Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Born: October 31, 1961
in Pukerua Bay, North Island, New Zealand
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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Movies for Peter Jackson...

Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song
Title: Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song
Character: Self
Released: December 13, 2023
Type: Movie
The story of The Beatles' last song featuring exclusive footage and commentary.
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Title: The Muppets Mayhem
Character: Himself (uncredited)
Released: May 10, 2023
Type: TV
The Electric Mayhem Band goes on an epic musical journey to finally record their first studio album. With the help of a driven young music executive, Nora, the old-school Muppet band comes face to face with the current day music scene as they try to finally go platinum.
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Attack of the Doc!
Title: Attack of the Doc!
Released: April 21, 2023
Type: Movie
Before the rise of big tech, social media and Marvel movies, Attack of the Show! chronicled the rise of nerd culture. G4TV's flagship show launched the careers of hosts Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira and was beloved by fans! But what really happened?
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The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
Title: The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
Character: Self
Released: February 1, 2023
Type: Movie
Aristocratic Italian roots, a close family connection to James Bond novelist Ian Fleming, wartime experiences in the British and Finnish military, post-war Nazi-hunting adventures and a side career as a heavy metal rock singer. And one of the most iconic actors of all time.
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Peter Jackson's Military Treasures
Title: Peter Jackson's Military Treasures
Character: Self
Released: November 9, 2021
Type: Movie
An exclusive look at Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson's secret passion – an astonishing collection of First World War memorabilia, including warplanes built from original blueprints. Jackson shows us around his warehouse of artefacts in Wellington, New Zealand where he works with his team to restore and create his beloved aircraft, and we even see some of them take to the skies.
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Mortal Engines
Title: Mortal Engines
Character: Sooty Pete (uncredited)
Released: November 27, 2018
Type: Movie
Many thousands of years in the future, Earth’s cities roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources. On one of these massive traction cities, the old London, Tom Natsworthy has an unexpected encounter with a mysterious young woman from the wastelands who will change the course of his life forever.
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Title: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2015
Type: TV
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Title: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Character: Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
Released: December 10, 2014
Type: Movie
Immediately after the events of The Desolation of Smaug, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.
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Title: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Character: Self
Released: April 27, 2014
Type: TV
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
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River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand
Title: River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand
Character: Self
Released: December 25, 2013
Type: Movie
James Nesbitt moved to New Zealand in 2011 when he landed the role of Bofur in Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, but he says the country remains largely unknown to him. Travelling more than 1,000 miles from the tip of the North Island down to the South, the actor finds out more about the place he has called home, visiting areas of natural beauty and learning about the nation's history and traditions. Along the way, he meets former All Blacks player the late great Jonah Lomu, takes a trip around film star Sam Neill's vineyards in Queenstown, catches up with Peter Jackson and goes Base-jumping from the tallest building in Auckland.
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Title: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Character: Albert Dreary (uncredited)
Released: December 11, 2013
Type: Movie
The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.
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The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
Title: The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
Character: Himself
Released: November 23, 2013
Type: Movie
With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who about to film, the "classic" Doctors Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy are keen to be involved. But do they manage it?
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West of Memphis
Title: West of Memphis
Character: Himself
Released: December 25, 2012
Type: Movie
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 shocking and disturbing new information about a case that still haunts the Unitedstatian South.
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Title: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Character: Running Dwarf in Erebor (uncredited)
Released: December 12, 2012
Type: Movie
Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.
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Close Up
Title: Close Up
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 30, 2012
Type: Movie
More than 150 silent short films about singers, actors and directors captured during Press Conferences in Cannes, Venice and Berlin, between 1993 and 2002. Presented the first time in 2012 (ten years after the last shooting) in Napoli Film Festival and in 2013 at the Art Institute of California in Santa Ana. An anthropological experiment on the facial expressions of famous people showing the human being aspect. All original footage from Mel Gibson to Peter Jackson, from George Lucas to Catherine Deneuve, from Michael Douglas to Giancarlo Giannini and many others.
