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Guillermo del Toro to Direct 'The Hobbit'

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Posted: 2008-04-24 20:33:32
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(Apr. 24) - It's official: Guillermo del Toro will be visiting Middle Earth.

According to Variety, executive producers Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, along with executives at New Line, announced on Thursday afternoon that del Toro had signed on to direct both 'The Hobbit' and its sequel. What lies ahead is a four-year sojourn in New Zealand, where del Toro will film both movies back-to-back with the help of Jackson's Wingnut and WETA production teams.

Del Toro is certainly no stranger to the land of non-humans: His 'Pan's Labyrinth' was lauded for its depiction of an ethereal fantasy world, and his 'Hellboy' movies center around the benevolent spawn of Satan.

The sequel, which is currently untitled, will cover the 60-year-period of time between 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.' Although the studio would not confirm release information, unofficial word is that 'The Hobbit' would be slated to open in 2011, with the sequel scheduled for 2012.

Del Toro's 'Hellboy 2' opens in theaters July 11.



2008-04-24 20:24:33
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KyuuketsukiGoki 11:14:14 AM Apr 27 2008

del toro is damn awesome

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SAGA Diana 12:19:42 PM Apr 26 2008

Peter Jackson and del Toro should be able to make up for Fran's insane story tangenting and penchant for rewriting core elements of respected storylines.

I hope.

aubrey1288 11:18:25 AM Apr 26 2008

As long as Jackson's on board..otherwise, I woulldn't waste my time seeing it.

KatyaMH 10:25:54 AM Apr 26 2008

I've been interested in his work also - I didn't know he directed Hellboy, but I loved both Pan's Labyrinth and especially Orphanage. I love Tolkien's books - this is a great combination!

Sindyyamenru 01:51:59 PM Apr 25 2008

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JEDI JOE 007 09:39:16 AM Apr 25 2008

Along with millions of J. R. R. Tolkien fans, I am looking forward to these productons. I am not that familiar with del Toro, bu the fact that PJ, Fran and Philippa are writing the screen play and producing the movie is enough for me. I will be at the front of the ticket line on opening day. See you there.

Vegimorph 09:40:56 PM Apr 24 2008

that should be cool : }. i've been taking interest in del Toro's work recently

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