MGM and Sir Ian changes Hobbit filming start date

[ourdramaqueen]

Some more on the MGM sale situation by TORn and Kristin Thompson:

Time Warner Eyes MGM

March 18th, 2010 by xoanon

Time Warner Inc. might offer as much as $1.5 billion dollars for MGM, according to Bloomberg News. What do you get for that? Well, a 4,100-title library, the James Bond franchise, the Pink Panther franchise, part of the upcoming Hobbit movie, some television channels, and the rights to the show Stargate. More..


MGM situation on due date of second-round bidding

Today is the deadline for the second round of bidding for MGM. Variety has published a good summary of the situation. Here’s the most relevant portion... [more at the link above]


Also, Kristin noticed that the filming start date on Ian McKellen's official homepage has been changed again: Filming in July or …

Comments

[ourdramaqueen.livejournal.com]

And casting, and release date, and WTF will be the content of the second film... *sigh*

[ismenin.livejournal.com]

AS long as we GET The Hobbit (eventually, sighs) I don't care much. Winks. :D HobbitHobbitHobbit! xxxx

[ourdramaqueen.livejournal.com]

It would be nice to hear ANY official news about ANY aspect though... *sigh*