[Lotr_announce] New Line Cinema responds to LET THE HOBBIT HAPPEN
Calisuri
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The LET THE HOBBIT HAPPEN campaign has seen a small victory today.
We received an official response to the letter writing campaign from
the co-CEO/co-Chairman of New Line Cinema, Robert Shaye.
Here is the complete message from Mr. Shaye to the fans:
Dear Loyal LOTR Fans,
Thank you very, very much for the incredible outpouring of support
for LOTR, and your eagerness to see THE HOBBIT.
We, at New Line, are most touched and appreciative of your
compliments, and your passion for the remarkable work of the author,
the filmmakers, talent, and craftspeople.
We are also, as you, most anxious to see THE HOBBIT realized.
Please be assured that there is, in no way, a crass argument with MGM
or anyone over money or rights. In fact, no discussions about any
settlement of our respective claims, has been commenced. When, and
if, such discussions ensue, be assured that we intend to be equitable
and appropriate to the spirit of Tolkien, and THE HOBBIT. We will, as
much as possible, "do the right thing", respecting the incredible
loyalty and appreciation of the worldwide fans. We hope that MGM will
feel the same.
However, we also wish to have the film overseen by the best possible
mentors - and, for us, if possible, that means Peter and Fran. They
are totally occupied by KING KONG now and, we believe, will be the
next twenty-four months, or so.
So our efforts will take time to realize.
Sincerely,
Robert Shaye
Co-CEO/Co-Chairman
New Line Cinema
You can find this letter online: http://www.thehobbitfilm.com/bobshaye.html
Get the latest updates on the frontpage of TheHobbitFilm.com
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<div>The LET THE HOBBIT HAPPEN campaign has seen a small victory
today.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>We received an official response to the letter writing campaign
from the co-CEO/co-Chairman of New Line Cinema, Robert Shaye.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>Here is the complete message from Mr. Shaye to the fans:</div>
<div><br></div>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1" color="#000000">Dear Loyal
LOTR Fans,</font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000"><br></font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1" color="#000000">Thank you
very, very much for the incredible outpouring of support for LOTR, and
your eagerness to see THE HOBBIT.</font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000"><br></font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1" color="#000000">We, at New
Line, are most touched and appreciative of your compliments, and your
passion for the remarkable work of the author, the filmmakers, talent,
and craftspeople.</font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000"><br></font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1" color="#000000">We are
also, as you, most anxious to see THE HOBBIT
realized.</font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000"><br></font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1" color="#000000">Please be
assured that there is, in no way, a crass argument with MGM or anyone
over money or rights. In fact, no discussions about any settlement of
our respective claims, has been commenced. When, and if, such
discussions ensue, be assured that we intend to be equitable and
appropriate to the spirit of Tolkien, and THE HOBBIT. We will, as much
as possible, "do the right thing", respecting the incredible
loyalty and appreciation of the worldwide fans. We hope that MGM will
feel the same.</font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000"><br></font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1" color="#000000">However, we
also wish to have the film overseen by the best possible mentors -
and, for us, if possible, that means Peter and Fran. They are totally
occupied by KING KONG now and, we believe, will be the next
twenty-four months, or so.</font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000"><br></font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1" color="#000000">So our
efforts will take time to realize.</font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000"><br></font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000">Sincerely,</font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000"><br></font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1" color="#000000"><b>Robert
Shaye</b></font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1"
color="#000000"> Co-CEO/Co-Chairman</font></blockquote>
<blockquote><font face="Verdana" size="-1" color="#000000"> New
Line Cinema</font></blockquote>
<blockquote><br></blockquote>
<div>You can find this letter online:
http://www.thehobbitfilm.com/bobshaye.html</div>
<blockquote><br></blockquote>
<div>Get the latest updates on the frontpage of
TheHobbitFilm.com</div>
<div><br></div>
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