A Hobb-HIT! - The Best One Yet

The Hobbit hhas been officially greenlit and will finally go into production in February 2011, and it will be DIRECTED BY PETER JACKSON! WOOOOOOO! HOLY FARKINS HAS IT BEEN A WHILE! I am so happy about this info! The official press release is below!

The two films based on "The Hobbit" are now greenlit and will begin principal photography in February 2011, under the direction of Peter Jackson, it was jointly announced today by Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Operating Officer, New Line Cinema, Alan Horn, President and Chief Operating Officer, Warner Bros. and Steve Cooper, co-Chief Executive Officer of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.

"Exploring Tolkien's Middle-earth goes way beyond a normal film-making experience" Jackson says, "It's an all-immersive journey into a very special place of imagination, beauty and drama. We're looking forward to re-entering this wondrous world with Gandalf and Bilbo - and our friends at New Line Cinema, Warner Brothers and MGM".

"Peter is a filmmaker of incomparable ability; having him return to Middle-earth to produce and direct is a dream come true. A true original, Peter is a gifted story-teller, visionary director and pioneer in film technology," said Emmerich. "Reuniting with Peter, Fran and Philippa truly makes it feel like we are going 'there and back again.'"

"There is no human being on the planet as qualified as Peter Jackson to direct these films," said Horn. "Peter is incredibly talented and has the creative vision and experience to bring this beloved property to life in a way that no other filmmaker could. And the team of Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens has proven through their work on the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy that no one is more skilled at transforming Tolkien's written words into a vibrant, living language that makes the audience believe they are not merely visiting Middle-earth, but actually living in it. We couldn't be more thrilled and look forward to seeing 'The Hobbit' take shape under Peter's stewardship and the team he is putting together."

"MGM is excited to move forward and add to the successful 'Lord of the Rings' franchise," said Cooper. "Under Peter's direction, the films will undoubtedly appeal to fans of the original 'LOTR' trilogy and also bring the stories to a new generation of fans."

Jackson, who directed all three "Lord of the Rings" films, will helm the two films back-to-back, telling the story of "The Hobbit" in two parts. Jackson will utilize groundbreaking visual effects and his incomparable story-telling to bring J.R.R. Tolkien's novel to the big screen. Both Hobbit movies will be filmed in Digital 3-D, using the latest camera and stereo technology to create a high quality, comfortable viewing experience. Jackson also co-wrote the screenplays with Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo del Toro.

"The Hobbit" is being co-produced by New Line Cinema and MGM, with New Line managing production, Warner Bros Pictures handling domestic distribution and MGM distributing internationally. Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Carolynne Cunningham are producing the films, with Phillipa Boyens as co-producer and Ken Kamins as executive producer.

The Oscar-winning, critically acclaimed LOTR trilogy grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide at the box office. In 2003, "Return of the King" swept the Academy Awards, winning all of the 11 categories in which it was nominated, including Best Picture – the first ever Best Picture win for a fantasy film. The trilogy's production was also unprecedented at the time.

Thanks ComingSoon.net for the scoop!

I said good day, sir!

-E

A HIt of Bed Intruder Update

So, besides being one of the best videos of all time (ONE THAT TOSH IS GOING TO WEB REDEEM NEXT SEASON), "The Bed Intruder Song" is also a Billboard Hot 100 hit, coming in at no.89. Awesome!

I said good day, sir!
-E

A Hit of Help: Halloween Costume This Year

Hey all, as I said before, I love Halloween and it's just another reason why this season is a great time of the year.

BUT I NEED YOUR HELP!

I am going to a Halloween party on the 30th and the theme is brand name product mascots! I think it's a pretty cool theme and it could be pretty funny. So, my friends, I ask for your help! Please tell me in the comments section what kinds of brand name product mascots I could dress up as! I'll pull my favorites and make a poll to see what I should be! So, SUGGEST AWAY!

I said good day, sir!
-E

A Hit of Addictive TV: The Event

Happy October! It's one of my favorite months of the year. The temperature starts to cool down, people start making bonfires outside (and it smells awesome) and Halloween is just around the corner! So, this month, for me at least, is filled with lots of scary and thrilling entertainment, like scary movies and crazy TV shows. While I can't say enough about The Walking Dead, which premieres on AMC on Halloween night, there is another show on right now that has the right blend of intense action, compelling storytelling and characters, and AWESOME cliffhangers. That show is The Event.

For those of you missing 24 or Lost, this show seems to be a great blend of both. It's certainly not as cinematic an experience as watching Lost, but its mystery making abilities are right there with it (and with this show, it seems like answers WILL be given!). While it's definitely a blend of both shows, it definitely has a stronger 24 feel. The narrative jumps from location to location, just like 24, and each episode moves at the same speed as 24, with a sense of urgency of getting to the solution. The acting is pretty good, too. Jason Ritter plays the lead who is completely wrapped up in the mystery that surrounds the detainees and he plays the part pretty perfectly. Laura Innes from E.R. channels her old character Dr. Weaver just a little bit, as the character has become an interestingly cold character, who still remains compelling, as she fights to protect her people, the other "detainees".

Now is the time to catch up. The show is only three episodes deep and so you can quickly can right on track with it. The Event airs on Mondays on NBC at 9pm.

I said good day, sir!
-E