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"Peter Jackson" CNZM (born October 31, 1961) is an Academy Award-winning New Zealand filmmaker best known as the director of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, which he, along with Fran Walsh, his long time partner, and Philippa Boyens, adapted from the novels by J. R. R. Tolkien. He is also known for his 2005 remake of "King Kong". ....more

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Tolkien's heirs approve Hobbit film after secret settlement

Sep 9, 2009, 9:51 GMT

Los Angeles - Filming of a movie version of the JRR Tolkien classic The Hobbit is to go ahead after New Line Cinema settled a 150-million-dollar lawsuit by the author's heirs, according to a statement Tuesday. ... more

'Rings' lawsuit is settled

Sep 8, 2009, 23:24 GMT

New Line Cinema, the J.R.R. Tolkien estate and publisher Harper Collins have settled the lawsuit over profits from the 'Lord of the Rings' films released between 2001 and 2003. ... more

Peter Jackson confirmed for Comic-Con in San Diego

Jun 10, 2009, 2:49 GMT

Peter Jackson confirmed for Comic-Con in San Diego
Peter Jackson will promote the film 'District 9' at Comic-Con in San Diego this summer. ... more

King Kong – Blu-ray Review

Jan 17, 2009, 12:08 GMT

King Kong – Blu-ray Review
Peter Jackson’s update of King Kong swings to Blu-ray and looks incredible. The film still has some flaws (mostly in the long running time), but the beauty of the special effects and the rollercoaster ride of Kong versus the T-Rex make it worth the double dip. ... more

Peter Jackson’s King Kong hits Blu-ray

Jan 14, 2009, 19:42 GMT

Peter Jackson’s King Kong hits Blu-ray
Packed with killer special effects and visuals, Peter Jackson’s updating of King Kong is set to arrive on Blu-ray from Universal Studios Home Entertainment on Jan. 20th for the suggested retail price of $39.98. ... more

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