King Kong (Original title)King Kong (Working title)
Date: 2005 (Copyright)Countries: USA, Germany, New ZealandDirected by: Peter Jackson
Production company billing: ©2005. Universal Studios and MFPV Film GmbH Universal Pictures presents a Wingnut Films production [end] In association with MFPV Film GmbH Dolby Digital Surround EX/DTS/SDDS In Colour 2.35:1 [Super 35]
Synopsis: Adventure. Unscrupulous film director Carl Denham leaves the New York Depression behind to lead his cast and crew to the jungle of Skull Island, said to be home to a mythical giant ape known as Kong. When natives abduct the leading lady, Ann, to sacrifice her to the ape, Carl's team risk life and limb to rescue her. After surviving encounters with dinosaurs and giant bugs, the crew capture Kong and take him to New York. There Kong creates havoc in his pursuit Ann, whom he seems to have feelings for.
Genres: Action and Adventure, Drama, Romance
Releases
Date: December 2005not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital Surround EX / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 188 mins Dialogue (original): English
Title: Ray HarryhausenAuthor: SILVESTER, Kelly Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Animator Ray Harryhausen talks about his career, his favourite creation and Peter Jackson's KING KONG.
In: Science Fiction Film and Television v1 n2 2008 Pages: 249-273
Title: When more is less: CGI, spectacle and the capitalist sublimeAuthor: TUCK, Greg Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Theoretical discussion of the role of special effects in relation to spectacle, the 'sublime' and film as a commodity With brief references to GODZILLA (1998), KING KONG (1933 and 2005) and The MATRIX.
In: Classic Images n398 August 2008 Pages: 65-66
Title: King Kong: a film for all timeAuthor: CRNKOVICH, Tony Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the success and impact of KING KONG (1933) with both audiences and on subsequent remakes and imitations.
In: Empire n211 January 2007 Page: 188
Title: At Home/DVD Reissues: King Kong: Deluxe Extended EditionAuthor: DE SEMLYEN, Nick Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n218 August 2007 Pages: 102-103
Title: Summer horror-dayAuthor: CROOK, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Humourous look at fictional and real-life locations in films where unfortunate incidents happen in the films.
In: Screen International n1574 1 Dec 2006 Page: 10
Title: King Kong deluxeAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: DVD producer Michael Pellerin talks about his collaboration with director Peter Jackson on the King Kong: Deluxe Extende d Edition DVD.
In: Empire n203 May 2006 Page: 152
Title: At Home/New to DVD: Whole lotta loveAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review for KING KONG (2005).
In: Screen International n1534 3 Feb 2006 Page: 47
Title: Great ape innovationAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Distribution major UIP has signed an exclusive licence agree ment to release Peter Jackson's KING KONG in Pakistan.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n2 February 2006 Page: 92
Title: Close-up: Planet of he apeAuthor: OSMOND, Andrew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of Merian C. Cooper's KING KONG (1933) and Peter Jackson's KING KONG (2005), including 'The Making of a shot: the T-Rex fight' bonus diary for the latter.
In: Empire n199 January 2006 Pages: 96-102,104,108,110,114,117,118
Title: The Ultimate Kong: Wrooaargh!!!Author: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A detailed account of various aspects of the production of KING KONG (2005) with interviews with filmmaker Peter Jacks- on and actors Adrien Brody, Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Andy Serkis.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n7 July 2006 Page: 89
Title: King KongAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinefex n104 January 2006 Pages: 42-53,55-60,65-72,75-81,123
Title: Return of the KingAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A detailed account of the special effects employed to make Peter Jackson's KING KONG.
In: Cinefantastique v38 n3 May/Jun 2006 Page: 76
Title: In review: DVD: Social ClimberAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n332 January 2006 Pages: 70-71
Title: Reviews: New moviesAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n332 January 2006 Page: 83
Title: Reviews: DVD ReviewsAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review of "The King Kong Diaries".
In: Screen International n1540 17 Mar 2006 Page: 13
Title: Access all areasAuthor: HAZELTON, John Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explores the development of a new promotion tool, called on- line video diaries or production blogs, a trend started by Peter Jackson on the set of KING KONG and subsequently used by Bryan Singer for SUPERMAN BEGINS and Zack Snyder for 300.
In: StarBurst n336 May 2006 Page: 83
Title: Reviews: DVD ReviewsAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n666 February 2006 Pages: 92-93
Title: King KongAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere vSuppl n347 King Kong Page: [whole issue]
Title: Le Kollector King Kong sizeArticle type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Whole supplement devoted to the making of KING KONG, inclu- ding interviews with director Peter Jackson and actors Jack Black, Naomi Watts and Adrien Brody. Plus posters of the 1933 and 2005 film versions.
In: Music from the Movies n48/49 2006 Page: 34b
Title: Film Music Review: New FilmsAuthor: JOY, Nick Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review for 'King Kong'.
In: Music from the Movies n48/49 2006 Pages: 18a-19a
Title: Beyond the screen: Jeff Atmajian: orchestrating King KongAuthor: CARLSSON, Mikael Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Orchestrator Jeff Atmajian discusses his work with various film music composers and in particular his work on KING KONG (2005).
In: Screen International n1530 6 Jan 2006 Pages: 14-17
Title: Open rangeAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Assesses the frontrunners for the 2005 Academy Awards, which includes a list of previous nominations/prizes for each film
In: Screen International n1539 10 Mar 2006 Page: 27
Title: Going apeAuthor: YU Sen-lun Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Peter Jackson's KING KONG took over $12 million at the Chinese box-office. Plus a table showing KING KONG's total gross in 10 countries.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n2 February 2006 Pages: 66-67
Title: King KongAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n677 December 2006 Page: 116
Title: King Kong: Deluxe Extended EditionAuthor: PRINCE, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times 8 Jul 2006 Page: 41
Title: Premiere.Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Cinema Business n27 September 2006 Page: 44
Title: $100m moviesArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: List of the films awarded Nielsen EDI's annual Gold Reel Award at the 2006 Cine Expo, awarded to films that have tak- en over $100m at the international box office.
In: Cinefantastique v38 n1 Jan/Feb 2006 Pages: 22-28,62
Title: The CFQ Interview: Lord of Skull IslandAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Jackson about KING KONG, including a sidebar with Andy Serkis.
In: Cinefantastique v38 n1 Jan/Feb 2006 Pages: 30-31
Title: A Monster-Sized ProductionAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Production Designer Grant Major talks about his design for KING KONG.
In: Cinefantastique v38 n1 Jan/Feb 2006 Page: 54,62
Title: Film in review: King of New YorkAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema Business n23 April 2006 Page: 1
Title: Universal, AOL and LoveFilm launch download-to-ownArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: News of a collaboration between Universal Pictures, Internet provider AOL and British DVD rental company LoveFilm to lau- nch the world's first download-to-own service in the UK, wi- th Peter Jackson's KING KONG (2005).
