Peter Jackson Says Amazon Ghosted Him After Asking For His Help On Their ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Prequel Series

Courtney Howard It’s a little ironic that the fair-minded maiden in “Love in the Villa” yearns for an authentic, romantic Italian vacation since her fairy tale has been cobbled together by Netflix’s practically patented algorithm. Take one part down-on-her-luck female protagonist, add in a handsome-but-cantankerous gentleman either from or in an enchanting European setting, and mix with a generous splash of high jinks that force them to fall head over heels. Yet the blessed surprise awaiting even the most cynical of audiences of writer-director Mark Steven Johnson’s romantic comedy is that within the manufactured product lies a heartening appeal to its sensible delight.  Elementary school teacher Julie (Kat Graham), who is obsessed with “Romeo and Juliet,” has planned the trip of a lifetime with her boyfriend of four years, Brandon (Raymond Ablack). Their jaunt to Verona, Italy, includes everything from reservations at the finest restaurants to themed tours, all while staying in a villa that faces the balcony that inspired the famous scene in Shakespeare’s play. However, despite factoring in a sliver of spontaneity, Julie did not foresee Brandon getting cold feet and dumping her right before they’re to depart. Rather than mope in Minneapolis, she decides to go on the vacation alone.

Love Island star Jamie Allen has bagged himself a new gig after his recent split from Danica Taylor - and it means he'll be lacing up his football boots again.Fans might remember watching sporty Jamie show off his impressive soccer skills during the annual islander talent show on this year's series of the ITV dating programme.It seems the Casa Amor hunk, 27, did enough to impress footy managers because he has now announced he's signed with Telford United football club.READ MORE: Love Island’s Jamie Allen announces epic new job after breaking up with Danica TaylorJamie took to Instagram on Wednesday (August 31) to reveal the big news with a snap of him proudly sporting the black and white Telford kit.The reality star beamed for the camera as he posed for the photo on the pitch near the goal, with another snap from the stands.He simply tagged his new team in the caption as he wrote: "@telfordutd" with a pencil emoji and football emoji.Jamie used to play as a winger for Halifax Town and had previously signed a new one-year contract with the club, but he left their pre-season training to appear on Love Island.Both Jamie and the team parted ways by mutual agreement shortly after.Shropshire club Telford are placed in the National League North, the sixth tier of the English football league.Jamie has signed a one-year deal with the team, which has described him as a "fast and versatile forward".It comes after it was reported Danica and Jamie broke up just two weeks after leaving the villa, making them the first couple to officially split after the show.Danica, 21, was pictured kissing TOWIE star Roman Hackett, 20.A source told MailOnline: "Danica and Jamie have gone their separate ways."They didn't make their relationship

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The Zurich Film Festival will honor Italian director and screenwriter Luca Guadagnino at its 18th edition, which runs Sept. 22-Oct. 2. He will receive its “A Tribute To…” award on Sept. 30 before the screening of his latest film “Bones and All,” which plays in the Gala Premiere section, and will hold a public masterclass on Oct. 1. The film world premieres in Venice tomorrow. Guadagnino, born in Palermo in 1971, has been one of the most internationally sought-after directors since the success of “Call Me By Your Name” in 2017, which Guadagnino presented in person at the Zurich fest.

David Furnish and Elton John are currently enjoying the last days of summer on board a yacht in the South of France, and whilst they have been joined by several friends, such as Elizabeth Hurley and David Walliams – their sons, Zachary and Elijah, have also joined in on the fun.MORE: Elton John and Britney Spears shock fans with Tiny Dancer coverTaking to Instagram on Wednesday, David shared an incredibly rare photo of them, and it showed Zachary and Elijah being incredibly brave and jumping off the yacht onto the sea.WATCH: Elton John's sons ski like pros in unbelievable videoThe three of them can be seen with their hands up in the air whilst one of his boys is already mid-air. The family will have been counting down the days to their holiday together after a difficult year for Elton, which saw him take a break from his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour amid health issues, including a fall that required surgery, and catching Covid in January.RELATED: Elizabeth Hurley stuns in pink low-cut swimsuit as she relaxes on board a yachtREAD: Elton John makes fans tearful after sharing big news – 'I'm so excited'Since then, however, Elton has revealed that he is in "top health" and a picture shared by the singer on his Twitter shows him looking better than ever, kitted out head to toe in Gucci.

Gregg Goldstein Becoming Nicholas Sparks’ literary agent and then film production president might not seem like the best preparation for making a romantic drama about cannibalism, but Per Capita Prods. founder Theresa Park is transitioning to a wider, edgier range of projects with ease.  Park is producing an animated children’s show based on Michael Buckley’s bestselling fantasy novel series “The Sisters Grimm” for Apple TV+. And she arrives in Venice for the Sept. 2 world premiere of “Bones and All,” Luca Guadagnino’s adaptation of Camille DeAngelis’s novel about a couple (Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell) whose tastes run more towards hand eating than the hand holding found in Sparks’ works. The MGM/UA feature follows two other offbeat projects in Per Capita’s first year of releases: A24’s robot drama “After Yang” starring Colin Farrell and the Apple TV+ female-centered series “Roar” with Nicole Kidman. 

Spoilers ahead for the first two episodes of “The Rings of Power,” now streaming on Prime Video. “The Rings of Power” is set around a thousand years before Frodo (Elijah Wood) and his Fellowship took their journey in the movies. So, very few characters are old enough to still be kicking around.

The stars are stepping out to support Patrick Ta on his big night!

Morfydd Clark is opening up about how her Galadriel will be different from Cate Blanchett‘s take for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

We’re taking a look back at all the famous women Bradley Cooper has been linked to over the years!

Billy Eichner is addressing some comments he recently made in a new interview.

