It’s looking like Peter Jackson directing The Hobbit has moved from “all-but-a-done-deal” to a done deal. The New York Times is reporting that Jackson has finalized his deal to direct both parts of The Hobbit. However, the Times is also reporting that the ongoing dispute with New Zealand’s unions could continue to delay the film further. If the production decides to leave New Zealand, then it will have to draw up a new budget and that will most likely lead to another delay. As of right now, production is slated to begin in February with the first film slated to come out in December 2012 and the second film to be released the following year. Both films will be in 3D.

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Halloween is coming, and that means it’s time for the new ‘Saw’ movie! We have a sneak peek at what’s being called the final installment of the franchise in eye popping 3D!

‘Saw 3D,’ in theaters October 29, brings back original cast member Cary Elwes from the very first installment, as well as Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor and Betsy Russell and James Van Patten. The plot follows a group of Jigsaw survivors who gather to seek the support of a self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen (Sean Patrick Flanery), a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror

The seventh film in the ‘Saw’ franchise was directed by Kevin Greutert, who also directed ‘Saw VI.’ Can audiences handle the terror in 3D? Find out Halloween weekend!

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Jonas Brothers might be getting “Camp Rock 3” on their sleeves, if Zack Taylor can be trusted. According to the celebrity blogger, Disney executives have reached out to some of those on board the “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” after the TV movie sequel opened to a major success upon its TV premiere.

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2008 was something of a vintage year for popcorn-munchers. But is there a 2009 film that can equal the colossal success of The Dark Knight? Which hot franchises will step up to fill the spaces left by Batman, Bond and Indy?

We’ve taken a look through the studio schedules and picked out the most promising prospects for the coming year. History tells us that when times are tough, box office takings boom. Here’s our selection of the best films Hollywood has to offer us in 2009.

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