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'''Peter Jackson''' (born October 31, 1961) is a New Zealand-born filmmaker best known as the director of ''The Lord of the Rings'' trilogy, which he, along with his long time partner, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens adapted from the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. He is also known for his remake of ''King Kong''. | '''Peter Jackson''' (born October 31, 1961) is a New Zealand-born filmmaker best known as the director of ''The Lord of the Rings'' trilogy, which he, along with his long time partner, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens adapted from the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. He is also known for his remake of ''King Kong''. | ||
With his successes and innovative film-making, Jackson is now considered to be an important force in the new generation of motion picture directors. Peter Jackson is also executive producing the game-to-film adaptation of [[Microsoft]]/[[Bungie]]'s blockbuster title [[Halo Movie|''Halo'']], expected to hit theaters around mid- | With his successes and innovative film-making, Jackson is now considered to be an important force in the new generation of motion picture directors. Peter Jackson is also executive producing the game-to-film adaptation of [[Microsoft]]/[[Bungie]]'s blockbuster title [[Halo Movie|''Halo'']], expected to hit theaters around mid-2012. Jackson, an avid fan of the game, has confessed to playing it regularly during breaks in filming.<ref>[http://youtube.com/watch?v=a905Qib0Apg News report from TVNZ Channel One News]</ref> | ||
[[Image:Peter Jackson at Bungie.jpg|thumb|Peter Jackson, with the [[Bungie Studios]] people.]]In addition, Jackson has partnered with Microsoft Gaming Studios to form [[Wingnut Interactive]], a company that works on "filmic games". Together, they are tackling in making the [[Halo:Chronicles]]. | [[Image:Peter Jackson at Bungie.jpg|thumb|Peter Jackson, with the [[Bungie Studios]] people.]]In addition, Jackson has partnered with Microsoft Gaming Studios to form [[Wingnut Interactive]], a company that works on "filmic games". Together, they are tackling in making the [[Halo:Chronicles]]. | ||
Peter Jackson will produce a remake of ''The Dam Busters'' in 2007, along with Sir David Frost as Executive Producer. Jackson has also earned the rights to a film adaptation of the fantasy novel series ''Temeraire'', though it remains to be seen if he directs it. | Peter Jackson will produce a remake of ''The Dam Busters'' in 2007, along with Sir David Frost as Executive Producer. Jackson has also earned the rights to a film adaptation of the fantasy novel series ''Temeraire'', though it remains to be seen if he directs it. | ||
== Movies == | |||
1976: The Valley | |||
1987: Bad Taste | |||
1989: Meet the Feebles | |||
1992: Braindead | |||
1994: Heavenly Creatures | |||
1995: Forgotten Silver | |||
1996: The Frighteners | |||
2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | |||
2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | |||
2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | |||
2005: King Kong | |||
2009: The Lovely Bones | |||
*All movies referenced from [http://district9.wikia.com/wiki/Peter_Jackson| District 9 Wiki: Peter Jackson]. | |||
== External Sites == | |||
[http://district9.wikia.com/wiki/District_9_Wiki] | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 20:41, May 20, 2009
Template:Realworld Template:Ratings Peter Jackson (born October 31, 1961) is a New Zealand-born filmmaker best known as the director of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which he, along with his long time partner, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens adapted from the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. He is also known for his remake of King Kong.
With his successes and innovative film-making, Jackson is now considered to be an important force in the new generation of motion picture directors. Peter Jackson is also executive producing the game-to-film adaptation of Microsoft/Bungie's blockbuster title Halo, expected to hit theaters around mid-2012. Jackson, an avid fan of the game, has confessed to playing it regularly during breaks in filming.[1]
In addition, Jackson has partnered with Microsoft Gaming Studios to form Wingnut Interactive, a company that works on "filmic games". Together, they are tackling in making the Halo:Chronicles.
Peter Jackson will produce a remake of The Dam Busters in 2007, along with Sir David Frost as Executive Producer. Jackson has also earned the rights to a film adaptation of the fantasy novel series Temeraire, though it remains to be seen if he directs it.
Movies
1976: The Valley 1987: Bad Taste 1989: Meet the Feebles 1992: Braindead 1994: Heavenly Creatures 1995: Forgotten Silver 1996: The Frighteners 2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2005: King Kong 2009: The Lovely Bones
- All movies referenced from District 9 Wiki: Peter Jackson.
External Sites
Trivia
- Peter Jackson was originally going to be the director of the Halo movie but he decided to give the job to Neil Blomkamp because he was tired from working on King Kong and felt he needed a break.