In: Film Review n669 May 2006 Page: 118
Title: King KongAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n665 January 2006 Pages: 60-69
Title: Return of the KingArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Feature on the making of KING KONG, with comments from director Peter Jackson, actors Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody, Jack Black and Andy Serkis.
In: Premiere v19 n8 May 2006 Page: 96
Title: King Kong: Two-Disc Special EditionAuthor: HILLIS, Aaron Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n200 February 2006 Page: 146
Title: At Home/Movies: Heavenly featuresAuthor: SEMLYEN, Nick de Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief examination of Peter Jackson's involvement in creating the DVD packages for his films and reviews for The FRIGHTENERS and KING KONG: Peter Jackson's Production Diari- es.
In: Empire n200 February 2006 Pages: 42-43
Title: In Cinemas: King KongAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n249 January 2006 Pages: 46-50
Title: Gorilla his dreamsAuthor: GREY, Ian Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Peter Jackson talks about making KING KONG.
In: StarBurst n333 February 2006 Pages: 50-53
Title: Chimp off the old blockAuthor: DEXTER, Steve Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The cast of KING KONG talk about working on the film, plus pictures from the London and New York premieres.
In: Metro n148 2006 Pages: 18-23
Title: King Kong or the Monkey on Peter Jackson's BackAuthor: HOSKIN, Dave Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Argues that, despite imperfections, Peter Jackson's KING KONG is a good film and may mark the end of his crowd- pleasing audience phase and the beginning of a Spielberg- like 'Manoeuvre'.
In: Cinéaste v31 n2 Spring 2006 Pages: 39-43
Title: All things Kong-sideredAuthor: CASHILL, Robert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis if Peter Jackson's KING KONG, comparing it to the 1933 version by Merian C. Cooper and also looking at various other versions since. Reviews the film's release on DVD and includes a list of books and DVD's on KING KONG.
In: StarBurst n344 December 2006 Pages: 68-69
Title: Top 10 Christmas BlockbustersArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief descriptions of Xmas blockbusters.
In: Variety 12 Dec 2005 Page: 46, 53
Title: Return of the 'Kong'.Author: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1507 8 Jul 2005 Pages: 4-5
Title: Box office: BlockbustedAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analyses the slump in international box office during the first six months of 2005. Includes sidebars on WAR OF THE WORLDS's healthy takings at the start of the second half year & release of KING KONG and HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET
In: StarBurst n331 December 2005 Pages: 20-26
Title: Andy and the KingAuthor: GILCHRIST, Todd Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Andy Serkis talks about his work on KING KONG.
In: Empire n197 November 2005 Page: 91
Title: 54 Films For Your Consideration: 3. King KongArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: A listing of fifty-four films that will be released during the winter and may stand a chance of winning during the awa- rds season in 2006.
In: Creative Screenwriting v12 n6 Nov/Dec 2005 Pages: 32-33
Title: King Kong: screenplay by Peter Jackson & Fran Walsh & [...]Author: GOLDSMITH, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Co-writer Philippa Boyens talks about creating the screen- play for KING KONG with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh.
In: Empire n190 April 2005 Page: 18
Title: Coming Soon: King KongArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n327 September 2005 Page: 98
Title: Trailer ParkArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v19 n3 November 2005 Page: 60,62,67
Title: What's next in FX?Author: THOMPSON, Anne Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: KING KONG, SUPERMAN RETURNS and ZATURA all make heavy use of computer-generated special effects, digital animation and 3D
In: StarBurst vSpec. n72 Yearbook Pages: 28-34
Title: Peter Jackson: King KongArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Peter Jackson talks about making KING KONG.
In: Empire n189 March 2005 Pages: 16-17
Title: Coming Soon: King KongArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview of KING KONG, including a brief interview with the director Peter Jackson.
In: Premiere v18 n5 February 2005 Page: 76
Title: 2005 [movie preview]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes a very brief interview with Naomi Watts.
In: Empire n195 September 2005 Pages: 10-11
Title: Coming Soon: The Big Picture: King KongArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n547 December 2005 Pages: 87-91
Title: Trois avatars pour un dieu-singe - a propos de KING KONG...Author: LENNE, Gérard Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: "... de Peter Jackson."
In: Premiere v19 n1 September 2005 Page: 88
Title: Fall movie preview: KING KONGArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst vSpec. n67 Yearbook 2004 Pages: 104-119
Title: 2005 previewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Previews of sci-fi films to be released in 2005.
In: Screen International n1520 21 Oct 2005 Page: 5
Title: News in brief: Kong comoser abandons shipArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Composer Howard Shore has 'amicably' left the production of KING KONG, citing creative differences with director Peter Jackson. He is to be replaced by James Newton Howard.
In: StarBurst n330 November 2005 Pages: 30-32,34
Title: Return of the KingArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Peter Jackson talks about KING KONG.
In: Music from the Movies n47 2005 Page: 4
Title: News Review: Howard replaces Shore on King KongAuthor: CARLSSON, Mikael Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: News that Howard Shore's score for KING KONG (2005) has been rejected at the last minute and will be replaced by a new version by James Newton Howard. Includes Peter Jackson's statement on the subject.
In: Film Review n664 December 2005 Page: 17
Title: Film dispatches: Kong composer replacedArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Director Peter Jackson's brief statement over the replace- ment of composer Howard Shore by James Newton Howard for the scoring of KING KONG.
In: Film Review n664 December 2005 Pages: 20-21
Title: Inside HollywoodAuthor: SLOANE, Judy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on a press junket with director Peter Jackson on his reasons for remaking the original KING KONG and Naomi Watts' performance.
In: Film Review vSpec. n60 King Kong 05 Pages: 6-62
Title: King Kong SpecialArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special feature on Peter Jackson's KING KONG, profiling the actors Naomi Watts, Fay Wray, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Andy Serkis and Bruce Cabot; Weta's effects; directors P. Jackson Merian C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack; King Kong's websit
In: Film Review vSpec. n60 King Kong 05 Pages: 90-92,94,96
Title: KING KONGAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A retrospective look at the making of the original 1933 KING KONG film.
In: Film Review n663 November 2005 Pages: 26-27
Title: Inside Hollywood: Wood worksAuthor: SLOANE, Judy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on a press junket with actor Elijah Wood on his LORD OF THE RINGS experience and his surprised visit on the set of Peter Jackson's KING KONG.
In: Inside Film n83 Dec 05/Jan 06 Pages: 30-32
Title: Monkey magicAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Andrew Lesnie discusses the application of colour and lighting in Peter Jackson's KING KONG, working methods.
In: Inside Film n83 Dec 05/Jan 06 Page: 33
Title: Monkey magicAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Production designer Grant Major discusses the process of creating the Manhattan and Skull Island sets for Peter Jackson's KING KONG and the role production design play in the telling of a story.
