The Orlando Sentinel reports that, according to several associates, Spider-man maestro Sam Raimi is now considering directing The Hobbit. However, New Line says it doesn't have a deal with the director, and Raimi hasn't met with Shaye or production president Toby Emmerich. Moreover, MGM still owns the dstributions rights to the film, and their spokesman has previously voiced support for Peter Jackson. Source.
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