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I am a LOTRO fan, thru and thru.. Haven't seen any of Del Toro's work. Can't make an educated comment, about his abilities to do The Hobbit project. Still, I want the best Director for the epic. Peter Jackson is the best. I loved Peter's work on King Kong, as well. Peter, if you see this, please find a way to put your next two projects on hold, to do The Hobbit. True justice would not be done to The Hobbit, without you. More
Posted by Joanwyn at 22:36 on 16 February 2008 | Report This Post |
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Aside from Peter Jackson himself, I can't imagine a better director to take on The Hobbit. Guess that means he won't be directing The Deathly Hallows as some have suggested. More
Posted by boredbluekoala at 22:23 on 29 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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I think Del Toro would do a good job with this. One question about the article though, "...The Hobbit and it's sequel"?? Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the sequel to The Hobbitt The Lord of the Rings? I'm pretty sure they've been filmed already.... More
Posted by hypercc at 21:19 on 29 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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a friend of mine went to the paris premiere of "the orphanage", del toro was present and confirmed that he was going to direct the hobbit.
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Posted by lady_stardust at 16:48 on 29 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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Suprising news here. This is one of those films where you don't have a clue how it will turn out. My guess is that it will be both Jacksons style in together with Del Toro's style with Tolkeins story and a 5 star status. You just know it's going to be awesome. The only problem is it's not confirmed! It would be a nice change, and a nice take on the novel. Fingers crossed guys! More
Posted by Movieman Tom at 07:42 on 29 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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As Jackson will be not be directing, this sounds like a logical move. G. Del Toro has proved himself in the genre. I am just glad they didnt give it to Brett Ratner or someone of that ilk. Wouldn't have been the first time. Surely there is something better for Jackson to be involved with than Tintin. I simply have no anticipation at all for that project. More
Posted by Deacon Frost at 23:33 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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| Bored Of The Rings. Bring on the madness. |
as a child i loved J.R.R. Tolkiens LORD OF THE RINGS books and its prequel THE HOBBIT. The films came out and i was as excited about them as everyone else was. in retrospect im bored of it.
Guillermo Del Toro is one of the last cult directors to still tread the borderline between cult and mainstream. i think he should scrap everything and get on with H.P.Lovecrafts AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS. after all most of del toro's movies have a tinge of a lovecraftian vibe (Hellboy, Cronos). and to be More
Posted by Horrorguru at 21:25 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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Three single sentence words. Eg. "Best. Bond. Ever." Man I'm no longer down with the kidz. I hate it. I. Hate. It. Or pre-amble that leads to a set-up with "hell," For example, "The Beard has three wildly different films in production in 2008. Hell, Spielberg's a one man movie studio." More
Posted by keyzersaulsie at 20:43 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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...I'd rather see him do Harry Potter. Controversial, I know, but given that The Hobbit has to look like LOTR - like the world Jackson's already created - part of me feels a massive creative force like Del Toro would be a bit hamstrung. I'd rather that gig went to a director who hadn't really had a "big break" yet; maybe like a Raimi pre-Spidey. Potter, on the other hand, has shown that it benefits strongly from a distinctive vision and a strong directorial hand; the best on More
Posted by Najemikon at 20:10 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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oh man! i cant wait for this, really! More
Posted by Nalfeshnee at 19:40 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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LOOK AT THAT FUCKIN' BONE! More
Posted by topgunmaverick at 18:43 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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Jackson says he can't do it because he doesn't want the fans to wait forever, which they would have to if he did it as The Lovely Bones and Tintin have to be made first, but surely with Del Toro we'll be waiting longer, look at all the films he has on his plate at the moment! I'd rather wait five years to see the Jackson version to be honest.
