http://www.mail.com/people/15146-peter-jackson.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/15146-peter-jackson.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1928406-giant-slayer-scares-up-ho-hum-28-debut.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — It wasn't exactly a mighty victory, but "Jack the Giant Slayer" won the weekend at the box office. The Warner Bros. 3-D action extravaganza, based on the Jack and the Beanstalk legend, made just $28 million to debut at No. 1, according to Sunday studio estimates. It had a reported budget of just under $200 million. B... Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:43:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1928406-giant-slayer-scares-up-ho-hum-28-debut.html 2013-03-03T20:43:34Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1809490-highlights-hollywoods-2013-film-lineup.html Highlights of Hollywood's 2013 schedule (release dates are subject to change): JANUARY: "Broken City": Mark Wahlberg's an ex-cop out for revenge against a double-crossing mayor (Russell Crowe). "Gangster Squad": Josh Brolin and Ryan Gosling are LA detectives going after mob boss Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) in the late 1940s. ... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1809490-highlights-hollywoods-2013-film-lineup.html 2013-01-09T19:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1809418-hollywood-sticks-to-tried-true-2013-lineup.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's not really news that Arnold Schwarzenegger is back this year. Everybody else in Hollywood is, too, so why not the former California governor? Schwarzenegger's back with this month's action tale "The Last Stand," while fellow aging action star Bruce Willis returns in February's "A Good Day to Die Hard," the fifth installment in his ... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:59:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1809418-hollywood-sticks-to-tried-true-2013-lineup.html 2013-01-09T18:59:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1802596-chainsaw-3-d-carves-no-1-debut-with-23m.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — It took Leatherface and his chainsaw to chase tiny hobbit Bilbo Baggins out of the top spot at the box office. Lionsgate's horror sequel "Texas Chainsaw 3-D" debuted at No. 1 with $23 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The movie picks up where 1974's "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" left off, with masked killer Leatherface on t... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1802596-chainsaw-3-d-carves-no-1-debut-with-23m.html 2013-01-06T20:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1793882-rings-trilogy-sound-editor-hopkins-dies-nz.html WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Oscar-winning sound editor Mike Hopkins, who worked on the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and other Peter Jackson films, has died in a rafting accident in New Zealand. He was 53. Hopkins drowned on Sunday when his inflatable raft capsized during a flash flood in a river on New Zealand's North Island, police senior Sgt. Carolyn ... Tue, 01 Jan 2013 05:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1793882-rings-trilogy-sound-editor-hopkins-dies-nz.html 2013-01-01T05:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1792080-the-hobbit-stays-atop-box-office-third-week.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" continues to rule them all at the box office, staying on top for a third-straight week and capping a record-setting $10.8 billion year in moviegoing. The Warner Bros. fantasy epic from director Peter Jackson, based on the beloved J.R.R. Tolkien novel, made nearly $33 million this weekend, according to... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1792080-the-hobbit-stays-atop-box-office-third-week.html 2012-12-31T12:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1784426-hobbit-extends-no-1-journey-with-367.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiny hobbit Bilbo Baggins is running circles around some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" took in $36.7 million to remain No. 1 at the box office for the second-straight weekend, easily beating a rush of top-name holiday newcomers. Part one of Jackson's prelude to the "The Lord of th... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1784426-hobbit-extends-no-1-journey-with-367.html 2012-12-24T05:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1781844-review-west-memphis-seizes-reins-justice.html Peter Jackson owns the box office right now with "The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey," part one of his "Lord of the Rings" prelude. With the magnificent documentary "West of Memphis," Jackson reveals the results of his own unexpected journey, from New Zealand to rural Arkansas, where he and an unwavering band of filmmakers, artists and other dissenters cha... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1781844-review-west-memphis-seizes-reins-justice.html 2012-12-21T15:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1772706-the-hobbit-tops-box-office-with-record-846m.html NEW YORK (AP) — Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" led the box office over the weekend with $84.6 million, a record-setting opening better than the three previous "Lord of the Rings" films. The 3-D Middle Earth epic, the first of three planned films adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, was the biggest December opening ever, surpassing Will Smith's "I Am Legend,... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1772706-the-hobbit-tops-box-office-with-record-846m.html 2012-12-17T21:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1769932-hobbit-bests-rings-with-848-opening.html NEW YORK (AP) — Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" led the box office with a haul of $84.8 million, a record-setting opening better than the three previous "Lord of the Rings" films. The Warner Bros. Middle Earth epic was the biggest December opening ever, surpassing Will Smith's "I Am Legend," which opened with $77.2 million in 2007, according to studio estima... Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1769932-hobbit-bests-rings-with-848-opening.html 2012-12-16T21:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1767540-ap-critics-pick-years-best-movies.html The top 10 films of 2012, according to AP Movie Critic Christy Lemire: 1. "Argo" — Directing just his third feature, Ben Affleck has come up with a seamless blend of detailed international drama and breathtaking suspense, with just the right amount of dry humor to provide context and levity. He shows a deft handling of tone, especially in making difficult... Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1767540-ap-critics-pick-years-best-movies.html 2012-12-14T20:30:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1762574-shire-hobbit-house-pa-country.html CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (AP) — Worlds away from the Shire, a stone cottage tucked into the Pennsylvania countryside would make Bilbo Baggins feel like he was back home with his Hobbit friends in Middle-earth. Nestled in a part of Chester County dotted with picturesque barns and rolling fields surprisingly close to Philadelphia, this Hobbit house belongs to a ... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1762574-shire-hobbit-house-pa-country.html 2012-12-12T21:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1762022-prince-william-graces-hobbit-green-carpet-uk.html LONDON (AP) — Prince William is joining stars such as Ian McKellen and Cate Blanchett on the green carpet in London for the U.K. premiere of "The Hobbit," the first part of Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" prelude. William's pregnant wife, Kate, is missing from the prince's arm — she cancelled her appearance at the premiere due to acute morning sic... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1762022-prince-william-graces-hobbit-green-carpet-uk.html 2012-12-12T19:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1761206-wizard-garb-helped-mckellen-re-conjure-gandalf.html NEW YORK (AP) — Repeated filming delays almost caused Ian McKellen to quit his reprise as Gandalf the Grey in "The Hobbit" trilogy, a prequel to "The Lord of the Rings" in which he first played the wily wizard. "It wasn't a simple offer," he said, recalling that in the two years since he first accepted the role, Peter Jackson pulled out as director, then ... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1761206-wizard-garb-helped-mckellen-re-conjure-gandalf.html 2012-12-12T14:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1743168-review-the-hobbit-suffers-story-bloat.html Judging part one of Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" prelude "The Hobbit" is a bit like reviewing a film after seeing only the first act. Yet here goes: "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is stuffed with Hollywood's latest technology — 3-D, high-speed projection and Dolby's Atmos surround sound system. The result is some eye candy that truly dazzl... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1743168-review-the-hobbit-suffers-story-bloat.html 2012-12-11T14:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1754404-skyfall-guardians-duel-box-office-win.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Bond is in a box-office photo finish with Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny over what looks to be the last slow weekend of the holidays. According to studio estimates Sunday, Sony's Bond tale "Skyfall" took in $11 million to move back to No. 1 in its fifth weekend. That put it narrowly ahead of Paramount's "Rise of the Guardians," ... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1754404-skyfall-guardians-duel-box-office-win.html 2012-12-09T22:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1751896-super-clear-format-puncture-hobbit-fantasy.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — One thought struck me as I watched the new "Hobbit" movie in the latest super-clear format: "The rain looks fake. It's not hitting their faces!" That is just one consequence of filmmaker Peter Jackson's decision to shoot his epic, three-part "Lord of the Rings" prequel with a frame rate of 48 images per second, double the 24 that cinema... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1751896-super-clear-format-puncture-hobbit-fantasy.html 2012-12-07T20:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1750184-ap-interview-jackson-cast-discuss-the-hobbit.html WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Many fans are eagerly anticipating a return to the fictional world of Middle-earth with next week's general release of the first movie in "The Hobbit" trilogy. Director Peter Jackson and the film's stars speak to The Associated Press about making "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey": — Jackson on shooting at 48 frames per sec... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 06:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1750184-ap-interview-jackson-cast-discuss-the-hobbit.html 2012-12-07T06:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1727598-elf-ears-wizard-hats-hobbit-fans-rejoice.html WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Wearing elf ears and wizard hats, sitting atop their dad's shoulders or peering from balconies, tens of thousands of New Zealanders watched their favorite "Hobbit" actors walk the red carpet at the film trilogy's hometown premiere. An Air New Zealand plane freshly painted with "Hobbit" characters flew low over Wellington's E... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1727598-elf-ears-wizard-hats-hobbit-fans-rejoice.html 2012-11-28T23:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1722186-hobbits-superheroes-magic-nz-film-industry.html WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A crate full of sushi arrives. Workers wearing wetsuit shirts or in bare feet bustle past with slim laptops. With days to go, a buzzing intensity fills the once-dilapidated warehouses where Peter Jackson's visual-effects studio is rushing to finish the opening film in "The Hobbit" trilogy. The fevered pace at the Weta Digita... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1722186-hobbits-superheroes-magic-nz-film-industry.html 2012-11-26T00:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1710706-wranglers-hobbit-animals-died-unsafe-farm.html WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Animal wranglers involved in the making of "The Hobbit" movie trilogy say the production company is responsible for the deaths of up to 27 animals, largely because they were kept at a farm filled with bluffs, sinkholes and other "death traps." The American Humane Association, which is overseeing animal welfare on the films, ... 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