Cadeem posted on June 21, 2010 16:53
"The Hobbit" is the prequel to the lord of the rings trilogy. Guillermo Del Toro(Pan's Labyrinth) was previously reported to be directing but has since left the project.
Neill Blompkamp(District 9) has joined the list of potential directors.
Although District 9 is made in a more gritty and realistic style, Blompkamp may be one of the directors that can transition to a different style.
What I find disturbing is that Brett Ratner, the director of the Rush Hour trilogy and a poorly made "X Men 3" is on the list of potential directors.