Eager to move ahead with The Hobbit, New Line has quietly been trying to mend fences with Rings filmmaker Peter Jackson, who has sued the company over his share of profits from the first Rings films. When asked if it was true that company insiders had been in talks with Jackson's reps, Shaye replied, "Yes, that's a fair statement. Notwithstanding our personal quarrels, I really respect and admire Peter and would love for him to be creatively involved in some way in The Hobbit."
This tidbit of news brings some glimmer of hope to the Lord of the Rings fans who feel that the only director who should direct The Hobbit is Peter Jackson.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey comes to theaters December 14th, 2012 and stars Cate Blanchett, Saoirse Ronan, Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood, Martin Freeman, David Tennant, Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee. The film is directed by Peter Jackson.
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Spadicus
I would only see it fit that Peter Jackson directs The Hobbit, as this project doesn't seem to fit Sam Raimi's style (who was rumored to be directing this not long ago).
Shorting any director from the success of their films is a terrible thing to do. However, I do support and respect New Line Cinema for at least trying to patch things up with him. I hope they can come to an agreement, because I'm sure Jackson will do a wonderful job.
5 years agoby @spazFlag
Sabassi
Hope.. Rekindled... i think new line won't do the hobbit if PJ didn't direct it, they just saying so to get him to stop asking for more money.
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Brian
This is more like it!!! Keep trying New Line!!!
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Zynthos
Seriously PJ, quit whining about money and do it for the fans
5 years agoby @heir-of-isildur0Flag