Peter Jackson WILL make two "Hobbit" films

Shaye and Lynne out at New Line, Jackson gets the last laugh.

And now officially official. Peter Jackson and Tom Ewing Guillermo del Toro celebrate:

http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2008-04/38196386.jpg

I do love how Guillermo is as much a geek as the rest -- he even posted on theonering.net forums about it.

this is a good choice, this will make them feel significantly different from the rings movies in feel and look. it's interesting that del toro is actually a much darker director and the hobbit is so much lighter in tone.

still can't accept non-fattey Peter Jackson

Don't worry. Del Toro will get him on some enchiladas right quick.

Come on, give the man his money, it's a contract from 1969.

http://www.guesswhichmovie.com/news/280

Also: how does this tie in with the production of another movie?

Transcript of a webchat with Jackson and Del Toro here: http://www.wetanz.com/holics/index.php?itemid=695&catid=2#more

I'm just pleased to be getting Gandalf the Grey back for two more movies. Ian and I loved him best. We were a little sad when the Gandy the White took over.

hahaha, Oh man. I think this is the polite way of saying they found 'Gandy the White' bor-ring.