That is wonderful news! It just would not be the same without him directing. Now I would like to see this happy dance of yours.

YAY! I have always loved the Hobbit! This IS exciting!

Super yeah!!!! I LOVED the Hobbit, it my first Tolkien book and love... it's going to be a grand movie!!!

There is a further report on this, Brother Mage, in this morning's New York Times Arts section. Believe me, my dear Alkatar, Milord Sir Kringle could not have granted us a more wonderful Christmas present.

Unfortunately, Peter Jackson has not been chosen as Grand Marshal for this year's Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA --- nay, I'm afraid they gave it to someone else, one Emeril Lagasse by name, he that kicketh it up ye proverbial notch.

Master Blackwolf