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Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Title: Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan
Character: Self
Released: November 27, 2011
Type: Movie
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 of animators and directors influenced by his work including Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Nick Park, Terry Gilliam, James Cameron and Steven Spielberg. The film also features unseen footage of tests and experiments recently uncovered.
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Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Title: Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 4, 2010
Type: Movie
For decades, Freddy Krueger has slashed his way through the dreams of countless youngsters, scaring up over half a billion dollars at the box office across eight terrifying, spectacular films.
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The Lovely Bones
Title: The Lovely Bones
Character: Man at Pharmacy (uncredited)
Released: December 26, 2009
Type: Movie
After being brutally murdered, 14-year-old Susie Salmon watches from heaven over her grief-stricken family -- and her killer. As she observes their daily lives, she must balance her thirst for revenge with her desire for her family to heal.
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Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
Title: Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
Character: Self
Released: May 28, 2007
Type: Movie
Film-makers and academics discuss the use of mythology in Star Wars and the impact of the films on society
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Hot Fuzz
Title: Hot Fuzz
Character: Thief Dressed as Father Christmas (uncredited)
Released: February 14, 2007
Type: Movie
Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.
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The Eighth Blunder of the World
Title: The Eighth Blunder of the World
Character: Self
Released: November 14, 2006
Type: Movie
Blooper reel for Peter Jackson's King Kong (2005)
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Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
Title: Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
Character: Self
Released: November 14, 2006
Type: Movie
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.
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The Sci-Fi Boys
Title: The Sci-Fi Boys
Character: Self
Released: April 27, 2006
Type: Movie
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 technology for filming anything the mind can dream.
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King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries
Title: King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries
Character: Self
Released: December 13, 2005
Type: Movie
Academy Award - winning filmmaker Peter Jackson invites you behind the scenes of his latest movie to witness the birth of King Kong.
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King Kong
Title: King Kong
Character: Biplane gunner
Released: December 12, 2005
Type: Movie
In 1933 New York, an overly ambitious movie producer coerces his cast and hired ship crew to travel to mysterious Skull Island, where they encounter Kong, a giant ape who is immediately smitten with the leading lady.
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RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World'
Title: RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World'
Character: Self
Released: November 22, 2005
Type: Movie
An in-depth look at the genesis, production, and legacy of King Kong, one of the most influential films ever made.
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The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
Title: The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
Character: Himself
Released: October 25, 2005
Type: Movie
"The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.
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Lord of the Brush
Title: Lord of the Brush
Released: June 19, 2005
Type: Movie
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Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
Title: Nos Bastidores de Hollywood
Character: Self
Released: March 1, 2005
Type: Movie
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Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Title: Ringers: Lord of the Fans
Character: Self
Released: January 21, 2005
Type: Movie
'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.
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The Characters of Star Wars
Title: The Characters of Star Wars
Character: Self
Released: September 21, 2004
Type: Movie
The Characters of Star Wars is a Video Documentary included in the 2004 DVD release of the Star Wars Original Trilogy. It explained the Mythos of many of the "Star Wars" Characters.
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Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
Title: Frodo Is Great... Who Is That?!!
Character: Himself
Released: July 23, 2004
Type: Movie
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 That!!?"
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Title: Entourage
Character: Peter Jackson
Released: July 18, 2004
Type: TV
Film star Vince Chase navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty agent.
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The Making of The Return of the King
Title: The Making of The Return of the King
Character: Self
Released: April 1, 2004
Type: Movie
Created by filmmaker Costa Botes (personally selected by Peter Jackson), this documentary uses raw footage to reveal the inside story on how the greatest adventure film franchise was born. Included as a bonus feature with "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Limited Edition".
