Jackson Slated to Make Hobbit Movie, Sequel

syrinx writes "Peter Jackson, New Line Cinema, and MGM have agreed to work on two new movies: a film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit', and a further sequel. From the article: 'The two Hobbit films ... are scheduled to be shot simultaneously, with pre-production beginning as soon as possible. Principal photography is tentatively set for a 2009 start, with the intention of 'The Hobbit' release slated for 2010 and its sequel the following year, in 2011.'" Not sure if it would be possible to nab Ian Holm as Bilbo, but here's hoping.

Comments

good, might as well ruin the Hobbit too

[EllynGeek]

Might as well ruin all of Tolkein's books with omissions, ridiculous embellishments, and seriously stupid stuff- nothing like having the complete set.

Dear Mr. Jackson, here's a free hint: trust the story. You are no Tolkein- every time you deviated from Tolkein's books for LOTR you added stupidity and detracted from the story. Don't write- just film the book. Thank you.

Blech

[sexconker]

Nothing about Tolkien is special.
He just goes on and on and on and on with random names and excessive hyperbole.

If I wanted more convoluted, pointless, "epic" tales of elves, dwarfs, and various magical items, I would go back to playing World of Warcraft.

Re:I've got a bad feeling about this.

[nagora]

Unless he directs them I expect nothing to crap.

Well, his first three attempts at adapting a fantasy book were crap, so maybe there's a chance this time if he can keep his talentless-hack hands off the script.

"You know what the Hobbit needs, lads?"

"No, Peter, what?"

"More fight scenes. I think we could skip the whole Mirkwood thing and get straight to Dale and have four hours of hack and slash. Whattyasay?"

"We'd say 'Fuck off, Peter'."