The Hobbit

Good Morning Hollywood, March 28: It's HP7 2U

Movies
 March 28, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

On the eve of the Cinecom convention, some looks at the movies and issues on the minds of exhibitors and studios

  

Good Morning Hollywood, March 21: Gypsy, Hobbit & Lawyer

Movies
 March 21, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

"The Lincoln Lawyer" gets a discount, "The Hobbit" sets off and Stephen Sondheim puts the kibosh on a Barbra Streisand/Tom Hooper "Gypsy"

  

Big Warner to Trim New Line Further; Hopes Emmerich Will Stay

Movies
 February 22, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 2 years ago

The independent division will shrink from the current staff of 50 to about 35, TheWrap has learned

  

Peter Jackson: 'Hobbit' Will Start Filming on March 21

Movies
 February 7, 2011 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

Recovering from ulcer surgery, filmmaker says he's back on track and so is his long-anticipated MGM fantasy-film production

  

Gollum, Gandalf on Board for Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit'

Deal Central | Movies
 January 10, 2011 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Andy Serkis and Ian McKellen will reprise their "Lord of the Rings" roles in the two-part prequel

  

Elijah Wood to Star in 'Treasure Island'; Confirmed for 'Hobbit'

Deal Central | Movies
 January 7, 2011 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Eddie Izzard also stars in the Sky TV miniseries based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel

  

Elijah Wood Heads to 'The Hobbit'

Movies
 January 7, 2011 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

Frodo to return to Middle Earth for at least cameo in Peter Jackson film

  

Warner's Gets Worldwide Theatrical & Video Rights to 'The Hobbit'

Movies
 January 6, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

As part of deal, MGM will handle television licensing for the fantasy prequel

  

Ex-Pixar CFO Ann Mather to Head New MGM Board

Movies
 December 23, 2010 By Tim Molloy 2 years ago

Mather takes position with company just out of Chapter 11

  

Cate Blanchett to Reprise 'Lord of the Rings' Role in 'Hobbit'

Deal Central | Movies
 December 7, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Ken Stott, Mikael Persbrandt, Ryan Gage, William Kircher, Jed Brophy and "Dr. Who" star Sylvester McCoy have also joined the cast

  

Bankruptcy Court Approves MGM's $500M Exit Loan

Movies
 November 12, 2010 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Court says Spyglass chiefs get $4 million if their agreement to take over studio is breached

  

James Nesbitt & Adam Brown Join Peter Jackson's 'Hobbit'

Deal Central | Movies
 November 1, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Martin Freeman stars as Bilbo Baggins in the two-part epic from New Line, MGM and WB

  

'Hobbit' Production to Stay in New Zealand

Movies
 October 26, 2010 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

Prime Minister announces that deal is reached with co-producer/distributor Warner Bros. to keep the Peter Jackson film in Kiwi country

  

Pro-'Hobbit' New Zealanders Plan Nationwide Rally to Greet WB Execs

Deal Central | Movies
 October 24, 2010 By Josh Dickey 2 years ago

Supporters of "The Hobbit" staying in New Zealand will march Monday

  

New Line, WB Reveal Cast for Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit'

Deal Central | Movies
 October 21, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Martin Freeman will play Bilbo Baggins, while Richard Armitage will play Thorin Oakenshield

  

New Line: 'Hobbit' Labor Deal Not Resolved, Could Still Move

Movies
 October 21, 2010 By Josh Dickey 2 years ago

The studio says it could still move production out of New Zealand

  

Hoping to Kill Spyglass Plan, Icahn Offers to Buy MGM Debt

Movies
 October 21, 2010 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Billionaire investor urges creditors to consider Lionsgate's merger proposal

  

Bilbo Lives: No 'Hobbit' Boycott in New Zealand

Movies
 October 20, 2010 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

New Zealand actor's union agrees to end the labor strife that threatened to hold up the production -- but is it enough for Peter Jackson?

  

Faces of 'The Hobbit' Movie: From Bilbo to Gandalf (Slideshow)

Movies
 October 15, 2010 By Wrap Staff 2 years ago

See who's signed up, who's being talked about for Peter Jackson's upcoming two-part prequel

  

'The Hobbit' Gets Its Greenlight, With Jackson Directing (Updated)

Movies
 October 15, 2010 By Sharon Waxman 2 years ago

Exclusive: The long-delayed Hobbit will start production in February, though labor issues are not yet resolved

  

Carl Icahn May Kill MGM and Spyglass Deal -- Here's Why

Movies
 October 12, 2010 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

By embracing Lionsgate's merger proposal, the renegade investor may end Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum's bid to take over the studio

  

Exclusive: Peter Jackson Close to Deal to Direct ‘The Hobbit’

Movies
 October 4, 2010 By Sharon Waxman 2 years ago

The hairy New Zealander is close to answering the prayers of fans and will agree to direct "The Hobbit" pictures

  

Good Morning Hollywood, October 4: Out of the Gate

Movies
 October 4, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

“Secretariat” leaves the gate, and Lionsgate downplays the actresses in “For Colored Girls"

  

New Zealand P.M. Offers Gov't Mediation of 'The Hobbit' Union Flap

Movies
 October 4, 2010 By The Hollywood Reporter 2 years ago

John Key offers to step in if New Zealand production of 'The Hobbit' is threatened

  

Good Morning Hollywood, September 28: The Flavor of 'Grit'

Movies
 September 28, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

“True Grit” teases, and IMDb points a camera at Kevin Spacey

  

Studios Assail 'Hobbit' Boycott

Movies
 September 27, 2010 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

Warner/New Line, MGM statement voices "concern" over unfair-treatment allegations of New Zealand actors

  
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