Guillermo Talks 'The Hobbit's Effects Aug 19, 2008
Like Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson, del Toro has a soft-spot for the traditions of model-making and real-world workshop effects - something that he intends to carry through to The Hobbit. He explained, "You have to be very careful not to rely on a single tool ; and this is another thing that I share a passion for with Peter Jackson. We both are huge fans of 'old-world' techniques like maquettes, models, miniatures, paintings ; and in the case of The Hobbit, I do intend to continue... (IGN FilmForce)
Hellboy II: The Golden Army Aug 17, 2008
His next project is a two-part version of The Hobbit from a screenplay by Peter Jackson. Hellboy II: The Golden Army. (guardian.co.uk)
Comedies Pineapple Express, Tropic Thunder and the City of Ember Train Jul 25, 2008
Because, while there's nothing but love for director Steven Spielberg and producer Peter Jackson, he may love "Doctor Who" even more. Moffat, who was recently announced as the showrunner for the fifth season of the BBC's "Doctor Who," raved about his childhood love for the British sci-fi icon at the Thursday's noon panel, refusing to pick a least-favorite of the show's previous incarnations. (Variety)
Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer Jul 25, 2008
At times, the nostalgic, relatively gentle film has the feel of early, Shivers-era Cronenberg or a pre- Lord of the Rings Peter Jackson. Other moments have a winking, post- Scream irony. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Dr Who writer denies Tintin row Jul 23, 2008
He also said that, contrary to the report, it was Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson who was a fan of Doctor Who, rather than Spielberg, who just "knows and admires the show". And he added that "the figures quoted" in the paper about his salary "are also entirely speculative and wildly inaccurate". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
How to be an action star Jul 19, 2008
" If the rumours are to be believed, McAvoy will soon be enjoying himself in Guillermo del Toro's eagerly awaited adaptation of The Hobbit. The Pan's Labyrinth director says he already has a good idea about who should play Bilbo Baggins although McAvoy insists he has not spoken to anyone about the part. "I promise you, I'm being 100 per cent truthful when I say that it's all just internet nonsense," he says. "Neither Peter Jackson nor Guillermo del Toro has been in touch. " If the producer and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
You're Going to Hellboy Jul 13, 2008
Hellboy II: The Golden Army, reviewed. - By Dana Stevens - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
Guillermo Del Toro Answers 'Hobbit' Fans' Questions About Returning 'Rings' Cast, Religion And More Jul 2, 2008
The Mexican director talked about why Peter Jackson told him to lose weight, which "LOTR" stars might be returning and how Tolkien's personal faith will influence the project ... Q: What's the best advice Peter Jackson gave to you about this process. (VHI.com -- Music News)
How Has Looming Actors Strike Affected 'Transformers 2,' 'High School Musical 3,' 'G.I. Joe' And Other Upcoming Films? Jun 27, 2008
According to various reports, it has similarly affected Ridley Scott's Robin Hood drama (delayed) and the prequel (put on hold until after the strike), and has put pressure on talents like Martin Scorsese (), Steven Soderbergh (), Peter Jackson () and Marc Forster (the next James Bond flick, ) to wrap things up before the buzzer. and are also said to be rushing through the intersection as the light turns red. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Hobbit Star Wanted Jun 2, 2008
May 30, 2008 - Although director Guillermo del Toro and producer Peter Jackson that casting on The Hobbit won't start in earnest until next year, the rumor mill is suggesting that the filmmakers already have the actor in mind for the lead role of Bilbo Baggins. According to and , via British tabloid Daily Express, Scottish actor (soon to be seen in ) is the frontrunner to play Bilbo. (IGN FilmForce)
More May Return for Hobbit May 22, 2008
Actors Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings, and Andy Serkis (Gollum), have already been in contact with the production about reprising their roles ... Pre-production is about to begin on the project which Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens will write with Peter Jackson and del Toro overseeing. (IGN FilmForce)
New Zealand hails Rings heroes May 22, 2008
Director Peter Jackson enjoyed a celebratory homecoming after his Oscar triumph with a civic ceremony in his hometown of Wellington, New Zealand. Jackson and his fellow Oscar winners were presented with glass goblets after winning 11 Oscars for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. (Yahoo News -- Lord of the Rings)
Tintin 3 Helmer(s) Found May 21, 2008
UK, May 20, 2008 - We already knew that Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg were planning a series of three movies based on the Tintin stories, and now it seems the bearded duo have sorted out their directorial workload for the trilogy. Spielberg ; whilst discussing Indy IV at Cannes this week ; told The Dominion Post; "We are going to make three Tintin movies back-to-back. I'll direct the first one, Peter will direct the second one. We'll probably co-direct the third one.". (IGN FilmForce)
