Tag: Peter Jackson
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Ian McKellen Was Not the First Choice for Gandalf in Lord of the Rings
It’s no secret that Gandalf the Grey is one of Sir Ian McKellen’s finest and most memorable roles. However, did you know that the acclaimed actor wasn’t the first choice for the part? It’s a bit of a formidable chunk of lembas bread to swallow, as Ian McKellen’s impeccable performance in Peter Jackson’s The Lord…
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The Real-Life Murder That Has Spawned Several Movie and TV Iterations
We love a bit of true crime, don’t we? The horror genre especially feels like it is built on a foundation of horrible history. Serial killers like Ivan Milat & Bradley John Murdoch form the baseline of Wolf Creek‘s Mick Taylor, Ed Gein’s nightmarish crimes inspired villains from Leatherface to Norman Bates, and any killer…
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Dan Gardner wanted to know when to go to the loo during films – so he built an app
The developer of RunPee, the app that tells cinemagoers the best time to take a loo break, on what makes a good ‘peetime’ and how the program helped him meet his wifeCreated out of personal necessity by North Carolina-based developer Dan Gardner during a near three-and-a-half-hour King Kong screening, RunPee is an app that tells…
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Why Uma Thurman Turned Down ‘Lord of the Rings’
The list of actors and actresses who almost starred in The Lord of the Rings trilogy is long and star-studded. From Sean Connery as Gandalf to Nicolas Cage as Aragorn, many recognizable names were in the running for starring roles in Peter Jackson’s fantasy epic. One of the more notable cases was that of Uma…
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Talking Heads Concert Film ‘Stop Making Sense’ Becomes Imax’s Highest-Grossing Live Event
Jonathan Demme’s classic Talking Heads concert film “Stop Making Sense” returned to theaters for its 40th anniversary and became Imax’s highest-grossing live event. The film earned $640,839 and sold out 25 screens across 165 Imax locations in North America, according to the company.All things considered, this is a pretty niche record within Imax. The previous…
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This ‘Lord of the Rings’ Moment Made Christopher Lee Furious
Of all the great actors who had a role in Peter Jackson’s epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, few have had a career quite like Sir Christopher Lee. In addition to giving a terrifying performance as the wicked wizard Saruman the White in the films, Lee essentially has a monopoly…
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Making Rebel Moon Required Zack Snyder To Learn A Shocking Amount About Wheat
Consider it a rite of passage for all the most ambitious productions. In order to film all the scenes set in the Shire for “The Lord of the Rings,” Peter Jackson had his production crew plant vast amounts of gardens and vegetation in New Zealand over a year before filming even commenced to help transform…
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‘Talk to Me’ Is the ‘Best, Most Intense Horror Movie I’ve Enjoyed in Years,’ Raves Peter Jackson: ‘Relentlessly Scary and Disturbing’
Add Peter Jackson to the list of high profile directors who adore “Talk to Me,” the new A24 horror movie from sibling filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou that’s become a word-of-mouth box office sensation this summer. The “Lord of the Rings” Oscar winner issued a statement through Ahi, one of the film’s distributors across Aotearoa…
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‘Talk to Me’: Peter Jackson Has High Praise for “Relentlessly Scary” Horror
Talk to Me, the A24 horror which has been making waves lately with critical acclaim and terrific box office return for the indie studio, has found itself a new fan in the form of legendary New Zealand director Peter Jackson. The Lord of the Rings director has given the filmmakers a poster quote to frame…
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Peter Jackson Praises ‘Talk to Me’ as ‘The Best, Most Intense Horror Movie I’ve Seen in Years’
“Talk to Me” has emerged as one of the biggest horror phenomena of 2023. The twisted seance-gone-wrong story — which marks the directorial debut of YouTube stars Danny and Michael Philippou — made a buzzy debut at the Sundance Film Festival before turning into a theatrical hit in the dog days of summer. The success…