‘The Hobbit’ Casting Rumors Target Martin Freeman, Jimmy Nesbitt, Michael … – MTV.com (blog)

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Peter Jackson to Direct The Hobbit – Showbiz Spy

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The Guardian
Peter Jackson to Direct The Hobbit
Showbiz Spy
The Hobbit had been besieged with delays stemming from MGM's financial woes and original director Guillermo del Toro left the project in May as a result.
Peter Jackson to begin filming The Hobbit in 2011The Guardian
Do You Still Care About The Hobbit Movie?BuzzSugar.com
Peter Jackson officially to direct 'The Hobbit'Findtut
Contactmusic.com -Independent -Digital Spy
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Peter Jackson to begin filming The Hobbit in 2011 – The Guardian

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The Guardian
Peter Jackson to begin filming The Hobbit in 2011
The Guardian
But according to reports, The Hobbit, Peter Jackson's long-awaited pre-equal to The Lord of the Rings, has finally been greenlit.
Pegg: 'Freeman will hate Hobbit attention'Digital Spy
Doctor Who's David Tennant lined up as Hobbit gets go-aheadMetro
Hobbit Casting Gossip Increases..OntheBox (blog)
FemaleFirst.co.uk -Den Of Geek -Empire Online
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Peter Jackson officially to direct ‘The Hobbit’ – Findtut

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Findtut
Peter Jackson officially to direct 'The Hobbit'
Findtut
Finally, after delays over financing (MGM's woes threw a wrench in The Hobbit plans) and a fight with labor unions over some aspects of the production,
"The Hobbit" is at long last, "greenlit" for filmingOrlando Sentinel
'The Hobbit' Filming Battle Full of SuspenseThe Epoch Times
'The Hobbit' to Get Underway in 2011KBOI
Variety -About – News & Issues -CBS News
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Pegg: ‘Freeman will hate Hobbit attention’ – Digital Spy

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Pegg: 'Freeman will hate Hobbit attention'
Digital Spy
in Pegg's Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz, is expected to take on the lead role of Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson's two-part adaptation of The Hobbit.
Doctor Who's David Tennant lined up as Hobbit gets go-aheadMetro
Hobbit Casting Gossip Increases..OntheBox (blog)
The Hobbit Gets The Green LightFemaleFirst.co.uk
Den Of Geek -Empire Online -Geekosystem
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"The Hobbit" is at long last, "greenlit" for filming – Orlando Sentinel

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CBS News
"The Hobbit" is at long last, "greenlit" for filming
Orlando Sentinel
But MGM and New Line have finally settled all the issues, they think, standing in the way and are set to film " The Hobbit," in 3D, in New Zealand beginning
MGM, New Line finally greenlight 'Hobbit' filmsVariety
'The Hobbit' to Get Underway in 2011KBOI
Hobbit Greenlit at LastAbout – News & Issues
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Doctor Who’s David Tennant lined up as Hobbit gets go-ahead – Metro

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Metro
Doctor Who's David Tennant lined up as Hobbit gets go-ahead
Metro
David Tennant is one of the British actors being linked with the upcoming film The Hobbit, as production is given the green light.
Martin Freeman is Reportedly Set for Bilbo Baggins in The HobbitFirst Showing
Hobbit Casting Gossip Increases..OntheBox (blog)
The Hobbit Gets The Green LightFemaleFirst.co.uk
Den Of Geek -Empire Online -Geekosystem
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‘The Hobbit’ to Get Underway in 2011 – KBOI

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CBS News
'The Hobbit' to Get Underway in 2011
KBOI
The Hobbit tells the story of how Bilbo Baggins found the ring of power at the center of Lord of the Rings, and is based on author JRR Tolkien's literary
MGM, New Line finally greenlight 'Hobbit' filmsVariety
Hobbit Greenlit at LastAbout – News & Issues
Hobbit Movies Finally Receive Studio GreenlightEscapist Magazine
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Hobbit Greenlit at Last – About – News & Issues

