Andrew Lesnie, the Oscar-winning cinematographer of the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” franchises, as well as the current release “The Water Diviner,” has died. He was 59.
Oscar-winning 'Lord of the Rings' cinematographer Andrew Lesnie has died
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:57 pm · April 27th, 2015
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How Weta Digital pushed the FX envelope over the 13-year Middle Earth saga
Posted by gerardkennedy · 1:54 pm · December 25th, 2014
HitFix chats with Weta visual effects supervisors Joe Letteri and Eric Saindon about the bittersweet close to Peter Jackson’s Middle Earth saga, “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.”
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Andy Serkis and Martin Freeman talk forging a new path for 'The Hobbit' at New York premiere
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:34 pm · December 6th, 2012
Warner Bros. spared no expense tonight ringing in the arrival of Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” with a New York premiere and an ornate after-party at Guastavino’s on the east side. Stars Martin Freeman, Andy Serkis and Ian McKellen, director Ben Affleck, actor Patrick Stewart and many more filled the room to capacity.
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First trailer for 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' brings back memories of Oscars past
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:24 pm · December 20th, 2011
The new trailer for Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” has landed, and it brings with it a wave of nostalgia for the great clean sweep of “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” eight years ago. Will the new series find similar awards season luck?
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Oscarweb Round-up: Protesting 'Anonymous'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:45 am · October 25th, 2011
In today’s round-up, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is protesting “Anonymous” in a curious fashion, Steve Jobs is on a list of potential writers of a Steve Jobs biopic and “The Artist” takes yet another audience award.
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