THE HOBBIT looking more and more likely

[Jem'hadar]

FYI,

THE HOBBIT looking more and more likely

Director Peter Jackson finally acknowledges he wants to make the movie
http://cinescape.com/0/editorial.asp...8&obj_id=40294

[Evan van Eyk]

Taht really sounds good, although I would have preferred an adaption of the Silmarillion. However that is too unlikely, as e.g. there are no real main characters which the audience would guide through the story. But maybe parts of it could be made, or a TV series adaption.

[qerlin]

If they're gonna use Ian Holm, they ned to hurry. He's none too young.

[REG]

Originally posted by Evan van Eyk

Taht really sounds good, although I would have preferred an adaption of the Silmarillion. However that is too unlikely, as e.g. there are no real main characters which the audience would guide through the story. But maybe parts of it could be made, or a TV series adaption.

Unfortunately, all of Tolkien's works, with the exception of Hobbits and LOTR, are under the guardianship of Tolkien Estate. They made a pact NOT to let any of his works be converted into any other medium other than books and audiobooks. Eldest son, Christopher Tolkien (who have criticized Peter Jackson's LOTR adaptation), vowed he won't option out the Silmarilion film rights.

BTW, Hobbits and LOTR are under the auspices of Tolkien Enterprises.

[REG]

Originally posted by qerlin

If they're gonna use Ian Holm, they ned to hurry. He's none too young.

So's Ian McKellan and John-Rhys Davies (is it me did I see him limping and using a cane?) if he wishes to go under makeup and become Gloin, father of Gimli.

But they'll have to wait since Peter Jackson (and WETA Workshop) is committed to doing King Kong. Of course, it is New Line Cinema's decision if they want to go with a different director. Personally, I hope not. Stick with Jackson.