"The Hobbit" finally greenlit for February

[roronoa3000]

FINALLY!
It will start shooting in February and the first movie should be out on 12/19/12.

http://www.firstshowing.net/2010/10...it-peter-jackson-starts-shooting-in-february/

http://backseatcuddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/hobbit.jpg

 

[DJCowboy]

I'm excited. I'm a little disappointed that Guillermo del Toro isn't directing anymore but it's good that Jackson is resuming the director's role!

 

[L3ggy]

It's about time, The Hobbit is one of my favourite books, ever.

 

[celebrian]

I'm very excited about it, I love Tolkien's work and Peter Jackson's one as well. It should be a great movie.

 

[hiropro]

Looking forward to it.Hopefully there`ll be no more setbacks.

 

[Spleen]

I hope Del Toro still has something to do with the movie, I'd love to have seen how his creatures turned out.

 

[Shifty]

Nice.

 

[RoadRage76]

I can't wait. I just watched all three Lord of the Ring movies on Blue Ray.

 

[CadillacD]

Nice to hear! I was worried that Gandalf might die off before filming began!

 

[Patrick_S]

I prefered Peter Jackson when he made over the top gory splatter-comedies.

 

[JohnRingo]

why on earth are they making this two movies?
oh yeah... $$$$$

 

[L3ggy]

Obviously.

 

[BlueBalls]

Meh....

 

[roronoa3000]

Brad Pitt for Smaug!

 

[Rekrul]

Great news. Though, I would have very much liked to see Del Toro's take, Jackson is the "right" man for the job.

The Hobbit is also one of my favorite overall tales, so I really look forward to seeing it come to life on-screen.

 

[gunslingingbird]

I just hope they don't cast some douchebag little dweeb like the guy from Transformers to play Bard. Also, Harvey Keitel as Thorin, anyone?

 

[CurtJa]

I think it's quite shameless it's going to be two movies. And yet...there is 0% Chance I won't pay to go to both -- pathetic willpower, eh?

 

[~~whimsy~~]

This is going to be great film!!!

I just hate that I have to wait until 2012.

 

[BlueBalls]

You know having now read the article posted I have to say that I actually got a little excited when I read Morgan Freeman was cast to play Bilbo Baggins.

Then I realised it was Martin Freeman and now I don't care again.

Meh....

:dito:

 

[Shifty]

FINALLY!
It will start shooting in February and the first movie should be out on 12/19/12.

Perhaps not. This article is dated October 16th:

Unions and the Screen Production and Development Association reported "productive" talks at a meeting last week but failed to break the deadlock, meaning Jackson's epic quest to make "The Hobbit" continues.

Hobbit row 'threatens' NZealand film industry