Tyler on Rings Prequels May 21, 2008
"Somebody just said to me, 'Has your agent called Peter Jackson yet?'" says the actress with a laugh ... She says she is definitely onboard for a return appearance if del Toro and producer Peter Jackson invite her. (IGN FilmForce)
'Narnia' fantasy charges into battle mode with 'Prince Caspian' May 16, 2008
A muscular fantasy epic that marks a filmmaking improvement if not a leap in dramatic inspiration over 2005's "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," "Prince Caspian" reveals this series as conceived ever more clearly as a junior-league "Lord of the Rings." New Zealand again provides the vast, primal landscapes; the endless rendering farms of Peter Jackson's Weta Digital (among several other special-effects companies) provide the computerized window-dressing ... Take away the storming music and... (Boston Globe)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian May 16, 2008
Or, to switch back to more appropriate turf, he seems to be aping fellow New Zealander Peter Jackson, doing here what Jackson did to the Tolkien novels - that is, taking a state-of-the-art hammer to a cinematic anvil and pounding the bloody text into submission. So it's no surprise that matters start with a blaring chase scene, as Prince Caspian (Ben Barnes) gets wind of a palace coup engineered by his evil uncle Miraz. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Spielberg Starts Tintin May 13, 2008
Peter Jackson will direct the second Tintin movie, and then Spielberg and Jackson will hunt for a third director for the last flick. James Cameron (Titanic) has been rumoured for that coveted third position but Spielberg and Jackson have announced that if a third director cannot be found, the two of them will collaborate on the final film. (Suite101.com)
"Pirates" maker to turn "BioShock" game into film May 13, 2008
Microsoft made headlines when it signed "Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson to produce a movie adaptation of its hit "Halo" video game, but the project was put on hold in 2006 when financial backers Universal and 20th Century Fox, a unit of News Corp (NWSa ... director Peter Jackson. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Son of "Darko" May 10, 2008
This 40th anniversary comes in a post-LOTR world with Peter Jackson now in the role of Gollum and on the heels of a disastrous 2006 box office. And "Golden Compass" is still an unknown quantity. (Variety)
'Pirates' maker to turn 'BioShock' into film May 10, 2008
Microsoft made headlines when it signed "Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson to produce a movie adaptation of its hit "Halo" video game, but the project was put on hold in 2006 when financial backers Universal and 20th Century Fox, a unit of News Corp., pulled out of the deal. Copyright 2008 Reuters. (MSNBC -- Technology)
'Pirates' director will make movie version of 'BioShock' May 10, 2008
Pirates' director will make movie version of 'BioShock' - USATODAY.com. Pirates' director will make movie version of 'BioShock. (USA Today -- Tech)
Gore Verbinski to direct 'Bioshock' May 9, 2008
After more than a year of development, during which Peter Jackson was signed to exec produce and Neil Blomkamp to direct the "Halo" feature, U and Fox shut down the project over cost concerns. "This deal gives Universal the opportunity to have the immersive, addictive universe of 'Bioshock' interpreted by a filmmaker with unrivaled abilities to convey story, action and large-scale, fantastical visuals," said U co-chairman David Linde. (Variety)
Gandalf on The Hobbit May 2, 2008
"I spoke to Guillermo in the very room that [Lord of the Rings director] Peter Jackson offered me the part and he confirmed that I would be reprising the role. Obviously, it's not a part that you turn down. I loved playing Gandalf.". The Oscar nominee also spoke about del Toro's plans to shoot not only The Hobbit, but also a second film inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. (IGN FilmForce)
Three films about poverty, murder and Coca-Cola May 2, 2008
Guillermo del Toro (left) and Peter Jackson. As has been widely in the last day or two, director Guillermo del Toro has signed on to move to New Zealand (for four years. (Salon)
'The Hobbit' to be directed by 'Pan's Labyrinth' creator Apr 7, 2008
For several years there was speculation that 'Lord Of The Rings' director Peter Jackson would be handling the project. Del Toro, who rose to prominence after his epic fantasy 'Pan's Labyrinth' wowed audiences, told Entertainment Weekly he may also be co-writing the script with Jackson, along with 'Lord Of The Rings' writers Fran Walshe and Phillipa Boyens. (LIVENEWS.com.au)
New Hope for Halo Movie Apr 2, 2008
Peter Jackson had been set to produce the film with director Neill Blomkamp attached, but the project fell apart when co-financing studios Fox and Universal seemed to balk at the already agreed to terms of a deal with the filmmakers. Beattie has previously written the script for three other in-development videogame adaptations: Gears of War, Splinter Cell, and Spy Hunter. (IGN FilmForce)
