It wasn't about the money though, it was the delays and having to spend more years away from home.
I know, but if Jackson can't do it I just think they will do whatever it takes to get him back once they finally get through all the crazy delays. We'll see though...
I was thinking that very same thing. He just got some serious free time (approximately 2 years), so hopefully Hellboy 3 can be made sooner than later. Something tells me that Warner Bros. will most likely hike up his salary to entice him to come back for The Hobbit though.
No he doesn't, he's been in contracts for a ton of other films that he wanted to do 2 years ago, and he's got a huge backlot, he won't be coming back to The Hobbit, I bet my life on that.
Well, I'm just really hoping this makes Hellboy 3 a reality then sooner than later.
I would love to see a third one, but Del Toro has stated that it might not happen. He said he wants to make it, but Ron Perlman doesn't really want to get back into the suit. No Ron Perlman = No Hellboy 3.
Actually I read in multiple places that it would be tied to the release of The Hobbit.
In any case, in The Digital Bits they raise a very interesting point: in PJ's quote about "willing to step in..." etc., he specifically mentions WB.
Anyone care to guess why...?
Nothing more than speculation. Like the previous poster said, there has yet to be any official word linking the two together.
Fincher films do not make money. They are like Kevin Smith films, in that nobody LOSES money making a Fincher film, because eventually, with home video, everything works out in the end. Seven is the obvious exception.
Fincher films do not make money. They are like Kevin Smith films, in that nobody LOSES money making a Fincher film, because eventually, with home video, everything works out in the end. Seven is the obvious exception.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button would have to be an exception as well. That film made over $300 million in just worldwide box office gross, and when you take into account Blu-ray and DVD purchases/rental revenue it goes even more into the profitable side of the chart.
Getting back to the topic at hand, it appears pretty obvious that Jackson is trying to get himself into the director's chair. Whether he can get out or delay his previous obligations will be the deciding factor of him directing The Hobbit films or not.
I don't think Jackson was pushed out of the directors chair. I believe he opted not to compete with himself. Now that GDT is gone, I think he is going to have to do just that.
"So, here I am again. As promised, I am posting a longer message before the week's end.
I have to thank those of you that have supported me from the start as well as those that converted along the way. And even say farewell to those that never did convert or believed.
I will miss Mr. Crere, the faith of Compa and Sir DennisC, the wisdom of Voronwe, the joy of Grammaboodawg, the support of Kangi Ska and so many, many others
Now, Pasi, et al- that is what is quite uncommon even on big films. Pete and co stuck to LOTR for years, I've developed films for years and I have shot many a movie on location... but rarely do you relocate for such massive amount of time specially when you have to do major ironclad agreements to put in deep freeze other contractual obligations with multiple studios.
My commitment to the project demanded enormous sacrifices both in personal and professional terms. The consequences of which will ripple for years. I relocated my entire life and family to New Zealand and first came on board in 2008.
So- while the cited delays, contractual complexities or obstacles, cannot be attributed to a single event or entity - you will simply have to believe that they were of sufficient complexity and severity to lead to the current situation. Trust me on this, Pasi- leaving NZ and the Hobbit crew is extremely painful.
As stated before- a wealth of designs, animatics, boards and sculptures is left behind representing accurately my ideas for Mirkwood, Spiders, Wargs, Stone Trolls, etc, etc and everyone (PJ, FW, PB and myself) has the same goal in mind: to try and ensure the best possible transition of the movie to a new director.
I believe these films will happen. Preproduction continues as we speak. The writing team of PJ,FW,PB and myself will keep moving the screenplays forward.
Perhaps even sooner than we may anticipate we will all look at the finished film and then- I will tear up whenever I recognize a set or a creature or a quirk created under my supervision. Everyone on these boards will get two movies. Me? I will be watching filmic family albums. Photos of my children from far away.
I hope you will understand how delicate the subject is for me.
I will drop by now and then, I will read the boards with interest and do hope to see some of you around at SDCC and many other places.
I am not here, however, to provide a blow-by-blow of what happened, but to assure you, as I have, that it has been the toughest situation of my life.
Beyond that- I am simply no longer an official voice for these projects. Be good, be well- and I invite you all to follow me into the next phase of my filmmaking journey.
That was a nice thing for him to do. I really am sad he won't be involved anymore. I really hope the whole MGM thing gets resolved soon. I want to see a Hobbit movie, as well as the next Bond film.
That was a nice thing for him to do. I really am sad he won't be involved anymore. I really hope the whole MGM thing gets resolved soon. I want to see a Hobbit movie, as well as the next Bond film.
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