Peter Jackson

FanDuel, with its roots in Scotland, commands a large share of the US sports betting and iGaming markets.

Flutter takes full control of Scottish-founded FanDuel in £1.3bn deal

A watershed decade for horror films, Benjamin Jackson picks 13 films from the '80s worth watching this Halloween.

Halloween 2024: 13 horrors from the '80s worth watching this year

Fans of The Lord of the Rings books and film, directed by Peter Jackson shown, are being lured to Deals Day offers

Sci-fi fans won't want to miss these Harry Potter to Star Wars deals

The aftermath of Israeli air strikes in Rafah, Gaza. Despite warnings from US President Biden, Israeli forces have targeted the city of Rafah which is currently home to an estimated million Palestinian refugees.

Insight: Gaza-Israel war six months on

Actor Sean Astin, actor Dominic Monaghan, Governor George Pataki, actor Elijah Wood and actor Billy Boyd pose together at a special advance screening of "Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King" at the AMC Empire Theater on December 15, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

New Lord of The Rings films are being made, Warner Brothers confirm

Morfydd Clark as a younger Galadriel in Lord of the Rings prequel The Rings of Power (Amazon Prime)

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power review

Professor Peter Jackson FRHistS FRSE, Chair in Global Security, University of Glasgow. Picture: Martin Shields

New Scottish think tank to be ‘critical friend to government’

Relatives of a civilian man exhumed from his garden in Gostomel village, Kyiv region, on Tuesday comfort each other (Picture: Fadel Senna/AFP via Getty Images)

Why Ukraine war may claim many more lives before there's a chance of peace

Sir Paul McCartney performs at the Annual Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio last year. Next stop: Glastonbury just days after his 80th birthday (Picture: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

Is Macca too old to headline Glastonbury at 80? – Aidan Smith

The Beatles at the Empire in 1963.

The Beatles rooftop concert to get UK theatrical run

Paul Morris's debut feature Angry Young Men will get its world premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival next month.

Angry Young Men: The new Scottish gangland comedy made on a shoestring budget

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring celebrates its 20th anniversary today. Joshua King explores the lasting economic impact on New Zealand - and what it could mean for Scotland. Images: Tourism New Zealand/New Line Cinema

Lord of the Rings: Could there be a new age of Tolkien tourism for Scotland?

"Concerning hobbits. That’s what it was about when the King family went on a snowy trek to see the new Lord of the Rings film for Christmas, one year after another."

Fellowship of the Ring reminder of merrier world this Christmas - Joshua King

The Aukus pact is an undeniable success for Boris Johnson and his aspirations for ‘Global Britain’. (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

UK's new Pacific alliance poses a risk to its European interests – Peter Jackson

The as-yet-untitled, big-budget series based on JRR Tolkien's books has finished filming in New Zealand for its first instalment and is set to premiere on Prime Video in September next year. Issue date: Thursday August 12, 2021.

Amazon’s Lord Of The Rings series moves to UK from New Zealand for second season

A stay in a hobbit house would be perfect for any Lord of the RIngs fan.

Take a holiday in Middle-earth with a stay in a hobbit house

The National Galleries of Scotland will be unveiling its Ray Harryhausen exhibition in October.

Exhibition to honour cinema special effects legend

The upcoming special will feature numerous cast members of the critically acclaimed film trilogy, as well as the director, Peter Jackson (Credit: Reunited Apart)

Here’s how to watch Josh Gad’s Lord of the Rings cast reunion on YouTube

Lord of the Rings fans took great delight in responding to the public appeal to return the ring to its rightful owner. Picture: North Yorkshire Police

Lord of the Rings fans troll police over appeal to return 'distinctive' ring to ...

The biggest ever celebration of the legendary Hollywood special effects guru Ray Harryhausen is to be staged in Edinburgh.

National Galleries to honour Hollywood special effects guru Ray Harryhausen

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Lasswade High School pupils remember the fallen ahead of the Armistice centenary Rememberance Sunday. Photo taken by Lasswade Higher students.

