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Southern European Woes Drag Down Box Office
Overall admissions fall 0.9 percent in Europe despite hits like "Skyfall" and box office gains across Northern Europe and Russia.read more
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'Hobbit' Leads Saturn Awards With Nine Nominations
"Life of Pi" and "Skyfall" followed with eight and seven noms, respectively.read more
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Imax Sees Double-Dating Dent Chinese Box Office
The giant screen exhibitor predicts the forces of economic growth will win out and reduce the number of Hollywood tentpoles debuting simultaneously in that fast-growing Asian market. read more
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'Journey to the West' Passes $160 Million at Chinese Box Office
Stephen Chow Sing-chi’s fantastical comedy becomes the second Chinese film in as many months to hit 10-digit local earnings at home, with its quest to top "Avatar's" record takings of 1.38 billion yuan...
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Newly Released 'Hobbit' Documents Reveal Details of Nasty Union Dispute
The previously confidential documents highlight the role Peter Jackson played in opposing what he called the "toxic nonsense" of a unionization effort.read more
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'Skyfall' Leads U.K.'s Empire Award Nominations With Six
"Avengers Assemble" and "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" picked up five nominations for the honors that are voted on by the public.read more
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Box Office Milestone: 'Hobbit' Hits $1 Billion in Global Ticket Sales
The 3D tentpole becomes only the 15th film in history to join the elite club of top-earners.read more
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Foreign Box Office: 'Die Hard' Hangs On to Top Spot While China Propels...
"Jack the Giant Slayer" was mild-mannered in 10 market bow and "Django Unchained" was so-so in Japan, while "Stoker" was strong in Korea.read more
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Warner Bros. Claims Tolkien Estate Breached 'Hobbit' Contract (Exclusive)
The studio alleges that repudiation of online game rights not only cost it millions of dollars but also decreased exposure for "Hobbit" films.read more
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'Skyfall,' Sam Mendes Win Empire Awards in U.K.
Jennifer Lawrence, Daniel Radcliffe, Martin Freeman and "Ted" were also honored at the 18th annual awards, which are voted on by the public. read more
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'Hobbit' Dominates Blu-ray, DVD Charts
Les Miserables debuted at No. 2 while "Zero Dark Thirty" took No. 3.read more
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'The Hobbit' Returns to Top Spot on Home Video Sales Charts
The Jet Li actioner "The Sorcerer and the White Snake" is the week's highest-charting newcomer.read more
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'Conan' Unveils Willie Nelson's 'Hobbit' Audition Video
Campaigning to play Gandalf, the music legend shouts: "Hey, look at that dragon!"read more
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Beyond 'The Hobbit': Why Hollywood is Staying in New Zealand
From James Cameron's organic farm to Emmy contender "Top of the Lake," the idyllic island nation continues to thrive 12 years after Frodo and Co. put it on the movie location map.read more
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Warner Bros. Allowed to Pursue Tolkien Estate For Allegedly Breaching...
A federal judge will let the studio continue its fight over whether it missed out on millions in licensing opportunities.read more
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New HBO 'Luck' Court Filing Claims Rampant Hollywood Animal Abuse
An amended lawsuit comes with graphic pictures and allegations against "Life of Pi,""The Hobbit" and Steven Spielberg.read more
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Peter Jackson's Weta, Park Road Post Earn 3D Awards for 'Avatar,''Hobbit' Work
3D Society’s Technology Awards will also be presented to companies including Dolby, Regal and Mercedes-Benz at Sept. 18 ceremony.read more
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'Star Trek Into Darkness,''Pacific Rim,''Iron Man 3' Lead HPA Awards Feature...
Peter Jackson’s Park Road will receive the Judges Award for "The Hobbit's" high frame rate, stereoscopic 3D postproduction.read more
View ArticleIBC Wrap: 'We Would Be Fools if We Didn't Learn From 'The Hobbit''The Hobbit:...
"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug"Digital cinema community debates laser light, immersive sound, resolution and high frame rates at confab.AMSTERDAM – Audience reaction to Hollywood’s first high...
View ArticlePeter Jackson's 'Hobbit' Trilogy Has Cost $561 Million So Far 'The Hobbit:...
That figure includes the major 266 days of filming with actors, although it doesn't include an additional two months or so of "pick-up" shoots.WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – Making the movie trilogy...
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