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CBS News
Hobbit Greenlit at Last
About – News & Issues
The Hobbit films are, finally, officially greenlit to start shooting–though we don't necessarily know where they'll shoot just yet.
"The Hobbit" to Begin Shooting in February 2011CBS News
Peter Jackson to direct The Hobbit; production starts FebruaryThe Marshalltown Chronicle
Peter Jackson Chosen To Direct 3D 'Hobbit'I4U
International Business Times AU -OnTheRedCarpet.com -MSN NZ News
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‘The Hobbit’ gets a go signal with Jackson’s direction – International Business Times AU

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'The Hobbit' gets a go signal with Jackson's direction
International Business Times AU
announcement that the 3-D film production of "The Hobbit," the two-part prequel of JRR Tolkien's highly acclaimed "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, will start on
"The Hobbit" to Begin Shooting in February 2011CBS News
Peter Jackson to direct The Hobbit; production starts FebruaryThe Marshalltown Chronicle
Peter Jackson Chosen To Direct 3D 'Hobbit'I4U
OnTheRedCarpet.com -About – News & Issues -MSN NZ News
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Bernie Ecclestone – A stubborn old hobbit who we all call the CEO of Formula 1 … – bettor.com (blog)

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Bernie Ecclestone – A stubborn old hobbit who we all call the CEO of Formula 1
bettor.com (blog)
Bernie Ecclestone – A stubborn old hobbit who we all call the CEO of Formula 1 or a creative genius? Bernie Ecclestone, the CEO of Formula 1,

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Spyglass Vs. Lions Gate : Which Studio Will Rescue MGM? – Neon Tommy

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Spyglass Vs. Lions Gate : Which Studio Will Rescue MGM?
Neon Tommy
The studio's plight put a halt to a new installment of James Bond 007 with Daniel Craig, and up until recently also Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit," which is
MGM studio gives creditors another week to decideBusinessWeek

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“The Hobbit” series to be directed by Peter Jackson – 4press

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Reuters
The Hobbit” series to be directed by Peter Jackson
4press
of the Rings” trilogy were massive hits among audiences and now Peter Jackson, the director of those three films is going to be back with “The Hobbit.
'Hobbit' film greenlit by MGM, Warner Bros.Empowered News
Peter Jackson is Officially the Director of 'The Hobbit'TheCelebrityCafe.com
Why Peter Jackson directing 'The Hobbit' may not be so positiveHollywoodnews.com
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Peter Jackson to direct The Hobbit; production starts February – The Marshalltown Chronicle

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Peter Jackson to direct The Hobbit; production starts February
The Marshalltown Chronicle
The post-production saga that has become The Hobbit appeared to be dragging out as long as the actual book itself, but word out now has confirmed that Peter
"The Hobbit" to Begin Shooting in February 2011CBS News
Peter Jackson Chosen To Direct 3D 'Hobbit'I4U
'The Hobbit' films get the green light for production in FebruaryOnTheRedCarpet.com
About – News & Issues -MSN NZ News -Entertainment Weekly
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At last! The Hobbit greenlit, Martin Freeman is Bilbo, David Tennant set for role? – Den Of Geek

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HitFix (blog)
At last! The Hobbit greenlit, Martin Freeman is Bilbo, David Tennant set for role?
Den Of Geek
cost the project its original choice of director, but it's now been confirmed that – finally – the planned two movies of The Hobbit have been greenlit.
Martin Freeman is Reportedly Set for Bilbo Baggins in The HobbitFirst Showing
Hobbit Casting Buzz Builds Up AgainEmpire Online
The Hobbit Casting: What We KnowGeekosystem
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Peter Jackson Chosen To Direct 3D ‘Hobbit’ – I4U

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MSN NZ News
Peter Jackson Chosen To Direct 3D 'Hobbit'
I4U
Rumors of a 3D film adaptation of The Hobbit have come to fruition. Peter Jackson has been assigned to the director's role to direct the theatrical project
"The Hobbit" to Begin Shooting in February 2011CBS News
'The Hobbit' films get the green light for production in FebruaryOnTheRedCarpet.com
The Hobbit Officially Greenlit with Peter Jackson DirectingAbout – News & Issues
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Martin Freeman is Reportedly Set for Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit – First Showing

