Peter Jackson to Excecutive Produce Tolkien’s The Hobbit
Lovers of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic Lord of the Rings books or even the acclaimed trilogy of movies directed by Peter Jackson should be happy to hear that another Tolkien novel, 1937’s The Hobbit, will be turned into a live-action movie. Unfortunately, Jackson will not direct, but he will be the executive producer.
There are actually going to be two movies filmed together, though no word if it’ll be in New Zealand like the Rings trilogy. The first will be released in 2010 and the second in 2011.
The Hobbit is a prequel to the Rings books, and follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, the uncle of Frodo Baggins, who was the main character in the Rings books and movies.
There was an animated TV movie, The Hobbit, in 1977, of which a clip is below.
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On December 20th 2007, Sam Raimi Directing ‘The Hobbit’ | Movie Crunch wrote:
[...] obligations, he’ll not be directing the two upcoming “The Hobbit” movies. He will executive produce The Hobbit, now that he’s settled his lawsuit with New Line Cinema. Directing duties are falling to Sam [...]
On January 14th 2008, Elijah Wood to Be in the Upcoming Hobbit Movies? | Movie Crunch wrote:
[...] There’s talk over at the MTV Movies blog that Elijah Wood, who played the hobbit Frodo in the Lord of the Rings (LOTR) trilogy might have some involvement in both The Hobbit movies, which Peter Jackson will only be executive producing. [...]
On January 28th 2008, Guillermo Del Toro Discussing Directing Both Hobbit Movies | Movie Crunch wrote:
[...] It appears that Guillermo del Toro has not in fact been confirmed for the two upcoming The Hobbit movies. At least considering that the Hollywood Reporter is saying that he’s in talks to direct them back to back. He’s on the shortlist., and considering what he’s done with at least Pan’s Labryinth, Hellboy and Blade 2, I’d love to see him direct. Peter Jackson has previously indicated that because of other obligations, he’s only executive producing. [...]