Peter Jackson

Analysis: Peter Jackson to Produce Rings' Prequel 'The Hobbit', but Not Direct?

Authored by Jay Baage on December 18, 2007 - 7:54am.

Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema (NYSE: TWX ) finally reached an agreement to make J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," a prequel to the blockbuster trilogy "The Lord of the Rings." While it appears that the parties have settled their longtime blood fued over Lord of the Rings' royalties, the announcement today is that Jackson will NOT direct "The Hobbit", but serve as "Executive Producer" together with his on- and offscreen partner Fran Walsh. So how significant is that little detail?

Microsoft, "Lord of the Rings" Director Peter Jackson Launch Game Studio

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 28, 2006 - 1:46pm.

Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with "The Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson to launch a new video game development studio, Wingnut Interactive. A joint venture between Microsoft Game Studios and its Bungie subsidiary -- which developed the "Halo" franchise -- New Zealand-based Wingnut's first project will be a sequel in the "Halo" series. Wingnut will also develop an original game, but Microsoft did not provide additional details.

Peter Jackson Signs On to Film Adaptation of "Halo" Xbox Game

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 4, 2005 - 3:11am.

Los Angeles - Microsoft announced on Tuesday that director Peter Jackson ("The Lord of the Rings," "King Kong") and his wife Fran Walsh have been named as executive producers for the movie adaptation of its "Halo" Xbox video game. The film, based on a script from Alex Garland ("28 Days Later," "The Beach") will be shot in New Zealand using Jackson's production facilities; a director for the film has not yet been announced. "I'm a huge fan of the game and look forward to helping it come alive on the cinema screen," said Jackson. The film is currently scheduled for release in mid-2007 by Universal Pictures (domestic) and Twentieth Century Fox (international).

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