Brief Hobbit update

The second item is of particular interest, I'm sure. :D


http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/01/06/41513-warner-bros-to-distribute/

Warner Bros to Distribute Hobbit Worldwide

January 6th, 2011 by Celeborn | Discuss | 2 Comments and 5 Reactions

LOS ANGELES, CA, January 6, 2011- Roger Birnbaum and Gary Barber, MGM Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officers, Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Operating Officer, New Line Cinema and Alan Horn, President and Chief Operating Officer, Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that MGM and Warner Bros have concluded a deal for Warner Bros. Pictures to handle international theatrical and video distribution responsibilities on MGM’s behalf for Peter Jackson’s highly anticipated adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit”. This arrangement results in Warner Bros. Pictures handling the bulk of worldwide distribution, while MGM will handle international television licensing for the films. MGM and WB will work collaboratively to coordinate marketing and release plans worldwide.

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(Kristin Thompson just posted More on the Warner Bros. distribution deal, if you're interested in more detail/clarification of what the difference is to the original distribution arrangement.)


http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2011/01/07/41520-elijah-wood-will-be-in-the-hobbit/

Elijah Wood will be in ‘The Hobbit’ (and we know how!)

January 7th, 2011 by MrCere | Discuss | 5 Comments and 12 Reactions

EXCLUSIVE – Deadline hinted first but TheOneRing.net can confirm that Elijah Wood will step in front of Peter Jackson’s cameras and return to Middle-earth for a part in ‘The Hobbit,’ — and we even know how. Despite how some fans will respond at first, the reasons are organic and natural and might not upset some of the most ardent purists.

***MAJOR HOBBIT MOVIE SPOILERS AFTER THE BREAK***