Tag Archives: Peter Jackson

An Unexciting Journey

“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?…

Peter Jackson Responds To The Hobbit’s 48fps Controversy

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

The Hobbit Video Diary Episode 9

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…

PETA Accuses Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit Production Of Animal Abuse

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

New! 17 Character Posters For The Hobbit

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

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Trailer 2

Peter Jackson’s first instalment in his “Hobbit” prequel trilogy gets a full trailer, featuring epic vistas, giant creatures and hungry dwarves…

New! The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Poster & Images

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

The Hobbit Officially Confirmed To Be 3 Films

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