heavily on the LOTR Appendices and HOME... that makes sense...
splitting it into two allows them to incorporate the White Council and Necromancer/Dul Guldor, and connect it more to the trilogy. Allows them to show more of Gandalf (always good), as well as more Elrond, Galadriel and Celeborn (maybe even Cirdan as well [face_pray]). We might even see Radaghast.
Again, what Jackson always talked about isn't a "split" -- the second film just fills in the blanks of what Gandalf has to do that's darned important that he can't help out with the dragon. Like Mar said, appendices, etc. Bring back Gandalf, Saruman, Elrond, Aragorn, introduce Radagast and Cirdan (maybe). Possibly a reference to Cirdan giving Gandalf [cue the Johnny Cash] the ring of fire (Narya)?
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* Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh will serve as Executive Producers of two films based on "The Hobbit." New Line will manage the production of the films, which will be shot simultaneously.
* Peter Jackson and New Line have settled all litigation relating to the "Lord of the Rings" (LOTR) Trilogy.
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Said Peter Jackson, "I'm very pleased that we've been able to put our differences behind us, so that we may begin a new chapter with our old friends at New Line. "The Lord of the Rings" is a legacy we proudly share with Bob and Michael, and together, we share that legacy with millions of loyal fans all over the world. We are delighted to continue our journey through Middle Earth. I also want to thank Harry Sloan and our new friends at MGM for helping us find the common ground necessary to continue that journey."
"Peter Jackson has proven himself as the filmmaker who can bring the extraordinary imagination of Tolkien to life and we full heartedly agree with the fans worldwide who know he should be making "The Hobbit," said Sloan, MGM's Chairman and CEO. Now that we are all in agreement on "The Hobbit," we can focus on assembling the production team that will capture this phenomenal tale on film."
Bob Shaye, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO comments, "We are very pleased we have been able to resolve our differences, and that Peter and Fran will be actively and creatively involved with "The Hobbit" movies. We know they will bring the same passion, care and talent to these films that they so ably accomplished with "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy."
"Peter is a visionary filmmaker, and he broke new ground with "The Lord of the Rings," notes Michael Lynne, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO. We're delighted he's back for "The Hobbit" films and that the Tolkien saga will continue with his imprint. We greatly appreciate the efforts of Harry Sloan, who has been instrumental in helping us reach our new accord."
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The two "Hobbit" films "The Hobbit" and its sequel - are scheduled to be shot simultaneously, with pre-production beginning as soon as possible. Principal photography is tentatively set for a 2009 start, with the intention of "The Hobbit" release slated for 2010 and its sequel the following year, in 2011.
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