Tintin actor could be as big as Harry Mar 29, 2008
Spielberg and Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson will each direct one of the 23 Tintin stories using 3D technology in three back-to-back movies. They will be filmed in America and New Zealand. (Mirror.co.uk)
McKellen out to reprise role Mar 29, 2008
A fan asked McKellen on the actor's official Web site if he would play the role of Gandalf in "The Hobbit," which is being produced by Peter Jackson, director of the "Rings" trilogy. "Yes, I will, if Peter Jackson and I have anything to do with it, he being the producer and me being, on the whole, a very lucky actor," McKellen, 68, said in a reply dated Wednesday ... Another fan asked: "Have you been approached yet by Peter Jackson or anyone else" to play the ancient Wizard. (The Palm Beach Post)
Ian McKellen Eager To Resurrect Gandalf In 'The Hobbit' Mar 27, 2008
Now that the is back onboard, there are no more roadblocks to his return, "if Peter Jackson and I have anything to do with it," McKellen wrote. "He being the producer and me being, on the whole, a very lucky actor.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of KING KONG in April Mar 25, 2008
TNT and TBS to Simulcast Network Television Premiere of Peter Jackson's Blockbuster Remake, Starring Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Adrien Brody ... Then on Friday, April 11, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), TNT and TBS will simulcast director Peter Jackson's Oscar-winning 2005 remake, starring Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Adrien Brody ... Nearly three decades later, filmmaker Peter Jackson, hot off of his extraordinary feat of making The Lord of the Rings trilogy, decided to try for his own remake. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tintin is Spielberg's Next Mar 19, 2008
"In fact tomorrow I'm flying out to start on Tintin. Steven Spielberg is directing the first one, and then Peter Jackson is doing the second," Serkis said. "The bulk of the shoot starts in September but things got a little bit moved around after the writers' strike.". (IGN FilmForce)
MGM enlists Mary Parent Mar 15, 2008
"The decision to bring Mary over shows that Harry Sloan and the investors are deadly serious about taking MGM to the next level," said Key Creatives principal Ken Kamins, who as manager of Peter Jackson worked with Parent both on "King Kong" and "Halo," the latter a movie adaptation of the Microsoft game that Parent was going to produce with Jackson before U and Fox backed out ... Sloan was also the catalyst for fast-tracking two installments of "The Hobbit," repairing a rift between Peter... (Variety)
Shaye kept New Line afloat Mar 7, 2008
In 2001, after enduring the big-budget disaster "Town and Country," industry observers speculated that Peter Jackson's three-part adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" would finally bring down the company ... Only recently did New Line finally come to terms with filmmaker Peter Jackson so that New Line's most valuable asset, Tolkien's "The Hobbit" prequel, could proceed with him as producer. (Variety)
New Line in Warner's corner Feb 29, 2008
Rejected by other studios, Peter Jackson found a home for his JRR Tolkien obsession at New Line, which rolled the dice on an 18-month shoot in New Zealand by a helmer with no prior studio hits. Since then, however, New Line had fallen on harder times. (Variety)
New Line to become Warner Brothers unit Feb 29, 2008
It is releasing the movie version of "Sex and the City" this spring and recently resolved its legal dispute with the director of "The Lord of the Rings," Peter Jackson, clearing the path for him to make "The Hobbit.". Indeed, the consolidation may be as much about egos as economics. (International Herald Tribune)
Farewell, New Line Feb 29, 2008
New Line had the vision to make the Lord of the Rings filmsand then got into litigation with director Peter Jackson over money. Now that Jackson's suit has been settled. (Slate)
Black is a big fan of Michel Gondry. Includes audio Feb 22, 2008
"I was trying to get a movie going with him because I was such a big fan. Right before I went to make 'King Kong,' he said, 'Make sure to tell Peter Jackson to make the fur on King Kong's legs blow in the wind,' and I thought that was such a weird thing, that he was obsessed with King Kong's leg fur," the actor said with deadpan humor, from Los Angeles. "That's what Michel's all about, the little details, the magic of the animation.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
King of the shorts is still on a roll Feb 16, 2008
" His career is one of the reasons he lives in the US, at least for now. It's the only way he can make a decent living. "C'mon, I'm not Baz Luhrmann or Peter Jackson, I'm not George Miller," he says. "I'm not in that tier. Peter Jackson or George have the perfect gigs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Lawsuit Filed Feb 13, 2008
