Andy Serkis News

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Blu-ray Review

Apr 1, 2013, 14:05 GMT

Peter Jackson’s return to Middle Earth with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey may lack some of the epic feeling the director managed to capture with The Lord of the Ring films, but it is massively entertaining and quite funny at times. ... more

English National Ballet: 'The Nutcracker' 2012 Christmas Party Pictures

Dec 16, 2012, 15:29 GMT

We have added a set of pictures from the event 'English National Ballet: 'The Nutcracker' 2012 Christmas Party'. ... more

Ian McKellen says Hobbit was like homecoming

Dec 13, 2012, 9:01 GMT

Speaking at 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' premiere in London last night (12.12.12) Sir Ian McKellen admitted returning to New Zealand to shoot the film felt like he was going home. ... more

Cate Blanchett leads the stars at The Hobbit premiere

Nov 28, 2012, 17:01 GMT

Cate Blanchett and her son Roman led the stars at 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' premiere in New Zealand today (28.11.12), where the red carpet in Wellington was surrounded by nearly 10,000 fans. ... more

Prince William to attend The Hobbit screening

Nov 13, 2012, 12:02 GMT

Britain's Prince William and Duchess Catherine are to attend the 65th Royal Film Performance, which will see them take in a screening of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' alongside a number of the fantasy film's cast. ... more

New stills from 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' online!

Jul 18, 2012, 0:55 GMT

We have added a set of new stills from Warner Brother's Pictures and director Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.' ... more

Stunning new artwork banner from Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit'

Jul 10, 2012, 2:25 GMT

We have added a beautiful new super-sized banner artwork promoting Peter Jackson's upcoming 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.' The poster gives us our first glimpse at the character Beorn in bear form played by Mikael Persbrandt.
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Wonderful new poster for 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' arrives

Jul 7, 2012, 16:40 GMT

Filming wrapped on 'The Hobbit' film's a couple of days ago and now Warner Brother's have released a new movie poster for December's first movie, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.'
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Andy Serkis never intended acting career

Feb 7, 2012, 6:02 GMT

Andy Serkis never intended to be an actor and he only fell into the career when he took theatre studies as his second subject at college because he 'couldn't think of anything better to do'. ... more

Andy Serkis says Gollum is alive on Hobbit set

Feb 6, 2012, 18:45 GMT

Andy Serkis has revealed he is shooting his scenes as Gollum for ''The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' live alongside his cast mates for the first time. ... more

Burke and Hare – DVD Review

Dec 30, 2011, 16:38 GMT

John Landis returns behind the camera to direct the epic meeting of Shaun of the Dead and Caesar the Ape.  The results are more of a gentle comedy, but it has a dark and a down ending that doesn’t seem to jibe with what comes before.  It’s still better than the Stupids (a movie that lives up to its title). 

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68 new high resolution stills from 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'

Dec 21, 2011, 12:36 GMT

Continuing with 'Hobbit' news, we have added over 60 high resolution stills from the teaser trailer for New Line and Warner Brother's 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.' See the return of Gandalf, Galadriel, Bilbo Baggins, Frodo Baggins and the introduction of Thorin's band of Dwarves.
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes – DVD Review

Dec 14, 2011, 11:46 GMT

This is the beginning of our end as we welcome our intelligent ape masters. What surprised is that this Apes film actually turned into a surprise hit. ... more

First trailer for 'The Hobbit' will arrive next month!

Nov 15, 2011, 13:55 GMT

Actor and film maker Andy Serkis has revealed that the world will be given their first real glimpse at 'The Hobbit' movies in December with the release of a movie trailer. He also describes his experience as a second unit director on the film.
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Indiana Jones-esque full trailer for 'The Adventures of Tintin'

Oct 18, 2011, 21:53 GMT

We have added the rip roaring new full domestic trailer for Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson's upcoming adventure epic, 'The Adventures of Tintin.' The film is based on  Hergé's popular 20th century comic book.
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New trailer for 'The Adventures of Tintin' now online

Oct 5, 2011, 15:22 GMT

We have added the feature international trailer for director Steven Spielberg and producer Peter Jackson's 'The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn.' The film hits screens across Europe latest this month and the US in December.
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'Planet of the Apes' repeats as box office champ

Aug 15, 2011, 18:57 GMT

Fox's 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' won the domestic box office for the second weekend in a row with $27.5 million.

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New pictures from The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn

Aug 8, 2011, 19:52 GMT

We have added 2 new pictures from The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn. ... more

'Planet of the Apes' takes box office win

Aug 8, 2011, 19:06 GMT

20th Century Fox's 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' won the domestic box office over the weekend as it debuted with $54 million. ... more

Rise of the Planet of the Apes – Movie Review

Aug 4, 2011, 13:01 GMT

This origins story of the Planet of the Apes series is an old fashioned sci-fi adventure that even though it makes extensive use of CGI, feels warm and human scale. It’s touching, alarming, dramatic and provocative as it tells a story about something close to our hearts – our relationships with animals and what they say about us. 

