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Trouble in Middle-Earth: Tolkien heirs sue moviemakers

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The heirs of late author J.R.R. Tolkien are suing the producers of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" movie trilogies over alleged exploitative merchandizing.

 

Third Hobbit Movie Given the Greenlight

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Peter Jackson announces in Facebook post that the third Hobbit movie has been given the greenlight. Originally, only two movies were planned but after completing principal photography a couple weeks ago and seeing a rough cut of the first movie and much of the second, Jackson felt a third movie is necessary to tell the story of The Hobbit in its entirety.

 

The Hobbit: Elijah Wood on Frodo's Return

We talk to Wood about his role in the prequel films. How much will his Lord of the Rings character appear and when does he begin filming?

 

Peter Jackson will direct 'The Hobbit' after all

Peter Jackson will direct 'The Hobbit' after all

Jackson will indeed take over for Guillermo del Toro to direct the "Lord of the Rings" prequel.

 

'Hobbit' director del Toro quits

'Hobbit' director del Toro quits

Guillermo del Toro will no longer direct "The Hobbit," but will continue for the next several months to polish the scripts for the two-part "Lord of the Rings" prequel alongside Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, and Fran Walsh. Del Toro made the announcement Sunday via the J.R.R.

 

Jackson Says Only Three LOTR Actors Will Return For 'Hobbit'

Jackson Says Only Three LOTR Actors Will Return For 'Hobbit'

There's been a lot of "Hobbit" news as of late, which makes sense, seeing as Peter Jackson is out promoting "Lovely Bones." What I like about the dude is that on top of being friendly, he actually answers questions with no bs attached.

 

Jackson and del Toro on The Hobbit

Empire talked to director Guillermo del Toro and executive producer Peter Jackson about The Hobbit and its sequel. The second film will not serve as a bridge the the 60-year gap between "The Hobbit" and the start of "Fellowship of the Ring," as was previously believed.

 

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