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Posted on 05/05/2004 7:57:51 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog
Official Letter from New Line Cinema's Bob ShayeDear Loyal LOTR Fans,
Thank you very, very much for the incredible outpouring of support for LOTR, and your eagerness to see THE HOBBIT.
We, at New Line, are most touched and appreciative of your compliments, and your passion for the remarkable work of the author, the filmmakers, talent, and craftspeople.
We are also, as you, most anxious to see THE HOBBIT realized.
Please be assured that there is, in no way, a crass argument with MGM or anyone over money or rights. In fact, no discussions about any settlement of our respective claims, has been commenced. When, and if, such discussions ensue, be assured that we intend to be equitable and appropriate to the spirit of Tolkien, and THE HOBBIT. We will, as much as possible, "do the right thing", respecting the incredible loyalty and appreciation of the worldwide fans. We hope that MGM will feel the same.
However, we also wish to have the film overseen by the best possible mentors - and, for us, if possible, that means Peter and Fran. They are totally occupied by KING KONG now and, we believe, will be the next twenty-four months, or so.
So our efforts will take time to realize.
Sincerely,
Robert Shaye
Co-CEO/Co-Chairman
New Line Cinema
Cool. Any idea when this was written?
At least now we'll have something else to talk about.
Most noteworthy goals do...
Time is a benefit.... An older Elijah Wood can play a young Bilbo I think ;~D
Good. An idle ksen causes trouble...
Morning everybody! :-)
Sleeping beauty has awakened. LOL
Aunt Cheryl and I watched movies till 4 this morning again. Gotta load up my stuff and head into the dreaded north again today.
Looking at their site it wasn't written too long ago. They don't have a date though.
Hey LF! I found a red dress to wear to the inaugural ball! :-)
Seems one of my cousins by marriage decided a red dress was perfect for prom. And she's about my size. I never wore a prom dress before! LOL
What......?
;^)
I can do nothing for you until you realize your own limitations...
Hey! This is fantastic!! CoNGRATULATIONS!!!
So now I am going to be insufferably pleased with myself for a while
I think we can all join in with you on that! :-)
Ooohhh the places you lurk......
Hi Sis!
You planning on going to the Inauguration? I went to the last one, but didn't get to go to any balls...with with my mom, she funded the trip and she didn't want me going...we were in our hotel room by 5-6pm every evening...
sigh...
Small world! We were at the last one, too!
I love red. Am wearing my red shoes today. Nice Clark's-knockoff slides.
...yer fergittin' Hair still has that Palantir she picked up on eBay...
Excellent Job!
Jr. and I were there.
Whenever I use mine it keeps tellin' me to "Check back later."
Race?
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