In: Inside Film n83 Dec 05/Jan 06 Pages: 34-38
Title: Monkey magicAuthor: SAXON, Shirley Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Weta Matt Aitken and Richard Taylor discuss their digital work on Peter Jackson's KING KONG and how this compares with their assignment on The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n6 Nov/Dec 2005 Page: 6
Title: News: Kong Score Tossed Out at 11th HourArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief report on Peter Jackson's decision to replace Howard Shore with James Newton Howard to compose the orignal score to KING KONG eight weeks before its release. Includes the press release issued in-full.
In: Empire n191 May 2005 Page: 14
Title: Coming Soon: King KongArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview including an interview with Weta workshop supervisor Richard Taylor about the construction of Kong in KING KONG.
In: StarBurst n328 October 2005 Pages: 58-61
Title: King KongAuthor: FOX, Tom Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n656 May 2005 Pages: 38-43
Title: King KongArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n248 November 2005 Pages: 54-57
Title: Confronting King KongAuthor: GREY, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Adrien Brody talks about his experiences working on KING KONG.
In: Premiere v19 n4 Dec '05/Jan 2006 Pages: 116-120,122,124,126,198-199
Title: My Gorilla DreamsAuthor: ROSTON, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An account of the making of KING KONG with comments from director Peter Jackson. Plus the best & worst in simian cinema.
In: American Cinematographer v86 n12 December 2005 Pages: 34-38,40,42,44,46,48,50-53
Title: Beauty and the BeastAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Andrew Lesnie discusses both the technical and creative aspects of his work on KING KONG (2005).
In: American Cinematographer v86 n12 December 2005 Pages: 50-51
Title: A large digital starAuthor: MAGID, Ron Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Crew members discuss how a mixture of digital animation, live performance capture (of Andy Serkis), and the use of sets was used to create the visual character of Kong in KING KONG (2005).
In: Screen International n1528 16 Dec 2005 Page: 32
Title: King KongAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1525 25 Nov 2005 Pages: 14-17
Title: The art of film-makingAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Some of the frontrunners for the 2005 Academy Awards Craft Category briefly comment on their work for the competing productions, including visual effects supervisor John Letteri on KING KONG.
In: Film Review n660 August 2005 Pages: 48-50
Title: Young gunAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actor Jamie Bell comments on DEAR WENDY, KING KONG and The CHUMSCRUBBER.
In: Film Review n660 August 2005 Pages: 54-68
Title: Cooldown: 30 films that you must see before the end of the..Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Title ends: '...year'.
In: Empire n196 October 2005 Pages: 86-91
Title: Planet Of The ApeAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A detailed behind-the-scenes account of the making of KING KONG, including Peter Jackson's previous attempts at making the film and listing of some of the various versions of the King Kong story that have been filmed.
In: Empire n196 October 2005 Pages: 92-94
Title: "I know what it is to struggle"Author: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An interview with actress Naomi Watts about her career and in particular her role as Ann Darrow in KING KONG.
In: Cinefantastique v36 n1 Feb/Mar 2004 Page: 72
Title: Latent image: King KongAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks back on the John Guillermin KING KONG and forward to Peter Jackson's version.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v387 n9 28 Dec 2004 Page: 20
Title: Production ChartsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v387 n9 28 Dec 2004 Page: 20
Title: Production ChartsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec. n55 Yearbook 2005 Pages: 174-175
Title: Naomi WatttsAuthor: GROVE, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of actress Naomi Watts with reference to her latest films: I [HEART[ HUCKABEES, The RING and KING KONG.
In: Film Review n648 September 2004 Pages: 80-83
Title: Jack Black: hitting the jackpot!Author: MOTRAM, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Overview of Jack Black's acting career, with personal comments on his roles in ENVY and Peter Jackson's remake of the ape classic KING KONG.
In: Film Review vSpec. n55 Yearbook 2005 Page: 194
Title: The 2005 mini-previewAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v385 n18 24 Aug 2004 Page: 30
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1476 12 Nov 2004 Page: 26
Title: King Kong: New Zealand goes apeAuthor: GEORGE, Sandy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details of Peter Jackson's KING KONG two months into production as well as the director's state-of-the-art lab and post-production facility Park Road Post (PRP) in Wellin- ton.
In: Fangoria n229 January 2004 Pages: 28-33
Title: Exit Lord Enter KingAuthor: HELMS, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Jackson in which he talks about The LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING and his next film KING KONG.
In: Empire n176 February 2004 Pages: 94-97
Title: Part two of the ultimate interview: Peter JacksonAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Peter Jackson who discusses making the The LORD OF THE RINGS films - the sheer work involved, the directors he would turn to for inspiration, and refers also to his latest project, KING KONG.
In: Cinefex n96 January 2004 Pages: 55-61
Title: Q&A: Peter JacksonAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Jackson who discusses his The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy referring to changes made to the original novel, the development of special effects during production, and referring also to his new project, a remake of KING KONG
In: StarBurst n298 May 2003 Pages: 50-54
Title: Return of the KingAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An agreement has been reached betwen Universal Pictures and Peter Jackson to write and direct a re-make of the 1933 RKO classic, KING KONG.
In: Cinefantastique v35 n3 Jun/Jul 2003 Page: 6
Title: Jackson Bound for Skull IslandAuthor: WILLIAMS, David E. Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Peter Jackson comments on his new project, KING KONG.
In: Premiere n321 November 2003 Page: 13
Title: Première nouvellesAuthor: GANNE, Valérie Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Details of likely cast on Peter Jackson's KING KONG.
In: Empire n171 September 2003 Page: 33
Title: Pipeline: return of the KongArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Peter Jackson comments on his new project, a remake of the 1933 movie KING KONG.
In: Onfilm v13 n1 February 1997 Page: 5
Title: Kong rivals put frighteners on UniversalArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Universal has postponed the production of KING KONG directed by Peter Jackson until at least 1999.
In: NZ Film n56 October 1996 Page: 12
Title: King Kong will be next Jackson movieArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Peter Jackson is to direct a remake of the 1933 KING KONG.
In: Onfilm v12 n5 June 1996 Page: 5
Title: Jackson a $6m manArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Peter Jackson will be paid $US6.5 million for writing, producing and directing Universal's remake of KING KONG.
Author: Combe, Kirk Pages: 267 pages
Title: Hollywood's Africa after 1994
Author: Higgins, Maryellen Pages: vi, 274 pages
Date: 2005 (Copyright)Countries: USA, Germany, New ZealandDirected by: Peter Jackson
Production company billing: ©2005. Universal Studios and MFPV Film GmbH Universal Pictures presents a Wingnut Films production [end] In association with MFPV Film GmbH Dolby Digital Surround EX/DTS/SDDS In Colour 2.35:1 [Super 35]
Synopsis: Adventure. Unscrupulous film director Carl Denham leaves the New York Depression behind to lead his cast and crew to the jungle of Skull Island, said to be home to a mythical giant ape known as Kong. When natives abduct the leading lady, Ann, to sacrifice her to the ape, Carl's team risk life and limb to rescue her. After surviving encounters with dinosaurs and giant bugs, the crew capture Kong and take him to New York. There Kong creates havoc in his pursuit Ann, whom he seems to have feelings for.
