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Peter Jackson film project updates

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Filmmaker Peter Jackson has provided updates regarding several upcoming film projects. He confirmed that a sequel to ‘The Adventures of Tintin’ has a completed script and will be his next feature film to direct, fulfilling a long-standing agreement with Steven Spielberg. Regarding the Middle-earth franchise, Jackson reported during the Sitges Film Festival that ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’, directed by Andy Serkis, is nearing the end of principal ~~photography. During an appearance at the Sitges Film Festival~~ photography in ~~Spain, Jackson noted that~~ New Zealand. With approximately two weeks of filming ~~for~~ remaining, the project features returning actors such as Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood and is ~~nearing completion.~~ scheduled for release on December 17, 2027. Additionally, a new sequel titled ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Shadow of the Past’ is in the screenwriting stage. The project is being written by Peter Jackson, Stephen Colbert, and Philippa Boyens. Set 14 years after the events of ‘The Return of the King’, the film may adapt book elements omitted from the original trilogy, such as the character Tom Bombadil and the Old Forest. Despite recent corporate shifts at Warner Bros., including the Paramount-Skydance takeover and the departure of executives Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, ~~the studio has maintained~~ Jackson’s comments indicate that ~~‘Shadow of the Past’ remains in development.~~ development for both Middle-earth projects is actively moving forward.

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