Ian McKellen says filming for the Hobbit to begin in June! - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 04-22-2010, 06:18 AM

I heard yesterday that the next James Bond film is being delayed for financial reasons - I know it is a different company and probably potentially a bigger budget.. but if James Bond of all things is delayed then it doesn't bode well for the Hobbit getting going soon.

Eldy · 04-23-2010, 07:29 PM

It's been made clear repeatedly that MGM's financial situation is holding up The Hobbit. Since they hold half the rights they're pretty much necessary for financing, but with them three billion dollars in debt, they're not in a position to finance anything.

Mithalwen · 04-24-2010, 09:13 AM

Sorry it IS the same company... and if 007 is suspended indefinitely which much be about the nearest to a sure fire hit you can get what ever the production costs then I don't think the Hobbit will get made first.... especially since the His Dark Materials and Narnia franchises haven't been that successful. And after the "Lovely Bones" the gilt may have come off the gingerbread as far as PJ is concerned...

Inziladun · 04-30-2010, 08:22 AM

Apparently, they're still shooting for a 2012 release, depending on how soon MGM finds a buyer.

04-22-2010, 06:18 AM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	I heard yesterday that the next James Bond film is being delayed for financial reasons - I know it is a different company and probably potentially a bigger budget.. but if James Bond of all things is delayed then it doesn't bode well for the Hobbit getting going soon. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-24-2010, 09:13 AM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Sorry it IS the same company... and if 007 is suspended indefinitely which much be about the nearest to a sure fire hit you can get what ever the production costs then I don't think the Hobbit will get made first.... especially since the His Dark Materials and Narnia franchises haven't been that successful. And after the "Lovely Bones" the gilt may have come off the gingerbread as far as PJ is concerned... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-30-2010, 08:22 AM	#4
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	Apparently, they're still shooting for a 2012 release, depending on how soon MGM finds a buyer. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

04-23-2010, 07:29 PM	#2
Eldy Pile O'Bones Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland, United States Posts: 22	It's been made clear repeatedly that MGM's financial situation is holding up The Hobbit. Since they hold half the rights they're pretty much necessary for financing, but with them three billion dollars in debt, they're not in a position to finance anything.