Genres: Action and Adventure, Drama, Romance
Releases
Date: December 2005not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital Surround EX / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 188 mins Dialogue (original): English
Credits
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©/Presents: Universal Pictures, ©/In association with: MFPV Film GmbH, Production Company: Wingnut Films, [Production Company]: Big Primate Pictures, Produced by: Jan Blenkin, Produced by: Carolynne Cunningham, Produced by: Fran Walsh, Peter Jackson, Co-producer: Philippa Boyens, Co-producer: Eileen Moran, Associate Producer: Annette Wullems, Unit Production Manager: Anne Bruning, Unit Manager: Kosta Vatselias, Unit Manager (2nd Unit): David Sa'ena, Production Manager: Brigitte Yorke, Production Manager (Miniats 1st Unit): Belindalee Hope, Production Co-ordinator: Arwen Munro, Production Co-ordinator: Clare Olsen, Production Co-ordinator (2nd Unit): Angela Waller, Prodn Co-ordinator (Miniatures 1st Unit): Kat Stephens, Financial Controller: Bob Roath, Wingnut Films Accountant: Linda Klein-Nixon, Post Accountant: Jay Roberts, Locat'n Mgr (Addit Crew NY Streets Set): Jared Connon, Peter Tonks, Post-production Supervisor: Pippa Anderson, Post-production Co-ordinator: Shara Comer Hudson, 2nd Unit Director: Randall William Cook, Assistant Director (1st): Carolynne Cunningham, Assistant Director (Key 2nd): Marc Ashton, Assistant Director (2nd): Stephanie Weststrate, Assistant Director (Additional 2nd): Richard Matthews, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): Skot Thomas, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 1st): Dave Norris, Robyn Murphy, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 2nd): Sarah Lowe, Assistant Director (Mins 1st Unit 1st): Marty Walsh, Script Supervisor: Victoria Sullivan, Script Supervisor (2nd Unit): Veronique Lawrence, Script Supervisor (Miniatures 1st Unit): Merrin Ruck, Casting: Liz Mullane, Casting: Victoria Burrows, Casting: John Hubbard, Casting: Dan Hubbard, Casting: Ann Robinson, Additional US Casting by: Avy Kaufman, Extras Casting Co-ordinator: Miranda Rivers, ADR Voice Casting: Barbara Harris, Screenplay: Fran Walsh, Screenplay: Philippa Boyens, Screenplay: Peter Jackson, Based on a story by: Merian C. Cooper, Edgar Wallace, Director of Photography: Andrew Lesnie, Aerial Director of Photography: David B. Nowell, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Richard Bluck, VFX Director Photography (Mins 1st Unit): Alex Funke, Camera Operator: Simon Harding, Camera Operator: Cameron McLean, Camera Operator: Rhys Duncan, Camera Operator (2nd Unit): John Cavill, Spacecam Technician: Andrew Sych, Focus Puller (Miniatures 1st Unit): Michael Knudsen, Clapper Loader: Garth Michael, Clapper Loader (2nd Unit): Alex Bishop, Clapper Loader (Miniatures 1st Unit): Richard Elworthy, Gaffer: Reg Garside, Gaffer (2nd Unit): Danny Williams, Gaffer (Miniatures 1st Unit): Rob Kerr, Key Grip: Tony Keddy, Key Grip (2nd Unit): Paul Murphy, Key Grip (Miniatures 1st Unit): Olly Coleman, Key Grip (Additional Miniatures Unit): Dion Hartley, Stills Photographer: Pierre Vinet, Senior Visual Effects Supervisor: Joe Letteri, Visual Effects On-set Supervisor: Brian Van't Hul, Visual Effects Editor: Matt Villa, Visual Effects Production Co-ordinator: Marion Davey, Kate Hawkins, Digital Visual Effects Designed/Created: Weta Digital Ltd., Special Make-up/Creatures/Miniatures: Richard Taylor, SFX Superv'r (Addit Crew NY Streets Set): Stephen Ingram, SFX On-set Cdr (Addit Crew NY StreetsSt): Karl Chisholm, Snr SFX Tech'n (Addit Crew NY StreetsSt): Geoff Curtis, Model Maker: Andrew Moyes, Model Maker: Vibol Moeung, Model Maker: James Moore, Tim Wigmore, Graphic Artist: Campbell Read, Graphic Artist: Daniel Reeve, Adam Ellis, Grphic Artst (Addit Crew NY Streets Set): Stephen Templer, Motion Control (Miniatures 1st Unit): Hugh Smith, Motion Control (Miniatures 1st Unit): Henk Prins, Chris Davison, Motion Control (Addit'l Miniatures Unit): Mike Kelly, Motion Control (Addit'l Miniatures Unit): Gerald Thompson, Tim Donlevy, Film Editor: Jamie Selkirk, Film Editor (With): Jabez Olssen, Additional Editing: Jonno Woodford-robinson, 1st Assistant Editor: David Birrell, Production Designer: Grant Major, Supervising Art Director: Dan Hennah, Art Director: Simon Bright, Art Director: Joseph Bleakley, Art Director (Addit Crew NY Streets Set): Dave Cooke, Art Director (2nd Unit): Simon Harper, Assistant Art Director: Jacqueline Allen, Set Designer: Philip Thomas, Set Designer: Darryl Longstaffe, Set Designer: Barry Read, Set Designer: Christina Crawford, Set Designer: Miriam Barrard, Set Decorator: Dan Hennah, Conceptual Designer: Jeremy Bennett, Conceptual Designer: Gus Hunter, Alan Lee, Sculpting Supervisor: Ra Vincent, Props Master: Nick Mccook Weir, [Props] Researcher: Sarah Milnes, Props Buyer: Phred Palmer, Props Buyer (2nd): Melissa Spicer, Props Buyer (Addit Crew NY Streets Set): Grace Mok, Vanessa Cole, Props Maker: Simon Hames, Props Maker: Chris Streeter, Props Maker: Tony Drawbridge, Props Maker: Jacob Yokum, Props Maker: Lesley Earl-Templeton, Props Maker: Peter Butters, Steven Collie, Prop Maker (Addit Crew NY Streets Set): Stuart Johnson, Construction Supervisor: Ed Mulholland, Construction Manager: Brett Blenkin, Construction Manager: Norman Willerton, Construction Manager (Wet Set): Trevor Gillan, Construction Manager: Michael Heffernan, Construction Manager (Greens): Grant Fahey, Construction Foreman: Jim Marsden, Construction Foreman: Derek Misseldine, Colin Davidson, Construction Foreman (Steel): Chris Gifford, Cnstctn F'man (Addit Crew NY Streets St): Alan Wyllie, Costume Designer: Terry Ryan, Assistant [Costume] Designer: Eliza Godman, Costume Supervisor: Carolyn M. Fenton, Costume Co-ordinator: Cilla Leckie, Make-up/Hair Design: Peter Swords King, New Zealand Make-up/Hair Supervisor: Rick Findlater, Make-up to Miss [Naomi] Watts: Michael Bigger, Make-up/Hair Artist: Georgina Lockhart Adams, Make-up/Hair Artist: Angela Mooar, Make-up/Hair