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• Susan Sarandon Has 'Lovely Bones'

  Published: July 31, 2007, 12:31 pm

  Tags: Peter Jackson, Peterjackson, Rachel Weisz, Rachelweisz, Ryan Gosling, Ryangosling, Saoirse Ronan, Saoirseronan, Stanley Tucci, Stanleytucci, Susan Sarandon, Susansarandon, The Lovely Bones, Thelovelybones

  Drama, Casting, Newsstand, Peter JacksonSusan Sarandon is about to play a grandmother in one of the best novels of 2002, but I was taken aback when I first read that last week -- is she really grandmother-age already? Anyway, I tend to trust Peter Jackson's decision-making (as long as an oversized ape is not involved.) He'll of course be

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• Michael Imperioli Joins 'The Lovely Bones'

  Published: August 2, 2007, 8:32 am

  Tags: Cinematical, Film, Michael Imperioli, Michaelimperioli, Movies, Peter Jackson, Rachel Weisz, Ryan Gosling, Sopranos, Susan Sarandonl Stanley Tucci, The Lovely Bones

  Newsstand, Dreamworks, Peter JacksonAt least one Sopranos star is looking to exit the small screen for a fancy big-screen lifestyle. The Hollywood Reporter tells us Michael Imperioli (aka Christopher on the show) has signed on to co-star in the highly-anticipated adaptation of The Lovely Bones, to be directed by everyone's favorite gorilla

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• Sigourney Weaver Talks 'Avatar'

  Published: August 2, 2007, 3:02 pm

  Tags: Avatar, James Cameron, Jamescameron, Michael Biehn, Michaelbiehn, Peter Jackson, Peterjackson, Sam Worthington, Samworthington, Sigourney Weaver, Sigourneyweaver

  Fantasy, 20th Century Fox, Peter JacksonOne of the most highly anticipated movies on the horizon is James Cameron's Avatar, slated for release in 2009. The film marks Cameron's return to a genre he pretty much defined in the 80's and early 90's -- science fiction. Avatar has a budget of $200 million, it will be projected in 3-D, and will

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• New Line Struggles with Image and Profits: Time for More 'Hobbit' Talk!

  Published: August 12, 2007, 5:32 am

  Tags: Bob Shaye, Bobshaye, Cinematical, Film, Hairspray, Hobbit, Movies, New Line, Newline, Peter Jackson, Peterjackson, The Hobbit, Thehobbit

  is this: Have Bob Shaye and Peter Jackson been able to kiss and make up? And if so, does that mean Mr. Jackson will be invited back to helm The Hobbit? Well it sure looks like Mr. Shaye is singing a new tune these days: "Notwithstanding our personal quarrels, I really respect and admire Peter and would love for him to be creatively involved in

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• Peter Jackson and Sam Raimi to Make The Hobbit?

  Published: August 13, 2007, 2:15 pm

  Tags: New Line, Adaptation, Sci Fi Fantasy, Action Adventure, Sequels Remakes, Rumors, Bob Shaye, Peter Jackson, Sam Raimi, The Hobbit

  he’ll sign on is if Peter Jackson produces. This sounds more likely than Jackson returning to direct (heck, he’s busy with his own projects and New Line only has The Hobbit rights for a short time). So we could end up seeing a Peter Jackson produced Hobbit film directed by Sam Raimi. I, like most people would probably be fine with

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• Rachel Weisz and Chloe Sevigny Battle Each Other for 'Terminator 4' Role

  Published: September 25, 2007, 10:02 am

  Tags: Chloe Sevigny, Cinematical, Film, Movies, Mummy, Nick Stahl, Peter Jackson, Rachel Weisz, Rachelweisz, Robert Rodriguez, Sequels, Sinc City 2, Terminator 4, The Lovely Bones

  already signed up to star in Peter Jackson's Lovely Bones and next year will start shooting Sin City 2 with filmmaker Robert Rodriguez." Oh really? First off, when did Weisz sign on for that role (which, in all likelihood, would be that of Ava Lord), and when did Rodriguez solidify a shooting schedule? From what we know, no one is really

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• 'Halo' Movie is Officially Dead

  Published: October 5, 2007, 10:32 am

  Tags: Cinematical, Fox, Halo 3, Halo Movie, Halo3, Neill Blomkamp, Peter Jackson, Universal

  DIY/Filmmaking, Newsstand, Peter Jackson, Games and Game MoviesSo now that Halo 3 has officially hit stores (in a ginormous way), folks are probably wondering whether Halo: The Movie would start picking up some pre-strike steam. I swear, it's the oddest project I've ever come across. The friggin' video game is a monster -- I mean a real whale

