Del Toro Quits 'The Hobbit' - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Elerrina the Fair · 07-01-2010, 03:32 PM

Oh no! That's really quite suckish. I was looking forward to The Hobbit with all of my heart. Guess I will have to content myself with the book and my imagination. *sadness*

Tuor in Gondolin · 07-02-2010, 10:47 AM

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Be prepared for way over the top cgi of
especially Smaug, Beorn, and the Giant Spiders.

***Mister Underhill*** · 07-22-2010, 06:51 PM

So Del Toro, in a heart-wrenching decision for both himself and Tolkien fans, decides to drop out of The Hobbit.

Bummer.

But surely he must have had some completely awesome project calling to him, something that put him in that Sophie's choice position of having to pick between it and TH. Maybe that At the Mountains of Madness adaptation he's had waiting in the wings for years.

Oh goody -- he's announcing his new project at ComicCon!

And it's...

Huh? Say that again? A redo of Haunted Mansion? Say that again, I think there's something wrong with my internet because it looks like he jumped from The Hobbit to adapt a Disney theme park ride.

Inziladun · 07-22-2010, 07:10 PM

That Del Toro would abandon The Hobbit to do that really is amazing. TH has a built-in fan base, and is nearly guaranteed to be a huge success, at least from a financial standpoint. I think it really must speak volumes about the dissatisfaction and frustration surrounding the project in general.

Thinlómien · 07-23-2010, 02:18 PM

*is disappointed*

Then again, I guess we shouldn't be surprised...

07-01-2010, 03:32 PM	#1
Elerrina the Fair Newly Deceased Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The coasts of Valinor Posts: 1	Oh no! That's really quite suckish. I was looking forward to The Hobbit with all of my heart. Guess I will have to content myself with the book and my imagination. sadness __________________ "The one had leaves of dark green that beneath were as shining silver, and from each of his countless flowers a dew of silver light was ever falling, and the earth beneath was dappled with the shadows of his fluttering leaves."

07-02-2010, 10:47 AM	#2
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	Be afraid. Be very afraid. Be prepared for way over the top cgi of especially Smaug, Beorn, and the Giant Spiders. __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'

07-22-2010, 07:10 PM	#4
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	That Del Toro would abandon The Hobbit to do that really is amazing. TH has a built-in fan base, and is nearly guaranteed to be a huge success, at least from a financial standpoint. I think it really must speak volumes about the dissatisfaction and frustration surrounding the project in general. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

07-23-2010, 02:18 PM	#5
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	is disappointed Then again, I guess we shouldn't be surprised... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

07-22-2010, 06:51 PM	#3
*Mister Underhill* Dread Horseman Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Behind you! Posts: 2,744	So Del Toro, in a heart-wrenching decision for both himself and Tolkien fans, decides to drop out of The Hobbit. Bummer. But surely he must have had some completely awesome project calling to him, something that put him in that Sophie's choice position of having to pick between it and TH. Maybe that At the Mountains of Madness adaptation he's had waiting in the wings for years. Oh goody -- he's announcing his new project at ComicCon! And it's... Huh? Say that again? A redo of Haunted Mansion? Say that again, I think there's something wrong with my internet because it looks like he jumped from The Hobbit to adapt a Disney theme park ride.