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HitFix (blog)
Martin Freeman is Reportedly Set for Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit
First Showing
While they haven't officially announced any casting on Peter Jackson's The Hobbit yet, Deadline has been saying some very interesting things about what to
Hobbit Casting Buzz Builds Up AgainEmpire Online
The Hobbit Casting: What We KnowGeekosystem
'Hobbit' casting rumors kick into high gear with Martin Freeman, Michael HitFix (blog)
WorstPreviews.com -Daemon’s Movies -Latino Review
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"The Hobbit" to Begin Shooting in February 2011 – CBS News

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MSN NZ News
"The Hobbit" to Begin Shooting in February 2011
CBS News
Ian Holm as the hobbit Bilbo Baggins in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring." (New Line Cinema) (CBS) Peter Jackson will indeed direct a film
'The Hobbit' films get the green light for production in FebruaryOnTheRedCarpet.com
The Hobbit Officially Greenlit with Peter Jackson DirectingAbout – News & Issues
The Hobbit has been given the go aheadMSN NZ News
Daemon’s Movies -Entertainment Weekly -InfoCuts (blog)
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‘The Hobbit’ films get the green light for production in February – OnTheRedCarpet.com

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MSN NZ News
'The Hobbit' films get the green light for production in February
OnTheRedCarpet.com
After a few stumbles, New Line and MGM released a statement announcing that The Hobbit films are set to begin production in February in New Zealand,
The Hobbit Officially Greenlit with Peter Jackson DirectingAbout – News & Issues
The Hobbit has been given the go aheadMSN NZ News
Peter Jackson officially to direct 'The Hobbit'Entertainment Weekly
InfoCuts (blog)
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The Hobbit Officially Greenlit with Peter Jackson Directing – About – News & Issues

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The Hobbit Officially Greenlit with Peter Jackson Directing
About – News & Issues
Finally, after delays over financing (MGM's woes threw a wrench in The Hobbit plans) and a fight with labor unions over some aspects of the production,
Peter Jackson officially to direct 'The Hobbit'Entertainment Weekly

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Hobbit Movies Finally Received Studio Greenlight – Escapist Magazine

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New York Times (blog)
Hobbit Movies Finally Received Studio Greenlight
Escapist Magazine
It's been a rough and rocky road, but it looks like the pair of movies based on JRR Tolkien's book The Hobbit, are finally moving forward.
Geeks Rejoice: 'The Hobbit' Greenlit for ProductionPC Magazine
Heat on actors over The HobbitStuff.co.nz
Matamata clings to hopeThe Nelson Mail
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Hobbit Casting Buzz Builds Up Again – Empire Online

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Hobbit Casting Buzz Builds Up Again
Empire Online
Yes, yes, we know casting rumours around The Hobbit have been circling ever since the film was announced. Before, in fact. But now that Peter Jackson
'Hobbit' casting rumors kick into high gear with Martin Freeman, Michael HitFix (blog)
The Hobbit Casting: What We KnowGeekosystem
THE HOBBIT | Martin Freeman | Bilbo BagginsDaemon’s Movies
WorstPreviews.com -Latino Review -Digital Spy
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The Hobbit Casting: What We Know – Geekosystem

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WorstPreviews.com
The Hobbit Casting: What We Know
Geekosystem
Well, The Hobbit has finally been greenlit, and you know what that means! That's right!
THE HOBBIT | Martin Freeman | Bilbo BagginsDaemon’s Movies
Two Magnetos to Star in "The Hobbit"WorstPreviews.com
'The Hobbit' Moves Ahead With A Lot of Casting BuzzLatino Review
Digital Spy -/FILM -Collider.com
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Simon Pegg all but Confirms Martin Freeman as Bilbo? UPDATE

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Shawn sends along this interview with the amazing Simon Pegg, when asked about his Hollywood friends he mentions Martin Freeman and drops this serious bomb, does this mean an announcement is pending?
“Martin’s the anti-me: a soul aficionado and a vinyl junkie – absolutely not a resident of the geek universe. Not the type of person [...]


Bleak future for Aussie developers – Sydney Morning Herald (blog)

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Bleak future for Aussie developers
Sydney Morning Herald (blog)
The Hobbit and Shadowrun as well as more recent gems like Transformers, Le Mans 24 Hours and under-rated F1 simulation Grand Prix Challenge.

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