Posts with tag "peter jackson"

Fanboys Rejoice! 'The Hobbit' Is Finally Filming and There's Behind-The-Scenes Video To Prove It

Posted Apr 15th 2011 at 10:40 AM by John Mitchell

'Lord of the Rings' mastermind Peter Jackson's much-delayed two-part adaptation of 'The Hobbit' is finally filming, and the Oscar-winning director has posted video of the pre-production process and the films' first days in front of the camera to prove it. Production on the big-budget films was delayed for several years due to disputes over the distribution rights, financial troubles at MGM, ...

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Peter Jackson Has Emergency Surgery for Stomach Ulcer

Posted Jan 28th 2011 at 02:25 PM by Moviefone Editors

It's no secret that 'The Hobbit' has suffered its fair share of setbacks. Guillermo del Toro was on board to direct but dropped out after MGM's financial woes delayed production. Writer/producer Peter Jackson saved the day by stepping in to take the helm but was faced with a union boycott that almost halted everything once again. Now, in the latest setback, Jackson has been admitted to a New ...

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'Hobbit' Fans Have Long Road to Final Release

Posted Jul 4th 2010 at 05:30 AM by Jane Boursaw

If you've been following the making of 'The Hobbit,' you know the project has been on a roller coaster ride since it was optioned in 2006. But the troubles date back to 1995, when Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh expressed interest in filming the story as part one of a trilogy. Frustrations arose over production and distribution rights, and Jackson and Walsh went on to adapt the 'Lord of the Rings' ...

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Rachel Weisz Goes Vintage for GQ

Posted Dec 11th 2009 at 01:31 PM by PopEater Staff

Rachel Weisz is one of those stars who seems to fly under the radar when it comes to beauty, only to knock you on your behind when you see her for the first time in a while. Such is the case today, as the PopEater crew sits here with jaws on the floor thanks to GQ's photo spread with the Oscar winner, who's already garnering more Oscar buzz thanks to her turn in Peter Jackson's 'The Lovely ...

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Peter Jackson Looks Lovely at 'Bones' Premiere

Posted Nov 28th 2009 at 09:05 AM by PopEater Staff

Director Peter Jackson has never been one to look after his image or style, as the 'Lord of the Rings' director is known for attending premieres and press conferences with unkempt hair and generally disheveled clothing. That all changed at the premiere of his new movie 'The Lovely Bones,' as Jackson showed up to the Rome premiere of the movie 70 pounds lighter (via Huffington Post), ...

'Lovely Bones' Trailer Adds Drama, Omits Harsh Detail

Posted Aug 5th 2009 at 02:13 PM by PopEater Staff

The hype for Peter Jackson's adaptation of 'The Lovely Bones' continues to grow, with a sneak peek trailer debuting on iTunes teasing the film months prior to its December release. The trailer sets the movie up to be incredibly visually stimulating, addressing 14-year-old murder victim Susie Salmon's bizarre and surreal narration from the afterlife. Jackson's take on the appearance of heaven and ...