It’s official – Del Toro will direct The Hobbit movies
Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh along with executives from New Line Cinema and MGM have announced that Guillermo del Toro will direct The Hobbit movies. Peter and Fran said “We have long admired Guillermo’s work and cannot think of a more inspired filmmaker to take the journey back to Middle-earth. We are delighted ‘The Hobbit’ is in such trustworthy hands.” You can read the full story here.
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I’ve never seen “Pan’s Labrynth” but I’ve seen “Hellboy.” I’m no expert when it comes to judging whether or not someone can do “The Hobbit” justice. I just know Peter Jackson rules! What do you all think?
I’ve never seen any of his stuff… I am sorry that PJ won’t be doing the movies, but hey, at least we’re getting The Hobbit!!!!! 😀
No PJ? 🙁 At least we get the hobbit though, that’s got to be better than nothing. But no PJ? 🙁
well at least PJ will be included in the producers seat…maybe he can put some of his influence in the film….I hope 😉
Wow, thats the first time I’ve seen Del Toro… and he looks like a genius. To me anyway. Never seen any of his stuff but I really want to see Pans Labyrinth.
If PJ approves, then I’m willing to give this a go.
He did a good job with “Hellboy.” I hope he dose it great with the hobbbit, but I think I’d rather see PJ direct it.
I was impressed with “Pan’s Labyrinth”, he works well with magic realism. I’m actually curious to see what he’ll make of “The Hobbit”.:)
I think it’s funny now that PJ has lost weight that GDT looks more like a hobbit.
I think he’ll do fine under PJ and Fran’s guidance.
It´s a pity PJ wont direct the Hobbit… At least he will be a producer! I have seen some of Guillermo´s work, it is pretty good, I hope he puts a lot of effort into the making of the movies!