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Peter Jackson
Film Authorship in a Global Hollywood
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The definitive analysis of one of cinema's most successful filmmakers. No filmmaker has achieved Peter Jackson's particular combination of cult horror origins, art cinema acclaim, and blockbuster dominance. This book provides the first comprehensive examination of his entire career, from early splatter films, to the art...
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The definitive analysis of one of cinema's most successful filmmakers.
No filmmaker has achieved Peter Jackson's particular combination of cult horror origins, art cinema acclaim, and blockbuster dominance. This book provides the first comprehensive examination of his entire career, from early splatter films, to the art cinema breakthrough Heavenly Creatures, to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit, and beyond. Written by Barry Keith Grant, an internationally known film critic and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, this book delivers thoughtful close readings of every Jackson film.
Tracing Jackson's trajectory through detailed textual analysis, Grant examines how he mobilizes the conventions of Hollywood film genres to speak to audiences in his home country of New Zealand, as well as engage audiences around the world.
This volume examines the nature of Jackson’s film authorship in the context of contemporary blockbuster filmmaking and the age of the internet. Coverage extends from his fiction films to his documentary work, including They Shall Not Grow Old, The Beatles: Get Back, and Now and Then.
Readers will also discover:
- Close readings of all fiction films from Bad Taste through The Hobbit trilogy, analysing Jackson's distinctive approach to genre and spectacle.
- Analysis of documentary restoration work that previous studies have overlooked, including acclaimed projects for the Imperial War Museum and Apple Corps.
- Examination of Jackson's films within the broader context of New Zealand cinema history and the country's emergence as a filmmaking hub.
- Discussion of film authorship theory applied to contemporary blockbuster production, franchise filmmaking, and digital-age audience engagement.
- Contextual analysis situating Jackson's work within Hollywood conventions while identifying his distinctly New Zealand cinematic voice and perspective.
Film scholars, graduate students, cinephiles and fans of American cinema, Hollywood, New Zealand film, horror, fantasy, and film authorship will find this volume indispensable. Peter Jackson: Film Authorship in Global Hollywood offers the comprehensive critical treatment that one of cinema's most commercially successful directors has long deserved.
Series: Contemporary Film Directors in America
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781394286195
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 April 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 150.0mm
Height: 226.0mm
Weight: 408g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Barry Keith Grant is Professor Emeritus of Film Studies and Popular Culture at Brock University, Canada. The first film studies scholar elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, he is the author or editor of more than 40 books, including 100 Science Fiction Films, 100 Horror Films, The Dread of Difference, and Monster Cinema. His work has been translated into multiple languages and adopted as course texts internationally.
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