Guillermo del Toro directing The Hobbit: confirmed

We reported back in January that Guillermo del Toro had privately announced he'd be directing The Hobbit and its sequel (There and Back Again?). Three months later, and we've finally gotten official word from New Line and MGM that he'll be in charge of the features.

"I am indeed blessed to become a part of the filmmaking community that Peter, Fran and their extraordinary team of collaborators have created in New Zealand,"said del Toro in a statement. Hobbit lovers everywhere can finally stop holding their breath.

With Peter Jackson producing and del Toro directing, the project's big question now is who will be writing the film?

Related links:
News: Peter Jackson producing Hobbit films
Guillermo del Toro on IMDB
TheOneRing.net fansite

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