Jack writes: Here is a short 4:12 minute podcast from New Zealand’s National Radio which includes some of the local reactions to the stunning news (even though they get it wrong, we are TheOneRing.net not .com!). It includes soundbites from NZ LOTR tour operators, I thought you and your readers would like to hear it. [More]
Day: November 22, 2006
Word from a reliable source indicates that Sam Raimi has been approached to direct THE HOBBIT. Since Peter Jackson’s (Middle-)earth shattering news that he is off the project, it seems the Spider-Man director may step into his place. Raimi was born on October 23rd, 1959 in Royal Oak, Michigan. His first big hit was ‘The Evil Dead’ but he really gained cult status with ‘Evil Dead II’. It is his amazing work on the Spider-Man series that has propelled Raimi to the mainstream. His latest film ‘Spider-Man 3’ is due out this May.
While there is no word on Raimi accepting the invitation, it remains to be seen who, if anyone, will be replacing Peter Jackson!
Undoubtedly fueled by dozens of emails on the subject Sir Ian McKellen decided to update the e-post section on his website today. The main topic? Why the situation between Peter Jackson and New Line of course! McKellen states “It’s hard to imagine any other director matching his achievement in Tolkien country.” However, he is not too glum about the future: “We will have to await developments but being an optimist I am hoping that New Line, MGM and Wingnut can settle outstanding problems so that the long expected “Hobbit” is filmed sooner rather than later.” Read his full answer here!