Guillermo del Toro has been confirmed as the director of The Hobbit after weeks of speculation.
The Mexican filmmaker will relocate to New Zealand for four years to film the two-part prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
He revealed last month that he was "99%" likely to direct the movies, but finally closed a deal on Wednesday.
It is thought that he will work with Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Phillipa Boyens on the script.
He . . .
The Mexican filmmaker will relocate to New Zealand for four years to film the two-part prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
He revealed last month that he was "99%" likely to direct the movies, but finally closed a deal on Wednesday.
It is thought that he will work with Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Phillipa Boyens on the script.
He . . .
- 4/25/2008
- by Beth_Hilton_imdb_@digitalspy.co.uk (Beth Hilton)
- Digital Spy
Mexican moviemaker Guillermo Del Toro is emigrating to New Zealand to direct upcoming movie The Hobbit and its sequel.
The director, 43, will spend four years in the country with executive producer Peter Jackson to direct the two films back-to-back.
And Del Toro is looking forward to the challenge ahead.
He says, "I am indeed blessed to become a part of the filmmaking community that Peter, Fran and their extraordinary team of collaborators have created in New Zealand.
"Contributing to the 'Lord of the Rings' legacy is an absolute dream come true."...
The director, 43, will spend four years in the country with executive producer Peter Jackson to direct the two films back-to-back.
And Del Toro is looking forward to the challenge ahead.
He says, "I am indeed blessed to become a part of the filmmaking community that Peter, Fran and their extraordinary team of collaborators have created in New Zealand.
"Contributing to the 'Lord of the Rings' legacy is an absolute dream come true."...
- 4/25/2008
- WENN
Actress Uma Thurman is jealous of the success the Lord Of The Rings film franchise achieved - because she turned down a leading role in the smash hit trilogy.
The Kill Bill star was approached by acclaimed director Peter Jackson to play an integral part in the big-screen adaptations of J. R Tolkein's beloved books - but had to pass on the role because she had just given birth.
And the star is devastated she missed out on the career-making role, but admits the offer came at the wrong time.
She tells U.S website Mtv.com, "Yeah, I was asked. I wish I had done it. I had a small child at the time, and I couldn't go away for a year. I was just too attached to home. It just caught me at the wrong moment.
"Oh, I truly wish I could've been able to take that plunge, and maybe I should've, but I just couldn't at the time.
The Kill Bill star was approached by acclaimed director Peter Jackson to play an integral part in the big-screen adaptations of J. R Tolkein's beloved books - but had to pass on the role because she had just given birth.
And the star is devastated she missed out on the career-making role, but admits the offer came at the wrong time.
She tells U.S website Mtv.com, "Yeah, I was asked. I wish I had done it. I had a small child at the time, and I couldn't go away for a year. I was just too attached to home. It just caught me at the wrong moment.
"Oh, I truly wish I could've been able to take that plunge, and maybe I should've, but I just couldn't at the time.
- 4/18/2008
- WENN
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