The L.A. Times story that we reported on below is making the rounds in the world’s press. Everybody is re-writing the story using the Robert Shaye quotes from New Line to generate their own story. Most of the news is just a rehash but there is a story from New Zealand that confirms with Jackson’s camp that talks are happening. Read that little tidbit right here. Things are looking significantly better.
Day: August 10, 2007
Mark, both observant and wise, writes in with a nugget about Ian McKellen in New Zealand and his comment on a possible Jackson “The Hobbit” movie. No news, but as Mark commented, “I’m just hoping this is more of “things are progressing behind the scenes but we can’t talk about it” and that the apparent thaw in relations is continuing. Not a bad read on how things might be going, especially when combined with other similar signs. Read the full story here.
A keen eyed fellow that goes by Ned sent in a very interesting link from the L.A. Times about New Line and some possible fence mending with Peter Jackson. Jackson is obviously well into pre-production on his “Lovely Bones” project but after that, who knows? The story included this juicy tidbit: “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.’ “ To read the whole interesting story go right here.
Dr. Spin has written us with a Middle-earth fan film that he would love to share with TORn readers. This film picks up the ME action 100 years after the destruction of the ring. To view the three-part film please go here. Enjoy!