Re: [scifinoir2] Jackson won't helm 'The Hobbit'

[Martin]

Martin is greatly saddened by this news...

"Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:      
                         As Hollywood Insider reported earlier today, Peter 
Jackson will 
 executive produce The Hobbit and a sequel, both set to go into 
 pre-production as soon as possible. But although MGM president Harry 
 Sloan told Hollywood Insider there was a chance Jackson himself might 
 end up directing the films, Jackson’s manager Ken Kamins tells HI that 
 was not possible:
 
 “Peter won’t be directing the films because he felt the fans have waited 
 long enough for The Hobbit," Kamis said. "It will take the better part 
 of every day of the next four years to write, direct, and produce the 
 two Hobbit films. Given his current obligations to both The Lovely Bones 
 and Tintin, waiting for Peter, Fran [Walsh, Jackson's life/creative 
 partner), and Philippa [Boyens, co-writer/co-producer] to write, direct, 
 and produce The Hobbit would require the fans wait even longer. By 
 serving as executive producers and having approval over all creative 
 elements of both films, Peter can ensure that the films will be made 
 with the same intimacy and care as if they were writing and directing 
 themselves.”
 
 Despite rumors that Sam Raimi, Alfonso Cuarón, or Guillermo del Toro 
 will be taking over directing duties, sources say that no decisions have 
 been made on that subject, nor has a writer been chosen.
 
 According to New Line co-chief Bob Shaye, the studio plans to meet with 
 Jackson in early 2008 and begin the development process. “All decisions 
 about writers and directors will be made in conjunction with Peter,” 
 Shaye told HI. Another source confirmed that Jackson, Walsh, and Boyens 
 will have director, writer, and cast approval.
 
 It will take some time before anyone begins penning a script for The 
 Hobbit because of the ongoing writers’ strike and Jackson's schedule -- 
 the director is in Pennsylvania shooting The Lovely Bones until 
 February. But surely Jackson is planning a big ole bender back in New 
 Zealand, right? “Honestly, I haven’t talked to Peter!” said Kamins, 
 laughing. “He just got home from Pennsylvania last night!”
 http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2007/12/no-jackson-will.html
 
 
     
                               


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