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The Hobbit On Hold

Flea of Pain writes "Director Guillermo Del Toro has confirmed upcoming Lord of the Rings prequel The Hobbit has been put on hold indefinitely because the movie has been caught in a 'tangled negotiation' over the future of the MGM movie studio. The film, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's first book in the fantasy series, was reportedly due to begin shooting this summer, but has been mired in delays. Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson, who will act as producer on the new film, recently dismissed rumors of trouble with the picture, insisting, 'It's not really been delayed, because we've never announced the date.'"

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  1. Re:Dang by 2names · · Score: 5, Funny

    There's a book?

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    "I'm just here to regulate funkiness."
  2. Re:Dang by DeadDecoy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ya, I think it's based off the cartoon.

  3. Re:"On Hold" by Monkeedude1212 · · Score: 5, Funny

    well, not really.

    I must say, your well thought out post in conjuction with the reserve you maintained during your rebuttle, has caused me to reconsider my stance on what I believe. The GP almost had me convinced, but you so eloquently countered his every notion, leaving your thoughts superior. Tell me good sir, how do I subscribe to your newsletter?

  4. Re:Dang by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    That was based on the Leonard Nimoy song

  5. Re:Dang by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    That can only be fully appreciated in the original Klingon.