Del Toro to direct the Hobbit Apr 25, 2008 8:28:59 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostBack to Top Post by chretienbabacool on Apr 25, 2008 8:28:59 GMT -5 news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080425/ap_en_mo/film_hobbit_del_toroThis could be very good if he passes up on making this a dark movie. It was a funny, light book and I hope he can stick with that. He is a very good director, so that part I'm excited about.