Peter Jackson
‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ Review: Brian Cox in a Predictably Plotted but Sumptuously Animated Prequel
Peter Jackson executive produces the anime-style feature, set nearly two centuries before the events of the live-action film trilogy and based on J.R.R. Tolkien's appendices.
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Viggo Mortensen on Why He Hasn’t Starred in Film Franchises Since ‘Lord of the Rings’: “Not Usually That Well-Written”
The actor previously played Aragorn in Peter Jackson’s legendary trilogy.
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How Peter Jackson Inspired the Style of ‘Waves’ and Why Its Czech Director Compares It to a Christmas Tree
Jirí Mádl and star Vojtech Vodochodský discuss the epic about Czechoslovak Radio journalists before and after the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact troops, which premiered in Karlovy Vary.
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Andy Serkis Brings ‘Lord of the Rings’ Anime Movie’s First Footage to Annecy
Serkis moderated a panel for 'The War of the Rohirrim,' hitting theaters in December, and also teased that he is "happily returning" for a new live-action film in the franchise.
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Peter Jackson Working on New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Films for Warner Bros., Targeting 2026 Debut
The first film, which will center on the character of Gollum, has Andy Serkis set to star and direct.
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‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy Cast, Then and Now
The Fellowship’s ongoing journeys have taken them far and wide in the 20 years since the One Ring was destroyed once and for all.
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Sean Ono Lennon and Peter Jackson Partner on Animated Film Inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” (Exclusive)
Directed by Pixar alumnus Dave Mullins with help from Jackson's WetaFX, the short, 'War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko,' has had an Oscar-qualifying run and is seeking distribution. The song "just felt like it deserved some kind of piece to help get it out there for another generation," Lennon says.
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‘Lord of the Rings’: Amazon, Warner Bros. Ready for Tolkien Battle
The David Zaslav-led studio hopes to woo back Peter Jackson for more installments. But as Amazon bets big on its $1 billion series, insiders worry that Tolkien's franchise isn't big enough for two rival visions.
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Peter Jackson Wins Two Emmys for ‘The Beatles: Get Back’
The three-time Oscar-winning 'Lord of the Rings' helmer received awards for directing and for outstanding documentary.
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Everything You Need to Know About Tolkien’s Second Age to Watch ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’
'The Rings of Power' brings deeper elements of J.R.R. Tolkien's lore to the small screen, some of which may not be common knowledge to the casual fan.
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Peter Jackson Considered Hypnosis to Try and Forget ‘The Lord of the Rings’
The filmmaker says he wanted to forget everything about his Oscar-winning trilogy — and for a good reason.
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Peter Jackson Says Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Series Ghosted Him
The Oscar-winning director says Amazon asked him to be involved with its megabudget 'LOTR' series — and then cut off contact. Amazon suggests the story isn't quite so simple.
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