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In his e-journal, Ian McKellen adds his thoughts about the issues surrounding The Hobbit film, saying that he finds it hard to imagine that any other director could match Peter Jackson’s Tolkien-esque achievements, and that he hopes New Line, MGM and Wingnut can resolve their differences, and sooner rather than later.
He also said that he was “very sad as I should have relished re-visiting Middle Earth with Peter again as team-leader”.
If you are one of the many Ringers who feels that Peter Jackson is the director best qualified to direct The Hobbit, please contact New Line and remind them that we, the fans, are the ones that are going to be putting the most money in their pockets at the end of the day. It was the LotR fandom that made Lord of the Rings the online phenomenon that it is today, so let your voice be heard. The link to contact New Line can be found here.
Variety report on the ongoing story of whether or not PJ will direct The Hobbit movies. A spokesperson from MGM (who own the distribution rights to the future movies) has stated, “the matter of Peter Jackson directing ‘The Hobbit’ films is far from closed.”
In an email to TORn Peter Jackson explains his legal dispute with New Line and how he has been told, ” New Line would no longer be requiring our services on the Hobbit and the LOTR ‘prequel’… the studio was now actively looking to hire another filmmaker for both projects.”
Starting today, the Book Club, in its ongoing discussion of ‘The Hobbit’, moves on to Chapter IV, Over Hill and Under Hill; in which Bilbo and his companions get captured by goblins.
Come join us if you can.
Have you ever wondered when your favorite stars from Lord of the Rings will be on TV? Now you can know! The CoE TV Guide will list almost all of the shows featuring actors and actresses from Lord of the Rings, and what channel their show will be on (US only). All times EST.
While MGM have been in talks with Peter Jackson about making two movies based on The Hobbit there are some potential barriers in the way. You can read more in this article in Variety.
Howard Shore talks about his work and how he would love to create the music for The Hobbit film If that eventually happens. You can read more on his latest interview at tracksounds.com.
You can see some pictures of Howard Shore at the CoE gallery here and here.
Have you ever wondered when your favorite stars from Lord of the Rings will be on TV? Now you can know! The CoE TV Guide will list almost all of the shows featuring actors and actresses from Lord of the Rings, and what channel their show will be on (US only). All times EST.
Today is Craig Parker’s 36th birthday. He was born in Suva, Fiji on November 12, 1970. In the CoE gallery there are some great pictures of Craig in the role of Haldir here.
Happy Birthday Craig.
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