Jackson hits back at New Line boss

Oscar winner Peter Jackson has hit back at New Line boss Bob Shaye, blaming the studio's lack of co-operation as the reason he has filled a lawsuit against them.

Sat, 13 Jan, 2007 - 09:59

Oscar winner Peter Jackson has hit back at New Line boss Bob Shaye, blaming the studio's lack of co-operation as the reason he has filled a lawsuit against them.

Jackson and his production company, Wingnut Films, are currently embroiled in a legal dispute with New Line over royalties from the 'Lord of the rings' trilogy.

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