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Peter Jackson's Vision For Final Beatles Song Reduced George Harrison's Son To Tears
The video for The Beatles' new song ‘Now and Then’ made George Harrison’s son cry, director Peter Jackson has shared.The late guitarist was part of the legendary group alongside Sir Paul McCartney, John Lennon and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 November 2023
George Harrison's Son Moved To Tears By The Beatles Upcoming Single, Says Peter Jackson
The video for The Beatles upcoming song ‘Now and Then’ made George Harrison’s son cry, says director Peter Jackson.The late guitarist - who was best known as part of the legendary group alongside Paul McCartney,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 November 2023
Peter Jackson's Vision For The New Beatles' Song Now And Then Made George Harrison's Son Cry
The video for The Beatles newly released song ‘Now and Then’ made George Harrison’s son cry, says its director Peter Jackson. The late guitarist - who was best known as part of the legendary group...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 November 2023
The Pocket Gods Selling One Copy Of Final Album For £1 Million In Streaming Protest
The Pocket Gods are selling one copy of their final album on vinyl priced at £1 million.Since 2015, the rock band have been releasing albums of 30 second songs to bring to light the lack...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 October 2023
The Pocket Gods Selling One Copy Of Final Album For Over £1 Million In Streaming Protest
The Pocket Gods are selling one copy of their final album on vinyl priced at £1 million.Since 2015, the rock band have been releasing albums of 30 second songs to bring to light the lack...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 October 2023
Peter Jackson Hails Talk To Me As 'Best Horror Movie' In Years
Peter Jackson has hailed 'Talk To Me' as "the best, most intense horror movie" he's seen in a long time.The 'Lord of the Rings' filmmaker - who has made waves in the genre himself with...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 August 2023
Titanic Voted The Best Film To See In The Cinema
'Titanic' has been voted the "best" film to see in the cinema.The 1997 blockbuster - which was directed by James Cameron and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as a pair of star-crossed lovers aboard...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 November 2022
Sean Astin: Lord Of The Rings Defined My Whole Life
Sean Astin says starring in 'Lord of the Rings' "defined" his whole life.The 51-year-old actor played the role of Samwise Gamgee in the original trilogy of the fantasy film franchise - which is based on...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 October 2022
Sir Peter Jackson Ghosted By Rings Of Power Producers
Sir Peter Jackson claims he was ghosted by the makers of the upcoming 'Lord of the Rings' prequel series.The 60-year-old director - who helmed both the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' trilogies based...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 August 2022
Peter Jackson Plotting Another Beatles Film
Peter Jackson is planning to make another Beatles film.The 'Lord of the Rings' director has been in touch with surviving band members Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr about making another project.Peter helmed the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 July 2022
Sir Paul Mccartney Duets With John Lennon On Stage Return
Sir Paul McCartney duetted with a video of John Lennon on the opening night of his 'Got Back' tour.The Beatles legend thrilled crowds in Spokane, Washington as he performed the band's classic song 'I've Got...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 April 2022
Andy Serkis: Motion Capture Roles Keep Me Fit
Andy Serkis says his motion capture roles have kept him fit.The 'Lord of the Rings' star is famed for his motion capture acting and believes it is responsible for keeping him in shape as his...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 February 2022
Stella Mccartney Praises Minnie Mouse's 'Great Style'
Stella McCartney thinks that Minnie Mouse “has such great style”The 50-year-old fashion designer loves many things about the iconic Disney character including “how she inspires people” with her cheeriness, ability to express herself and how...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 31 January 2022
The Beatles: Get Back To Land On Streaming Platforms
The Beatles' iconic rooftop show is being made available on streaming platforms.The legendary gig was staged on top of Apple Corps’ headquarters in London in 1969 and marked the band's final public performance.'The Beatles: Get...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 January 2022
The Beatles' Landmark Rooftop Gig Heading To Imax
The Beatles’ legendary 1969 rooftop concert at Apple Corps’ Savile Row headquarters is coming to IMAX.Following the footage featuring in Peter Jackson's ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ docuseries for Disney+, a 60-minute Exclusive IMAX Event Screening...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 January 2022
