November 24th, 2009: The script for
The Hobbit is completed and turned in.
November 16th, 2009: The actor is said to be a major contender.
November 10th, 2009: The director will cameo as a small monster who will die quickly.
November 9th, 2009: The actor discusses his desire to return to the role that made him a star.
November 5th, 2009: The writer-director of this anticipated feature gives some new details.
October 30th, 2009: The actor who portrayed Gimli in
The Lord of the Rings will not appear in the prequel films.
October 13th, 2009: Take a look at what the esteemed actor had to say about the two projects.
October 2nd, 2009: The studio has secured funding to stick with Guillermo del Toro's next project.
September 25th, 2009: It seems that MGM is on the brink of bankruptcy and could affect the films.
September 24th, 2009: The actor talks about reprising his role as Gandalf for the prequel.
August 31st, 2009: The director puts some new rumors about the film in 3-D to rest.
August 1st, 2009: The visionary genius behind
The Lord of the Rings talks about his eagerly awaited upcoming project.
July 24th, 2009: The acclaimed visionary director reveals exactly what you want to know about this highly anticipated follow-up to
The Lord the Rings.
July 19th, 2009: It seems construction on The Hobbiton is under way.
July 17th, 2009: It seems the production isn't even in the casting phase as of yet.
July 9th, 2009: Take a look at all the film and TV panels you can take in on the first day of the San Diego event.
June 19th, 2009: The actor hasn't been officially cast in the
Lord of the Rings prequel.
June 12th, 2009: It seems three key figures from the
Lord of the Rings trilogy will reprise their roles for Guillermo del Toro's new films.
June 7th, 2009: The Hobbit producer makes his way to Comic-Con 2009.
April 17th, 2009: The director and producer spill about the timeline of the two films.
November 30th, 2008: Director Guillermo del Toro reveals more about the prequel production.
September 4th, 2008: The director already has many projects lined up after "The Hobbit".
August 19th, 2008: Writer/director Guillermo del Toro reveals the process has started, and new writers have come on board.
June 4th, 2008: The actor indicates he would be interested in returning for the two films.
May 29th, 2008: Some inside information reveals the Scotish actor is the front-runner for the lead role.
May 26th, 2008: An ongoing court battle is set to terminate Guillermo Del Toro's planned prequels.
May 24th, 2008: The two directors sit down to talk to fans about their plans for the project.
May 21st, 2008: Director Guillermo del Toro talks pre-production and drops names.
May 14th, 2008: The two driving forces behind the much-anticipated project will answer the fans questions.
April 30th, 2008: The actor also gives us an update on
Magneto.
April 24th, 2008: The production on the J.R.R. Tolkein novel takes a big step forward.
April 13th, 2008: As well as the status of
Hellboy II.
March 18th, 2008: The director isn't still officially signed on to take over the film.
March 10th, 2008: The veteran actors asks if there could be anyone better suited to the role.
February 14th, 2008: The director speaks about the lawsuit and the status of the live-action Tolkien adaptations.
January 29th, 2008: A new video congratulates the director, confirming the rumors?
January 28th, 2008: The director would take the reins over two films.
January 11th, 2008: The actor would like to reprise his role as Frodo.
December 19th, 2007: The Spider-Man director is gearing up for both projects!
December 19th, 2007: Both the movie and its sequel will be produced at the same time.
December 18th, 2007: Jackson and New Line have settled all litigation relating to the
Lord of the Rings trilogy.
August 10th, 2007: The prequel to
The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
April 21st, 2007: The
Spider-Man Director would do it... provided he had the blessing of
two people.
February 19th, 2007: Will Sam Raimi be directing the
Lord of the Rings prequel?
November 30th, 2006: Thinks it would be tragic for the fans if Jackson is not involved with the project.
November 25th, 2006: The
Spider-Man director may step into Peter Jackson's place.
November 20th, 2006: New Line Cinema will not ask the director to return for
The Lord of the Rings prequels.
September 11th, 2006: The studio has hopes that Peter Jackson will direct.
August 31st, 2006: A new rumor surfaces over at the offices of New Line Cinema.
March 13th, 2005: ...the director comments on
The Lord of the Rings prequel
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