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• 'The Hobbit' Gets Healthier

  Published: October 5, 2007, 7:32 am

  Tags: Peter Jackson, Peterjackson, The Hobbit, The Lord Of The Rings, Thehobbit, Thelordoftherings

  none of The Hobbit without Jackson, Greg Wright also spoke up for Jackson, as did James Cameron, but Sam Raimi was a possible alternate, then Jackson said the possibility of him working on The Hobbit was remote in May, but to make things interesting, New Line starts having problems and Shaye sings a different tune.What could there possibly be

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• Doa Extreme: Halo Movie: "Entirely Dead*"

  Published: October 5, 2007, 8:40 pm

  Tags: Doa Extreme, Halo, Hollywood, Neil Blomkamp, Peter Jackson

  director hired to helm the Peter Jackson executive produced film adaptation last year and who quickly saw his feature film debut hopes dashed upon the financial rocks by the suits at Universal and Fox. Blomkamp spoke to Creativity Online recently, confirming the film isn't just "on ice", it's chilling at the morgue. Blomkamp also reveals

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• Spielberg Talks 'Indiana Jones 4,' 'Transformers' Sequels and 'Tintin'

  Published: October 10, 2007, 7:02 am

  Tags: Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones 4, Indiana Jones The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skulls, Indianajonesandthekingdomofthecrystalskulls, Movies, Peter Jackson, Shia Labeouf, Steven Spielberg, Tintin, Transformers 2

  be motion capture, with Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg each directing one installment. The cool news is that if they do not find a director to helm the third installment, Jackson and Spielberg will co-direct. Now if that's not a fanboy's wet dream, I don't know what is. Those interested in reading more about the Spielberg fireside chat,

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• BREAKING: Mark Wahlberg IN, Ryan Gosling OUT of Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones

  Published: October 22, 2007, 12:22 am

  Tags: Adaptation, Dreamworks, Drama, Casting, Gossip Controversy, Mark Wahlberg, Peter Jackson, Ryan Gosling, The Lovely Bones

  and the Real Girl) in the Peter Jackson-directed adaptation of Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones. Wahlberg has taken the role of Jack Salmon, the grieving father of a 14-year-old girl from suburban Pennsylvania who is murdered by her neighbor. She tells the story from Heaven, showing the lives of the people around her and how they have

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• Mark Wahlberg Replaces Ryan Gosling in 'The Lovely Bones'

  Published: October 22, 2007, 6:32 am

  Tags: Mark Wahlberg, Markwahlberg, Peter Jackson, Peterjackson, Ryan Gosling, Ryangosling, The Lovely Bones, Thelovelybones

  role in The Lovely Bones -- Peter Jackson's adaptation (with Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens) of Alice Sebold's hit novel. He had signed on to the drama back in June to play Jack Salmon, the father of the young, murdered Susie, who watches her family and murderer from heaven while trying to deal with the fact that she's dead. He was to star with

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• Peter Jackson: Gosling Got Too Fat

  Published: October 23, 2007, 10:18 am

  Tags: Arts Amp Amp Culture, Movies, Peter Jackson, Ryan Gosling, The Lovely Bones

  that Ryan Gosling left the Peter Jackson-directed film adaptation of The Lovely Bones this weekend, but now The Los Angeles Times is reporting that a little chub might have been the reason behind those so-called "creative differences." Peter Jackson was said to be quite surprised that Gosling had showed up to start work on "The

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• Actor Fired for Being Too Fat

  Published: October 23, 2007, 9:08 am

  Tags: Entertainment, Ryan Gosling Weight Peter Jackson

  Ryan Gosling, age 26, was told to gain weight, he needed to look the part of the average American dad…does anyone see the irony of Peter Jackson firing someone for not being hot enough? [His replacement, Mark Wahlberg, could be a teenager’s father.] (Photo Credit: Wikipedia.com)

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• Why Did Ryan Gosling Leave Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones?

  Published: October 23, 2007, 3:17 pm

  Tags: Adaptation, Drama, Casting, Gossip Controversy, Rumors, Mark Wahlberg, Peter Jackson, Ryan Gosling, The Lovely Bones

  had replaced Ryan Gosling in Peter Jackson’s big screen adaptation of The Lovely Bones, just hours before the movie began production. The full details of why the last minute change was made, had not been revealed, until now. According to the Los Angeles Times, Gosling’s weight gain was too much for the Lord of the Rings director.

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