THE HOBBIT SEQUEL (2012)

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	To Be Announced 2012
	Guillermo del Toro
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	New Line Cinema
	Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
	thehobbitblog.com
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The two "Hobbit" films - "The Hobbit" and its sequel - are scheduled to be shot simultaneously, with pre-production beginning as soon as possible. Principal photography is tentatively set for a 2009 start, with the intention of "The Hobbit" release slated for 2010 and its sequel the following year, in 2011. Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh will serve as Executive Producers of two films based on "The Hobbit."

HEADLINE NEWS

	Ian McKellan Speaks Out on The Hobbit March 26th, 2008: The legendary Gandalf portrayer talks about appearing in the new films.
	Guillermo Del Toro Confirmed as the Director of The Hobbit!? January 29th, 2008: A new video congratulates the director, confirming the rumors?

INTERVIEWS

Peter Jackson & Guillermo Del Toro Talk The Hobbit!
May 24th, 2008: The two directors sit down to talk to fans about their plans for the project.

PRODUCTION NEWS

	Christopher Lee Up for Returning as Saruman in The Hobbit June 4th, 2008: The actor indicates he would be interested in returning for the two films.
	Sir Ian McKellen Confirms His Return in The Hobbit April 30th, 2008: The actor also gives us an update on Magneto.
	Guillermo Del Toro Officially Signs on to Direct The Hobbit April 24th, 2008: The production on the J.R.R. Tolkein novel takes a big step forward.
	Guillermo Del Toro Not Confirmed to Direct The Hobbit Yet February 14th, 2008: The director speaks about the lawsuit and the status of the live-action Tolkien adaptations.
	Guillermo Del Toro in Talks to Direct The Hobbit January 28th, 2008: The director would take the reins over two films.
	Peter Jackson Is Not Directing The Hobbit! December 19th, 2007: Both the movie and its sequel will be produced at the same time.