Peter Jackson - Film Makers

Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens on ‘The Hobbit’

Aug 20, 2008, 13:21 GMT

It is official. Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens have signed on to work on the screenplay for 'The Hobbit' and its planned sequel with Hellboy director Guillermo del Toro. ... more

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

May 29, 2008, 10:00 GMT

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

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

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

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 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

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 has joined the cast of Peter Jackson's adaptation of 'The Lovely Bones.' ... more

DVD Review: Hot Fuzz

Jul 30, 2007, 9:17 GMT

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 has joined the cast of Peter Jackson's 'The Lovely Bones.' ... more

Saoirse Ronan has Lovely Bones

Jul 13, 2007, 7:33 GMT

Irish newcomer Saoirse Ronan has joined the cast of Peter Jackson’s ‘The Lovely Bones.’ ... more

Fox signs up for Halo and Brightcove

Jun 19, 2007, 13:10 GMT

20th Century Fox has this week pushed forward with not one but two notable deals, the of which will see fans of Microsoft’s near legendary first-person videogame Halo filled with glee as Fox resurrects the game’s failed movie iteration, and the other sees Internet TV service Brightcove signing on to become the online video platform for Fox Entertainment Group. ... more

Actor's law suit against New Line not related to Jackson suit

Jun 13, 2007, 6:18 GMT

The suit filed by New Zealand actors over money possibly owed them in a contract dispute involving merchandising has nothing at all to do with
New Line's dispute with Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson.

... more

Spielberg and Jackson take on Tintin

May 16, 2007, 11:06 GMT

Finally news on the ‘Tintin’ movie – and its great news! ... more

DreamWorks wins Peter Jackson and Bones

May 5, 2007, 13:07 GMT

Dreamworks, Warner Bros. Universal and Sony in a high stakes poker game, the pot, Peter Jackson and his screenplay for Alice Sebold’s best selling 2002 novel “The Lovely Bones.” ... more

Raimi to go for 'The Hobbit' ?

Apr 17, 2007, 9:25 GMT

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Raimi is seriously interested in directing ‘The Hobbit.’ ... more

Will Jackson direct live action 'Powerpuff Girls' flick?

Apr 2, 2007, 2:44 GMT

Peter Jackson is reported to be working on a live action version of the 'PowerPuff Girls.' ... more

New Peter Jackson's HALO details

Mar 8, 2007, 6:38 GMT

At this year's GDC, Microsoft's Shane Kim revealed some interesting details regarding Peter Jackson's upcoming HALO game. ... more

Royd Tolkien weighs in on Peter Jackson

Jan 14, 2007, 3:39 GMT

J.R.R. Tolkien's great grandson Royd Tolkien 'blogged' his thoughts on the New Line - Peter Jackson controversy. ... more

New Line banishes Peter Jackson (updated)

Jan 11, 2007, 12:32 GMT

And we thought things were nasty last year when in August, Sumner Redstone topper of Viacom International parent of Paramount fired Tom Cruise and his producing partner Paula Wagner. ... more

New Line gets set to enter Hobbitland sans Peter Jackson

Nov 21, 2006, 9:58 GMT

What happens when three Hollywood heavyweights get together in the same room? ... more

DVD Review: King Kong (Deluxe Extended Edition)

Nov 16, 2006, 13:44 GMT

Remaking King Kong has been a dream of Peter Jackson’s since he was nine years old. In 2005, he was finally able to bring his vision to the screen and now he brings out the deluxe edition. It was well worth the wait on all counts. ... more

King Kong roars back to DVD with deluxe extended edition

Oct 13, 2006, 17:19 GMT

DVD collectors and fans of Oscar winning filmmaker Peter Jackson’s awe-inspiring masterpiece King Kong will be treated to a whole new thrilling movie experience when King Kong: Deluxe Extended Edition comes to DVD on November 14th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment for the suggested retail price of $34.98. ... more

DVD Review: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical and Extended Limited Edition)

Sep 28, 2006, 18:50 GMT

You’d have to be a troll turned to stone by the first light of day to have not heard of Peter Jackson’s adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of Rings trilogy. Just when you thought that they couldn’t release another version, New Line brings them out in limited editions. To buy or not to buy, that is the question – read on for a potential answer. ... more

Peter Jackson to play games with Microsoft

Sep 28, 2006, 7:05 GMT

Activities at the annual X06 games convention in Barcelona are generating news. ... more

Peter Jackson to produce WWII war movie

Sep 1, 2006, 1:38 GMT

Production will soon begin on ‘Dambusters,’ an inspirational story of heroism and one of the most daring missions in aeronautic military history. ... more

South African ace tapped as 'Halo' director

Aug 10, 2006, 23:43 GMT

Los Angeles - A young South African with a growing reputation as a high tech cinematic wizard has been chosen to helm the movie based on Microsoft's bestselling Halo video game, it was announced Thursday. ... more

Peter Jackson denies remake of The Dam Busters

May 9, 2006, 4:09 GMT

Wellington - Peter Jackson, New Zealand Oscar-winning director of The Lord of the Rings, has denied he is working on a remake of the class 1954 World War II movie The Dam Busters, according to a newspaper on Tuesday. ... more

DVD Review: King Kong - Two Disc Special Edition

Mar 29, 2006, 14:51 GMT

Peter Jackson’s King Kong takes its time to deliver a remake that has all the heart of the 1933 original film, but also maintains the brilliant special effects and rollercoaster excitement that you would expect from the director. ... more

Soundtrack Review: King Kong

Dec 21, 2005, 11:24 GMT

It was a bold move for Peter Jackson, lord of the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, to update the classic 'King Kong'. However, the three-hour plus spectacle, while not really offering anything new to the story besides dazzling state-of-the-art effects, is quite the success. So is James Newton Howard’s score. ... more

King Kong crushes the box office competition

Dec 18, 2005, 21:20 GMT

Peter Jackson's masterful monkey opus captures number one, with a lower than expected audience attendance ... more

Movie Review 2: King Kong

Dec 14, 2005, 16:14 GMT

There are stories that demand three or more hours of film to tell them. Lord of the Rings was one of them, King Kong isn't. Peter Jackson could have and should have lost at least thirty minutes from his monkey opus. He didn't, be ready to forgive him. ... more

DVD Review 2: King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries

Dec 11, 2005, 13:30 GMT

For die-hard fans of King Kong, the director, or movies in general, the King Kong: Peter Jackson’s Production Diaries DVD is a great way to get ready to see the giant ape on the big screen, see how movies get made, and get an inside look at how the movie was a labor of love for Jackson. ... more

DVD Review: King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries

Dec 8, 2005, 21:10 GMT

Just when you thought LORD OF THE RINGS was the most documented film production ever showcased on DVD, KING KONG: PETER JACKSON'S PRODUCTION DIARIES comes along with plenty of 'behind the scenes' goodness... before the movie even hits the multiplex. ... more

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