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Guillermo del Toro Will Direct "The Hobbit"

Posted by Soulskill on from the passing-the-reins dept.

jagermeister101 tips us to news that Peter Jackson and the Lord of the Rings production team have officially selected Guillermo del Toro to direct the upcoming Hobbit film and its sequel. del Toro's resume includes films such as Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy, and Blade 2. This confirms rumors which began after the controversy between Jackson and New Line Cinemas was resolved last year.

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  1. Re:Good by Rogerborg · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I think it's just so great that there are racists in Mexico too!

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  2. Re:Phew by DNS-and-BIND · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Pan's Labyrinth? Did we see the same movie? The movie I saw was a love letter to Communist insurgents, with a fantasy plotline tacked on as an afterthought.

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  3. Re:What's the draw? by icsx · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    But on the other hand, Hellboy sucked and yet it gets a sequel.