Midlothian remembers: Day of remembrance held at Lasswade High School

FanDuel lets its customers make bets on fantasy sports games, centred around the likes of NFL American football and NBA basketball. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Paddy Power Betfair completes FanDuel merger

FanDuel has its roots in Edinburgh. Picture: Malcolm McCurrach

Paddy Power Betfair seals FanDuel deal

Lynne Ramsay PIC: Brigitte Lacombe courtesy of the Doha Film Institute

Film interview: director Lynne Ramsay on her new film, You Were Never Really Her...

A still from Peter Jackson's 3D film about the First World War. The Oscar winner has restored 100-year-old archive footage, some of which has never been seen before, from the Imperial War Museums' vast archive, using digital technology. Picture; PA

First World War centenary to inspire opening event for the Edinburgh Festival

Paddy Power Betfair saw its core earnings rise by about a fifth. Picture: Contributed

Profits race ahead at bookmaker Paddy Power Betfair

The girl has won a battle to be cryogenically preserved shortly before dying. Picture: ThinkStock

Terminally ill Brit teen wins historic ruling to freeze body

Chris Mitchell. Picture: SNS

Obituary: Chris Mitchell, footballer

Ray Harryhausen with a skeleton model on the set of 1958s The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad

Ray Harryhausen film memorabilia '˜to tour Scotland'

Paul Worthington was identified by a judge as sexually assaulting his daughter Poppi. Picture: PA

'˜Hounded' sex attack father flees the country

Ray Harryhausen film memorabilia ‘to tour Scotland’

Poppi Worthington collapsed with serious injuries at her home in 2012. Picture: Contributed

Father abused 13-month-old baby girl before she died

Peter Jackson says Belgium presents particular challenges

Peter Jackson: The Intelligence and Security Debate after Paris

Peter Jackson talks Martin Freeman through a scene. Picture: Contributed

Peter Jackson on bringing LOTR, The Hobbit to life

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Picture: Contributed

Film review: The Hobbit - Battle of the Five Armies

Martin Freeman stars in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Picture: Contributed

Film reviews: The Hobbit | Electricity

Indias prime minister Indira Gandhi lies in state in New Delhi. Picture: Getty

On this day: India PM Indira Gandhi assassination

The Royal British Legion in France during World War One. Picture: submitted

Video debate: WW1 and its legacy in Syria/Iraq

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Comment: The legacy of WW1 on Syria and Iraq

Bilbo Baggins runs into trouble in Lego The Hobbit. Picture: Contributed

Scotsman Games review: Lego The Hobbit, PS4

Peter Jackson evaluating options. Picture: Contributed

Forex giant Travelex eyes £1bn flotation
FOREIGN exchange giant Travelex today revealed that its private equity majority owner is looking at a possible stock market flotation which could value the busi...

Film reviews: The Hobbit - The Desolation of Smaug

Sir Ian McKellen reprises his role as Gandalf. Picture: AP

Film reviews: The Hobbit | Oldboy

Captain Haddock (Andy Serkis), Tintin (Jamie Bell) and faithful sidekick Snowy in the first Tintin film. Picture: Contributed

Peter Jackson ‘still planning’ Tintin sequel

Martin Freeman stars as Bilbo Baggins. Picture: PA

Trailer for Hobbit film The Desolation of Smaug out

Peter Capaldi could soon be filming in New Zealand. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Doctor Who: Capaldi ‘to keep his Scottish accent’

Ken Stott in character backing the Foundation of Hearts bid. Picture: submitted

Hobbit actor Ken Stott backs Hearts fans takeover

Ken Stotts thoughts are still very much on Tynecastle. Picture: contributed

Hearts administration: Ken Stott pledges support

Scenery on the drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy

Travel: New Zealand

DVD reviews: The Hobbit| Mission to Lars

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DVD review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

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Film review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Amy Berg on Peter Jackson and her new documentary ‘West of Memphis’

30 facts about The Hobbit: The book, the author, and the new film

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries