Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson wants to direct Doctor Who episode

Joyce Slaton — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:58:00 -0700

The Lord of the Rings director has even named the fee for his directing duties: One Dalek, please.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey movie review:

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800

If you geek out for wizards, trolls and swords, prepare to enter Middle-earth heaven. If fantasy isn’t your thing, then this “unexpected journey” may turn into an unexpected nap. Nearly three hours long, this is the first of three Hobbit movies from director Peter Jackson .

Stephen Colbert to run "Hobbit-themed" week of shows

Jaclyn Brandt — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:00:00 -0800

Stephen Colbert may be the most high-profile Hobbit fan there is , and he is helping to promote the new film by inviting the stars onto his show for a whole week.

Epic Hobbit art for an epic adventure

Tyler Kurbat — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:45:00 -0800

Get them while they last! Land yourself one of the first seats at the IMAX midnight Hobbit premieres and you could walk away with some awesome artwork!

Filming of The Hobbit blamed for 27 animal deaths

Jaclyn Brandt — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:37:00 -0800

The pricey franchise is releasing its first film next month. But the producers are dealing with a boycott, since there are reports that up to 27 animals were harmed during filming.

The Hobbit presale tickets go on sale Wednesday

Jaclyn Brandt — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:55:00 -0800

The films have been talked about for years, and the first one is now only a month away. Huge fans will have a chance to get their tickets starting this week.

Stephen Colbert hints at The Hobbit cameo

Jaclyn Brandt — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:01:00 -0700

The actor is a big fan of the story and has hinted he may be appearing in the movies after visiting the set to watch filming.

Famous October birthday baby names

Kim Grundy — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:00:00 -0700

If you are expecting a baby in the month of October or have a birthday of your own this month, find out which celebrity you share a birthday with. More U.S. Presidents were born in this month than any other month including Jimmy Carter, John Adams and Theodore Roosevelt. Hilary Clinton was born this month, as was Katy Perry. You may also be surprised to find out that director Peter Jackson and Christopher Columbus share a Halloween birthday!

The Hobbit releases a new trailer for An Unexpected Journey

Jaclyn Brandt — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:00:00 -0700

The three Hobbit films will be released within two years of each other, and the first one is just a few months from hitting theaters.

Third Hobbit film gets a release date

Jaclyn Brandt — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 10:30:00 -0700

When The Hobbit movies were split into three films instead of the original two, we knew the release dates would be close. But now we know that all three films will be released within two years of each other.

It's official! Hobbit fans in for a third film

Michelle Leach — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:18:00 -0700

Hobbit fans rejoice! Monday morning director Peter Jackson confirmed suspicions via Facebook -- that The Hobbit's two-film series is, indeed, becoming a trilogy.

Will Peter Jackson be the next superhero director?

Jaclyn Brandt — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:57:00 -0700

Peter Jackson has long been known to create lifelike characters from books, but is he planning to take a step in a new direction and make a comic book movie?

Will The Hobbit make an appearance at Comic-Con?

Jaclyn Brandt — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:20:00 -0700

Years after The Lord of the Rings trilogy was ended, The Hobbit is finally getting close to its release date. Some fans will get a preview this weekend.

Movie review: The Adventures of Tintin

Jenna Milly — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:00:00 -0800

The adventures of intrepid reporter Tintin and his dog Snowy are brought to life by one of the most beloved directors of children’s adventures of all time -- Steven Spielberg.

Tintin's hot new trailer

Krystal Clark — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:03:00 -0700

A new trailer for Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson’s The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn has been released. And unlike the teaser before it, this version takes us out of the shadows and into the action.

New video from The Hobbit

Jenna Busch — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:04:00 -0700

Director Peter Jackson has released a second video blog from the set of The Hobbit. Not only do we get an update now that they've finished the first block of shooting, but we get to see what the cast is doing during the break.

Three official Hobbit photos released

Jenna Busch — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:14:00 -0700

The very, very long and twisted road to the production of The Hobbit has finally led to the beginning of production. And thank goodness! Entertainment Weekly has just posted the first official photos from the set to mollify fans and we've got them for you.

Hobbit happenings: Evangeline Lilly to play Woodland Elf

Krystal Clark — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:42:00 -0700

Evangeline Lilly is making some great post-Lost career choices. She will appear in the action flick Real Steel opposite Hugh Jackman this fall, and she’s just landed a role as an elf in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit. You can’t get more epic than that!

Peter Jackson's Hobbit films secure titles and release dates

Kristin Watson — Tue, 31 May 2011 08:46:00 -0700

We can finally stop saying "those Hobbit films." Peter Jackson's Hobbit movies have finally landed their official titles and release dates. Read on to find out when you can catch the latest films based on J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings prequel, The Hobbit.

Peter Jackson takes creative liberty, casts Orlando Bloom in The Hobbit

Kim Grundy — Fri, 27 May 2011 16:21:00 -0700

Peter Jackson has taken some creative liberty and cast some eye candy into The Hobbit with the addition of Orlando Bloom, who will be reprising his role as Legolas. The character of Legolas is not in the original book, but does that matter?

First trailer for The Adventures of Tintin makes its debut

Krystal Clark — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:58:00 -0700

The wait is over! The first trailer for Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson's The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn has been released. Like Avatar, Tintin combines motion capture and 3D to create a surreal movie watching experience.