McKellen 'Confirms' He'll Star In The Hobbit

Lord Of The Rings actor Sir Ian McKellen has confirmed he will be reprising his role as Gandfalf in the new film adaptations of JRR Tolkein's 'The Hobbit'. Currently set for two films.

The first film, according to PerezHilton, is to be released 2010 and the second film in 2011. The first one being the original prequel and the second will be an original story which will focus on the 60 years between the book and the beginning of the LOTR trilogy. 

Guillermo del Toro To Direct 'The Hobbit'

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???