Artist: Nancy Hennah, Make-up/Hair Artist: Susie Glass, Make-up/Hair Artist: Catherine Maguire, Allie Rutherford, Special Make-up/Creatures/Weapons: Weta Workshop, Miniatures: Weta Workshop, Wigmaker: Jessica Lalande, Title Design: Chris Guise, Titles: Pacific Title & Art Studio, Grading: Peter Doyle, Colour Timer (New Zealand): Lynne Reed, Colour Timer (LA): Lee Wimer, Negative Matching: Upper Deck Film Services Ltd, Cameras and Lenses by: ARRI, Music: James Newton Howard, [Music - not used]: Howard Shore, Additional Music: Blake Neely, Chris P. Bacon, Additional Ambient Music: David Donaldson, Additional Ambient Music: David Long, Additional Ambient Music: Steve Roche, Janet Roddick, Ethnic Winds: Chris Beth, Solo Score Vocal: Ben Inman, Score Vocals by: Juanita Lascarro, Additional Vocals: Liz Constantine, Conductor: Pete Anthony, Conductor: Mike Nowak, Conductor: Bruce Babcock, Orchestrations: Jeff Atmajian, Orchestrations: Pete Anthony, Orchestrations: Jon Kull, Orchestrations: Bruce Babcock, Orchestrations: Brad Dechter, Orchestrations: Blake Neely, Orchestrations: Pat Russ, Orchestrations: Frank Bennett, Orchestrations: Conrad Pope, Ambient Music Design: Mel Wesson, Exec i/C of Music for Universal Pictures: Kathy Nelson, Music Co-ordinator: Nigel Scott, Solo Vocal Co-ordinator (Hothouse Music): Becky Bentham, Music Contractor: Sandy Decrescent, Score Co-producer: Jeff Atmajian, Score Co-producer: Blake Neely, Chris P. Bacon, Supervising Music Editor: Jim Weidman, Music Editor: David Olson, Music Editor: Peter Myles, Music Editor: Marie Ebbing, Music Editor: Malcolm Fife, Music Editor: Jonathan Stevens, Score Recorded by: Joel Iwataki, Alan Meyerson, Score Mixed by: Alan Meyerson, Additional [Music] Recording: James T. Hill, Choreographer: Shona McCullagh, Sound Designer: Ethan Van der Ryn, Sound Designer: Brent Burge, Sound Designer: David Farmer, David Whitehead, Sound Recordist: Hammond Peek, Sound Recordist (2nd Unit): Ken Saville, Boom Operator: Corrin Ellingford, Boom Operator (2nd Unit): Joe Fraser, Cable/2nd Boom: Ferand Peek, Re-recording Mixer: Christopher Boyes, Re-recording Mixer: Michael Semanick, Re-recording Mixer: Michael Hedges, Tom Johnson, Supervising Sound Editor: Mike Hopkins, Supervising Sound Editor: Ethan Van der Ryn, Mix Editor: Abigail Sie, Sound Post-production/Re-recording Faclt: Park Road Post, [Sound] Conform Editor: Matt Stutter, Dialogue Editor: Ray Beentjes, Dialogue Editor: Jason Canovas, [Sound] Effects Editor: Katy Wood, [Sound] Effects Editor: Hayden Collow, [Sound] Effects Editor: Melanie Graham, [Sound] Effects Editor: Matt Lambourn, Justin Webster, ADR (LA Recordist): Rick Canelli, ADR Mixer: Chris Ward, ADR (LA Mixer): Thomas J. O'Connell, ADR Editor: Jenny Ward, ADR Editor: Polly McKinnon, ADR Editor: Chris Ward, Foley Supervisor: John Simpson, Foley Artist: Carolyn Mclaughlin, Foley Mixer: Robyn Mcfarlane, Foley Editor: Peter Mills, Foley Editor: Craig Tomlinson, Stunt Co-ordinator: Shane Dawson, Stunt Co-ordinator: Chris Anderson, Stunt Co-ordinator: Kirk Maxwell, Assistant Stunt Co-ordinator: Rodney Cook, Vehicle Wrangler: Vaughn Williams, Filmmakers Wish to Extend their Thanks t: John Kurlander, Peter Cobbin, Dialect Coach: Elizabeth Himelstein, Tanya Blumstein, Armourer: Gunner Ashford, Assistant Armourer: Aaron Huriwaka, Helicopter Pilot: Alfie Speight, Unit Publicist: Melissa Booth, Guy Adan, Publicist: Philippa Wood
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Naomi Watts (Ann Darrow), Jack Black (Carl Denham), Adrien Brody (Jack Driscoll), Thomas Kretschmann (Captain Englehorn), Colin Hanks (Preston), Andy Serkis (Kong/Lumpy), Evan Parke (Hayes), Jamie Bell (Jimmy), Lobo Chan (Choy), John Sumner (Herb), Craig Hall (Mike), Kyle Chandler (Bruce Baxter), Willians Johnson (Manny), Mark Hadlow (Harry), Geraldine Brophy (Maude), David Denis (Taps), David Pittu (Weston), Pip Mushin (Zelman), Jim Knobeloch (thuggish studio guy), Ric Herbert (sleazy studio guy), Lee Donahue (studio guy's assistant), Tom Hobbs (young assistant), Tiriel Mora (fruit vendor), Jed Brophy, Frank Edwards, Michael Lawrence, Crawford Thompson, Richard Kavanagh, Stephen Hall, William Wallace, Joe Folau, Tim Wong, Steve Reinsfield, John Wraight, Matthew Chamberlain (Venture crew), Lee Hartley (Venture crew radio operator), Troy O'Kane, Louis Sutherland, Jason Whyte, Toa Waaka, John Clarke (Venture crew), Ray Woolf (Venture crew helmsman), David Dengelo, Greg Smith, Chris Bailey, Peter Mckenzie, Peter Ford, Tamihana Nuku, Russell Dubois (Venture crew), Phillip Grieve (laughing man), Vicky Haughton (sharwoman), Jacinta Wawatai (feral child), Terence Griffiths (Skull islander), Stephen Buckley (cab driver), Chic Littlewood (old security guard), Rick Baker, Jim Dietz, Rodney Cook, Gene De Marco (pilot), John Dybvig (policeman), Tim Gordon (hotel clerk), Lee Mcdonald (chorus line tap dancer), John Dybvig (NY police officer), Stig Eldred (army commander), Billy Jackson, Katie Jackson (NY children), Tania Rodger, Samuel Taylor (Hooverville mother & child), Bob Burns, Kathy Burns, Jo Gertler, Jennifer Gertler (NY stander), Geoff Timblick, Geoff Allen (pressman), Belindalee Hope, Crushanin Dixor-mcivor, Jodie Taylor (burlesque dancer), Hilton Denis, Geoff Dunstan, Daniel Tusia, Paul Wilson, Shannon Wilson, Jesse Rasmussen, Sosina Wogayehu, Peter Corrigan, Collin Boggars, Susan Eastwood, Carol Dallas, Darryl John, Felicia O'Brien (vaudeville act), Peter Jackson, Rick Porras, Frank Darabont, Hamish Bruce (gunner), Latham Gaines (photographer), Julia Walshaw (Broadway Ann), Luanne Gordon, Lorraine Ashbourne, Edwin Wright, Glen Drake (theatre actor), Lawrence Jarden (NY police chief), Ross Duncan (audience member), Jim McLarty, Matt Wilson (photographer)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Imagine n24 May/Jun 2009 Pages: 14-15Title: Ray HarryhausenAuthor: SILVESTER, Kelly Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Animator Ray Harryhausen talks about his career, his favourite creation and Peter Jackson's KING KONG.
