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Oct. 29, 2009

Yves Saint Laurent Tops New Dead Rich List

Late fashion king Yves Saint Laurent has beaten out Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley as the top-earning dead celebrity on finance magazine Forbes' latest macabre rich list.

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Dec. 18, 2007

Peter Jackson on Board for New 'Hobbit' Films

Filmmaker Peter Jackson has signed on to produce two movies based on author J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, after resolving his legal feud with studio bosses over unpaid royalties.

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Jun. 7, 2007

Actors Sue for 'Lord of the Rings' Profits

Fifteen actors from The Lord of the Rings movies have filed suit against film studio New Line, accusing the company of a breach of contract over merchandising.

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Nov. 27, 2006

Elijah Wood Blasts New Line for Peter Jackson 'Hobbit' Snub

Actor Elijah Wood has blasted New Line Cinema bosses for refusing to sign Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson to take charge of The Hobbit.

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"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" Movie Still: Sir Ian McKellen

Nov. 23, 2006

Ian McKellen Saddened by Peter Jackson 'Hobbit' Snub

Lord of the Rings star Ian McKellen is considering his own involvement in The Hobbit, after discovering Peter Jackson will not direct the upcoming movie adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic book.

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Nov. 20, 2006

Peter Jackson: "I'm Not Making 'The Hobbit'"

Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson has blasted the Hollywood bosses behind the planned movie adoption of The Hobbit after they turned down his offer of directing the fantasy 'prequel.'

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