A new image of Martin Freeman in character as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit has been released. Check it out below! Click the image for a larger version! … [Read more...]
Top Places to Visit in the UK To Get Inspired by JRR Tolkien – British Tolkien Destinations
September 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
Peter Jackson’s film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings has generated a boom in Tolkien tourism in New Zealand, where the trilogy was shot on location. But the inspiration for many of the sites and characters of Middle Earth is thought to have come from Tolkien’s experiences growing up in the … [Read more...]
Dragoncon 2011 – Sylvester McCoy talks about The Hobbit, sort of
September 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Former Doctor Who star Sylvester McCoy is one of the headline guests at DragonCon 2011 and in his panel today he talked a little bit about the Hobbit. He couldn't say much, obviously. He said that he filmed earlier this year for 6 weeks and will return to New Zealand for filming in November and … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast Show #99 – Richard Armitage
August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan Show 99 has a feature on Richard Armitage ("Robin Hood," "Spooks," and rather improbably going to play a dwarf in "The Hobbit"). Chrissy is heading to London in November and needs tickets to shows. In the news, both "The Hour" and "Luther" get … [Read more...]
The Hobbit: Peter Jackson Releases another Production Diary from The Hobbit – #3
July 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This is the third behind-the-scenes production video diary for The Hobbit from Peter Jackson. Seeing these videos is making me really excited about the movie. Can't wait! … [Read more...]
The Hobbit: Director Peter Jackson Posts Latest Production Video
July 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Hobbit Director Peter Jackson has released a second video in an ongoing series giving a behind the scenes peak at the production of The Hobbit. It's a pretty amazing video! Check it out below: … [Read more...]
The Hobbit: First Look at the Dwarves – Picture
July 7, 2011 By 1 Comment
Peter Jackson has posted the first picture of some of the Dwarves in The Hobbit on his Facebook page. Pictured are: JED BROPHY as Nori, ADAM BROWN as Ori and MARK HADLOW as Dori … [Read more...]
Sherlock Star Benedict Cumberbatch set to Star in the Hobbit
May 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Backstage at the BAFTA's tonight in London, Sherlock Co-star Martin Freeman (who's in the Hobbit) let slip that his partner in crime solving, Benedict Cumberbatch, is also planning to appear in the Hobbit. When asked about it - Cumberbatch said he couldn't say anything about it. Loose lips sink … [Read more...]
The Hobbit: Stephen Fry Cast in the Hobbit at The Master of Laketown
May 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Big news on the Hobbit front as Peter Jackson has announced that British acting dynamo Stephen Fry has been cast as the Master of Laketown. From Peter Jackson's Facebook: Some more HOBBIT casting news today. As we near the end of our first shooting block (we have a break in less than three weeks … [Read more...]
Cast of The Hobbit Comes Together in New Zealand for the First Time
February 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This news comes via our friends at Anglophenia - the cast of The Hobbit has gathered together for the first time in New Zealand in preparation for principle photography to begin on March 21st. From Anglophenia: BBC News reports that select cast members of The Hobbit gathered for a press conference … [Read more...]
Breaking News: The Hobbit Staying in New Zealand
October 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It's been a dramatic week in Hobbit Related news with Peter Jackson, the Zealand Government and Warner Brothers locked in negotiations to keep the Hobbit filming in New Zealand where it belongs. TheOneRing.net is reporting that an agreement has been reached and it will indeed be staying in New … [Read more...]
The Hobbit: Casting News from Peter Jackson – Martin Freeman is Bilbo!
October 21, 2010 By 3 Comments
It's still unclear as to whether or not The Hobbit will be filming in New Zealand or moving to another country. Hopefully we'll know in a couple days. But there is some exciting news to announce. Peter Jackson has announced some casting news and we're quite excited about it. The big news is that … [Read more...]
The Hobbit Greenlit, Finally
October 17, 2010 By 1 Comment
The feature film adaptation of JRR Tolkien's the Hobbit has finally gotten the greenlight to begin production. There's been a lot of drama surround this picture, mostly due to rights issues as well as MGM bankruptcy. Finally, though, it will begin production in February 2011. Peter Jackson will … [Read more...]
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