Comments on: Neill Blomkamp is the ‘Hobbit’ director – maybe

By: Pixieitch

Pixieitch — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:13:00 +0000

But if he doesn’t want to do it, but does it anyway, he won’t do it justice.
I don’t think terry Gilliam would be right. if LOTR had never been made, then sure, his take on the Hobbit would be brilliant. but to follow on from LOTR he’s too frantic, and not enough of a perfectionist for the project.

By: pegga

pegga — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:49:53 +0000

Terry Gilliam! That will be the end of the Hobbit. The man is as famous for his missed schedules and thrashed budgets as he is talented….

By: Morwen

Morwen — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:34:05 +0000

I will definately be skeptical if Peter Jackson does not direct. I will, of course, wait in line at the wee hours of the morning in order to watch the premiere of The Hobbit, regardless. If Peter truly does not want to take this on as director, I hope he is still heavily involved. Peter is the only one with the knowledge and experience from LotR to make him qualified in the position. But whether or not Peter directs, I just hope the finished project does not scream “I'm not PJ approved!”.

By: ltyr2001

ltyr2001 — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:36:37 +0000

TERRY GILLIAM!
He makes terrific films with great CG and lots of quirky humor. I think he would be an outstanding choice.

By: Guest

Guest — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:37:20 +0000

I have heard that jackson maby are gonna be the one again!.
Probably rumors, but my news tells me that here.
Nothing is for sure, don't take my word for granted. It would still probably get the movies out 2012 and 2013 year after the world is gone *lol*

By: Cooperyamato

Cooperyamato — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:53:29 +0000

Peter jackson MUST do these films himself it's the only way to ensure they match LOTR and the incredible quality he brought to them.

By: Enolan1

Enolan1 — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:18:07 +0000

Peter Jackson must do this himself and not hand it off. He will not be competing with himself. He has already won (see 11 Oscars for Return of the King.) If he directs, then the movies will be stylistically similar which will be tremendous when they are all eventually viewed in chronological order. Peter please direct the Hobbit movies yourself!

By: demoncat_4

demoncat_4 — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:55:53 +0000

i will wait till the official word from warner brothers thouigh really if it turns out to be peter or neil. they really can not do much with mgm not having any funds for the picture to go forward so it would be a waste if peter does not step in for neil to come on board since mgm having no cash is still the big delay for hobbit. and Terry Gilliam is busy getting the man who killed Don quioxte ready to see the light of day.

By: Pollux

Pollux — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:01:57 +0000

I call bull. Neil has repeatedly stated that after his experience doing Halo, he would be extremely reluctant to do a big tentpole franchise. Even with Jackson watching over him and protecting him from studio interference, I don't know if he'd want to attach himself to such a big project. Especially when we know he's already submitted a new story to several major studios.

By: Nemo

Nemo — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:42:18 +0000

Terry Gilliam hands down. I don't know why nones thinking of him he could make a wonderful version someone needs to call him.