Jackson and The Hobbit? “It will never happen” per New Line chief
by Doc on Jan.10, 2007, under Movies
Robert Shaye, the head of New Line Cinema, has said that the studio won’t work with Peter Jackson on The Hobbit, or any other film at the studio for that matter. “I do not want to make a movie with somebody who is suing me,” Shaye said. “It will never happen during my watch.” The fireworks continue…Updated 1/11: And Jackson parries, calling Shaye’s comments “regrettable” and seems to be taking the high road in comparison.