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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

  Filed under: 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

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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

  Filed under: Sci-Fi & 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

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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

  Filed under: New Line, RumorMonger, Fandom, DIY/Filmmaking, Newsstand, Peter JacksonWhen I think of New Line Cinema, my first thought is of Freddy Krueger. Then Lord of the Rings. And then probably Austin Powers. Aside from a stray piece of quality cinema here and there, though, New Line has been pretty darn unreliable lately. (Or very reliable if

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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

  Filed under: Deals, RumorMonger, Celebrities and Controversy, Box OfficePicking up a ring and frolicking with hobbits made Peter Jackson a mega-star director, and everyone wondered if he would go back to the days of the The Hobbit after finishing The Lord of the Rings. Not quite. As I'm sure you remember, he doesn't think he was paid all that he

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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

  Filed under: Drama, Casting, NewsstandJust three days before shooting (which begins today) Variety reports that Ryan Gosling stepped out of his starring 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

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• Susan Sarandon Talks About Her 'Lovely Bones'

  Published: November 9, 2007, 2:02 pm

  Tags: Alice Sebold, Alicesebold, Heavenly Creatures, Heavenlycreatures, Peter Jackson, Peterjackson, Susan Sarandon, Susansarandon, The Lovely Bones, Thelovelybones

  Filed under: Drama, RumorMongerProduction began last month on Peter Jackson's adaptation of Alice Sebold's ultra-popular novel, The Lovely Bones -- just as Ryan Gosling left his role as dad, and Mark Wahlberg jumped in. The film focuses on a young girl who is raped and murdered, and then watches her loved ones and killer from heaven as her family

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• 'The Golden Compass' Crashes and Burns -- Is Bob Shaye Finished?

  Published: December 9, 2007, 1:32 pm

  Tags: Bob Shaye, Bobshaye, Daniel Craig, Danielcraig, New Line Cinema, Newlinecinema, Nicole Kidman, Nicolekidman, Peter Jackson, Peterjackson, The Golden Compass, Thegoldencompass

  Filed under: Action, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Deals, New Releases, Box Office, Fandom, Family Films, Movie Marketing, Nicole Kidman, Daniel CraigAt an admitted production cost of $250 million, which may not even include marketing, The Golden Compass needed a smashing domestic opening weekend just to allay fears that it would cause major long-term

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• Andy Serkis Reteams with Peter Jackson on 'Tintin'

  Published: December 15, 2007, 1:02 pm

  Tags: Andy Serkis, Andyserkis, Peter Jackson, Peterjackson, Steven Moffat, Steven Spielberg, Stevenmoffat, Stevenspielberg, Tintin

  Filed under: Action, Casting, Scripts, Dreamworks, Steven Spielberg, Peter JacksonDreamworks is not confirming, but The Hollywood Reporter feels pretty certain that Andy Serkis has been added to the cast of Tintin. Tintin is a planned movie trilogy with Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg, and each is expected to direct one of the installments. The

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• Another Wait and See Update From 'The Hobbit'

  Published: April 14, 2008, 8:02 am

  Tags: Guillermo Del Toro, Guillermodeltoro, Hellboy 2, Hellboy 2 The Golden, Hellboy2, Hellboy2thegolden, Peter Jackson, Peterjackson, The Hobbit, Thehobbit

  Filed under: Action, Classics, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fandom, Newsstand, Peter Jackson, Remakes and SequelsEveryone else is talking about the latest remarks from Guillermo del Toro -- and even though it's not all that different from what he told Entertainment Weekly, we'll write about it too. Over on the official message boards for Hellboy II: The

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• Del Toro Not Right for 'Hobbit'?

  Published: April 27, 2008, 7:15 am

  Tags: Andrew Oheir, Andrewoheir, Fantasy, George Lucas, Georgelucas, Guillermo Del Toro, Guillermodeltoro, Hetfet, Lord Of, Lord Of The Rings, Lordof, Lordoftherings, Peter Jackson, Peterjackson, The Hobbit, The Hobbit 2, Thehobbit, Thehobbit2

  Filed under: RumorMonger, Celebrities and Controversy, Movie Marketing, Politics, ColumnsWith all the excitement this week over the news of Guillermo del Toro's confirmed role in the director's chair for the two Hobbit movies, it's a little refreshing to find a dissenting opinion, if only to keep the excitement from getting to exaggerated. Salon's

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• Yay! Sir Ian McKellen Confirms Gandalf's Return In 'The Hobbit'!

  Published: April 30, 2008, 5:15 am

  Tags: Gandalf, Guillermo Del Toro, Guillermodeltoro, Ian Mckellen, Ianmckellen, Magneto, Peter Jackson, Peterjackson, The Hobbit, Thehobbit

  Filed under: Classics, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Casting, Newsstand, Peter Jackson, Remakes and SequelsLike we doubted it for a second! But I always love hearing from Sir Ian McKellen, he's just so gracious and charming. Empire caught him at the Speed Racer premiere, and made him speak the words to quicken the hearts of all Middle Earth fans. "Yes,

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• Peter Jackson's 'The Lovely Bones' Delayed; Production Hurting?

  Published: May 2, 2008, 2:25 pm

  Tags: Peter Jackson, Peterjackson, Susan Sarandon, Susansarandon, The Lovely Bones, Thelovelybones

  Filed under: Drama, Mystery & Suspense, RumorMonger, Celebrities and Controversy, Peter Jackson, ReligiousSay it ain't so! I want this to be nothing more than hyperbole and ugly rumor mongering. But let's look at it anyway: According to Flicks.Co.NZ, there are troubling stories surrounding the set of Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones. The first

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• Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson Might Co-Direct Third 'Tintin' Film

  Published: May 20, 2008, 5:02 am

  Tags: A I Artificial Intelligence, A I Artificialintelligence, Lincoln, Peter Jackson, Peterjackson, Steven Spielberg, Stevenspielberg, Tintin

  Filed under: RumorMonger, Steven Spielberg, Peter JacksonWe've known for a while that Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg were collaborating on the forthcoming Tintin trilogy, with Spielberg to direct the first film (which is in preproduction and starts shooting in September) and Jackson the second. There had previously been no word on who would

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• Viggo Mortensen, Andy Serkis, and Ian McKellan All In 'Hobbit' Talks

  Published: May 21, 2008, 5:32 am

  Tags: Andy Serkis, Andyserkis, Guillermo Del Toro, Guillermodeltoro, Ian Mckellen, Ianmckellen, Peter Jackson, Peterjackson, The Hobbit, Thehobbit, Viggo Mortensen, Viggomortensen

  Filed under: Classics, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Casting, RumorMonger, Newsstand, Peter Jackson, Remakes and SequelsNo matter how many times Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson mention bringing back every Lord of the Rings cast member they possibly can, it causes a flurry of excitement. Even if it remains unconfirmed, everyone is just so excited that

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• From Page to Screen: 'The Lovely Bones'

  Published: May 21, 2008, 9:02 am

  Tags: Anna George, Annageorge, Featured, Fran Walsh, Franwalsh, From Page To Screen, Frompagetoscreen, Heavenly Creatures, Heavenlycreatures, Mark Wahlberg, Markwahlberg, Peter Jackson, Peterjackson, Philippa Boyens, Philippaboyens, Rachel Weisz, Rachelweisz, Ryan Gosling, Ryang

  Filed under: Drama, Casting, Scripts, Peter JacksonFirst things first: "From Page to Screen" is a new column I'm trying here at Cinematical. Each week I'll discuss in detail a book that serves as the source material for either an upcoming or a past film adaptation. In the case of forthcoming films, I'll talk about the prospects for the adaptation:

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