It seems that Del Toro just gave up the project due to the extension of the inicially projected schedulle (from three to six years). He'll no longer direct The Hobbit.

Look here for the whole story:

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/ ... s/?a=18638

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As Cartman would say "LAME"

I can't believe MGM would put this on hold yet still back bog projects like Jeepers Creepers 3, what a joke!

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This could be a good thing if Pete takes the reigns again.

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True, but then how long can they all take the constant setbacks? It got to Del Toro, it's only a matter of time before others start dropping.

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Setting back the release date is killing the Hobbit. Probably not going to get to see it in my lifetime.

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PJ is pressing ahead, as this from the BBC indicates:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11404484

So, if any vertically challenged guys are available for a couple of years in New Zealand....

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Published ebooks:
Instrument of the Empire
A Note of Defiance
Phantom Ships, Ghost Flotilla
More to come!

Good to see there's still some action on that front!

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