Peter Jackson
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Sir Peter Robert Jackson, (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter, known for his Lord of the Rings film trilogy, adapted from the novel by J. R. R. Tolkien. He is also known for his 2005 remake of King Kong and as the producer of District 9. He won international attention early in his career with his "splatstick" horror comedies, before coming to mainstream prominence with Heavenly Creatures, for which he shared an Academy Award Best Screenplay nomination with his wife, Fran Walsh. Jackson has been awarded three Academy Awards in his career, including the award for Best Director in 2003.
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The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot (2013)
A star studded special written and directed by Peter Davison. With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who about to film, the 'Classic' Doctors are keen to be involved. But do they manage it?
Runtime: 30 min.
Directed by: Peter Davison
Stars: Peter Davison | Paul McGann | Sylvester McCoy | Russell T. Davies | Colin Baker
West of Memphis (2012)
As: Himself
An examination of a failure of justice in Arkansas. The documentary tells the hitherto unknown story behind an extraordinary and desperate fight to bring the truth to light. Told and made by those who lived it, the filmmakers' unprecedented access to the inner workings of the defense, allows the film to show the investigation, research and appeals process in a way that has never been seen before; revealing ...
Runtime: 147 min.
Directed by: Amy Berg
Stars: Julie Ann Doan | Jason Baldwin | Damien Wayne Echols | Pam Hobbs | Jessie Misskelley
Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2012)
As: himself
There’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen. Focusing on the man behind the landmark effects on films like Clash Of The Titans, One Million Years B.C., Jason And The Argonauts and many more, this in-depth film features interviews with the great man himself, and with an array ...
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: Gilles Peso
Stars: Peter Jackson | Steven Spielberg | Ray Harryhausen | Tim Burton | James Cameron
The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log (2009)
As: Himself
A documentary that discusses the making of the Oscar-nominated movie District 9.
Runtime: 35 min.
Stars: Peter Jackson | Sharlto Copley | Neill Blomkamp | Michael Berg
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed (2007)
As: Peter Jackson
Film-makers and academics discuss the use of mythology in Star Wars and the impact of the films on society
Runtime: 155 min.
Directed by: Kevin Burns
Stars: Peter Jackson | George Lucas | Newt Gingrich | Linda Ellerbee | Joan Breton Connelly
Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' (2006)
As: Himself
Following the immense success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Peter Jackson directs King Kong (2005). This documentary follows him, and the immense project from start to finish. It turns out that this one film may actually be a larger task to complete than all 3 of the Lord of the Rings films together.
Runtime: 187 min.
Directed by: Michael Pellerin
Stars: Peter Jackson | Naomi Watts | Richard Taylor | Alan Lee | Philippa Boyens
The Sci-Fi Boys (2006)
As: Himself
Legendary all-stars of cinema bring to life the evolution of science-fiction and special effects films from the wild and funny days of B-movies to blockbusters that have captured the world's imagination. This is the story of the Sci-Fi Boys, who started out as kids making amateur movies inspired by Forrest J Ackerman's FAMOUS MONSTERS magazine and grew up to take Hollywood by storm, inventing the art and ...
Runtime: 80 min.
Directed by: Paul Davids
Stars: Peter Jackson | Forrest J. Ackerman | John Landis | Ray Harryhausen | Leonard Maltin
King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries (2005)
As: Himself
Academy Award - winning filmmaker Peter Jackson invites you behind the scenes of his latest movie to witness the birth of King Kong.
Runtime: 232 min.
Directed by: Michael Pellerin
Stars: Peter Jackson | Andy Serkis | Adrien Brody | Naomi Watts | Jack Black
Ringers - Lord of the Fans (2005)
As: Himself
'Ringers: Lord of the Fans' is a feature-length documentary that explores how "The Lord of the Rings" has influenced Western popular culture over the past 50 years.
Runtime: 97 min.
Directed by: Carlene Cordova
Stars: Peter Jackson | Dominic Monaghan | Viggo Mortensen | Elijah Wood | Sala Baker
Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!! (2004)
As: Himself
The documentary looks at the rise to celebrity status of NZ actor and musician Bret McKenzie, who appeared for 3 seconds as an extra in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", during the Council of Elrond scene. His brief appearance sparked a huge internet fan-base dedicated to his "brooding pout" and "elvish good looks". McKenzie has been dubbed "FIGWIT", an acronym of "Frodo is Great; Who is ...
Runtime: 60 min.
Directed by: Hannah Clarke | Stan Alley | Nick Booth
Stars: Peter Jackson | Bret McKenzie | Elijah Wood | Jemaine Clement | Taika Waititi
Behind the Bull: Forgotten Silver (2000)
As: Himself
Documentary about the making of Forgotten Silver.
Runtime: 22 min.
Directed by: Costa Botes
Stars: Peter Jackson | Costa Botes | Victoria Beynon-Cole
The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998)
As: Himself
Documentary about the making of the 1996 horror-comedy.
Runtime: 269 min.
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Stars: Peter Jackson | Michael J. Fox | Jim Fyfe | Trini Alvarado | Robert Zemeckis
Forgotten Silver (1995)
As: Himself
An epic documentary chronicling the extraordinary, unbelievable life of pioneer Kiwi filmmaker Colin McKenzie. Or is it?
Runtime: 53 min.
Directed by: Costa Botes | Peter Jackson
Stars: Peter Jackson | Leonard Maltin | Harvey Weinstein | Jeffrey Thomas | Costa Botes
Braindead (1992)
As: Undertaker's Assistant
When a Sumatran rat-monkey bites Lionel Cosgrove's mother, she's transformed into a zombie and begins killing (and transforming) the entire town while Lionel races to keep things under control.
Runtime: 104 min.
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Stars: Diana Peñalver | Elizabeth Moody | Ian Watkin | Brenda Kendall | Timothy Balme
Meet the Feebles (1989)
Heidi, the star of the "Meet The Feebles Variety Hour" discovers her lover Bletch, The Walrus, is cheating on her. And with all the world waiting for the show, the assorted co-stars must contend with drug addiction, extortion, robbery, disease, drug dealing, and murder. Meanwhile the love between two of the stars is threatened by Trevor the Rat, who wishes to exploit the young starlet for use ...
Runtime: 97 min.
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Stars: Mark Hadlow | Donna Akersten | Stuart Devenie | Brian Sergent | Ross Jolly
Good Taste Made Bad Taste (1988)
As: Himself
A very informative documentary on the making of Peter Jackson's gore classic Bad Taste. Highlights include behind-the-scenes footage, detailed explanations of the special effects, an interview with Peter's mom and dad, and interviews with the cast and crew.
Runtime: 25 min.
Directed by: Tony Hiles
Stars: Peter Jackson | Peter Vere-Jones
Bad Taste (1987)
As: Derek / Robert
A team from the intergalactic fast food chain Crumb's Crunchy Delights descends on Earth, planning to make human flesh the newest taste sensation. After they wipe out the New Zealand town Kaihoro, the country's Astro-Investigation and Defense Service is called in to deal with the problem. Things are complicated due to Giles, an aid worker who comes to Kaihoro the same day to collect change from the ...
Runtime: 91 min.
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Stars: Peter Jackson | Craig Smith | Terry Potter | Pete O'Herne | Mike Minett