Jackson to direct THE HOBBIT, Aronofsky signs WOLVERINE deal, JACKASS 3-D’s big box office, more – News Links

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• “Jesus, I’ll just make the effing movies myself.” I imagine that’s what Peter Jackson said last week when he agreed to direct the two The Hobbit films for MGM/Warner/New Line. With Jackson now at the helm, the films have received the greenlight. (The Wrap)
• It’s official: Darren Aronofsky will Hugh Jackman in Wolverine 2. (Deadline)
• Jackass 3-D had the best October debut in history, taking in $50 million at the domestic box office over the weekend. (erc BoxOffice)
• Megan Fox will join Jon Hamm and Kristen Wiig in Jennifer Westfeldt’s ensemble comedy Friends with Kids. (THR)
• The Weinstein Company plans to appeal the MPAA ruling that slapped Sundance fave Blue Valentine with an NC-17 rating. (indieWire)

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