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MGM announced yesterday a new plan for several "tentpole" (blockbuster franchise) films over the coming years that will support the reinvigorated studio. Among them: Terminator 4, the 22nd James Bond film... and a little something called The Hobbit. MGM owns the rights to distribute The Hobbit, but New Line (which produced the Lord of the Rings trilogy) owns the production rights. Apparently, the two studios have worked out a deal to co-produce The Hobbit. MGM and New Line have not yet approached Peter Jackson to direct, but reportedly have intentions to. Variety reports that MGM/New Line might even consider making two films out of The Hobbit instead of just one (overkill or milking a cash cow? you decide). But announcing the film before even approaching Jackson? I think that's what Hollywood bigwigs refer to as "applying the pressure." But does anyone in their right mind think that a Hobbit film could work if Jackson's not involved?
http://www.infuzemag.com/news/archives/ ... _will.html
Now, The Hobbit was one of the first books to get me reading as a kid (right behind the Bible. Praise Jesus!) and is one that I really enjoy picking up whenever and reading it again just for entertainment sake. I have a similiar relationship with The Lord of the Rings, and I felt the film versions of those while got the feel and aesthetic down... ultimately left me for wanting more. And what was up with that 12 fade to black scenes at the end of Return of the King? Anyway.
I'm looking forward to the film version, but I'm a bit worried how it's going to be handled to be honest.
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