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Peter Jackson Knighted /
Dec 31st, 2009, 12:28 PM
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After bringing never before seen attention to New Zealand and to the Lord of the Rings franchise, Peter Jackson has been knighted by the Queen of England, New Zealand's head of state.
The knighthood was conferred on Jackson for his services to film. New Zealand?s knights and dames are sanctioned by Britain?s Queen Elizabeth II, the country?s official head of state. - CNNAccording to CNN, this is the first time since 2000 that someone in New Zealand has received knighthood. Peter Jackson, as you all know, rose to fame by directing the entire Lord of the Rings ... Continue reading... |
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Dec 31st, 2009, 12:31 PM
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Cool. But why was he knighted?
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Dec 31st, 2009, 12:36 PM
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Notice the quote
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Dec 31st, 2009, 12:42 PM
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Right but why would that be worth knighthood? The films are great but I dont think being a great entertainer is worth knighting.
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Dec 31st, 2009, 12:52 PM
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Many rock artists have been knighted
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Dec 31st, 2009, 01:32 PM
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The Lord of the Rings was the best selling trilogy of all time. Further more, it was filmed in New Zealand. It gave New Zealand attention.
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Dec 31st, 2009, 01:33 PM
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Right, Yams. That's what I was just about to say (the part about giving New Zealand attention).
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Dec 31st, 2009, 06:22 PM
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Thats so awesome, he totally deserves it.
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Jan 1st, 2010, 03:01 AM
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Knighthood is given way too often these days.
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Jan 1st, 2010, 10:09 AM
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I deeply concur.
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Jan 2nd, 2010, 04:10 PM
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Well the article did say he was the first since 2000 to receive Knighthood in New Zealand
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Jan 3rd, 2010, 12:01 AM
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Well good for him!
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Jan 3rd, 2010, 09:08 PM
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Patrick Stewart was knighted recently as well
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Jan 3rd, 2010, 10:05 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by The snowking
Right but why would that be worth knighthood? The films are great but I dont think being a great entertainer is worth knighting.
Good on ya, Peter. Well deserved. "End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path... One that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass... And then you see it.
White shores... and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise." |
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