In a story today the BBC writes extensively about fan reaction to Peter Jackson’s announcement that he will not be directing The Hobbit. Users of TORn’s message boards and chat room are quoted. Mention is also made of the boycottnewline.com petition which does not appear on TORn. TheOneRing.net would like to react to recent events without being negative, particularly while lacking a response from New Line Cinema, but we understand that many LOTR fans have strong feelings. [More]