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Stephen Colbert revealed he's teaming with Peter Jackson on a Tolkien-inspired film based on early chapters of The Fellowship of the Ring, a project written with his son Peter McGee and tentatively titled The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past, as he wraps up his Late Show.
Stephen Colbert is developing a new The Lord of the Rings film with his son Peter McGee and veteran writer Philippa Boyens. The project plans a story faithful to Tolkien’s books and the films, using a framing device to adapt missing chapters (chapters 3–8) from The Fellowship of the Ring. The plot is described as set fourteen years after Frodo’s passing, following Sam’s daughter Elanor as she uncovers a long-buried secret, with the original LOTR writers involved in shaping the story.
Stephen Colbert, a longtime Lord of the Rings superfan, will co‑write The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past with his son Peter McGee and Philippa Boyens for director Peter Jackson. The film, linked to the Hunt for Gollum project, would explore chapters from The Fellowship of the Ring not developed for the original 2001 adaptation and follow Sam, Merry, and Pippin about 14 years after Frodo's death. Colbert noted he’ll juggle the writing duties with the end of CBS’s Late Show in May 2026.
Stephen Colbert will write a new Lord of the Rings film as a sequel to the original trilogy, teaming with his screenwriter son Peter McGee and consulting with Philippa Boyens and Warner Bros. The project adapts parts of The Fellowship of the Ring and follows hobbits Sam, Merry and Pippin retracing their first steps after Frodo Baggins’s death, with the film slated to move forward this summer.
Stephen Colbert will write a new Lord of the Rings film, reportedly titled Shadow of the Past, with Peter Jackson producing. The story, set 14 years after Frodo’s death, follows Sam, Merry, and Pippin as they retrace the first steps of their journey, while Sam’s daughter Elanor uncovers a long-buried secret connected to the War of the Ring. Colbert wrote the outline with his son Peter Colbert, and the screenplay will be a collaboration with Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee; Jackson, Boyens, and Fran Walsh will produce. Warner Bros. backs the project, which is billed as faithful to both the books and the films.
Stephen Colbert will co-write and develop a new Lord of the Rings film after ending his Late Show run, teaming with Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens and screenwriter Peter McGee. The project, tentatively titled Shadow of the Past, will draw on early chapters from The Fellowship of the Ring not used in the original films and is planned for a 2027 release as Warner Bros. Discovery/New Line continue LOTR work.
Stephen Colbert is set to co-write a new Lord of the Rings movie, The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past, collaborating with Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. The project is described as the second of two upcoming films in the franchise and will draw from early Fellowship material, following the development of Hunt for Gollum, with Jackson announcing the news on social media.
Stephen Colbert and his son are developing a new Lord of the Rings movie at Warner Bros., with Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens shaping the script. The project, reportedly titled The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of the Past, would draw from unused chapters of The Fellowship of the Ring and be framed to stay faithful to both the books and Jackson’s films; it is planned for release in 2027.
Kate Winslet is in talks to star in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis, reuniting her with producer Peter Jackson. The film is set between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring and is slated for a December 17, 2027 release, with rumors of Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen returning, while Jackson’s team Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens are involved. Warner Bros. is reportedly being sold to Paramount Skydance, but the project is not expected to be derailed.
Peter Jackson's production companies are remastering and expanding the Beatles Anthology series for Disney+, including a new ninth episode with unseen behind-the-scenes footage, to mark the series' 30th anniversary, along with a new album and updated book.
Peter Jackson collaborates with Colossal Biosciences to resurrect the extinct giant moa, blending genetic engineering with cultural heritage to reconnect the Māori people with their history and ecosystem, while sparking global discussions on ethics and conservation.
Peter Jackson is collaborating with biotech company Colossal Biosciences to de-extinct the South Island Giant Moa, a large extinct bird from New Zealand, aiming to inspire scientific interest and ecological restoration, while also working on a new Lord of the Rings film. Jackson's involvement includes collecting DNA from Moa bones, with the project leveraging advances in genetic engineering to potentially bring the bird back to life.
"The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" is an animated film that revives the spirit of Peter Jackson's original trilogy, focusing on the legendary riders of Rohan and a central shieldmaiden character. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, the film maintains the visual and thematic continuity of Jackson's work, with contributions from original concept artists and voice actors. While praised for its adventure and drama, the film also faces criticism for perpetuating some of the racial stereotypes present in Tolkien's work. It releases in U.S. theaters on December 13.
The Beatles' 1970 documentary "Let It Be" will be available for streaming for the first time ever on Disney+ starting May 8. The film, which follows the band as they recorded their final studio album, has been restored by director Peter Jackson and will offer fans a new perspective on the iconic band's history. This release comes more than 50 years after the band's breakup and coincides with other recent Beatles-related announcements, including a newly released song and plans for a four-part biopic series directed by Sam Mendes.
The Beatles' 1970 documentary "Let It Be" has been restored by Peter Jackson and is set to premiere on Disney+ on May 8, marking its first official release in decades. The film, notorious for being suppressed by the Beatles' camp, has been revitalized using the same technology as "The Beatles: Get Back." Jackson's restoration includes improved visuals and remastered sound, aiming to provide a more positive portrayal of the band's interactions during the making of the "Let It Be" album.