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Home U.S. World Entertainment Sports Business Health Science Technology Politics Offbeat Environment Travel News Articles Guillermo Del Toro Out Of Directing "The Hobbit" Films Email Facebook Digg Twitter Buzz Up! ShareThis May 31, 2010 11:38 a.m. EST Topics: arts, culture and entertainment, movies, United States Anne Lu - AHN Entertainment Contributor Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) - Director Guillermo del Toro is no longer at the helm of the highly anticipated "The Hobbit" films. He announced his departure to a "Lord of the Rings" fansite, saying scheduling conflict forced him to step down. Del Toro, who was handpicked by Peter Jackson to direct the two-part "LOTR" prequels, was forced to pull out after several delays. He is still co-writing the screenplays with Jackson, Philippa Boyens and Fran Walsh, though. He said in a statement to TheOneRing.net, "In light of ongoing delays in the setting of a start date for filming 'The Hobbit," I am faced with the hardest decision of my life. After nearly two years of living, breathing and designing a world as rich as Tolkien's Middle Earth, I must, with great regret, take leave from helming these wonderful pictures." "The blessings have been plenty, but the mounting pressures of conflicting schedules have overwhelmed the time slot originally allocated for the project. Both as a co-writer and as a director, I wish the production nothing but the very best of luck and I will be first in line to see the finished product." "The Hobbit" is scheduled for release in December 2012 and December 2013. Copyright © 2003 - 2010 AHN - All rights reserved.Redistribution, republication. syndication, rewriting or broadcast is prohibited without the prior written consent of AHN.License AHN news for your website, business, digital signage network or publication. Most Popular Stories Hot, Dry Weather Keeps Quebec Fires Alive No Takers For "Real Housewife" Bethenny Frankel's $100,000 First Baby Photos Offer Facebook Banned In Bangladesh Tropical Storm Agatha Blamed For Nearly 100 Deaths In Central America Back From Ban, Basso Wins Giro D'Italia Stage Race Report: Penguins Star Crosby To Net $10M In Reebok Deal Heidi Montag Splits From Spencer Pratt, Starring In Upcoming Reality Show iPad Selling Fast In Canada, Cheaper Models Almost Out Of Stock NFL's Goodell Confident New Collective Bargaining Agreement Will Be Reached "Lost" Star Naveen Andrews, Longtime Girlfriend Barbara Hershey Separate Recent Posts Most Popular Comments Recent Comments Popular Threads Home | U.S. | World | Entertainment | Sports | Business | Health | Sci / Tech | Politics | Weird / Offbeat Follow AHN on Twitter AHN Social News connects you with friends and the news Client Login | Submit News | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact | Content Services © 2010 AHN All Rights Reserved

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