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Peter Jackson - Film Makers

"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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James McAvoy is Bilbo Baggins in Del Toro's 'The Hobbit'

May 29, 2008, 10:00 GMT

James McAvoy is Bilbo Baggins in Del Toros The Hobbit
James McAvoy is set to play Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit'. ... more

Guillermo del Toro directing The Hobbit and its sequel!

Apr 24, 2008, 23:08 GMT

Guillermo del Toro directing The Hobbit and its sequel!
It’s official! Hellboy’s Guillermo del Toro has signed with New Line-MGM to direct The Hobbit and its sequel. ... more

Peter Jackson's Hobbit joy

Dec 19, 2007, 13:30 GMT

Peter Jackson will make two prequels to 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy based on 'The Hobbit'. ... more

Peter Jackson back on The Hobbit as producer

Dec 18, 2007, 23:09 GMT

Peter Jackson back on The Hobbit as producer
New Line and director/writer Peter Jackson have settled their differences and are set to start work on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Jackson will not be handling directing or writing duties, but will serve as an executive producer on the project. ... more

Peter Jackson to make Hobbit movie after settling Ring dispute

Dec 18, 2007, 23:07 GMT

Peter Jackson to make Hobbit movie after settling Ring dispute
Los Angeles - Peter Jackson, the creator of the record- breaking Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, is to executive produce two Hobbit movies after settling a 100-million-dollar lawsuit with film studio New Line, the studio said Tuesday. ... more

Andy Serkis reunites with Peter Jackson for Tin Tin

Dec 17, 2007, 14:39 GMT

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

For all Tolkien fans listen up!

Aug 9, 2007, 10:38 GMT

For all Tolkien fans listen up!
In her new book, The Frodo Franchise: The Lord of the Rings and Modern Hollywood by Kristin Thompson, Tom Shippey, author of The Road to Middle-earth says, ... more

Michael Imperioli joins Jackson's 'The Lovely Bones'

Aug 2, 2007, 12:03 GMT

Michael Imperioli joins Jacksons The Lovely Bones
Michael Imperioli has joined the cast of Peter Jackson's adaptation of 'The Lovely Bones.' ... more

DVD Review: Hot Fuzz

Jul 30, 2007, 9:17 GMT

DVD Review: Hot Fuzz
Shaun of the Dead was the last partnering up of director Edgar Wright and stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost and it was hilarious.  Hot Fuzz is more a parody of police buddy films, but that doesn’t mean that Hot Fuzz is not just as hilarious – it is.  ... more

Susan Sarandon joins Jackson's 'The Lovely Bones'

Jul 27, 2007, 9:36 GMT

Susan Sarandon joins Jacksons The Lovely Bones
Susan Sarandon has joined the cast of Peter Jackson's 'The Lovely Bones.' ... more

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