First we get to hear that Robert Jordan’s last book has found its author, and now, another bit of news some of us have wondered about for a few years now:
Peter Jackson will be producing The Hobbit.
I know there was a whole dispute some time ago, with New Line Cinema basically kicking Jackson out of any potential deals concerning The Hobbit…but honestly, is there anyone else they could’ve picked after his work with The Lord of The Rings? Is there anyone else fans of the books and films, including myself, would be happy with or trust to translate yet another fantasy classic to the screen?
All I can say is thank goodness. Also, from this article it sounds like they’re planning two films, instead of just one. It’ll be interesting to see how they split up the story, but if it preserves more of the novel, then I’m more than willing to take a few trips to the theatre. They’ll be simultaneously filming both parts, like they did with LOTR, with the first slated to release in 2010, and the second in 2011. Not that bad of a wait, really.
I’m excited. Are you excited?
I see that smile.