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First, don't spam your message three times. Secondly, please do some research. New Line's rights to The Hobbit expire in 2010. More
Posted by doctorolorinbats1975 at 18:16 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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Frankly, del Toro's too good for this. Lord of the Rings was a load of flatulent rubbish and del Toro's films have always been of a far superior class. Sadly, this feels like he's lowering himself... More
Posted by vanburenbros at 18:16 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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i think i speak for everyone when i say this: AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW YEAH! More
Posted by Hughezy at 18:10 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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Yay for The Hobbit, but I just wanted him to do the last Potter that little bit more, given that I love the book more than the Hobbit. Give the last Potter film to Cuaron, or someone like him, and I will be very happy! But good news for the Hobbit anyway! More
Posted by Pipkin3 at 17:26 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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Posted by clarkkent at 16:59 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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WHY AM I THE ONLY ONE HAPPY ABOUT THIS!!! More
Posted by willchadwick at 16:35 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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Jackson says he can't do it because he doesn't want the fans to wait forever, which they would have to if he did it as The Lovely Bones and Tintin have to be made first, but surely with Del Toro we'll be waiting longer, look at all the films he has on his plate at the moment! I'd rather wait five years to see the Jackson version to be honest. More
Posted by killmyidols at 16:26 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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Jackson says he can't do it because he doesn't want the fans to wait forever, which they would have to if he did it as The Lovely Bones and Tintin have to be made first, but surely with Del Toro we'll be waiting longer, look at all the films he has on his plate at the moment! I'd rather wait five years to see the Jackson version to be honest. More
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Jackson says he can't do it because he doesn't want the fans to wait forever, which they would have to if he did it as The Lovely Bones and Tintin have to be made first, but surely with Del Toro we'll be waiting longer, look at all the films he has on his plate at the moment! I'd rather wait five years to see the Jackson version to be honest. More
Posted by killmyidols at 16:26 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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...anything but another bloody fantasy film! I want to see him try a western, or a war film (without fairies), or a straight drama. Frankenstein? The Hobbit? I can picture exactly how they'll look already! What's the point? I don't think he's right for Tolkien anyway.Get Raimi on the case. More
Posted by The_Hat at 16:22 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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...I'd rather see him do Harry Potter. Controversial, I know, but given that The Hobbit has to look like LOTR - like the world Jackson's already created - part of me feels a massive creative force like Del Toro would be a bit hamstrung. I'd rather that gig went to a director who hadn't really had a "big break" yet; maybe like a Raimi pre-Spidey. Potter, on the other hand, has shown that it benefits strongly from a distinctive vision and a strong directorial hand; the best one is Cua More
Posted by britesparc at 14:33 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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My heart just skipped a beat :D More
Posted by genlock at 14:33 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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Without wishing Jackson were directing. More
Posted by RevolloveR at 14:17 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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there is a god!who said Mondays were always a depressing day.Hobbit + Del Torro = stuff things dreams are made of More
Posted by dvddave at 14:16 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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come on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! More
Posted by ilovekaren at 14:14 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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Today was really sucking, and now...not so much!! I think Del Toro should be made to shelve any other project he has in mind in favour of The Hobbit. So can Alfonso Cuaron be now given HP7 please??? More
Posted by Halfling at 14:00 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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I've been waiting for news of The Hobbit for so long I forgot the taste of bread, the sound of trees, the softness of the wind. We even forgot our own name. And we wept, precious.
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Posted by ThisIsntEvenMyDesk at 13:57 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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...its the best thing to happen. Ever. Full stop. More
Posted by jpt1976 at 13:56 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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I've been waiting for news of The Hobbit for so long I forgot the taste of bread, the sound of trees, the softness of the wind. We even forgot our own name. And we wept, precious.
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Posted by ThisIsntEvenMyDesk at 13:55 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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You have to be kidding me! This guy is more muppet than kermit the frog! He ruined the Hell Boy movies and Pans Laberinth was fu*kin Boring! Why are we even contemplating letting him near the LOR trilogy! More
Posted by stu121177 at 13:42 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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I'm just hoping it all comes true. The guy is a genious. More
Posted by umer_ejaz at 13:21 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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As a fan of both LOTR and Harry Potter i'd like to see Del Toro's imaginative take on both the films.Im not sure what he could do with Frankenstein,its already been done,then spoofed (Young Frankenstein)...then remade (when de Niro played the monster)...then included in other film's (Van Helsing, god awful) and then that "modern day take" of it that was on tele a while ago.Please just make the Hobbit....please.... More
Posted by jb at 13:06 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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It'd be lovely if it'd happened, but come on, del Toro is such a busy man! Don't cross your fingers: del Toro is a genius, but he keeps juggling and dropping projects like a crappy clown. I'm not kidding, he completely forgot about his remakes of Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Witches. Still, I'd like to see him take on The Hobbit moreso than Potter. More
Posted by doctorolorinbats1975 at 12:54 on 28 January 2008 | Report This Post |
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