Michael Carney on June 1st, 2010

From TheOneRing.net : PJ ‘may direct The Hobbit’: Sir Peter Jackson says he will step into the breach and direct The Hobbit himself if it becomes the only way to ensure the US$150 million (NZ$219m) film is made after the sudden departure of director Guillermo del Toro. Well, that’s something I guess. I’ve also read that he [...]

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Michael Carney on June 1st, 2010

From TheOneRing.net: Guillermo Del Toro departs “The Hobbit”: Guillermo Del Toro announced today that he is no longer directing the two movies based on J.R.R Tolkien’s “The Hobbit”, but will continue to co-write the screenplays. C’mon MGM, get the deal done! I can’t believe we lost this visionary director for this project! At least he’ll continue on [...]

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Michael Carney on January 9th, 2009

From SCI FI Wire:

McKellan talks The Hobbit: Ian McKellan told reporters that he was to dine with The Hobbit director Guillermo del Toro on Thursday to discuss reprising his Lord of the Rings role of Gandalf the wizard in the prequel, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s book. “I’m having supper with Guillermo del Toro this evening,” McKellan [...]

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