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DNZ: The Real Middle Earth
Title: DNZ: The Real Middle Earth
Character: Self
Released: February 23, 2004
Type: Movie
Jim Hickey travels around New Zealand discovering the real people behind the making of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
Title: The Quest Fulfilled: A Director's Vision
Character: Self
Released: December 26, 2003
Type: Movie
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Character: Corsair Bosun (uncredited)
Released: December 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Aragorn is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf and the other members of the broken fellowship struggle to save Gondor from Sauron's forces. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam take the ring closer to the heart of Mordor, the dark lord's realm.
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No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects
Title: No Feat But What We Make: 'Terminator 2' and the Rise of Digital Effects
Released: June 3, 2003
Type: Movie
A look at the digital effects in Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
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The Race for Everest
Title: The Race for Everest
Character: Self - Reuters Correspendent
Released: May 27, 2003
Type: Movie
The dramatic story of the British expedition that made the first ascent of Everest. Combining interviews with the surviving members of the 1953 British and 1952 Swiss attempt on Everest with rare archival material, this film tells the story of the race to climb Everest in the early 1950s and its climax in 1953.
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The Making of The Two Towers
Title: The Making of The Two Towers
Character: Self
Released: April 1, 2003
Type: Movie
A behind the scenes documentary from the making of the "Two Towers"
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Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
Title: Film Collectibles: Capturing Movie Memories
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
From the very beginning of the design process on the film trilogy, right up to the summer months prior to the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, the look of Gollum was ever-changing and developing. Here then is a brief guide through their work, accompanied by some sketches, designs, maquettes and wire frames that ultimately led to the creation of the most striking and believable computer generated character in motion picture industry.
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The Long and Short of It
Title: The Long and Short of It
Character: Bus Driver
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
A workman gets some unexpected help from two people of vastly different sizes.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Character: Spear-Throwing Rohan Soldier (uncredited)
Released: December 18, 2002
Type: Movie
Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.
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New Zealand as Middle Earth
Title: New Zealand as Middle Earth
Character: self
Released: November 12, 2002
Type: Movie
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Title: Icons
Released: May 1, 2002
Type: TV
Icons was a documentary TV show on G4 that originally focused on significant people, companies, products, history, and milestones in world of video games. It was relaunched in 2006 and focused entirely on pop culture. It was cancelled soon afterwards. On May 10, 2006, it was announced that Icons was relaunching on June 3 with an episode focusing on J.J. Abrams. The show will feature a broader scope on things and people "men 18–34 care about, admire and emulate." Future episodes would focus on Marc Ecko, The Onion, and Family Guy. This change in format had been suspected, due to the recent episodes about George A. Romero, Frank Miller and the history of the King Kong franchise. The classic video game themed episodes continued to air on the network sporadically until 2008, under the new name of Game Makers.
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The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring
Title: The Making of The Fellowship of the Ring
Character: Self
Released: April 1, 2002
Type: Movie
A behind the scenes documentary from the making of the "Fellowship of the Ring"
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Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
Title: Beyond the Movie: The Fellowship of the Ring
Character: Self
Released: December 23, 2001
Type: Movie
A documentary about the influences on Tolkien, covering in brief his childhood and how he detested the onslaught of industry through the idyllic countryside, moving on to describe his fighting experience from WWI, and closing with a look at the Finnish inspiration for the scholar's self-invented languages of Elfish. In between are interviews with the cast of the films and some clips, by far the most from "The Fellowship of the Ring", but a few glimpses of Rohan riders (from "The Two Towers") are provided. Also, there are interviews with a range of the filmmakers.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Character: Albert Dreary / Painting of Bungo Baggins (uncredited)
Released: December 18, 2001
Type: Movie
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
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A Passage to Middle-earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'
Title: A Passage to Middle-earth: Making of 'Lord of the Rings'
Character: Self
Released: December 9, 2001
Type: Movie
The making of Peter Jackson's adaptation of Tolkien's classic work.
