Quotes from Peter Jackson

The theatrical versions are the definitive versions. I regard the extended cuts as being a novelty for the fans that really want to see the extra material.

I always have had a slightly jaundiced view about people who promote books about themselves.

I just got tired of being overweight and unfit, so I changed my diet from hamburgers to yogurt and muesli, and it seems to work.

Actors will never be replaced. The thought that somehow a computer version of a character is going to be something people prefer to look at is a ludicrous idea.

Critics in particular treat CGI as a virus that's infecting film.

Fantasy is an 'F' word that hopefully the five second delay won't do anything with.

I didn't want my kids having to pass through an airport named after their father.

If I'm lucky enough to be involved in the Academy Awards in the future, I'll just let people make up their decision without being involved in any politics. Because it shouldn't involve that.

No film has captivated my imagination more than 'King Kong.' I'm making movies today because I saw this film when I was 9 years old.

What I don't like are pompous, pretentious movies.