Peter Jackson to Receive Cannes’ Honorary Palme d’Or

New Zealand filmmaking icon Peter Jackon will be awarded an honorary Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The three-time Oscar-winning director — best known for the blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” trilogy — is set to receive the honor during the opening ceremony of the 79th edition of the festival on May 12.. Jackson joins […]

5 Mar, 17:00 — 5 Mar, 18:50

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The Honorary Palme d'Or is one of the most prestigious awards given at the Cannes Film Festival, recognizing a filmmaker's significant contribution to cinema. Peter Jackson, renowned for his epic fantasy films like 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, is being honored for his visionary work and impact on the industry.

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First report: variety · 5 Mar, 17:00|Full coverage: All 4 sources within 2h|Window: 2h

variety5 Mar, 17:00First to report

Peter Jackson to Receive Cannes’ Honorary Palme d’Or

hollywood-reporter5 Mar, 17:00

Peter Jackson to Receive Honorary Cannes Palme d’Or

deadline5 Mar, 17:00

‘Lord Of The Rings’ Director Peter Jackson To Receive Cannes Film Festival’s Honorary Palme D’Or

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observador5 Mar, 18:50Latest update

Peter Jackson será homenageado em Cannes

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observador12h ago

Peter Jackson será homenageado em Cannes

A primeira Palma de Honra anunciada pela 79ª. edição vai para o cineasta neo-zelandês. "Estou extremamente grato ao Festival de Cannes, que sempre celebrou um cinema audaz e visionário", disse.

By Francisco Ferreira

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deadline14h ago

‘Lord Of The Rings’ Director Peter Jackson To Receive Cannes Film Festival’s Honorary Palme D’Or

Oscar-winning New Zealand director Peter Jackson will be feted with the Cannes Film Festival’s honorary Palme d’Or at its 79th edition running from May 12 to 23. He follows in the wake of Agnès Varda, Marco Bellocchio, Jodie Foster, Meryl Streep, and last year’s honoree Robert De Niro. “To be honoured with an Honorary Palme […]

By Melanie Goodfellow

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variety14h ago