The Hobbit - Page 10

Madrugan · 05-11-2007, 05:11 PM

Depending on contract rights, The Lord of the Rings could get made in a few years again. Most distribution contracts rarely go over 15 years, and I believe the reacquisition was had in 1996, precisely the year they started prepro.

As far as Peter Jackson is concerned, part of the problem he has with New Line is that it was not only him, but Weta, that was involved in a contractual payment term called Gross Points. It means whatever the film makes, they earn. The problem is, Gross Points traditionally applies to Box Office and DVD sales. He is more than likely wishing to scour the books about contractual terms relating to merchandise, publicity, and Weta media rights.

Braen · 12-18-2007, 10:01 AM

Peter Jackson to Produce The Hobbit and Sequel! - ComingSoon.net

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson; Harry Sloan, Chairman and CEO, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM); Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne, Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs of New Line Cinema have jointly announced today that they have entered into the following series of agreements:

* MGM and New Line will co-finance and co-distribute two films, The Hobbit and a sequel to The Hobbit. New Line will distribute in North America and MGM will distribute internationally.

* Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh will serve as Executive Producers of two films based on The Hobbit. New Line will manage the production of the films, which will be shot simultaneously.

* Peter Jackson and New Line have settled all litigation relating to the "Lord of the Rings" (LOTR) Trilogy.

Said Peter Jackson, "I'm very pleased that we've been able to put our differences behind us, so that we may begin a new chapter with our old friends at New Line. 'The Lord of the Rings' is a legacy we proudly share with Bob and Michael, and together, we share that legacy with millions of loyal fans all over the world. We are delighted to continue our journey through Middle Earth. I also want to thank Harry Sloan and our new friends at MGM for helping us find the common ground necessary to continue that journey."

"Peter Jackson has proven himself as the filmmaker who can bring the extraordinary imagination of Tolkien to life and we full heartedly agree with the fans worldwide who know he should be making 'The Hobbit,'" said Sloan, MGM's Chairman and CEO. "Now that we are all in agreement on 'The Hobbit,' we can focus on assembling the production team that will capture this phenomenal tale on film."

Bob Shaye, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO comments, "We are very pleased we have been able to resolve our differences, and that Peter and Fran will be actively and creatively involved with 'The Hobbit' movies. We know they will bring the same passion, care and talent to these films that they so ably accomplished with 'The Lord of the Rings' Trilogy."

"Peter is a visionary filmmaker, and he broke new ground with 'The Lord of the Rings,'" notes Michael Lynne, New Line Co-Chairman and Co-CEO. "We're delighted he's back for 'The Hobbit' films and that the Tolkien saga will continue with his imprint. We greatly appreciate the efforts of Harry Sloan, who has been instrumental in helping us reach our new accord."

The two "Hobbit" films – The Hobbit and its sequel – 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.

The Oscar-winning, critically-acclaimed LOTR Trilogy grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide at the box-office. In 2003, "Return of the King" swept the Academy Awards, winning all of the eleven categories in which it was nominated, including Best Picture – the first ever Best Picture win for a fantasy film. The Trilogy's production was also unprecedented at the time.

Agraza · 12-18-2007, 10:06 AM

Win. I like The Hobbit more than The Fellowship. I wonder if they'll use the Led Zeppelin music...probably not.

Kuriin · 12-18-2007, 10:07 AM

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The two "Hobbit" films – The Hobbit and its sequel – 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.

This is why it's going to be successful.

Thorpe · 12-18-2007, 10:10 AM

Braen, you have officially made my year. This is the best news I've heard in quite some time. The only thing I wish was that Jackson was tagged as director and not just Executive Producer. Any news yet on if Ian Holm and Ian McKellen returning?

w166um · 12-18-2007, 10:12 AM

The Hobbit had a sequel?

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

Thorpe · 12-18-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by w166um

The Hobbit had a sequel?

Not officially. They are going to take some of Tolkien's other works to create a movie that "fills in the blanks" between the end of the Hobbit and the start of the Fellowship.

Braen · 12-18-2007, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Thorpe

Braen, you have officially made my year. This is the best news I've heard in quite some time. The only thing I wish was that Jackson was tagged as director and not just Executive Producer. Any news yet on if Ian Holm and Ian McKellen returning?

