MGM to Produce "The Hobbit"

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Monday September 11, 2006 @05:10AM from the hairy-feet dept.

pawnder writes, "According to two sources, MGM and New Line are partnering to produce 'The Hobbit' as part of MGM's new plans to create blockbuster movies again. From theonering.net: 'Over the next few years, MGM is planning to release half a dozen films, some in the $150 million to $200 million-plus range. Studio is ready to unveil such high-profile projects as "Terminator 4"; one or two installments of "The Hobbit," which Sloan hopes will be directed by Peter Jackson; and a sequel to "The Thomas Crown Affair" with Pierce Brosnan.'" With or without Tom singing, is what I want to know.

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DRM The Hobbit by cryfreedomlove · 2006-09-11 05:36 · Score: -1, Offtopic

I'm sure that producing the Hobbit will be an expensive risk for MGM. Given that, they have every right to choose to release the Hobbit with any DRM they choose in order to protect their investment and maximize their opportunity to realize a profit and plow that into their next great film effort. That's their right as content owners. It's their decision to use DRM or not.