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  1. Fox Hopes New 'Life of Pi' Date Formula for Success

    Fox Hopes New 'Life of Pi' Date Formula for Success

    7:00 pm PDT 5/23/2012
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    After Fox moved its initial release date to avoid "The Hobbit," the studio hopes the Ang Lee-directed fantasy film will fare better against "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 2." Read More

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    Benedict Cumberbatch: What's After 'Sherlock' Series 2?

    Benedict Cumberbatch: What's After 'Sherlock' Series 2?

    9:11 am PDT 5/18/2012
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    The British star wraps the second season of the modern mystery series on Sunday night, but he has plenty of projects on the horizon. Read More

  3. Watch Video Morgan Freeman Political Statements Discussed at Time Warner Shareholders Meeting

    Morgan Freeman Political Statements Discussed at Time Warner Shareholders Meeting

    6:06 pm PDT 5/15/2012
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    A shareholder accused Warner Bros. of allowing Freeman to co-opt a press tour for the studio's "Dolphin Tale" in order to push his political agenda rather than the movie. Read More See All Videos

  4. Peter Jackson Considering Dolby Atmos for 'The Hobbit'

    Peter Jackson Considering Dolby Atmos for 'The Hobbit'

    3:31 pm PDT 5/1/2012
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    The new Dolby sound format will be installed at the Dolby Theatre, home of the Academy Awards. Read More

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    Fandom 5: 'Hobbit,' 'Dark Knight,' Gay Batman and Marvel's Race Relations

    Fandom 5: 'Hobbit,' 'Dark Knight,' Gay Batman and Marvel's Race Relations

    2:20 pm PDT 4/28/2012
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    Peter Jackson responds to his critics, the villainous Bane speaks clearly. Read More

  6. Peter Jackson Responds to 'Hobbit' Footage Critics, Explains 48-Frames Strategy

    Peter Jackson Responds to 'Hobbit' Footage Critics, Explains 48-Frames Strategy

    11:37 am PDT 4/28/2012
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    Because the film clip shown at Cinemacon were not finished, he adds, “People haven’t experienced it yet in the way it should be experienced.” Read More

  7. CinemaCon 2012: Peter Jackson Debuts 'The Hobbit' Footage, Touts 48 Frame-Per-Second Exhibition

    CinemaCon 2012: Peter Jackson Debuts 'The Hobbit' Footage, Touts 48 Frame-Per-Second Exhibition

    1:38 pm PDT 4/24/2012
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    Via a videotaped message at CinemaCon, the "Lord of the Rings" director introduced 10 minutes of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” clips. Read More

  8. CinemaCon 2012: Sony Introduces Projector Upgrade to Support High Frame Rates

    CinemaCon 2012: Sony Introduces Projector Upgrade to Support High Frame Rates

    10:20 am PDT 4/24/2012
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    The company believes that with this software update, the majority of its 13,000 installed 4K projectors will be ready to show "The Hobbit" at 48 frames per second. Read More

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

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

    5:21 pm PDT 4/22/2012
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    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

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

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

    7:26 pm PDT 4/18/2012
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    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

  11. New Zealand's Film Industry Worth $2.4 Billion (Report)

    New Zealand's Film Industry Worth $2.4 Billion (Report)

    8:05 pm PDT 4/3/2012
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    An increase in feature film activity, including "The Hobbit," saw the value of production increase to over $500 million in 2011. Read More

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    'The Hobbit' Owner Cracks Down On 'Hobbit' Pub: No More 'Frodo' Cocktails

    'The Hobbit' Owner Cracks Down On 'Hobbit' Pub: No More 'Frodo' Cocktails

    10:29 am PDT 3/15/2012
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    Actor Stephen Fry joins more than 45,000 people trying to save a U.K. pub from the trademark demands of the Saul Zaentz Company. Read More

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

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

    2:47 am PST 2/13/2012
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    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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    'The Hobbit' Rounds Out Cast with Billy Connolly in Key Role

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

    4:05 pm PST 2/8/2012
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    The two-part adaptation of the Tokien epic is being directed by Peter Jackson Read More

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

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

    11:07 pm PST 1/30/2012
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    Warner Bros. has also inked a deal to release a separate line of toys in conjunction with Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit." Read More

  16. Watch Video THR's Sundance Film Festival Lounge at Village at the Lift (Video)

    THR's Sundance Film Festival Lounge at Village at the Lift (Video)

    1:24 pm PST 1/25/2012
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    "The Hobbit" director Peter Jackson, Kate Bosworth, Emily Blunt, Elizabeth Olsen, Neil Young and more stopped by the THR lounge to chat about their latest projects and their stay in Park City. View gallery See All Videos

  17. Peter Jackson on 'The Hobbit' Sundance 2012

    Peter Jackson on 'The Hobbit' Sundance 2012

    4:13 pm PST 1/21/2012
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    Peter Jackson stops by the THR video lounge at the Sundance Film Festival to chat about his latest project, "West of Memphis," but takes time out to talk his highly anticipated "Hobbit." Read More See All Videos

  18. Netflix Launches in the U.K. and Ireland With Hollywood Fare to Tempt Subscribers

    Netflix Launches in the U.K. and Ireland With Hollywood Fare to Tempt Subscribers

    4:37 am PST 1/9/2012
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    UPDATED: The streaming video service will take on Amazon.com's LoveFilm luring subscribers with film and TV hits such as "The Hobbit," "Breaking Bad" and "The Expendables" and cost 5.99 pounds a month in the U.K. Read More

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    How Former Warner Bros. President Alan Horn Got His First Producing Credit on 'The Hobbit'

    How Former Warner Bros. President Alan Horn Got His First Producing Credit on 'The Hobbit'

    2:01 pm PST 1/6/2012
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    The ex-studio chief is shepherding one of its biggest franchises as an executive producer. Read More

  20. 'The Hunger Games,' 'Battleship' Will Feature Some of the Year's Biggest Breakout Stars (Poll)

    'The Hunger Games,' 'Battleship' Will Feature Some of the Year's Biggest Breakout Stars (Poll)

    2:10 pm PST 1/4/2012
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    A Fandango poll predicts that Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Mackenzie Foy and Brooklyn Decker are some of the actors who will become major celebrities this year. Read More

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