Writer and director of six times nominated academy award film 'Pan's Labyrinth' Guillermo del Toro is to direct 'The hobbit' and it's sequel. The 43 year old filmmaker will move to New Zealand for four years to make the films back to back in the same tradition 'Lord Of The Rings' was made.Oscar winner and movie legend Peter Jackson will executive produce. "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' del Toro said in a statement.
See people! Come to New Zealand it's a fantastic country, honest =)
I don't know if I'm the only one is a 'bit' over the LOTR/Hobbit thing now! In my opinion it's been a bit long since LOTR! Do you agree???
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