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Bytes: Jackson Out of Hobbit
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Peter Jackson and his partner Fran Walsh have stated that they will not be involved in the film version of J.R.R. Tolkien’s THE HOBBIT or a second proposed LORD OF THE RINGS prequel since the film’s studio New Line has decided to look for another director. [Link]
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Jackson WILL be directing The Hobbit:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds40108.ht ml
[ED NOTE: The link provided does NOT confirm that Jackson will be directing The Hobbit. At this time, Jackson's official statement is that he is NOT directing the prequel.]