Episode notes
This extensive biographical profile details the life and career of New Zealand filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson, tracing his path from early efforts in the "splatter phase" of low-budget horror-comedies to becoming one of the highest-grossing directors globally. The source provides a comprehensive overview of his filmography, highlighting his commercial success with the The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, which were often created in collaboration with his writing partners, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Beyond fantasy epics, the text mentions his acclaimed work on historical documentaries like They Shall Not Grow Old and musical projects like The Beatles: Get Back. It also outlines his signature directorial style, which incorporates techn ...