Considering New Line was reportedly in the midst of hiring to helm The Hobbit and a follow-up film based on the works of Tolkien -- and had just put a long-standing lawsuit with LotR director Peter Jackson over profits from the trilogy behind it -- this lawsuit, and its implications for The Hobbit, could not come at a worse time for the studio. Perhaps New Line will act quickly to settle the matter and move forward with production. (IGN FilmForce)
Tolkien Estate Seeks Rings Bling Feb 13, 2008
By Josh Grossberg Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:43:46 PM PST RECOMMENDED (0) 0. The Lord of the Rings bling is a lot like the One Ring. (E! Online)
Tolkien's estate sues movie studio for profits Feb 12, 2008
Rings trilogy director Peter Jackson has already signed on to serve as executive producer on the project, which is tentatively slated to begin production next year, with releases planned for 2010 and 2011. "The Tolkien trustees do not file lawsuits lightly, and have tried unsuccessfully to resolve their claims out of court,'' Steven Maier, an attorney for the Tolkien estate based in Britain, said in a statement. "New Line has not paid the plaintiffs even one penny of its contractual share of... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
More news on video games Feb 12, 2008
Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson is collaborating with Microsoft on a new game based on the Halo franchise. By Brett Molina. (USA Today -- Tech)
Studios rush to fill '09 schedule Feb 8, 2008
"The Lovely Bones" -- Peter Jackson directing (3/13/09 release). "The Soloist" -- filming. (Variety)
'Hellboy' Director May Take Helm Of 'Hobbit' Jan 30, 2008
The news comes just after a month after "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy's Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson had settled litigation with studio New Line Cinema that prevented the project from moving forward. Jackson and partner Fran Walsh will be the executive producer of the "The Hobbit" and a planned sequel, which will be co-financed by New Line and MGM.. (NBC 11, CA)
Del Toro doubles up for 'Hobbit' Jan 29, 2008
For New Line, making "Hobbit" had become a priority in the wake of its billion-dollar success of the Oscar-winning "The Lord of the Rings" movies, which were co-written and directed by Peter Jackson. Jackson wanted to adapt "Hobbit," but when he got into a dispute with the studio over profit participation, the project went into limbo; neither New Line nor MGM, both rights-holders to the film, wanted to risk alienating fans of the trilogy by making an adaptation that didn't have Jackson's... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Tom gets fresh Jan 24, 2008
The Dorchester-bred actor, who's currently shooting "The Lovely Bones" with director Peter Jackson, is slated to play "Irish" Micky Ward in a biopic about the boxing legend from Lowell, and he's also on the hook for "The Brazilian Job," a sequel of sorts to "The Italian Job.". In other movies news, LA producer David Hoberman has two movies about to start shooting in Boston, so he's moving his whole family here. (Boston Globe)
Elijah Wood On 'Hobbit' Film: 'I Would Absolutely Love To' Be Involved Jan 12, 2008
It's a great triumph' that director Peter Jackson is taking on the epic flick, the actor told MTV News. by Shawn Adler, with reporting by Brian Jacks. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Midway resets for 2008 Dec 25, 2007
Steven Spielberg has an agreement with Electronic Arts to develop three original games, and Peter Jackson, the director of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "King Kong," has also pursued video game projects. Zucker said Midway will have more major releases in 2008 than it did this year. (Chicago Tribune)
Int'l film makers seek out New Zealand's magical powers Dec 24, 2007
Wellington is home to Peter Jackson, acclaimed director of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "King Kong." He returns to the city as the location of "The Lovely Bones," a film adaptation of the 2002 best-selling book of the same name by Alice Sebold. It is the story of a 14-year-old girl from suburban Pennsylvania who is murdered by her neighbor. (Xinhuanet, China)
The Hobbit Goes Hollywood Dec 22, 2007
Director Peter Jackson on the set of the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ... After three years of legal wrangling and public sniping, director Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema have reached an agreement to make J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, the prequel to the Lord of the Rings blockbuster trilogy that made nearly $3 billion at the box office and earned 17 Oscars ... Yet Shaye was still bitter, telling the Sci Fi Wire website in January, "I don't care about Peter Jackson... (Time.com)
MTV, Bruckheimer to make video games Dec 21, 2007
Other Hollywood heavyweights including Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson and the Wachowski brothers have deals to develop video games. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
* [REEL NEWS] Dec 21, 2007
Peter Jackson, the creator of the record-breaking Lord of the Rings trilogy, is to executive produce two Hobbit movies after settling a US$100 million lawsuit with film studio New Line, the studio said Tuesday. The prequels will be based on the book of the same name by J.R.R. Tolkien and will revolve around Bilbo Baggins before he embarks on the Lord of the Rings quest. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Who should play him? Dec 20, 2007
