In a recent interview with the New York Times, New Line founder and co-chairman Robert Shaye acknowledged that he expects the prequel to their highly successful Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit to hit theaters in 2009 despite there not being a script or director for the project. Originally planned as a vehicle for Rings director Peter Jackson, rumors of Sam Raimi began emerging after a public feud between Shaye and Jackson developed as a result of a lawsuit brought on by Jackson. Jackson claims he is owed additional royalties for The Fellowship of the Ring. Shaye told Sci-Fi Wire, “I don’t care about Peter Jackson anymore. He wants to have another $100 million or $50 million, whatever he’s suing us for. He doesn’t want to sit down and talk about it. He thinks that we owe him something after we’ve paid him over a quarter of a billion dollars.” Shaye later apologized for the comment stating it was said “in a moment of emotion.” Shaye wouldn’t comment on the reports that Spider-Man director Sam Raimi has been considered to helm The Hobbit.
Photo from the upcoming movie, The Hobbit. The Hobbit First Edition Book cover

Photo from the upcoming movie, The Hobbit. Dustcover of the first edition of The Hobbit. This cover was designed by Tolkien himself.

Photo from the upcoming movie, The Hobbit. Bilbo from The Hobbit Animated

Photo from the upcoming movie, The Hobbit. The One Ring from The Hobbit Animated

Sunday, December 14, 2008
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