Jackson ruled out of Hobbit film

**Adam** · 11th January 2007, 02:49 PM

Peter Jackson fell out with New Line after making The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson has been ruled out of making The Hobbit, the head of film studio New Line has told the Sci-Fi Channel.

Jackson is locked in a legal battle with New Line over money from The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

New Line co-chairman Bob Shaye told the Sci-Fi Wire that Jackson would never make The Hobbit "during my watch".

The director responded by telling Variety magazine it was "regrettable" Mr Shaye had made the issue personal.

I don't want to work with that guy any more - why would I?

New Line's Bob Shaye on Peter Jackson

In November, Jackson revealed New Line was preparing to make The Hobbit without him because it could not wait for the legal case to be resolved.

But the dispute has intensified, with Mr Shaye saying: "He's got a quarter of a billion dollars paid to him so far, justifiably, according to contract, completely right.

"And this guy... turns around without wanting to have a discussion with us and sues us and refused to discuss it unless we just give in to his plan.

"I don't want to work with that guy any more. Why would I? So the answer is he will never make any movie with New Line Cinema again while I'm still working at the company."

New Line only holds the rights to The Hobbit, which tells of how Bilbo came by the ring of power, for a limited time.

**bendavho** · 11th January 2007, 03:05 PM

He did such a good job with the LOTR and how will the Hobbit come out? Think it will be as good of a movie without Peter Jackson directing it?

buddy lee · 11th January 2007, 03:07 PM

i still think they will work something out and he will do it.

**Cabe Bedlam** · 11th January 2007, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bendavho

He did such a good job with the LOTR and how will the Hobbit come out? Think it will be as good of a movie without Peter Jackson directing it?

If it's not with Jackson then I think it will turn out to be like that horrible, aweful, dreadful, detestable movie, X3

Eowyna Rohanna · 11th January 2007, 03:41 PM

Jackson had a vision. LOTR became real under his direction. Without him, "The Hobbit" will be a lesser movie.

**Maddux** · 11th January 2007, 03:54 PM

Too many dwarves in The Hobit anyway.

Eowyna Rohanna · 11th January 2007, 03:57 PM

Actually, Maddux, I agree.

**bendavho** · 12th January 2007, 07:37 AM

To be honest the hobbits where the worst race, hehe

The elves were bad ass

Lensky Entreri · 25th January 2007, 04:10 PM

I thought the LoTR movies were horrible. But I don't think that was really Peter Jackson's fault rather the book didn't translate well into a PG-13 film or whatever it was. I really enjoyed his version of King Kong though.

Looks like he really lost a lot of weight.

atlas607 · 25th January 2007, 10:25 PM

Without Jackson, how can they do it, seriously?!

11th January 2007, 02:49 PM	#1
Adam Lead Administrator Owner Join Date: Oct 1990 Posts: 6,249 Gold: 102,163 My Mood: Thanks: 53 Thanked 711 Times in 222 Posts	Jackson ruled out of Hobbit film Jackson ruled out of Hobbit film Peter Jackson fell out with New Line after making The Lord of the Rings The Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson has been ruled out of making The Hobbit, the head of film studio New Line has told the Sci-Fi Channel. Jackson is locked in a legal battle with New Line over money from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. New Line co-chairman Bob Shaye told the Sci-Fi Wire that Jackson would never make The Hobbit "during my watch". The director responded by telling Variety magazine it was "regrettable" Mr Shaye had made the issue personal. I don't want to work with that guy any more - why would I? New Line's Bob Shaye on Peter Jackson In November, Jackson revealed New Line was preparing to make The Hobbit without him because it could not wait for the legal case to be resolved. But the dispute has intensified, with Mr Shaye saying: "He's got a quarter of a billion dollars paid to him so far, justifiably, according to contract, completely right. "And this guy... turns around without wanting to have a discussion with us and sues us and refused to discuss it unless we just give in to his plan. "I don't want to work with that guy any more. Why would I? So the answer is he will never make any movie with New Line Cinema again while I'm still working at the company." New Line only holds the rights to The Hobbit, which tells of how Bilbo came by the ring of power, for a limited time. RMS Carpathia: actually the way the iron golems look in this game.. it looks like trailer trash redneck borgs.. because they are just diffrent metals all put togeather and when they walk they look like they are going to fall over Get your own personal forum Like these ones - Personal forum listing Bored @ work? Play in our arcade! Useful Tips on how to use UOForums Open your own blog

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bendavho Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Shard: Lake Austin Posts: 3,573 Gold: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jackson ruled out of Hobbit film He did such a good job with the LOTR and how will the Hobbit come out? Think it will be as good of a movie without Peter Jackson directing it?

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buddy lee Agent Zero Join Date: Oct 2006 Shard: Atlantic Posts: 1,953 Gold: 13,925 Thanks: 19 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Jackson ruled out of Hobbit film i still think they will work something out and he will do it.

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Eowyna Rohanna I may not be the queen of everything, but I'm the duchess of quite a lot Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Landroval--LOTRO Posts: 1,465 Gold: 5,802 Thanks: 11 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Jackson ruled out of Hobbit film Jackson had a vision. LOTR became real under his direction. Without him, "The Hobbit" will be a lesser movie. Thanks to Maddux for the wonderful sig!

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Maddux I've got Skinnies with RPGS! Twelve o'clock! Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Pacific Posts: 6,505 Gold: 21,711 Thanks: 20 Thanked 53 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Jackson ruled out of Hobbit film Too many dwarves in The Hobit anyway.

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Eowyna Rohanna I may not be the queen of everything, but I'm the duchess of quite a lot Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Landroval--LOTRO Posts: 1,465 Gold: 5,802 Thanks: 11 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Jackson ruled out of Hobbit film Actually, Maddux, I agree. Thanks to Maddux for the wonderful sig!

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bendavho Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Shard: Lake Austin Posts: 3,573 Gold: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jackson ruled out of Hobbit film To be honest the hobbits where the worst race, hehe The elves were bad ass

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