Bob Shaye Says "2009" for "Hobbit" Movie
With that ugly little feud with Peter Jackson in the rear-view mirror (for the time being, anyway) New Line chief Bob Shaye recently had a few vague things to say about the state of the "Hobbit" movie.
Apparently New Line has claimed 2009 as a release year for "The Hobbit," most likely because they have to plant some sort of flag in order to hold on to the book rights. There's no script yet, no director in sight, and a whole lot of other questions floating around. Not to mention the lawsuit. But yeah, "2009" is what we're being told.
Mr. Shaye kept mum on the Sam Raimi rumors, and he continued to be throw around phrases like "difficult filmmakers," but I suppose this is how deals get done in Hollywood. Frankly I liked it a whole lot better when we all just wondered if there would ever be a "Hobbit" movie. All this drama is getting pretty tiresome if you ask me.
[ Sources: IGN Movies, The New York Times ]
Apparently New Line has claimed 2009 as a release year for "The Hobbit," most likely because they have to plant some sort of flag in order to hold on to the book rights. There's no script yet, no director in sight, and a whole lot of other questions floating around. Not to mention the lawsuit. But yeah, "2009" is what we're being told.
Mr. Shaye kept mum on the Sam Raimi rumors, and he continued to be throw around phrases like "difficult filmmakers," but I suppose this is how deals get done in Hollywood. Frankly I liked it a whole lot better when we all just wondered if there would ever be a "Hobbit" movie. All this drama is getting pretty tiresome if you ask me.
[ Sources: IGN Movies, The New York Times ]
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on Feb 21 2007 06:40 AM I will see it regardless - but still hoping for Jackson to be named the man in charge. As others have said, I think Jackson at the helm would bring greater continuity to the stories - a nice bridge to LOTR. I like Rami - but I am not sure this is the right film for him. (Reply to this) |
on Feb 21 2007 09:03 AM no. dear god no. (Reply to this) |
on Feb 21 2007 10:31 AM [b]"difficult filmmakers"[/b] In other words, they're looking for a hack. (Reply to this) |
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on Feb 21 2007 11:56 AM So, their entire motivation for this movie (right now) is the pending law suit and the impending loss of rights... It's all about money but I'm sure that won't affect the quality of the production. (Reply to this) |
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on Feb 21 2007 04:16 PM No Peter Jackson, no movie. I think a lot of fans will feel that way. (Reply to this) |
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on Feb 21 2007 04:53 PM [b]New Line has got to be pissed[/b] They've really backed themselves into a corner on this one! There is universal and unanimous support for Peter Jackson directing the Hobbit. Even if this is the last movie he ever makes, nobody will stand for a Hobbit by anyone else-- even spielberg. (Reply to this) |
on Feb 21 2007 05:21 PM No Peter Jackson, no Ian McKellen? That's what a lot of people are thinking... (Reply to this) |
on Feb 21 2007 06:23 PM Think before you leap New Line share holders, it was Jackson and the Ringers who made you rich. You know what happens when you bite the hand that feeds you. (Reply to this) |
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on Feb 21 2007 06:24 PM No Ian McKellen?! How could they do the Hobbit without Ian McKellen? That's just absurd. (Reply to this) |
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on Feb 21 2007 06:51 PM People will go to the movie regardless. I just think it won't be as good if they don't get Jackson - and McKellen. (Reply to this) |
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on Feb 21 2007 06:56 PM [b]Shows real promise[/b] A release date with no director, writer, or cast. (Reply to this) |
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on Feb 21 2007 09:36 PM It's sickening how New Line has treated Jackson & company. When I first heard that the LOTR films were being produced, my alliegance was to the source material. Later I realized that Jackson had pulled off a miracle. Now my alliegance is to him. It won't be difficult for me to skip "The Hobbit" if Jackson and McKellen are absent from the production. We all know that business is about making profit. Unfortunately, short-term greed will undermine the more lasting benefit of honor and respect . . . to the material, to the filmmakers, and to the fans. Shaye is acting like a child, wanting his lollipop now. Let him have it, but I won't sweeten a lick of it for him. (Reply to this) |
on Feb 21 2007 09:44 PM Okay, where did this crazy talk of Ian McKellen not taking part in the film come from? If you don't have McKellen as Gandalf...you don't have a freakin' film, period. I mean, losing Jackson is one thing (continuity foul up headed our way), but to lose McKellen as Gandalf? Who would want to see a movie with someone else in the role? (Reply to this) |
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on Feb 21 2007 11:24 PM Who cares. The Hobbit was a shadow of the LoTR series. And even if you don't agree, It wasn't an epic at all, which is what made the movies so unbelievable. This is gunna be a shitty, half baked cash cow. (Reply to this) |
on Feb 22 2007 12:34 AM They are just making this movie for money. It's not gonna be any good. "The Hobiit" has nothing new to introduce. (Reply to this) |
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on Feb 22 2007 01:38 AM people will still see the movie without Jackson and McKellen, but they will only view it the once...or people will wait and rent it out on dvd. It wont be as good and people will compare it what might have been constantly but it doesnt neccesarily mean it will be an awful movie - just wont be what we all wanted. (Reply to this) |
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on Feb 22 2007 03:54 AM Without Peter Jackson, I doubt even WETA workshop would bother to get involved in the project. Heck, New Zealand will go to defcon 1 if anyone other than Peter Jackson tries to film The Hobbit within its borders. (Reply to this) |
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on Feb 22 2007 04:49 AM We are a long way from saying the movie is no good since it has not been made yet. Now if you said Pauley Shore as Bilbo, Charlie Sheen as Gandalf, and Rosie O'Donnell as Beorn - then I would say it is a bad movie. (Reply to this) |
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on Feb 22 2007 08:56 AM [b]The film has no script yet...[/b] ... whereas Spider-Man 4 is already being written by David Koepp. I feel this is a way to keep Raimi there instead of bolting to 'The Hobitt'. (Reply to this) |
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on Feb 22 2007 12:50 PM In reply to this comment (#856369) *laugh* Thank you! I'm tired of dragging out this speech, but fortunately I've gotten it very short by now. *ahem* The Hobbit is very different in both tone and structure from The Lord of the Rings. It is very different from anything that Jackson has done before. Anybody saying that it will suck simply because he is not involved, or that it will be great simply because he is, is a moron. (Reply to this) |
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