Executives close to the project said that Warner Bros. is now likely to release the first film at the end of 2012, and not at the end of 2011 as had been hoped for by the fans.
"While it is still possible that it could come out in December 2011, it looks more likely to be 2012," an executive close to the film told WaxWord.
"While it is still possible that it could come out in December 2011, it looks more likely to be 2012," an executive close to the film told WaxWord.
The Hobbit Sequel would now hit theaters sometime in 2013.
UPDATE: (12/7/09 11 AM PST)Collider spoke with Peter Jackson over the weekend and Jackson denied the rumor that the film will be released a year later, saying a 2011 release is still being planned for The Hobbit
Do you know the two years you guys are aiming for with The Hobbit to come out.
Jackson: Nothing has changed as far as I am concerned. Somebody wrote something on the internet and a lot of nonsense happened. You don't want to believe everything you read on the internet. We were due to deliver the scripts and be shooting sometime around April and now I think I said in an interview we were shooting in June. And somehow people are now saying the film is delayed. As far as I am aware, they are not delayed at all. I am not even sure when we are going to start shooting...we are delivering the scripts just after Christmas they'll be finished and we'll be shooting as soon as we possibly can. But you need a certain amount of time to finish the pre-production.
So you believe in December 2011 the first part is going to be in theaters.
Jackson: At this stage, that is certainly the plan. Yeah.
Jackson: Nothing has changed as far as I am concerned. Somebody wrote something on the internet and a lot of nonsense happened. You don't want to believe everything you read on the internet. We were due to deliver the scripts and be shooting sometime around April and now I think I said in an interview we were shooting in June. And somehow people are now saying the film is delayed. As far as I am aware, they are not delayed at all. I am not even sure when we are going to start shooting...we are delivering the scripts just after Christmas they'll be finished and we'll be shooting as soon as we possibly can. But you need a certain amount of time to finish the pre-production.
So you believe in December 2011 the first part is going to be in theaters.
Jackson: At this stage, that is certainly the plan. Yeah.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey comes to theaters December 14th, 2012 and stars Cate Blanchett, Saoirse Ronan, Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood, Martin Freeman, David Tennant, Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee. The film is directed by Peter Jackson.
The Hobbit: There and Back Again comes to theaters December 13th, 2013 and stars Ron Perlman, Hugo Weaving, Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Doug Jones, Kiran Shah, Billy Connolly.
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The Narrator: The Better Man
I am not lying. If someone else gives reason then I dont need to and I say I agree. I am 90% always either saying why it sucks, agreeing with someone, or something ofd the sort. Whereas you pretty much always say it so bluntly. Like you know it will suck for you so it must be a crappy movie.
and don't lesson me on hypocrisy. Your comments run wild with them. Like your punctuation comment below. "..your missing a f*cking comma". You posts are definitely not grammar perfect either Newkill. Few people do on this site. I don't even. But see right there a hypocrisy and I didn't even have to turn pages. :)
2 years agoby @narratorFlag
07cabrala
Great news..
I want these movie to be great, just like LOTR..
2 years agoby @07cabralaFlag
Cripple
Thank god
2 years agoby @crippleFlag
Newkill3000
Elm Street, thanks for the English lesson little bitch. Also, you can take up your own advice. Your missing a f*cking comma dumbsh*t. OWNED!
2 years agoby @newkill200Flag
ridgl
Not gonna happen.
2 years agoby @ridglFlag
Shadow Of The Day
Great News.
2 years agoby @asifFlag
Elm Street
Newkill, please do us all a favor if you're going to comment all over this site. Learn some English for the love of sh*t. It's "you're" as in, YOU ARE, not "your".
Christ.
2 years agoby @elmstreetFlag
Brian
Good news.
2 years agoby @brianFlag
Josh
I don't care when it comes out as long as it does.
2 years agoby @shuabertFlag
GeekStar
Just leave these people alone.Quit interviewing them,esp. the director.Let the filming commence so it can be released already.Christ I hate waiting for something I want to see.
2 years agoby @vendetta28Flag
Newkill3000
Fallen, with facts or not, your still a hypocrite, dude, for calling people out for that. Besides, admit it. You don't back up everything. If you say you do, then your a liar.
2 years agoby @newkill200Flag
JonSpidey07
I really wish they would stop messing around with the movie's release date
its like having to do script re-writes before and during production
2 years agoby @jonspidey07Flag
Twisted Smile (The Untold Smile)
Great news!
2 years agoby @twistedsmileFlag
slysnide
To me 2008 was a slow drag since anticipation for TDK was so high, whereas this year that same anticipatory spirit didn't really seem present for this summer's blockbusters. Hence why 2009 seems to be going by at a quick pace. Point being, that 2012 may be here before we know it. Hell, I remember talk of "Iron Man 2" {5/7/10} last year being almost like yesterday, so yeah, until the trailers debut, then time should flyby.
2 years agoby @slysnideFlag
Kane-333
Thats so far away...
2 years agoby @kane-333Flag
slysnide
Q: How does a 2 month setback turn into a year long delay you may ask?
A: Simple, they'd miss Oscar season and would hold it back later...like other films of late.
2 years agoby @slysnideFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Newkill I have, but I have had facts to back it and given examples. I don't say it bluntly and barely ever do I say it will fail before theres even pictures etc. Like I said, just give examples to show your not just hating.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag
K-Man
In all seriousness, I wonder if the "2012 Panic" will do anything toward movie sales? Lets face it, there are more than enough morons out there to cause a panic over nothing (Y2K anyone?) and you can bet your ass its going to happen for 2012. If The Hobbit is released in December of 2012, I wonder if it will have a negative impact on its ticket sales due to people hiding in their basements in fear of the end of the world. I personally think it's all ridiculous and will be at the movies first chance I get but I cant vouch for all the Mayan "prophecy" fearing religious zealots of the world. I guess only time will tell.
2 years agoby @k-manFlag
-comrade-
Hobbit: Fall 2021
2 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
fanboy
well i guess perfection takes time. I can wait
2 years agoby @fanboyFlag
Mutant
I'll wait
2 years agoby @zenderFlag
Billo
Does anyone else think it's ridiculous they're making two films for the one book? I wasn't surprised when I discovered the Harry Potter movie series was doing that with the last novel (nothing surprises me anymore with what the Harry Potter movie series will do to destroy the books) but this? This comes to me as a hilarious shock.
2 years agoby @angrypunkbronxkidFlag
Newkill3000
Fallen, that's so hypocritical for you to say. who hasn't stated that a movie will suck before it comes out. and if you say you haven't, then your a liar.
2 years agoby @newkill200Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Newkill thats a very blunt and "stupid" comment. Saying a movie sucks before seeing ANYTHING on it. Lol. And I know you don't like Lotr (I cant see how thats possible), but hey thats cool. But saying this will suck, with no backing is very "suck"y on your part. Please give detail.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag
Newkill3000
this will suck.
2 years agoby @newkill200Flag
Dalakah123
well they beter make a good one its enogh desapointing of mani movies like twilite and harry potter 6 so if they make a crap one please dont bother
2 years agoby @dalakah123Flag
Newkill3000
So, does this mean Warner Bros. has bought MGM.
2 years agoby @newkill200Flag
Charles DeMar
Just do it right
2 years agoby @nemesissisFlag
Space101
Why am I not surprised this got pushed back??? Better to take the time and perfect it then to rush it and release crap
2 years agoby @space101Flag
destroger
Damn 2012!! wow is a long time...
2 years agoby @destrogerFlag