Producers pick directors.... And he can always pick himself.

Plus he was the Producer and director of the Trilogy. just not the Executive one. I don't see why he wouldn't direct.

Blank · 12-18-2007, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thorpe

Not officially. They are going to take some of Tolkien's other works to create a movie that "fills in the blanks" between the end of the Hobbit and the start of the Fellowship.

I guess my memory of tolkien is fuzzy, but I don't recall there being any books or anything that took place between the Hobbit and Fellowship. I figured they'd just divide the book in half or something... *shrug*

Twobit Whore · 12-18-2007, 10:22 AM

One word: w00t!

The Ancient · 12-18-2007, 10:23 AM

There is no halfway divide in that book. I think they are just gonna add a bunch of shit in with knowledge of Tolkien's universe.

I guess you could technically cut it where he first gets the ring but that's like a 45 minute movie.

Daezuel · 12-18-2007, 10:23 AM

Awesome news but I'm more than a little skeptical of a Hobbit sequel.

orcmauler · 12-18-2007, 10:26 AM

Fuck yeah!

Though I'm not sure myself what the sequels would entail. Unless the third movie in the set is a three hour rendition of the battle of five armies.

ah shit I have to go change my pants now.

Angerz · 12-18-2007, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blank

I guess my memory of tolkien is fuzzy, but I don't recall there being any books or anything that took place between the Hobbit and Fellowship. I figured they'd just divide the book in half or something... *shrug*

The Similarion (sp) or whatever, I believe had information about the world between the hobbit and the other 3 books. Also the books themselves had information in them as well about the details of the world between the two adventures.

edit, Or this:

Quote:

Though I'm not sure myself what the sequels would entail. Unless the third movie in the set is a three hour rendition of the battle of five armies.

ah shit I have to go change my pants now.

Agraza · 12-18-2007, 10:34 AM

They can easily draw out The Hobbit into more than two movies, but two will do. They cut a few things out of the Fellowship to keep the movies as short as they were after all. If they just reverse their strategy they're golden. And weren't those films really long, like in excess of 2 hours each? Perhaps The Hobbit and its sequel will be a little shorter in length.

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05-11-2007, 05:11 PM	#136 (permalink)
Madrugan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manhattan Posts: 391 +7 Internets	Depending on contract rights, The Lord of the Rings could get made in a few years again. Most distribution contracts rarely go over 15 years, and I believe the reacquisition was had in 1996, precisely the year they started prepro. As far as Peter Jackson is concerned, part of the problem he has with New Line is that it was not only him, but Weta, that was involved in a contractual payment term called Gross Points. It means whatever the film makes, they earn. The problem is, Gross Points traditionally applies to Box Office and DVD sales. He is more than likely wishing to scour the books about contractual terms relating to merchandise, publicity, and Weta media rights.

12-18-2007, 10:06 AM	#138 (permalink)
Agraza Issh good, no? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,041	Win. I like The Hobbit more than The Fellowship. I wonder if they'll use the Led Zeppelin music...probably not.

12-18-2007, 10:23 AM	#146 (permalink)
The Ancient where is my mind Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,855 +31 Internets	There is no halfway divide in that book. I think they are just gonna add a bunch of shit in with knowledge of Tolkien's universe. I guess you could technically cut it where he first gets the ring but that's like a 45 minute movie.

12-18-2007, 10:23 AM	#147 (permalink)
Daezuel Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 592 -7 Internets	Awesome news but I'm more than a little skeptical of a Hobbit sequel.

12-18-2007, 10:26 AM	#148 (permalink)
orcmauler <3 $$mas Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 594	Fuck yeah! Though I'm not sure myself what the sequels would entail. Unless the third movie in the set is a three hour rendition of the battle of five armies. ah shit I have to go change my pants now.

12-18-2007, 10:34 AM	#150 (permalink)
Agraza Issh good, no? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,041	They can easily draw out The Hobbit into more than two movies, but two will do. They cut a few things out of the Fellowship to keep the movies as short as they were after all. If they just reverse their strategy they're golden. And weren't those films really long, like in excess of 2 hours each? Perhaps The Hobbit and its sequel will be a little shorter in length.