I don't do many movie posts, but since I love the Lord of the Rings movies, and have been waiting patiently for news concerning the Hobbit I have to post the latest goods on this subject. Guillermo Del Toro is slated to direct, and if you don't recognize the name he has done such movies as Pan's Labyrinth and Hellboy. If you've seen Heavenly Creatures by Peter Jackson you can understand why they want Del Toro to direct. They both have a talent for showing how people separate themselves from reality by delving into fantasy. They also emphasize the use of models, and makeup, and costumes over CGI, which is one of my favorite things about these two directors. Del Toro also has a passion for the subject material and will see that the movies get the proper treatment. They plan to make two - one in 2010 dealing exclusively with the Hobbit, and one in 2011 that deals with the period of time between the Hobbit and LOTR. Fortunately for all of us Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis are said to be coming back, as well as Howard Shore for the music. Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Phillipa Boyens will also be writing the script as well as filling the role of producers. This feels like the right time to say - Oh baby.
2 comments:
It's about time. Oh boy!
Pete you are so funny and oh how the Kelley's can appreciate this post, oh baby indeed! And also, no joke, but Oliver LOVES that Feist song. Everytime it comes on he bounces up and down. She sure knows her stuff:)
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