Peter Jackson at the Cannes Film Festival

May 13, 2026, 15:27
EuropeEntertainment

Introduction

Director Peter Jackson went to the 79th Cannes Film Festival. He won a special prize and talked about AI in movies.

Main Body

Jackson talked about his old movies. He made 'Bad Taste' and 'Lord of the Rings'. He said Kate Winslet had her first movie kiss in his film 'Heavenly Creatures'. Jackson talked about a new movie called 'The Hunt for Gollum'. Andy Serkis will direct it because he knows the character well. Some old actors will return, and Jamie Dornan will play Aragorn. Jackson also talked about AI. He says AI is a good tool, but humans must have new ideas. He says it is wrong to use a person's face in AI without their permission.

Conclusion

The festival continues now. People are watching new movies and AI films.

Learning

🕒 The 'Past' vs. 'Future' Switch

In this story, we see two different ways to talk about time. This is the key to moving from A1 to A2.

1. Things that already happened (The Past) We add -ed to the action word.

  • Talk → Talked
  • Win → Won (Special case!)
  • Make → Made (Special case!)

2. Things that will happen (The Future) We use the word will before the action word.

  • will direct
  • will return
  • will play

Quick Pattern Map: Yesterday →\rightarrow Jackson talked Tomorrow →\rightarrow Serkis will direct

Simple Tip: If you see will, the movie isn't finished yet. If you see -ed, the movie is already in the cinema!

Vocabulary Learning

director (n.)
A person who directs a movie.
Example:The director explained the plot to the audience.
film (n.)
A movie.
Example:We watched a new film on Friday.
festival (n.)
An event where many films are shown.
Example:The film festival lasted for three days.
prize (n.)
Something awarded for winning.
Example:She received a prize for her best performance.
movie (n.)
A story shown on screen.
Example:My favorite movie is about space.
old (adj.)
Having lived for a long time.
Example:He likes old movies.
new (adj.)
Recently made or introduced.
Example:She bought a new book.
good (adj.)
Of high quality.
Example:The food was good.
tool (n.)
An object used to help do a job.
Example:A hammer is a useful tool.
idea (n.)
A thought or suggestion.
Example:I have an idea for a game.
wrong (adj.)
Not correct.
Example:That answer is wrong.
use (v.)
To employ something.
Example:Use the pen to write.
permission (n.)
The right to do something.
Example:He asked for permission to leave.
watch (v.)
To look at something for enjoyment.
Example:We will watch a movie tonight.
face (n.)
The front part of a head.
Example:She smiled at his face.