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes Los Angeles Premiere Pictures

Aug 1, 2011, 13:17 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Rise of the Planet of the Apes Los Angeles Premiere. ... more

New pictures from Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Jul 19, 2011, 12:50 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from Rise of the Planet of the Apes. ... more

Second international movie trailer for Spielberg's 'Tintin' adaptation

Jul 11, 2011, 23:27 GMT

We have added the second international trailer for Columbia & Paramount Pictures adaptation of Hergé 'The Adventures of Tintin.' The motion capture movie is directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Peter Jackson.
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Second behind the scenes video from 'The Hobbit' production

Jul 9, 2011, 17:58 GMT

Director Peter Jackson and 2nd unit director/actor Andy Serkis guide you through the second video production diary for Warner Brothers 'The Hobbit.' The latest video focuses on the filming so far and location scouting.
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New TV spot and trailer for 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'

Jun 5, 2011, 9:55 GMT

We have added the new trailer and a one minute TV spot for 20th Century Fox's 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes.' The latest Apes movies marks the origins of primate domination on the planet. ... more

Apes revolt against man in new 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' trailer

Apr 14, 2011, 10:47 GMT

The teaser trailer for 20th Century Fox's upcoming 'Planet of the Apes' prequel is now online. Titled 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes,' the film stars James Franco, Freida Pinto, Andy Serkis and Tom Felton.
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Watch WETA's magic for 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'

Apr 11, 2011, 23:59 GMT

We have added a very short 5 second clip featuring superb visual effects work from WETA Digital on the CGI apes for the upcoming 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' movie.
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Fox switches 'Apes' date

Mar 24, 2011, 19:15 GMT

Twentieth Century Fox is moving up the release date of its 'Planet of the Apes' prequel 'Rise of the Apes' from November 23 to August 5, 2011. ... more

First look at James Franco in 'Planet of the Apes' prequel

Feb 25, 2011, 1:35 GMT

A first official image of Oscar nominated James Franco in 'Rise of the Apes', the upcoming prequel to 'Planet of the Apes', is now online. The science fiction action adventure is directed by English film maker Rupert Wyatt (The Escapist). ... more

McKellen and Serkis to return in 'The Hobbit'

Jan 11, 2011, 21:43 GMT

Ian McKellen will return as wizard Gandalf and Andy Serkis will reprise his role as Gollum in Peter Jackson's two-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit.' ... more

Andy Serkis' Gollum born of a feline muse

Nov 1, 2010, 5:00 GMT

Andy Serkis based his portrayal of Gollum on his cat. ... more

Serkis joins the 'Apes'

Jul 1, 2010, 2:30 GMT

Andy Serkis has been cast in 20th Century Fox's 'Planet of the Apes' prequel 'Rise of the Apes.' ... more

Andy Serkis wants Bono role

Jan 28, 2010, 13:03 GMT

Andy Serkis wants to play Bono in a film of the U2 rocker's life. ... more

Fisher, Serkis, Wilkinson to join Landis film

Jan 23, 2010, 2:58 GMT

Isla Fisher, Andy Serkis and Tom Wilkinson have been cast along with Simon Pegg in 'Burke and Hare,' a horror comedy that will mark John Landis’ return to feature directing after over a decade. ... more

Inkheart - Blu-ray Review - CLIPS ADDED!

Jul 2, 2009, 13:18 GMT

Fantasy has been making a comeback thanks to Lord of the Rings and New Line has certainly been looking for the next moneymaking fantasy series of films. They attempt to bring Cornelia Funke’s books to the big screen, but the results prove that LOTR’s success is not something that can be engineered.

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Weaving to return for 'Hobbit'

Jun 15, 2009, 20:09 GMT

Director Guillermo del Toro confirmed in a recent BBC interview that Hugo Weaving will reprise his role of Elrond from “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy in the highly anticipated “Hobbit” films. ... more

Inkheart - Movie Review

Jan 21, 2009, 16:23 GMT

Brendan Fraser seems bound to other times and places. He makes more than his fair share of time traveling fantasy and action films of the non-Marvel vintage. His latest adventure beyond this plane of ours is “Inkheart”. He plays Mo, a bookbinder who journeys all over the world with his young daughter, Meggy, ostensibly in search of rare old volumes to repair. ... more

In photos: 'Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund Royal Film Performance 2008'

Nov 17, 2008, 20:38 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund Royal Film Performance 2008.' ... more

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor - Brendan Fraser Q&A

Jul 31, 2008, 15:10 GMT

Considering how many movies he makes, I have interviewed Brendan Fraser a surprisingly few times. Even when I covered the first 'Mummy' sequel, 'The Mummy Returns,' Fraser was busy shooting another movie. I only got to ask him one question as he blazed down the red carpet. It was, 'Do you feel like Indiana Jones running around the desert?' He said, 'There's no replacing Indiana Jones.' ... more

Andy Serkis conquers morbid fears

Mar 22, 2008, 11:00 GMT

The 'Lord of the Rings' star Andy Serkis admits he suffered from a morbid fascination with death as a child, and often wondered what would happen if his mother and father died. ... more

Andy Serkis reunites with Peter Jackson for Tin Tin

Dec 17, 2007, 14:39 GMT

Andy Serkis will reunite with director Peter Jackson with the upcoming Tintin for Dreamworks. ... more

Stormbreaker for Andy Serkis and Stephen Fry

Jul 19, 2005, 14:34 GMT

Andy Serkis and Stephen Fry have been cast in the forthcoming movie Stormbreaker. ... more

Naomi Watts talks Andy Serkis and Gorillas in King Kong

Aug 30, 2004, 15:05 GMT

Naomi Watts has been talking to the Dominion Post about Andy Serkis and how he is preparing for his role as King Kong. ... more

Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis Team up for Dreamworks Flushed Away

Aug 26, 2004, 13:46 GMT

Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis, who played Gandalf and Gollum respectively in the 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, are to lend their voices for 'Flushed Away', being made by Aardman Animation ('Chicken Run') and DreamWorks Animation. ... more