Daily Star Sport has named six wild things to look out for today.READ MORE: Six iconic Transfer Deadline Day moments including Sky Sports dildo and Babel madnessNothing will ever top Sky Sports reporter Alan Irwin taking a dildo to the face live on air outside Everton's training ground in 2015, though the incident - and those keen to copy it - means fan shenanigans is pretty much guaranteed.Sadly (but also sensibly), Sky brought in a rule a few years back saying they'll only record in places where fans can't reach their reporters, but don't be surprised if supporters get creative in their attempts to get on camera.Keep an eye out for massive banners, funny costumes and general mischief, because background mayhem on Deadline Day is as traditional (and as delicious) as Christmas turkey!What is the greatest Deadline Day moment of all time? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's move to Chelsea is, at the time of writing, still hanging in the balance, but don't be surprised to see the Barcelona striker rock up at Heathrow before a deal has been finalised.After all, the 33-year-old has previous. He went AWOL back in January and flew to Spain without Arsenal's permission in a bid to force the Gunners to green light his move to the Camp Nou.

Hollywood has seen their fair share of messy splits. Earlier this week, reality star Erika Jayne won a $5 million fraud lawsuit after two former colleagues of her estranged husband, Tom Girardi, accused her of "aiding and abetting" her former husband.

READ MORE: 'My girlfriend runs a sex club at our house – I hate it but it brings in the money'Not only that, but I bought her a laptop and smartphone and gave her spending money.But all the time I was out in Dubai earning the cash, she was sharing a bed with a woman.I only found out when a mate started pulling my leg about it.Now my girl isn’t even sorry. If anything, she’s being petulant and childish.Each time I shout about how betrayed I feel, she pouts that the sex “didn’t count” because it was a woman, not another guy.When I argue that it most definitely does count and I’m angry and feel let down, she complains that she was bored, lonely and broke.

AEW Dynamite was one of a thrilling nature as the promotion continues to build up the drama for the AEW All Out pay-per-view on Sunday (September 4).Following his victory last week, Undisputed AEW World Champion Jon Moxley returned to address the crowd while Bryan Danielson went head-to-head against Jake Hager ahead of his battle with Chris Jericho on Sunday night.In the headliner of Dynamite, Will Ospreay and Aussie Open took on Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks in the first semi-final match of the AEW World Trios Championship tournament.READ MORE: WWE Clash at the Castle: Your chance to be at huge live preview showFresh off his championship victory over CM Punk last week, Jon Moxley entered the Chicago arena to mixed reactions as he proceeded to insult Punk, calling him a man with a fragile ego, a fragile body and a weak mind.The champion signed an open contract for a title fight at All Out and teased that his opponent may be from outside the organisation.In a final message, Moxley let his opponent know that he can out-marathon them, out-sprint them, out-fight them, and out-wrestle them.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.In what was a violent contest, Hager sent through Danielson through a table with a spinebuster then crashing him into the ring post.Danielson, a wily veteran, managed to find a second wind as he caught Hager in a submission, as he locked in the LeBell Lock.Hager found a way out, but not for long, as Danielson caught him with the Running Knee which was enough for the three count.

The Lord Of The Rings trilogy.The filmmaker said that he wished he could experience the films like a regular fan once they were released, and approached Derren Brown to potentially help him.“When we did The Lord Of The Rings movies, I always felt I was the unlucky person who never got to see [them] as a coming-out-of-the-blue film,” Jackson told The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast.“By the time they were screening, I was immersed in it for five or six years. It was such a loss for me not be able to see them like everyone else.”He added: “I actually did seriously consider going to some hypnotherapy guy to hypnotise me to make me forget about the films and the work I had done over the last six or seven years so I could sit and enjoy them.

Peter Caranicas Deputy EditorIn July 2012, I showed up at the office of legendary Hollywood litigator Bert Fields along with Variety freelancer Bob Verini. We were doing a Q&A with the legendary Hollywood lawyer, a partner at Greenberg Glusker, in one of those nondescript Century City steel-and-glass skyscrapers.

the Hollywood Reporter that he “seriously considered” using hypnosis to forget all his work on the film series.But his reasoning behind wanting to erase his memories wasn’t because of any poor experiences — he simply wanted to experience the movies as a regular fan.“When we did ‘The Lord of the Rings’ movies I always felt I was the unlucky person who never got to see as a coming-out-of-the-blue film,” Jackson, 60, said. “By the time there were screenings, I was immersed in it for five or six years.

Peter Jackson has said that he was ghosted by the makers of the upcoming Amazon Prime Video Lord Of The Rings series.The anticipated new show The Rings Of Power is due to premiere next month, and is set thousands of years before the events of Jackson’s landmark film trilogy, which were released around two decades ago.The director has now said that he was approached by the show to be involved, and was told he would receive scripts, though didn’t hear anything further after that.“They asked me if I wanted to be involved — [writer-producer Fran Walsh] and I — and I said, ‘That’s an impossible question to answer without seeing a script,’” Jackson told The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast.“So they said, ‘As soon as we get the first couple scripts, we’ll send them to you.’ And the scripts never showed up. That’s the last thing I heard, which is fine.

Bert Fields, the relently loyal powerhouse entertainment lawyer who repped clients including Harvey and Bob Weinstein, Tom Cruise, George Lucas, the Beatles, Michael Jackson and many others in myriad headline-making cases in Hollywood, has died, TMZ reports. He was 93.

Peter Jackson’s mesmerizing Disney+ documentary The Beatles: Get Back was supposed to be a six-hour immersion into the recording of Let It Be and the last live concert by rock music’s most famous band before they split up and headed toward solo careers.

Peter Jackson is opening up about his involvement in the new Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series at Prime Video.