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Quest for the Ring
Title: Quest for the Ring
Character: Self
Released: November 29, 2001
Type: Movie
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Behind the Bull
Title: Behind the Bull
Character: Himself
Released: December 19, 2000
Type: Movie
Documentary about the making of Forgotten Silver.
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Forgotten Silver
Title: Forgotten Silver
Character: Himself
Released: February 23, 2000
Type: Movie
The life story of Colin McKenzie, a forgotten pioneer of international cinema who was born in rural New Zealand in 1888.
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The Making of 'The Frighteners'
Title: The Making of 'The Frighteners'
Character: Himself
Released: November 24, 1998
Type: Movie
Documentary about the making of the 1996 horror-comedy.
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The Frighteners
Title: The Frighteners
Character: Man with Piercings (uncredited)
Released: July 18, 1996
Type: Movie
Once an architect, Frank Bannister now passes himself off as an exorcist of evil spirits. To bolster his facade, he claims his "special" gift is the result of a car accident that killed his wife. But what he does not count on is more people dying in the small town where he lives. As he tries to piece together the supernatural mystery of these killings, he falls in love with the wife of one of the victims and deals with a crazy FBI agent.
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Heavenly Creatures
Title: Heavenly Creatures
Character: Bum Outside Theater (uncredited)
Released: September 12, 1994
Type: Movie
Wealthy and precocious teenager Juliet transfers from England to New Zealand with her family, and soon befriends the quiet, brooding Pauline through their shared love of fantasy and literature. When their parents begin to suspect that their increasingly intense and obsessive bond is becoming unhealthy, the girls hatch a dark plan for those who threaten to keep them apart.
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Title: Blue Heelers
Released: September 10, 1993
Type: TV
Blue Heelers was one of Australia's longest running weekly television drama series. Blue Heelers is a police drama series set in the fictional country town of Mount Thomas. Under the watchful eye of Tom Croydon (John Wood), the men and women of Mount Thomas Police Station fight crime, resolve disputes and tackle the social issues of the day. We watch their successes and their failures and learn to grow with them and their loved ones as the heart of the series develops.
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Braindead
Title: Braindead
Character: Undertaker's Assistant
Released: August 13, 1992
Type: Movie
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.
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Title: The Simpsons
Character: Peter Jackson (voice)
Released: December 17, 1989
Type: TV
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
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Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
Title: Sex, Drugs and Soft Toys - The Making of Meet the Feebles
Character: Self
Released: December 1, 1989
Type: Movie
This documentary looks at how the strings were pulled on Peter Jackson's low-budget puppet movie Meet the Feebles. An old Wellington railway shed fizzes with energy and imagination as a team peppered with future Oscar-winners crafts the gleefully subversive Muppets parody.
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Meet the Feebles
Title: Meet the Feebles
Character: Audience Member in the Theater (uncredited)
Released: August 12, 1989
Type: Movie
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.
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Good Taste Made Bad Taste
Title: Good Taste Made Bad Taste
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1988
Type: Movie
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.
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Bad Taste
Title: Bad Taste
Character: Derek / Robert
Released: December 1, 1987
Type: Movie
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 (AIaDS) 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 residents. He is captured by the aliens, and AIaDS stages a rescue mission that quickly becomes an all-out assault on the aliens’ headquarters.
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The Valley
Title: The Valley
Character: Prospector #4
Released: January 1, 1976
Type: Movie
The story is mainly about a cyclops and the misadventures of a boy, that takes place in the valley to which the monster lives.
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Title: The Oscars
Character: Self
Released: March 19, 1953
Type: TV
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
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The Making of The Lord of the Rings Collection
Title: The Making of The Lord of the Rings Collection
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Created by filmmaker Costa Botes (personally selected by Peter Jackson), this documentary uses raw footage to reveal the inside story on how the greatest adventure film franchise was born. Originally included as a bonus feature with "The Lord of the Rings - Limited Edition" DVD sets, later rarely released again.