Is New Line dumb enough to make the Hobbit w/o P Jackson?!?

[Kennrr]

Originally Posted by grady

Then there is the slap in the face to the fan community, which is a double edged. Sure, the initial interest in The Hobbit may be substantial, but will wane very quickly. It seems most diehard fans of the LOTR trilogy are also very loyal to Jackson and crew. Out of spite I can see people not going to the film sheerly to prove a point.

that is just silly. most people will still see the movie. if the movie is just as good if not better than lotr, than no one will be talking about peter jackson. i think him and his team did a fantastic job and I wish he would be the director.