Who Should Direct The Hobbit?

BloodyWolverine · 12-26-2007, 10:53 AM

With Peter Jackson as the Producer and the expert in all thing middle earth one would assume that many directors would be foaming at the mouth to direct the prequel to one of the greatest trilogies of all time.
So i will list a few directors. And you guys can vote based on whos best suited to direct and do consider also who would be the next best direct for The Hobbit other then PJ.
I think i would consider which director could handle a two film job which not many have done.
Anyways i will post the selections in a poll.
Please give me a few moments.
TY.

DocHoliday · 12-26-2007, 10:59 AM

I've heard Sam Raimi and Guillermo del Toro. Either is a solid choice.

Obi-Ron · 12-26-2007, 11:03 AM

Leonard Nimoy.

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WorthyStevens · 12-26-2007, 11:13 AM

If not PJ, Guillermo del Toro.

Erzengel · 12-26-2007, 11:22 AM

C'mon BW, you've been here long enough. Make these polls public, so I can ridicule people.

I Am The Knight · 12-26-2007, 11:26 AM

Alfonso Cuaron.

SuperFerret · 12-26-2007, 11:31 AM

Del Toro's Hobbit would be insane, but I'd rather Jackson do it, if only to have a consistent Middle Earth.

Lighthouse · 12-26-2007, 11:37 AM

I love how quickly New Line made up with PJ after The Golden Compass bombed. I'm pretty sure it's gonna be Sam Raimi, and he'd also be my top choice with Del Toro.

Matt · 12-26-2007, 11:39 AM

I actually like the idea of Sean Astin doing it. He has proven himself a fairly capable director with the little he has done. This could be the big platform his directing career needs.

Figs · 12-26-2007, 11:41 AM

Del Toro...his first name is horribly mispelled on the poll.

I Am The Knight · 12-26-2007, 11:43 AM

Yeah...Guerrermo?

YsoSerious · 12-26-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I actually like the idea of Sean Astin doing it. He has proven himself a fairly capable director with the little he has done.

Interesting choice in Astin.At least he would have a true feel for what Jackson wanted to convey in the series.I still think DelToro if not Jackson.

Matt · 12-26-2007, 11:50 AM

I'd question whether or not it is actually Del Toro's style. The Hobbit if I remember right, isn't some dark, gothic book. It is fairly light hearted compared to most of Tolkein's work. If I could see Del Toro directing any Tolkein book it probably would've been Return of the King.

YsoSerious · 12-26-2007, 11:58 AM

Maybe Mike Newell would be a good choice.

Armored Avenger · 12-26-2007, 12:55 PM

I want Peter Jackson to direct.
However, if he still chooses not too, then my next choice would be Del Toro.

GoldenAgeHero · 12-26-2007, 12:57 PM

anyone but raimi.

Catman · 12-26-2007, 01:59 PM

Chris Columbus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obi-Ron

Leonard Nimoy.

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

xwolverine2 · 12-26-2007, 02:20 PM

ian mckellen is a director?

livrule · 12-26-2007, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenAgeHero

anyone but raimi.

100% agree.

The Spider-man movies are very solid and well made but lack any kind of magic.

Catman · 12-26-2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obi-Ron

Leonard Nimoy.

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

The dancers in that video are kinda hot.

patrickbateman · 12-26-2007, 02:42 PM

Chistopher Nolan i say give that man all the origin stories

chaseter · 12-26-2007, 03:17 PM

Del Toro duh!

Kevin Roegele · 12-26-2007, 03:46 PM

Terry Gilliam or Ridley Scott. Look at Time Bandits and Legend. Either would be perfect.

Catman · 12-26-2007, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Roegele

Terry Gilliam or Ridley Scott. Look at Time Bandits and Legend. Either would be perfect.

Kevin is always right. Always.

Galactus · 12-26-2007, 11:34 PM

Can't decide for a name. The name of the director isn't important; it's the amount of passion the director can pour into the project that matters.

View Poll Results: Who Should Direct The Hobbit?
Gore Verbinski	5	9.09%
Chistopher Nolan	0	0%
Matthew Vaughn	1	1.82%
Tim Burton	1	1.82%
Gurrermo Del Toro	25	45.45%
Terry Gilliam	3	5.45%
Steven Speilberg	4	7.27%
Alfonso Cauron	4	7.27%
Edward Zwick	0	0%
Robert Rodrigues	1	1.82%
Ridley Scott	1	1.82%
Ron Howard	1	1.82%
James Cameron	0	0%
Mike Newell	1	1.82%
Sir Ian McKellan	1	1.82%
Antoine Farqua	0	0%
Francis Ford Coppala	0	0%
Sean Astin	3	5.45%
Jon Turtletaub	0	0%
Other	4	7.27%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

12-26-2007, 10:53 AM	#1
BloodyWolverine Banned User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aboard The Black Pearl. Posts: 5,493	Who Should Direct The Hobbit? With Peter Jackson as the Producer and the expert in all thing middle earth one would assume that many directors would be foaming at the mouth to direct the prequel to one of the greatest trilogies of all time. So i will list a few directors. And you guys can vote based on whos best suited to direct and do consider also who would be the next best direct for The Hobbit other then PJ. I think i would consider which director could handle a two film job which not many have done. Anyways i will post the selections in a poll. Please give me a few moments. TY.

