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[akashiver]

Damn.

I really, really, really wanted Jackson to do The Hobbit. That's bad news.

Remaking a remake? say it ain't so!

Remaking Carpenter'sThe Thing strikes me as a bad idea - the original holds up so well - but this is the Dawn-of-the-Dead-remake team. And they are suggesting that it's not a direct remake, but more of a companion piece.

And the weekend box-office reports are suggesting that Bond was beaten by dancing penguins. Are you kidding me? What is it about penguins that spells box office gold? They're useless little blubber-puddings that can't fly, people! Get over it!

Casino Royale is very good, btw. You should see it if you haven't already.

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[akashiver.livejournal.com]

I imagine they'll advertise it as "from the producers of the LOTR," and that will be enough for the vast majority of people. Those who wanted Jackson back as director are also (for the most part) Tolkien fans who will go see The Hobbit regardless.