In: Science Fiction Film and Television v1 n2 2008 Pages: 249-273
Title: When more is less: CGI, spectacle and the capitalist sublimeAuthor: TUCK, Greg Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Theoretical discussion of the role of special effects in relation to spectacle, the 'sublime' and film as a commodity With brief references to GODZILLA (1998), KING KONG (1933 and 2005) and The MATRIX.
In: Classic Images n398 August 2008 Pages: 65-66
Title: King Kong: a film for all timeAuthor: CRNKOVICH, Tony Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the success and impact of KING KONG (1933) with both audiences and on subsequent remakes and imitations.
In: Empire n211 January 2007 Page: 188
Title: At Home/DVD Reissues: King Kong: Deluxe Extended EditionAuthor: DE SEMLYEN, Nick Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n218 August 2007 Pages: 102-103
Title: Summer horror-dayAuthor: CROOK, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Humourous look at fictional and real-life locations in films where unfortunate incidents happen in the films.
In: Screen International n1574 1 Dec 2006 Page: 10
Title: King Kong deluxeAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: DVD producer Michael Pellerin talks about his collaboration with director Peter Jackson on the King Kong: Deluxe Extende d Edition DVD.
In: Empire n203 May 2006 Page: 152
Title: At Home/New to DVD: Whole lotta loveAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review for KING KONG (2005).
In: Screen International n1534 3 Feb 2006 Page: 47
Title: Great ape innovationAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Distribution major UIP has signed an exclusive licence agree ment to release Peter Jackson's KING KONG in Pakistan.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n2 February 2006 Page: 92
Title: Close-up: Planet of he apeAuthor: OSMOND, Andrew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of Merian C. Cooper's KING KONG (1933) and Peter Jackson's KING KONG (2005), including 'The Making of a shot: the T-Rex fight' bonus diary for the latter.
In: Empire n199 January 2006 Pages: 96-102,104,108,110,114,117,118
Title: The Ultimate Kong: Wrooaargh!!!Author: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A detailed account of various aspects of the production of KING KONG (2005) with interviews with filmmaker Peter Jacks- on and actors Adrien Brody, Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Andy Serkis.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n7 July 2006 Page: 89
Title: King KongAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinefex n104 January 2006 Pages: 42-53,55-60,65-72,75-81,123
Title: Return of the KingAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A detailed account of the special effects employed to make Peter Jackson's KING KONG.
In: Cinefantastique v38 n3 May/Jun 2006 Page: 76
Title: In review: DVD: Social ClimberAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n332 January 2006 Pages: 70-71
Title: Reviews: New moviesAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n332 January 2006 Page: 83
Title: Reviews: DVD ReviewsAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review of "The King Kong Diaries".
In: Screen International n1540 17 Mar 2006 Page: 13
Title: Access all areasAuthor: HAZELTON, John Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explores the development of a new promotion tool, called on- line video diaries or production blogs, a trend started by Peter Jackson on the set of KING KONG and subsequently used by Bryan Singer for SUPERMAN BEGINS and Zack Snyder for 300.
In: StarBurst n336 May 2006 Page: 83
Title: Reviews: DVD ReviewsAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n666 February 2006 Pages: 92-93
Title: King KongAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere vSuppl n347 King Kong Page: [whole issue]
Title: Le Kollector King Kong sizeArticle type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Whole supplement devoted to the making of KING KONG, inclu- ding interviews with director Peter Jackson and actors Jack Black, Naomi Watts and Adrien Brody. Plus posters of the 1933 and 2005 film versions.
In: Music from the Movies n48/49 2006 Page: 34b
Title: Film Music Review: New FilmsAuthor: JOY, Nick Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review for 'King Kong'.
In: Music from the Movies n48/49 2006 Pages: 18a-19a
Title: Beyond the screen: Jeff Atmajian: orchestrating King KongAuthor: CARLSSON, Mikael Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Orchestrator Jeff Atmajian discusses his work with various film music composers and in particular his work on KING KONG (2005).
In: Screen International n1530 6 Jan 2006 Pages: 14-17
Title: Open rangeAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Assesses the frontrunners for the 2005 Academy Awards, which includes a list of previous nominations/prizes for each film
In: Screen International n1539 10 Mar 2006 Page: 27
Title: Going apeAuthor: YU Sen-lun Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Peter Jackson's KING KONG took over $12 million at the Chinese box-office. Plus a table showing KING KONG's total gross in 10 countries.
In: Sight and Sound v16 n2 February 2006 Pages: 66-67
Title: King KongAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n677 December 2006 Page: 116
Title: King Kong: Deluxe Extended EditionAuthor: PRINCE, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Radio Times 8 Jul 2006 Page: 41
Title: Premiere.Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Cinema Business n27 September 2006 Page: 44
Title: $100m moviesArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: List of the films awarded Nielsen EDI's annual Gold Reel Award at the 2006 Cine Expo, awarded to films that have tak- en over $100m at the international box office.
In: Cinefantastique v38 n1 Jan/Feb 2006 Pages: 22-28,62
Title: The CFQ Interview: Lord of Skull IslandAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Jackson about KING KONG, including a sidebar with Andy Serkis.
In: Cinefantastique v38 n1 Jan/Feb 2006 Pages: 30-31
Title: A Monster-Sized ProductionAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Production Designer Grant Major talks about his design for KING KONG.
