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Rumor: The Hobbit Has Been Postponed Until 2012
by Alex ~ December 19th, 2008. Filed under: The Hobbit. Tweet
The Hobbit has been postponed until 2012 but the reason for the delay is unknown.
Earlier this year, it was announced Guillermo del Toro would direct the new film, based on JRR Tolkien’s novel.
Lord of the Rings Oscar winner Peter Jackson is producing the project, and he and del Toro will pen the screenplay.
Sir Ian McKellen has already signed on to reprise his role of Gandalf, and Andy Serkis is expected to play Gollum once again.
Shooting was scheduled to start in New Zealand this winter (08/09), but it has now been postponed until 2010 – with the release day pushed back to 2012.
We are awaiting confirmation of New Line Cinema.
Source: IndiaTimes
Update: TheOneRing have received confirmation from the source of all sources, Guillermo del Toro himself stating that this rumor is NOT TRUE. 
November 26th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
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April 22nd, 2010 at 11:14 am
gives thanks !! quite post!
February 28th, 2012 at 10:41 am
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