The Hobbit: No confirmation yet - but "hopefully" within the next 4-5 days

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/04/24/28735-mtv-rough-cut-video-with-guillermo-del-toro/

MTV Rough Cut Video with Guillermo Del Toro
April 24th, 2008 by Calisuri | Discuss

The ‘Reckoning’ is upon us! MTV caught up with Guillermo del Toro at the New York Comic-Con and got yet another snippet concerning ‘The Hobbit’ films. And is it just me, or would Ron Perlman make a perfect Beorn? Let me be the first to throw it out there that if Guillermo del Toro is in fact the director of ‘The Hobbit’ films, we can expect to see Perlman involved in some capacity. He’s a talented actor with a great range and an established fanbase in our genre. Check out the video over at MTV Rough Cut! [Click Here] (Thanks to Forum member BuckyUnderBelly for the heads up!)


http://www.ifmagazine.com/new.asp?article=6130

'HOBBIT' NOT CONFIRMED, DEL TORO CONSIDERS 'SATURN'

Should Guillermo del Toro's 'THE HOBBIT' deal not materialize, the writer-director has other projects in the wings, including 'THE LIST OF SEVEN,' 'MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS' and a children's horror pic called 'SATURN AND THE END OF DAYS'

By JAY FRASCO, News Editor
Published 4/24/2008

LOCATION: Comic-Con

THE SKINNY: While LORD OF THE RINGS fans wait for Guillermo del Toro's official announcement that he will be directing THE HOBBIT for Peter Jackson, the HELLBOY director announced a handful of films he's passionate about that would keep him busy should he suddenly find himself out of the picture. Film Buff Online reported del Toro has MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS, THE LIST OF SEVEN, and SATURN AND THE END OF DAYS on his short list.

Concerning his HOBBIT directing deal, del Toro joked, "It is my personal belief that in the next four or five days it'll be like watching the end of AMERICAN IDOL with a very fat singer. In the next four or five days, we will know if we were able to conclude every legal thing that is pending for me to be able to do it or not. It can go either way, but I can assure you very soon we will know and that’s all I can say about that. I hope I get to do it."

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Finally - it's official!

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/04/24/28739-its-official-del-toro-to-direct-hobbit-films/

It’s Official! Del Toro to Direct Hobbit Films!
April 24th, 2008 by Calisuri | Source: Variety.com | Discuss

Variety and Stuff.co.nz are reporting that the deal is done, and fan-favorite director Guillermo del Toro will take on the ‘Hobbit’ films!

From Variety.com: [Full Story]

In a major step forward on “The Hobbit,” Guillermo del Toro has signed on to direct the New Line-MGM tentpole and its sequel.

The widely expected announcement came Thursday afternoon jointly from exec producers Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, New Line president Toby Emmerich and Mary Parent, the newly named chief of MGM’s Worldwide Motion Picture Group.

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From Stuff.co.nz: [Full Story] (Image above courtesy of Stuff.co.nz)

The official announcement was made in Hollywood by Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson - who will co-produce The Hobbit - fellow producer Fran Walsh, and executives from New Line Cinema and MGM.

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Guillermo also left a message on the TORN Message Board:

http://newboards.theonering.net/forum/gforum/perl/gforum.cgi?post=90953#90953

In exchange for the Riddle-

I'll give you an answer-

I must say you guys solved my, perhaps, ill-conceived riddle quite fast (I'm ashamed, actually) and got the date and times right. Nevertheless, the powers of red tape extended the process for hours and days longer.

But now its all done-

I'm confirmed and signed as the HOBBIT (SES) and I hope to join your community form this day forth-

Now I''ll go and have a second breakfast to celebrate!

Yours Truly

GDT


FINALLY! As you know Guillermo isn't my first choice (I'd have preferred Sam Raimi), but I'm relieved that a decision has finally been made, and hopefully the Tolkien Trust lawsuit will be settled soon so they can proceed with script, casting etc.

The Hobbit: Some more info from the man himself

http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/04/25/28747-guillermo-del-toro-chats-with-torn-about-the-hobbit-films/

Guillermo del Toro Chats with TORN About ‘The Hobbit’ Films!
April 25th, 2008 by xoanon | Discuss

In an exclusive interview with TheOneRing.net, Guillermo del Toro talks about Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Howard Shore, Animatronics vs CGI, the ‘tone’ of the upcoming ‘Hobbit’ films and much more!

We had the opportunity to chat with Guillermo del Toro this morning from his current HQ in London. He’s hard at work putting the finishing touches on ‘Hellboy II: The Golden Army’ and taking interviews from news outlets about that film, and the recent announcement that he’ll be doing ‘The Hobbit’ and a subsequent Hobbit sequel down the line.

First things first, YES, that is him on our message boards, he told me he intends to post there as often as he humanly can. And yes, he is as cool and approachable as he sounds. Take a look at my interview!


It's pretty long so I won't copy/paste the whole thing - you can read it at the above link - but I'll quote a few bits beneath the cut which I found note-/squeeworthy! :D

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Goodness!

There's already a release date for the Lost Season 4 DVDs: December 9, 2008. Full press release at TVShowsonDVD.com.

I still have to watch my Season 3 DVDs... eep!


Also - serenitysangel and other Firefly/Nathan fans, did you hear about this already? I only copied the Nathan relevant bits over - it's not much, but still.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i0f3a7216274d5d820d479bef7d023d36

Alyssa Milano circles ABC pilot
Nathan Fillion eyes lead in comedy 'Castle'
By Nellie Andreeva

April 25, 2008

Alyssa Milano and Nathan Fillion are in negotiations for the respective leads in two ABC pilots: the untitled Kristin Newman comedy and drama presentation "Castle."

[...]

"Castle," from ABC Studios, is a comedic procedural about a famous mystery novelist (Fillion) helping the NYPD solve crimes.

Fillion recurs on ABC's "Desperate Housewives" and recently wrapped the feature "Chilled in Miami."


Now if only Sean Maher would finally get another project...