In: Cinefantastique v38 n1 Jan/Feb 2006 Page: 54,62
Title: Film in review: King of New YorkAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema Business n23 April 2006 Page: 1
Title: Universal, AOL and LoveFilm launch download-to-ownArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: News of a collaboration between Universal Pictures, Internet provider AOL and British DVD rental company LoveFilm to lau- nch the world's first download-to-own service in the UK, wi- th Peter Jackson's KING KONG (2005).
In: Film Review n669 May 2006 Page: 118
Title: King KongAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n665 January 2006 Pages: 60-69
Title: Return of the KingArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Feature on the making of KING KONG, with comments from director Peter Jackson, actors Naomi Watts, Adrien Brody, Jack Black and Andy Serkis.
In: Premiere v19 n8 May 2006 Page: 96
Title: King Kong: Two-Disc Special EditionAuthor: HILLIS, Aaron Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n200 February 2006 Page: 146
Title: At Home/Movies: Heavenly featuresAuthor: SEMLYEN, Nick de Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief examination of Peter Jackson's involvement in creating the DVD packages for his films and reviews for The FRIGHTENERS and KING KONG: Peter Jackson's Production Diari- es.
In: Empire n200 February 2006 Pages: 42-43
Title: In Cinemas: King KongAuthor: JOLIN, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n249 January 2006 Pages: 46-50
Title: Gorilla his dreamsAuthor: GREY, Ian Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Peter Jackson talks about making KING KONG.
In: StarBurst n333 February 2006 Pages: 50-53
Title: Chimp off the old blockAuthor: DEXTER, Steve Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The cast of KING KONG talk about working on the film, plus pictures from the London and New York premieres.
In: Metro n148 2006 Pages: 18-23
Title: King Kong or the Monkey on Peter Jackson's BackAuthor: HOSKIN, Dave Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Argues that, despite imperfections, Peter Jackson's KING KONG is a good film and may mark the end of his crowd- pleasing audience phase and the beginning of a Spielberg- like 'Manoeuvre'.
In: Cinéaste v31 n2 Spring 2006 Pages: 39-43
Title: All things Kong-sideredAuthor: CASHILL, Robert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis if Peter Jackson's KING KONG, comparing it to the 1933 version by Merian C. Cooper and also looking at various other versions since. Reviews the film's release on DVD and includes a list of books and DVD's on KING KONG.
In: StarBurst n344 December 2006 Pages: 68-69
Title: Top 10 Christmas BlockbustersArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief descriptions of Xmas blockbusters.
In: Variety 12 Dec 2005 Page: 46, 53
Title: Return of the 'Kong'.Author: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1507 8 Jul 2005 Pages: 4-5
Title: Box office: BlockbustedAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analyses the slump in international box office during the first six months of 2005. Includes sidebars on WAR OF THE WORLDS's healthy takings at the start of the second half year & release of KING KONG and HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET
In: StarBurst n331 December 2005 Pages: 20-26
Title: Andy and the KingAuthor: GILCHRIST, Todd Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Andy Serkis talks about his work on KING KONG.
In: Empire n197 November 2005 Page: 91
Title: 54 Films For Your Consideration: 3. King KongArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: A listing of fifty-four films that will be released during the winter and may stand a chance of winning during the awa- rds season in 2006.
In: Creative Screenwriting v12 n6 Nov/Dec 2005 Pages: 32-33
Title: King Kong: screenplay by Peter Jackson & Fran Walsh & [...]Author: GOLDSMITH, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Co-writer Philippa Boyens talks about creating the screen- play for KING KONG with Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh.
In: Empire n190 April 2005 Page: 18
Title: Coming Soon: King KongArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n327 September 2005 Page: 98
Title: Trailer ParkArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v19 n3 November 2005 Page: 60,62,67
Title: What's next in FX?Author: THOMPSON, Anne Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: KING KONG, SUPERMAN RETURNS and ZATURA all make heavy use of computer-generated special effects, digital animation and 3D
In: StarBurst vSpec. n72 Yearbook Pages: 28-34
Title: Peter Jackson: King KongArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Peter Jackson talks about making KING KONG.
In: Empire n189 March 2005 Pages: 16-17
Title: Coming Soon: King KongArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview of KING KONG, including a brief interview with the director Peter Jackson.
In: Premiere v18 n5 February 2005 Page: 76
Title: 2005 [movie preview]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes a very brief interview with Naomi Watts.
In: Empire n195 September 2005 Pages: 10-11
Title: Coming Soon: The Big Picture: King KongArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n547 December 2005 Pages: 87-91
Title: Trois avatars pour un dieu-singe - a propos de KING KONG...Author: LENNE, Gérard Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: "... de Peter Jackson."
In: Premiere v19 n1 September 2005 Page: 88
Title: Fall movie preview: KING KONGArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst vSpec. n67 Yearbook 2004 Pages: 104-119
Title: 2005 previewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Previews of sci-fi films to be released in 2005.
In: Screen International n1520 21 Oct 2005 Page: 5
Title: News in brief: Kong comoser abandons shipArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Composer Howard Shore has 'amicably' left the production of KING KONG, citing creative differences with director Peter Jackson. He is to be replaced by James Newton Howard.
In: StarBurst n330 November 2005 Pages: 30-32,34
Title: Return of the KingArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Peter Jackson talks about KING KONG.
In: Music from the Movies n47 2005 Page: 4
Title: News Review: Howard replaces Shore on King KongAuthor: CARLSSON, Mikael Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: News that Howard Shore's score for KING KONG (2005) has been rejected at the last minute and will be replaced by a new version by James Newton Howard. Includes Peter Jackson's statement on the subject.
In: Film Review n664 December 2005 Page: 17
Title: Film dispatches: Kong composer replacedArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Director Peter Jackson's brief statement over the replace- ment of composer Howard Shore by James Newton Howard for the scoring of KING KONG.
In: Film Review n664 December 2005 Pages: 20-21
Title: Inside HollywoodAuthor: SLOANE, Judy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on a press junket with director Peter Jackson on his reasons for remaking the original KING KONG and Naomi Watts' performance.
In: Film Review vSpec. n60 King Kong 05 Pages: 6-62
Title: King Kong SpecialArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special feature on Peter Jackson's KING KONG, profiling the actors Naomi Watts, Fay Wray, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Andy Serkis and Bruce Cabot; Weta's effects; directors P. Jackson Merian C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack; King Kong's websit
In: Film Review vSpec. n60 King Kong 05 Pages: 90-92,94,96
Title: KING KONGAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A retrospective look at the making of the original 1933 KING KONG film.
In: Film Review n663 November 2005 Pages: 26-27
Title: Inside Hollywood: Wood worksAuthor: SLOANE, Judy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on a press junket with actor Elijah Wood on his LORD OF THE RINGS experience and his surprised visit on the set of Peter Jackson's KING KONG.
