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(Also see Empire Magazine link in 1.1 above) Back to Top 1.3. What are the movie release dates? The story has been written (a collaboration between PJ, GDT, Phllipa Boyens and Fran Walsh) and approve by New Line as of June 2009. Script writing and casting can now begin with filming set to start around March of 2010. The Hobbit movie release dates are planned for December 2011 and December 2012. Of course, December of 2011 will mark the 10th anniversary of the release of The Fellowship of the Ring, a date that isn’t lost on fans of PJs original movies, but one that seems to have only recently occured to PJ (from the May 24, 2008 chat): “this is the first time I have actually thought about it … that is nice I will claim credit for the idea from this day forward.” Back to Top 1.4. Will both movies be filmed at the same time like they did with LOTR? Yes, both movies The Hobbit will be filmed at the same time. This will help maintain continuity for both films and ensure the actors are avail