12-26-2007, 10:59 AM	#2
DocHoliday The King of Cool Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 2,831	Re: Who Should Direct The Hobbit? I've heard Sam Raimi and Guillermo del Toro. Either is a solid choice. __________________ A cornered Fox is more dangerous than a Jackal!

12-26-2007, 11:03 AM	#3
Obi-Ron Deal with it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Flying blind on a rocket cycle Posts: 11,755	Re: Who Should Direct The Hobbit? Leonard Nimoy. VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: __________________ In Jameson's barber we trust

12-26-2007, 11:13 AM	#4
WorthyStevens Green Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gobias Industries Posts: 14,240	Re: Who Should Direct The Hobbit? If not PJ, Guillermo del Toro. __________________ FROM THE DESK OF: TOBIAS FUNKE "OFF TO WORK" - T (TOBIAS)

12-26-2007, 11:22 AM	#5
Erzengel \|-o-\| (-o-) \|-o-\| Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 58,778	Re: Who Should Direct The Hobbit? C'mon BW, you've been here long enough. Make these polls public, so I can ridicule people. __________________ What SHH Class Are You?

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I Am The Knight In the Welsh Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Bale-Cave Posts: 11,718	Re: Who Should Direct The Hobbit? Alfonso Cuaron. __________________ Before SHH, your miserable, insignificant little life was laughable. Now that you've found SHH*, have you noticed you've become more popular? Suddenly* EVERYONE wants to hang out with you. SHH. You owe us your livelihood.**

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SuperFerret Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SuperFerret's Shoebox of Solitude Posts: 32,543	Re: Who Should Direct The Hobbit? Del Toro's Hobbit would be insane, but I'd rather Jackson do it, if only to have a consistent Middle Earth. __________________ Faster than a speeding hamster. -----More powerful than a box of tissues. ----------Able to leap off of tall buildings and hit the ground.

12-26-2007, 11:37 AM	#8
Lighthouse Fairness, Equality, Bacon Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: A beach somewhere. Posts: 10,349	Re: Who Should Direct The Hobbit? I love how quickly New Line made up with PJ after The Golden Compass bombed. I'm pretty sure it's gonna be Sam Raimi, and he'd also be my top choice with Del Toro. __________________ ...Or when your hands are cold, you rub them together, you see, that's good, that feels good! There's so many good things! But you're not here - I'm here. I wish you were here. I wish you could talk to me. 'Cause I'm a friend. - Peter Falk (Wings of Desire)

12-26-2007, 11:39 AM	#9
Matt The Man SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Camp Manuel Posts: 73,961	Re: Who Should Direct The Hobbit? I actually like the idea of Sean Astin doing it. He has proven himself a fairly capable director with the little he has done. This could be the big platform his directing career needs.

12-26-2007, 11:43 AM	#11
I Am The Knight In the Welsh Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Bale-Cave Posts: 11,718	Re: Who Should Direct The Hobbit? Yeah...Guerrermo? __________________ Before SHH, your miserable, insignificant little life was laughable. Now that you've found SHH*, have you noticed you've become more popular? Suddenly* EVERYONE wants to hang out with you. SHH. You owe us your livelihood.**

12-26-2007, 11:50 AM	#13
Matt The Man SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Camp Manuel Posts: 73,961	Re: Who Should Direct The Hobbit? I'd question whether or not it is actually Del Toro's style. The Hobbit if I remember right, isn't some dark, gothic book. It is fairly light hearted compared to most of Tolkein's work. If I could see Del Toro directing any Tolkein book it probably would've been Return of the King.

12-26-2007, 11:58 AM	#14
YsoSerious Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 522	Re: Who Should Direct The Hobbit? Maybe Mike Newell would be a good choice. __________________ "...and I thought my jokes were bad!"

12-26-2007, 12:55 PM	#15
Armored Avenger A Wizard is never late... Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,009	Re: Who Should Direct The Hobbit? I want Peter Jackson to direct. However, if he still chooses not too, then my next choice would be Del Toro.

12-26-2007, 12:57 PM	#16
GoldenAgeHero Banned User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,344	Re: Who Should Direct The Hobbit? anyone but raimi.

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