In: Inside Film n83 Dec 05/Jan 06 Pages: 30-32
Title: Monkey magicAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Andrew Lesnie discusses the application of colour and lighting in Peter Jackson's KING KONG, working methods.
In: Inside Film n83 Dec 05/Jan 06 Page: 33
Title: Monkey magicAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Production designer Grant Major discusses the process of creating the Manhattan and Skull Island sets for Peter Jackson's KING KONG and the role production design play in the telling of a story.
In: Inside Film n83 Dec 05/Jan 06 Pages: 34-38
Title: Monkey magicAuthor: SAXON, Shirley Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Weta Matt Aitken and Richard Taylor discuss their digital work on Peter Jackson's KING KONG and how this compares with their assignment on The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy.
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n6 Nov/Dec 2005 Page: 6
Title: News: Kong Score Tossed Out at 11th HourArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief report on Peter Jackson's decision to replace Howard Shore with James Newton Howard to compose the orignal score to KING KONG eight weeks before its release. Includes the press release issued in-full.
In: Empire n191 May 2005 Page: 14
Title: Coming Soon: King KongArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview including an interview with Weta workshop supervisor Richard Taylor about the construction of Kong in KING KONG.
In: StarBurst n328 October 2005 Pages: 58-61
Title: King KongAuthor: FOX, Tom Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n656 May 2005 Pages: 38-43
Title: King KongArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n248 November 2005 Pages: 54-57
Title: Confronting King KongAuthor: GREY, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Adrien Brody talks about his experiences working on KING KONG.
In: Premiere v19 n4 Dec '05/Jan 2006 Pages: 116-120,122,124,126,198-199
Title: My Gorilla DreamsAuthor: ROSTON, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An account of the making of KING KONG with comments from director Peter Jackson. Plus the best & worst in simian cinema.
In: American Cinematographer v86 n12 December 2005 Pages: 34-38,40,42,44,46,48,50-53
Title: Beauty and the BeastAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Andrew Lesnie discusses both the technical and creative aspects of his work on KING KONG (2005).
In: American Cinematographer v86 n12 December 2005 Pages: 50-51
Title: A large digital starAuthor: MAGID, Ron Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Crew members discuss how a mixture of digital animation, live performance capture (of Andy Serkis), and the use of sets was used to create the visual character of Kong in KING KONG (2005).
In: Screen International n1528 16 Dec 2005 Page: 32
Title: King KongAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1525 25 Nov 2005 Pages: 14-17
Title: The art of film-makingAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Some of the frontrunners for the 2005 Academy Awards Craft Category briefly comment on their work for the competing productions, including visual effects supervisor John Letteri on KING KONG.
In: Film Review n660 August 2005 Pages: 48-50
Title: Young gunAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actor Jamie Bell comments on DEAR WENDY, KING KONG and The CHUMSCRUBBER.
In: Film Review n660 August 2005 Pages: 54-68
Title: Cooldown: 30 films that you must see before the end of the..Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Title ends: '...year'.
In: Empire n196 October 2005 Pages: 86-91
Title: Planet Of The ApeAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A detailed behind-the-scenes account of the making of KING KONG, including Peter Jackson's previous attempts at making the film and listing of some of the various versions of the King Kong story that have been filmed.
In: Empire n196 October 2005 Pages: 92-94
Title: "I know what it is to struggle"Author: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An interview with actress Naomi Watts about her career and in particular her role as Ann Darrow in KING KONG.
In: Cinefantastique v36 n1 Feb/Mar 2004 Page: 72
Title: Latent image: King KongAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks back on the John Guillermin KING KONG and forward to Peter Jackson's version.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v387 n9 28 Dec 2004 Page: 20
Title: Production ChartsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v387 n9 28 Dec 2004 Page: 20
Title: Production ChartsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec. n55 Yearbook 2005 Pages: 174-175
Title: Naomi WatttsAuthor: GROVE, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of actress Naomi Watts with reference to her latest films: I [HEART[ HUCKABEES, The RING and KING KONG.
In: Film Review n648 September 2004 Pages: 80-83
Title: Jack Black: hitting the jackpot!Author: MOTRAM, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Overview of Jack Black's acting career, with personal comments on his roles in ENVY and Peter Jackson's remake of the ape classic KING KONG.
In: Film Review vSpec. n55 Yearbook 2005 Page: 194
Title: The 2005 mini-previewAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v385 n18 24 Aug 2004 Page: 30
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1476 12 Nov 2004 Page: 26
Title: King Kong: New Zealand goes apeAuthor: GEORGE, Sandy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details of Peter Jackson's KING KONG two months into production as well as the director's state-of-the-art lab and post-production facility Park Road Post (PRP) in Wellin- ton.
In: Fangoria n229 January 2004 Pages: 28-33
Title: Exit Lord Enter KingAuthor: HELMS, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Jackson in which he talks about The LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING and his next film KING KONG.
In: Empire n176 February 2004 Pages: 94-97
Title: Part two of the ultimate interview: Peter JacksonAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Peter Jackson who discusses making the The LORD OF THE RINGS films - the sheer work involved, the directors he would turn to for inspiration, and refers also to his latest project, KING KONG.
In: Cinefex n96 January 2004 Pages: 55-61
Title: Q&A: Peter JacksonAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Jackson who discusses his The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy referring to changes made to the original novel, the development of special effects during production, and referring also to his new project, a remake of KING KONG
In: StarBurst n298 May 2003 Pages: 50-54
Title: Return of the KingAuthor: FRENCH, Lawrence Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An agreement has been reached betwen Universal Pictures and Peter Jackson to write and direct a re-make of the 1933 RKO classic, KING KONG.
In: Cinefantastique v35 n3 Jun/Jul 2003 Page: 6
Title: Jackson Bound for Skull IslandAuthor: WILLIAMS, David E. Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Peter Jackson comments on his new project, KING KONG.
In: Premiere n321 November 2003 Page: 13
Title: Première nouvellesAuthor: GANNE, Valérie Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Details of likely cast on Peter Jackson's KING KONG.
In: Empire n171 September 2003 Page: 33
Title: Pipeline: return of the KongArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Peter Jackson comments on his new project, a remake of the 1933 movie KING KONG.
In: Onfilm v13 n1 February 1997 Page: 5
Title: Kong rivals put frighteners on UniversalArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Universal has postponed the production of KING KONG directed by Peter Jackson until at least 1999.
In: NZ Film n56 October 1996 Page: 12
Title: King Kong will be next Jackson movieArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Peter Jackson is to direct a remake of the 1933 KING KONG.
In: Onfilm v12 n5 June 1996 Page: 5
Title: Jackson a $6m manArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Peter Jackson will be paid $US6.5 million for writing, producing and directing Universal's remake of KING KONG.
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