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November 28, 2006

There and back again

My fears Peter Jackson may not direct the so-called prequel to The Lord of the Rings have been assuaged by two pieces of news. First, the film rights revert away from New Line Cinema in short order; Jackson may be back in the director's seat. Second, rumours of his only possible replacement: Sam Raimi (with a nod of the hat to Elvis).

As another director that started out making over the top comedy tinged horror films, then to graduate to Hollywood blockbusters, one could hardly find a director with more in common with Jackson, short of cloning. But could anyone really fill these particular shoes?

Considering how differently The Hobbit reads from LOTR there is a certain sense to different feel to the film. Colour me cautiously optimistic.

Posted by Ghost of a flea at November 28, 2006 06:51 AM

Comments

I 've heard cloning is a fast technique. Its only about Jackson 's agreement to share his DNA for the public purpose. Well, I am even ready for the more ancient technique, which gives us results in 9 months. Just imagine - Mr Hobbit Jackson Jr. as producer of "The Hobbit"

Posted by: Gnomidala at November 28, 2006 07:58 AM