Peter Jackson's stomach ulcer scare. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Kyranger · 01-27-2011, 11:16 AM

''Filming of The Hobbit will be delayed after director Sir Peter Jackson was hospitalised with a perforated stomach ulcer.

Jackson was admitted to Wellington Hospital last night with acute stomach pains.

A statement said he had undergone surgery for a perforated ulcer.

"Sir Peter is currently resting comfortably and his doctors expect him to make a full recovery."

Sir Peter's surgery is not expected to impact on his directing commitment to The Hobbit beyond a slight delay to the start of filming, the statement said.

The Hobbit author JRR Tolkien suffered from a perforated ulcer before dying in 1973.

A perforated ulcer is a when an ulcer in the stomach burns completely through the stomach lining, leaving a hole for stomach acid and foods to enter the abdominal cavity.

In 2005, Sir Peter revealed he had lost over 31kg in 10 months, though other reports put the figure at up to 49kg, which he attributed to intense hard work.

Last week, he was reported to be scouting in Fiordland with the help of five helicopters for locations to the films.

His spokesman, Matt Dravitzki, confirmed the filmmaker was location scouting in the Queenstown area before filming starts next month, and that crews were also looking for sites in the North Island.

Warner Bros last year threatened to take the production to Eastern Europe because the films were the subject of a boycott by several international actors' unions, including New Zealand's Actors' Equity.

The studio agreed to keep the movies in New Zealand after the Government changed employment laws and gave millions in tax breaks.

Andsigil · 01-27-2011, 12:44 PM

That's ironic, because I got a stomach ulcer when Legolas surfed down some stairs on a shield in TTT.

Anyway, I hope Mr Jackson recovers quickly.

Inziladun · 01-27-2011, 02:21 PM

All the best to PJ, and wishes for a speedy recovery.

Galadriel55 · 01-27-2011, 06:39 PM

I won't be so evil to say "I hope it hurts a lot".

No, really. After all it's not his stomach's fault that PJ messed up LOTR. And he didn't want to ruin it in the first place - just got a bit, um, creative. So wishing him a fast recovery!

Folwren · 01-28-2011, 10:27 AM

Sir Peter? He was knighted? I didn't know that. That's funny.

I'm sorry he had a stomach ulcer go through his stomach lining. That's got to be uncomfortable.

I'm excited about the filming to start soon...yay

-- Folwren

elronds_daughter · 01-30-2011, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Folwren

Sir Peter? He was knighted? I didn't know that. That's funny.

Exactly my reaction. I must be a calloused old gossip, because I the poor man's ulcer went by the wayside upon my realizing that "dear PJ" seems to have been knighted when I wasn't looking.

Kyranger · 01-30-2011, 08:39 AM

Here is something about PJ being knighted. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8648443.stm

Morthoron · 01-30-2011, 04:23 PM

Perhaps PJ's stomach was visited by the ghost of Tolkien Past.

PrinceOfTheHalflings · 01-30-2011, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Folwren

Sir Peter? He was knighted? I didn't know that. That's funny.

Yes, New Zealand gets to nominate its own citizens as knights since they are still part of the British Honours System. Who else are they going to nominate apart from Peter Jackson? Russell Crowe?

Folwren · 02-02-2011, 06:24 PM

Haha. I happen to like Russel Crowe better than Sir Peter. So, yeah, maybe that would be a better option.

:P

Kyranger · 02-05-2011, 11:24 AM

Alright, now he is out.http://www.rttnews.com/Content/Enter...d=1545488&SM=1

Galadriel55 · 02-05-2011, 12:44 PM

That's good news!

FeRaL sHaDoW · 02-06-2011, 04:44 AM

The film has been delayed so much already any idea on the release date?

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrinceOfTheHalflings

Yes, New Zealand gets to nominate its own citizens as knights since they are still part of the British Honours System. Who else are they going to nominate apart from Peter Jackson? Russell Crowe?

