“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” is Kiwi director Peter Jackson’s grand return to the franchise that made him a legend. But has he lost his magic touch?…
Early reviews for “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” have been yielding some fairly expected responses from critics. Specifically, regarding the whole fuss over the higher frame-rate. As you might know, traditional film has always been shot and screened at 24 frames per second. Director Peter Jackson, at the behest of tech junkie James Cameron, decidedContinue Reading
Director Peter Jackson takes us through the final stretch in the making of his LOTR prequel, with the post production work like visual & sound effects and music all come together…
Director Peter Jackson has always struck people as being a nice, gentle guy. Electroshadow has had the honour of meeting him in person, and we can say the same. Which is why the allegations that have hit him and his crew are particularly troubling. Last week, accusations of animal cruelty surfaced by animal wranglers whoContinue Reading
If you thought the nine members of the Fellowship of the Ring was a lot, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Peter Jackson’s 1st in the new prequel trilogy “The Hobbit” will have 13 dwarf companions to the lead adventurers Gandalf the Grey and titular hero Bilbo Baggins. Here’s a fresh new batch of posters featuringContinue Reading
Following the announcement that Peter Jackson’s take on “The Lord Of The Rings” prequels will be expanded to three films, people have been asking the question: Is it too much? While Jackson is certainly the right man for the job, he does have a tendency to over-indulge his fancies, resulting in films that get aContinue Reading
Last week, rumours were flying around online that two-parter “The Hobbit” would be getting a 3rd instalment. Today. director Peter Jackson himself confirmed it. Here’s his statement: “It is only at the end of a shoot that you finally get the chance to sit down and have a look at the film you have made.Continue Reading