Peter Jackson was known for low-budget horror before his success with The Lord of the Rings, but his first foray into studio ...

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A military historian has worked with some of the world’s most famous film directors, including Steven Spielberg, Sam Mendes ...

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When you think of directorPeter Jacksonand actor Michael J. Fox, two very important movie franchises come to mind. The Lord of the Rings and Back to the Future are the most important projects of these ...

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