Peter Jackson Doing Busy Work Waiting for Hobbit Greenlight
Tue, July 13, 2010 
No, there's yet to be a greenlight. No, a deal hasn't been finalized to get Peter Jackson to direct. And Yes, MGM's bounced-checks are still a thorn in everyone’s side. But that hasn't stopped some work from being done on The Hobbit.
Heat Vision says the Lord of the Rings director/screenwriter/producer is hanging out in Los Angeles this week. His priority at this time is working with casting director Victoria Burrows, meeting with actors and slowly piecing together a cast.
It sounds like they want to have all their ducks lined up. So the moment either MGM gets bought or their share of the rights gets sold to another party (in high probability WB), they can get cameras rolling ASAP. Regardless, I don’t see how anyone seriously thinks that Christmas 2012 release date is happening.
Way too much time has been pissed away thanks to the Lion's troubles. If this flick was going to happen in the near-future, Guillermo del Toro wouldn't have resigned his directorial position. Simple as that, kids.
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I thought you guys might find this link funny, considering the hypocrisy.
http://www.deadline.com/2010/07/toldja-peter-jackson-casting-hobbit/#comments