So Peter Jackson and New Line have finally decided to make nice and ultimately make The Hobbit together ... Peter Jackson should be the only one making The Hobbit ... The casting in the trilogy was perfect, so I am optimistic that Peter Jackson will do it again. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
USA Grabs Ratings Win, With Poor MNF Matchup Dec 20, 2007
The final installment in director Peter Jackson s Tolkien trilogy also put up sizable demo numbers, including 2. 42 million 25-54s and 2. (MediaWeek.com)
Ring Up The Hobbit , Times Two Dec 19, 2007
director Peter Jackson in 2005 for as much as $100 million in profits he alleged he was wrongly denied, wasn't likely to join forces until it had rid itself of the litigation, according to those with knowledge of the suit ... So, it seemed, was the case with Peter Jackson and. (BusinessWeek)
Here Comes Bilbo... Dec 19, 2007
com - 'Hobbit': Will Peter Jackson Direct ... Hobbit': Will Peter Jackson Direct ... New Line Cinema has patched up its differences with director Peter Jackson. (Fox News)
New Zealand hails Rings heroes Dec 19, 2007
Director Peter Jackson enjoyed a celebratory homecoming after his Oscar triumph with a civic ceremony in his hometown of Wellington, New Zealand. Jackson and his fellow Oscar winners were presented with glass goblets after winning 11 Oscars for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. (Yahoo News -- Lord of the Rings)
Jackson on board for new Hobbit films Dec 19, 2007
Peter Jackson, January 2006 (Kevin Winter, Getty Images). Filmmaker Peter Jackson has signed on to produce two movies based on author J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, after resolving his legal feud with studio bosses over unpaid royalties. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Bilbo lives! 'The Hobbit' cleared for takeoff Dec 19, 2007
Peter Jackson to produce The Hobbit,' a planned prequel to The Lord of the Rings ... Peter Jackson to produce The Hobbit,' a planned prequel to The Lord of the Rings ... 18, 2007 10:40 AM Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema have reached agreement to make J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, a planned prequel to the blockbuster trilogy The Lord of the Rings. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Fantastic five Dec 19, 2007
Since Kiwi director Peter Jackson launched the trend with the first of three adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkiens fantasy classic, The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) in 2001 (and gaining loads of money for it), filmmakers and studios around the world have been jumping on the bandwagon to adapt or, as in the case of Guillermo Del Toros excellent Pans Labyrinth, pen original stories for this genre. In the little time that has passed since LOTR, cinema audiences have been treated to a steady stream of... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Jackson, New Line Settle; 'Hobbit' Moves Forward Dec 19, 2007
AP ImagePeter Jackson ... Break out the hairy feet: "The Lord of the Rings" filmmaker Peter Jackson and studio New Line Cinema have settled their legal differences, clearing the way for the "Rings" prequel "The Hobbit.". (NBC 11, CA)
Jackson to make 'The Hobbit' Dec 19, 2007
Oscar-winning 'Lord of the Rings' director Peter Jackson has settled a feud with Hollywood studio New Line and will make two films based on J.R.R Tolkien's 'The Hobbit', a statement said on Tuesday ... "The thing that made 'Lord of the Rings' work so well is that it was Peter Jackson's unique vision," Harris said. (iAfrica.com)
Peter Jackson to produce 2 "Hobbit" movies Dec 19, 2007
Time Warner Inc.'s New Line Cinema settled dispute with the smash hit "Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson and will make two more movies with him based on the children's fantasy novel "The Hobbit," New Line said Tuesday in a statement ... BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Time Warner Inc.'s New Line Cinema settled dispute with the smash hit "Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson and will make two more movies with him based on the children's fantasy novel "The Hobbit," New Line said... (Xinhuanet, China)
Master of 'Rings' to tackle 'Hobbit' Dec 19, 2007
REUTERS/Seth Wenig Peter Jackson ... But a settlement announced on Tuesday between Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema holds the promise that peace will break out in Middle Earth and that fans could see the first of two resulting movies by December 2010. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
'Hobbit' Coming Soon: 'Rings' Director Peter Jackson, New Line Reach Two-Movie Deal Dec 19, 2007
Hobbit' Coming Soon: 'Rings' Director Peter Jackson, New Line Reach Two-Movie Deal ... Peter Jackson (Scott Gries/ Getty Images) ... For years, it's been one of the biggest questions in Hollywood: Will Peter Jackson ever return to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. (VHI.com -- Music News)