(Russell is an Australian just because he was born here doesn't make him a Kiwi)

Galadriel55 · 02-06-2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeRaL sHaDoW

The film has been delayed so much already any idea on the release date?

I've read that the filing is going to start this month, and the first movie will be in theatres on around december 2012. And both movies are in 3D.

Galadriel55 · 02-14-2011, 08:04 PM

http://arts.nationalpost.com/2011/02...n-new-zealand/

PJ sais that he's "currently under a medical form of house arrest". That's what he thinks of his time in the hospital.

01-27-2011, 11:16 AM	#1
Kyranger Wight Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 168	Peter Jackson's stomach ulcer scare. ''Filming of The Hobbit will be delayed after director Sir Peter Jackson was hospitalised with a perforated stomach ulcer. Jackson was admitted to Wellington Hospital last night with acute stomach pains. A statement said he had undergone surgery for a perforated ulcer. "Sir Peter is currently resting comfortably and his doctors expect him to make a full recovery." Sir Peter's surgery is not expected to impact on his directing commitment to The Hobbit beyond a slight delay to the start of filming, the statement said. The Hobbit author JRR Tolkien suffered from a perforated ulcer before dying in 1973. A perforated ulcer is a when an ulcer in the stomach burns completely through the stomach lining, leaving a hole for stomach acid and foods to enter the abdominal cavity. In 2005, Sir Peter revealed he had lost over 31kg in 10 months, though other reports put the figure at up to 49kg, which he attributed to intense hard work. Last week, he was reported to be scouting in Fiordland with the help of five helicopters for locations to the films. His spokesman, Matt Dravitzki, confirmed the filmmaker was location scouting in the Queenstown area before filming starts next month, and that crews were also looking for sites in the North Island. Warner Bros last year threatened to take the production to Eastern Europe because the films were the subject of a boycott by several international actors' unions, including New Zealand's Actors' Equity. The studio agreed to keep the movies in New Zealand after the Government changed employment laws and gave millions in tax breaks.

01-27-2011, 12:44 PM	#2
Andsigil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Deepest Forges of Ered Luin Posts: 733	That's ironic, because I got a stomach ulcer when Legolas surfed down some stairs on a shield in TTT. Anyway, I hope Mr Jackson recovers quickly. __________________ Even as fog continues to lie in the valleys, so does ancient sin cling to the low places, the depression in the world consciousness.

01-27-2011, 02:21 PM	#3
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	All the best to PJ, and wishes for a speedy recovery. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God. Last edited by Inziladun; 01-27-2011 at 03:18 PM.

01-27-2011, 06:39 PM	#4
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,517	I won't be so evil to say "I hope it hurts a lot". No, really. After all it's not his stomach's fault that PJ messed up LOTR. And he didn't want to ruin it in the first place - just got a bit, um, creative. So wishing him a fast recovery! __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

01-28-2011, 10:27 AM	#5
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Sir Peter? He was knighted? I didn't know that. That's funny. I'm sorry he had a stomach ulcer go through his stomach lining. That's got to be uncomfortable. I'm excited about the filming to start soon...yay -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

01-30-2011, 08:39 AM	#7
Kyranger Wight Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 168	Here is something about PJ being knighted. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8648443.stm

01-30-2011, 04:23 PM	#8
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,515	Perhaps PJ's stomach was visited by the ghost of Tolkien Past. __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.

02-02-2011, 06:24 PM	#10
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Haha. I happen to like Russel Crowe better than Sir Peter. So, yeah, maybe that would be a better option. :P __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

02-05-2011, 11:24 AM	#11
Kyranger Wight Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 168	Alright, now he is out.http://www.rttnews.com/Content/Enter...d=1545488&SM=1

02-05-2011, 12:44 PM	#12
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,517	That's good news! __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

02-14-2011, 08:04 PM	#15
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,517	http://arts.nationalpost.com/2011/02...n-new-zealand/ PJ sais that he's "currently under a medical form of house arrest". That's what he thinks of his time in the hospital. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

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