The Hobbit Is Now Three FIlms

Peter Jackson released this statement today announcing that The Hobbit will become three films.   The newly added third film is due in 2014.

It is only at the end of a shoot that you finally get the chance to sit down and have a look at the film you have made. Recently Fran, Phil and I did just this when we watched for the first time an early cut of the first movie – and a large chunk of the second. We were really pleased with the way the story was coming together, in particular, the strength of the characters and the cast who have brought them to life. All of which gave rise to a simple question: do we take this chance to tell more of the tale? And the answer from our perspective as the filmmakers, and as fans, was an unreserved ‘yes.’

We know how much of the story of Bilbo Baggins, the Wizard Gandalf, the Dwarves of Erebor, the rise of the Necromancer, and the Battle of Dol Guldur will remain untold if we do not take this chance. The richness of the story of The Hobbit, as well as some of the related material in the appendices of The Lord of the Rings, allows us to tell the full story of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins and the part he played in the sometimes dangerous, but at all times exciting, history of Middle-earth.


So, without further ado and on behalf of New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Wingnut Films, and the entire cast and crew of “The Hobbit” films, I’d like to announce that two films will become three.

It has been an unexpected journey indeed, and in the words of Professor Tolkien himself, ”a tale that grew in the telling.”

Cheers,

Peter J.

The Hobbit Trilogy?

At Comic-Con a rumor was swirling that Warner Brothers was going to turn Peter Jackson's two film adaption of The Hobbit into three films.  Peter Jackson shot down the idea and said it was more likely that they would include additional footage on the extended editions of the films on home video.  Now it seems though they may really be considering a third film.  Apparently Jackson has shot enough film for almost three movies.  Almost means that some additional shooting would be required next spring in order to fill in what footage is needed to turn the two films into three.  It's likely this will happen because Warner Brothers won't turn down the opportunity to make even more money now would they?!

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Banner

This huge banner has been released for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.  Click on it for a higher resolution so that you can see all the fantastic imagery on this one, including the first look at the character Beorn!

The Unreleased Animated Version Of The Hobbit

Back in 1966, animator Gene Deitch collaborated with Czech illustrator Adolf Born to create this 12 minute version of Tolkien's classic tale, The Hobbit. It never saw the light of day,until now

First Trailer For The Hobbit Is Here

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey hits theaters a year from now and here is the teaser trailer and poster!

Introducing Two More Dwarves From The Hobbit

The two young Dwarves are Fili and Kili from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.  So far it's very cool how they have been releasing the images as the excitement builds towards Christmas 2012!

Meet The Dwarves Of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Warner Brothers has released two new official pictures from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey have been released introducing us to the dwarves of the story.  The film hits theaters December 14, 2012.

The first photo features Jed Brophy as Nori, Adam Brown as Ori and Mark Hadlow as Dori. Warner Brothers also released the following description: These three brothers, all sons of the same mother, could not be more different from each other. Dori, the oldest, spends much of his time watching out for Ori, the youngest; making sure he’s not caught a chill or got himself killed by Wargs or Goblins. No-body quite knows what Nori gets up to most of the time, except that it’s guaranteed to be dodgy and quite probably, illegal. Dori, Nori and Ori are intensely loyal to each other – and whilst they are perfectly happy fighting amongst themselves, woe-betide any anyone who means harm to one of these brothers.

The second photo features John Callen as Oin and Peter Hambleton as Gloin. The description of these two is as follows: Distant cousins of Thorin Oakenshield, these two doughty Northern Dwarves join the Company out of a sense of loyalty to their kin, and also because they have a substantial sum of money invested in the venture. Along with Bombur, Gloin is the only other married Dwarf in the Company (there being a shortage of female dwarves in general). His wife is an acclaimed beauty with a particularly fine beard. Gloin is the proud father of a young son, Gimli, who will go on to become part of the famous Fellowship of the Ring.

New Photos From The Hobbit

 The first of two films based on The Hobbit hit at Christmas 2012 with production in full swing.  Entertainment Weekly has these three new photos from set including our first look at Bilbo in the pic to the right!

Ian McKellan Returns As Gandalf

The Hobbit has begun filming of course and is set for release Christmas 2012.  This new set picture released shows Ian McKellan on set as Gandalf sporting some groovy 3D glasses checking out some recently filmed footage!

The Hobbit Is Filming

The Hobbit has finally officially began filming.  Peter Jackson is on set and these pictures prove it.  The first of two films id due in theaters December 2012.