Peter Jackson Talks Sound Restoration For Beatles Doc
Peter Jackson has revealed how he restored the sound on the Beatles’ songs for 'Get Back'.The director recently released his Beatles documentary on Disney Plus and admitted that sound restoration was one of the most...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 December 2021
Noel Gallagher: Oasis And Beatles Comparison Was Embarrassing
Noel Gallagher was embarrassed when Oasis were compared to The Beatles.The 'Wonderwall' songwriter's former group - which was fronted by his estranged brother Liam Gallagher - became the biggest rock 'n' roll band in the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 November 2021
Andy Serkis Inspired By Gollum For Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Andy Serkis took inspiration from 'Lord of the Rings' for 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'.The 57-year-old star - who played both Gollum and Sméagol as a split personality in Peter Jackson's fantasy trilogy - leaned...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 October 2021
George Harrison Was Almost Sacked By The Beatles And Replaced By Eric Clapton
The Beatles almost sacked George Harrison and planned to replace him with Eric Clapton after the guitarist temporarily left the band.The news comes from unearthed interviews with band member John Lennon recorded in January 1969,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 October 2021
Richard Armitage: Back Injury Helped Me Get Dwarf Role In The Hobbit
Richard Armitage credits a back injury for helping him land a role in 'The Hobbit'.The 49-year-old actor starred as Thorin Oakenshield, the leader of the Company of Dwarves, Sir Peter Jackson's fantasy trilogy, despite standing...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 June 2021
The Lord Of The Rings Anime Prequel In The Works
An anime prequel to 'The Lord of the Rings' is in development.New Line Cinema are partnering with Warner Bros. animation on the new feature 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.'The stand-alone...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 June 2021
James Nesbitt Reflects On 'Mixed' Hobbit Experience
James Nesbitt had "mixed" experiences making 'The Hobbit' movies.The 56-year-old star played dwarf Bofur in Peter Jackson's three-part film adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien's 1937 novel, and while he was "grateful" for a part in the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 March 2021
Viggo Mortensen Open To The Lord Of The Rings Return
Viggo Mortensen would be up for a return to 'The Lord of the Rings'.The 62-year-old actor played Aragorn in Peter Jackson's fantasy trilogy based on J.R.R Tolkien's novel and admits that he would be keen...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 February 2021
Peter Jackson Gives Fans Preview Of The Beatles: Get Back Film
Peter Jackson has given fans a sneak preview of the upcoming Beatles film, 'The Beatles: Get Back'.The hotly-anticipated documentary, which features 56-hours of never-before-seen footage of the iconic Liverpool band, is set to hit cinemas...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 December 2020
Viggo Mortensen Didn't Copy Other Directors On Falling
Viggo Mortensen didn't try and copy others when directing his first movie.The 62-year-old actor makes his debut behind the camera in the drama film 'Falling' and revealed that he took his own approach to the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 November 2020
Dougray Scott Snubbed Lord Of The Rings Role
Dougray Scott turned down the chance to play Aragorn in 'The Lord of The Rings' trilogy.The 'Sea Fever' star admitted that he was in line for the part, which eventually went to Viggo Mortensen, but...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 April 2020
'Lord Of The Rings' Was Almost Directed By Quentin Tarantino
In case you needed another reason to despise Harvey Weinstein, it has now been revealed that he almost prevented 'The Lord of the Rings' film series from happening. Well, it would still have happened, but...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 May 2018
David Bowie Was Just Too Busy To Play Gandalf In 'Lord Of The Rings'
There have always been rumours that David Bowie was nearly in Lord of the Rings, but now we have confirmation from one of the trilogy’s casting directors.Speaking to the Huffington Post, casting director Amy Hubbard...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 December 2016
Could Peter Jackson Be About To Direct An Episode Of 'Doctor Who'?
If Peter Jackson hasn’t signed up to direct an episode of ‘Doctor Who’ then he’s just trolled the entire fanbase of the BBC sci-fi series. In a video posted to the director’s Facebook page on...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 December 2015
J.r.r. Tolkien's Annotated Map Of Middle-earth Goes On Sale
A map of Middle-Earth annotated by author J.R.R. Tolkien has gone up for sale, after being discovered in a copy of The Lord of the Rings, owned by illustrator Pauline Baynes. The map show that...
By Stephanie Chase in Books / Authors on 24 October 2015
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