The Hobbit in July 2007?

[Gothbogg the Ripper]

Peter Jackson?

[Nimrodel_9]

Hey, this doesn't really mean anything, but we could be hopeful.

As many of you know, Dominic Monaghan (Merry) plays the character Charlie on Lost. If you are a fan and haven't seen this season's finale, then I wouldn't suggest following the link.

Monaghan going to New Zealand
(It's toward the end when they ask, "What's next for you?")

Like I said, Peter Jackson could be making just some movie and want Dom in it, but there's always room to hope for The Hobbit, right?

Maybe someone else knows of some project PJ is starting. I didn't really look into it, so correct me if I'm way off!

Nimmy

[Elladan and Elrohir]

Surprise, surprise, Bob Shaye is beginning to soften his stance on PJ. I wonder what could have prevailed upon his heart to do that?

FILM BIG LAYS IT ON THE NEW LINE (from end of article)

Shaye hints we should never say never at the idea of Jackson, whom he labeled "arrogant" last year, directing "The Hobbit" someday.

"There's nothing I can really talk about except to say that I believe 'The Hobbit' will be made," says Shaye, choosing his words carefully like the lawyer that he is. "There's a bunch of issues and elements that have to be addressed.

"I don't like to have issues with anybody. Any issues with Mr. Jackson, I would prefer to have them closed, rather than open."

http://www.nypost.com/seven/07102007...u_lumenick.htm

[Knight of Gondor]

Very promising!

[MatthewM]

Promising indeed!

[radagastly]

One can only be hopeful that Robert Shaye will not direct The Hobbit himself.

"It took a long time to lick the script, and I guess I was a bit more soulful by the time I got into the director's chair," he says. An "E.T."-like story of two youngsters who find a doll from the future, it's based on an old science-fiction story that Shaye, 68, had read as a child.

That story, "Mimsy Were the Borogroves" by Lewis Padgett copywrited in 1943 may involve children, but it is no E.T. It failed because he can't read. At least not well.

Still, I am hopeful that this is a sign that P. J. will direct The Hobbit, if anyone does. I hope they can get it done before Ian McKellan dies. He's getting up there. It wouldn't be the same with someone else as Gandalf.

[Brinniel]

Originally Posted by radagastly

Still, I am hopeful that this is a sign that P. J. will direct The Hobbit, if anyone does. I hope they can get it done before Ian McKellan dies. He's getting up there. It wouldn't be the same with someone else as Gandalf.

Whoa, before he dies? Yeesh. McKellan is 68 and as far as I know, in good health. While 68 is certainly not young, I wouldn't exactly call that old...especially not to the point where he's ready to croak.

It seems to me that Shaye is a bit embarrassed about his comments about Jackson after seeing how many are backing PJ up. Not to mention, I'm sure he's realising how much New Line could use another hit after all these flops over the past year (though I really am hoping The Golden Compass is good and successful).

I find it rather funny how much imdb.com jumps ahead on movies that have yet to be made. For The Hobbit, Sam Raimi is listed as the director (though they admit it's not confirmed), and the scheduled release date is December 1, 2009. Now I don't care what anyone says, but there is no way that the film could be completed by then...especially since they aren't anywhere close to even starting. If we must speculate on a date, I would say if they can decide on a director within the next year, somewhere between 2011-2013...if the film is made as carefully as LotR. But that's just my guess...