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   CinemaCon 2012: Warner Bros. to Preview 'The Hobbit'

   12:36 pm 4/22/2012

   • by Carolyn Giardina

   Up to 10 minutes of the upcoming Peter Jackson movie will be shown at 48 frames per second at the annual gathering of theater owners, where all of the major studios will present footage this week.Read more

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   Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit' Should Hit Theaters at 48-Per-Second Frame Rate

   7:03 pm 4/18/2012

   • by Carolyn Giardina

   After Jackson and James Cameron championed higher frame rates as a solution to exhibition problems, projection manufacturers are working to support the move in time for the movie's December 14, 2012 release date.Read more

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   'Planet of the Apes': The Digital Muscle Behind the Oscar Nom

   3:27 pm 2/16/2012

   • by Carolyn Giardina

   Raising the visual effects ante by creating smart simians, Peter Jackson's Weta Digital -- which already has brought orcs and Na'vi to life -- is hoping for a sixth Academy Award.Read more

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   Berlin 2012: Tele-München Group Signs TV Output With MGM

   2:32 am 2/13/2012

   • by Scott Roxborough

   The deal gives TMG rights to Peter Jackson's two "The Hobbit" films as well as Sam Mendes-directed James Bond "Skyfall."Read more

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   Why 'Adventures of Tintin' Was a Win in Quebec

   11:07 am 2/9/2012

   • by Etan Vlessing

   It's a cultural thing: The enduring popularity of the European comic book tale made Steven Spielberg's 3D adaptation outperform in the French-speaking Canadian province. Read more

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   'The Hobbit' Rounds Out Cast with Billy Connolly in Key Role

   4:04 pm 2/8/2012

   • by Borys Kit

   The two-part adaptation of the Tokien epic is being directed by Peter JacksonRead more

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   First Look: 'Lord of the Rings' Lego Toyline (Photos)

   10:40 pm 1/30/2012

   • by Borys Kit

   Warner Bros. has also inked a deal to release a separate line of toys in conjunction with Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit." Read more

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   Sundance 2012: Peter Jackson on 'West of Memphis,' New Evidence Points to Step-Father (Video)

   12:57 am 1/22/2012

   • by Sophie Schillaci

   The producer hits THR's Video Lounge in Park City with director Amy Berg to discuss their documentary, the DNA on one of the murdered boys' shoelaces that matches one of their step-father's, and the three witnesses who came forth.Read more

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9. Peter Jackson, Amy Berg 'West of Memphis' Sundance 2012

   11:52 pm 1/21/2012

   • by Sophie Schillaci

   The producer-director team pay a visit to the THR Video Lounge in Park City to discuss their highly emotional documentary, which premiered on Jan. 20 at the festival. Read more

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    Peter Jackson Cuts Sundance Short; Returns to New Zealand for 'Hobbit' (Video)

    6:24 pm 1/21/2012

    • by Sophie Schillaci

    The director and producer, in Park City for the world premiere of his "West of Memphis" documentary, tells THR what work remains to be done on his highly anticipated project.Read more

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