Footage Was Unfinished
April 29, 2012
Jackson says footage was unfinished and 48 fps is perfect for 3D.
To Bridge Direct
October 7, 2011
Bridge Direct is the master toy and game licensee for the Hobbit films.
For Tabletop Strategy Games
February 10, 2011
Games Workshop has extended its Tolkien movie license with WB.
From FFG in December
September 21, 2010
FFG has announced the December release of The Hobbit (MSRP $35.00), a new board game by Reiner Knizia.
New Director Sought
June 1, 2010
Guillermo Del Toro announced that he will not direct the two films based on The Hobbit , due to scheduling delays.
From March to Mid-Summer
November 30, 2009
Peter Jackson is still working on the script for the second of two Hobbit films and filming won't start until at least June.
Dispute With New Line Settled
December 17, 2007
The big news sweeping through Tinseltown this morning is the settlement of the dispute between New Line Cinema and director Peter Jackson.
No Comment on 'Spider-Man' Helmer
February 20, 2007
New Line's Robert Shaye told the Times that 'although there was no workable script for The Hobbit yet, he intended to release it in 2009.'
Negotiations Sour With New Line Cinema
November 21, 2006
Director Peter Jackson wrote a letter to his fan base over the weekend stating that he was walking away from negotiations with New Line Cinema regarding filming of The Hobbit .
Will New Line Get the Rights?
December 7, 2003
Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson told Zap2it.com that he wants to direct a live action version of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit .
