Big Brothers Big Sisters Joins Forces With The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Big Brothers Big Sisters Joins Forces With The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Nov 18, 2014

To celebrate the highly anticipated release of “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” the final film in Peter Jackson's epic “The Hobbit” Trilogy, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the nation’s largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring organization, has teamed up with Warner Bros. Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM) and New Line Cinema to inspire audiences to “Start Something Epic.” More
The Hobbit Gives Back: The Charitable Journey Of Bilbo And Friends

The Hobbit Gives Back: The Charitable Journey Of Bilbo And Friends Nov 30, 2012

LookToTheStars.org’s Tim Saunders looks back at some of the work the cast and crew of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey did to help charity while filming the new trilogy, which had its world premiere in Wellington, New Zealand, this week. More
Peter Jackson Becomes The Walking Dead For Charity

Peter Jackson Becomes The Walking Dead For Charity Sep 27, 2012

In the event of a natural disaster or even a zombie apocalypse, it’s the existing blood supply that will help save lives. That’s why AMC and the American Red Cross have joined forces to raise awareness about the constant need for blood. More
Neil Finn And The Hobbit Stir Up Interest For Charity

Neil Finn And The Hobbit Stir Up Interest For Charity Jan 4, 2012

Over 350,000 hits from all over the world have been recorded for a unique charity auction on Trademe.co.nz – which includes advice and studio time with Crowded House's Neil Finn, an on-set visit with The Hobbit and Peter Jackson, immortalizing your face at Richard Taylor’s Weta Workshop plus a number of other brilliant personal experiences. More
Visit The Hobbit For Charity

Visit The Hobbit For Charity Dec 22, 2011

Peter Jackson released the first trailer for The Hobbit this week, and now he is giving you the chance to visit the set of the movie in New Zealand to benefit charity. More
Peter Jackson Helps West Memphis Three Receive Pardon

Peter Jackson Helps West Memphis Three Receive Pardon Nov 1, 2011

Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson has brought one of the West Memphis Three inmates freed from prison after 18 years to New Zealand, to help him work on receiving a full pardon. More
Stars Rejoice Over West Memphis Three Release

Stars Rejoice Over West Memphis Three Release Aug 22, 2011

Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines and Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder were in Arkansas in the weekend to support family and friends of the West Memphis Three, who were freed from prison after 18 years. More
Celebrity Charity Cricket Raises $500,000 For Earthquake Victims

Celebrity Charity Cricket Raises $500,000 For Earthquake Victims Mar 14, 2011

The celebrity charity cricket game held at Wellington’s Basin Reserve in New Zealand yesterday has raised NZ$500,000 for victims of last month’s devastating earthquake in Christchurch. More
More Hobbits To Play Celebrity Charity Cricket In New Zealand

More Hobbits To Play Celebrity Charity Cricket In New Zealand Mar 8, 2011

More stars from The Hobbit have been named to take part in this weekend’s celebrity charity cricket match in New Zealand to raise money for victims of the Christchurch earthquake. More
Peter Jackson Signs Lord Of The Rings Miniatures For Earthquake Auction

Peter Jackson Signs Lord Of The Rings Miniatures For Earthquake Auction Mar 3, 2011

Following Peter Jackson's announcement that he will do everything he can to help victims of the recent earthquake in New Zealand, the Lord Of The Rings director’s special effects company, Weta, is auctioning some very special signed miniatures to raise money for the Red Cross. More
Christchurch Earthquake - A Personal Plea For Help

Christchurch Earthquake - A Personal Plea For Help Feb 23, 2011

Look To The Stars’ Feature Editor, Tim Saunders, writes from New Zealand. More
Jackie Chan Buys King Kong Dinosaur At Charity Auction

Jackie Chan Buys King Kong Dinosaur At Charity Auction Aug 10, 2010

Jackie Chan was in Shanghai on Sunday to take part in a special charity auction. More
Meet King Kong In 3D For Charity

Meet King Kong In 3D For Charity Jun 28, 2010

Director Peter Jackson will be onhand – via 3D screen – at Universal Studios Hollywood tomorrow, June 29, for the grand opening of the King Kong 360 3D attraction. More
Peter Jackson Lets Sick Kids Tour Aircraft Collection

Peter Jackson Lets Sick Kids Tour Aircraft Collection May 24, 2010

Film director Peter Jackson brightened the day for a group of sick children earlier this month when he allowed them to be given a guided tour of his collection of vintage aircraft in New Zealand. More
Peter Jackson Joins Kermit To Sell His Heart For Charity

Peter Jackson Joins Kermit To Sell His Heart For Charity Feb 18, 2010

Variety's Kids has launched a very special online auction featuring Muppet legend Kermit The Frog and his celebrity friends – including legendary director Peter Jackson and his cast from The Lovely Bones. More