Archive for October, 2010

Party Atmosphere at Wellington Hobbit Rally

Monday, October 25th, 2010 Posted in Events, Fans, Hobbit Movie, Other Events, Richard Taylor, The Hobbit

It's a serious topic for the hundreds of film and tourism workers among the 2000-strong crowd, but Wellington's Save the Hobbit rally had a terrific positive energy. The party atmosphere ... Read more..

Fantastic ‘Hobbit’ rally images from Robert Catto

Monday, October 25th, 2010 Posted in Alan Lee, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, Production, Richard Taylor

Photographer Robert Catto sent us a link to his collection of excellent photographs of Wellington's "Hobbit," rally. There are a lot of snapshots of the event but Catto's work is ... Read more..

Another account of ‘Hobbit’ rally

Monday, October 25th, 2010 Posted in Crew News, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, Peter Jackson, Production, Richard Taylor, Studios, Warner Bros.

Markus writers: Hey guys - I just came back from the rally in Wellington. I estimate about a thousand people there. I was a little late but I counted 6 ... Read more..

Noldor blog reports from the rally

Monday, October 25th, 2010 Posted in Alan Lee, Crew News, Hobbit Movie, New Line Cinema, Peter Jackson, Production, Richard Taylor, Studios, Warner Bros.

The Noldor blog reports from the pro-Hobbit rally in Civic Square in Wellington, reporting that it was attended by thousands. Images and words available right here. Read more..

Thousands rally for ‘Hobbit’

Sunday, October 24th, 2010 Posted in Hobbit Movie, MGM, New Line Cinema, Peter Jackson, Production, Studios, Warner Bros.

Owain sends in an article from the New Zealand Herald: In a statement read at "Keep The Hobbit in New Zealand" rallies around the country this afternoon, Sir Peter said ... Read more..

Hobbit Rally: Auckland

Sunday, October 24th, 2010 Posted in Events, Fans, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, The Hobbit

Cad Monkey writes: Just a quick review of the rally that's just finished in Auckland. A slightly disappointing turnout of around 250 people, plenty of news media, radio & ... Read more..

A call for fans to help demonstrate that New Zealand is the right place for ‘The Hobbit’ films

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 Posted in Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, WETA Digital, WETA Workshop

Since word got out that the two-part "Hobbit" film might leave the island nation of New Zealand, fans have been e-mailing TORn, posting on Facebook and expressing on message boards ... Read more..

A Christchurch rally to support ‘The Hobbit’ for NZ

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 Posted in Hobbit Movie, New Zealand, Production, Studios, Warner Bros.

Time: 12.30 – 1 or 2 Where: Cathedral Square, Christchurch Contact: Axel Scott (axel@boysdayout.co.nz) Details: RALLY FOR ALL NEW ZEALANDERS, Industry & public on Labour Day Monday, 12.30 for 1pm-2pm! This POSITIVE rally of support ... Read more..

Kelly: ‘Sorry, Jackson is not a brat’

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 Posted in New Zealand, Peter Jackson, Sylvester McCoy

Trade union council president Helen Kelly has apologised for calling Peter Jackson a "spoiled brat" but is not sorry for backing industrial action that may see filming of The Hobbit ... Read more..

TORN’s Facebook Breaks 10 Thousand Mark

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 Posted in Fans, TheOneRing.net Announcements, TheOneRing.net Community

We've surpassed 10 thousand 'likes' on our Facebook page! Thanks to all the fans, family and friends that have helped us along the way. With the endless stream of ... Read more..

No One Tells Mark “Dori” Hadlow Whether Or Not He Can Work On “The Hobbit”

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 Posted in Characters, Hobbit Movie, Peter Jackson, Production, The Hobbit

New Zealand actor Mark Hadlow, revealed only a couple of days ago as being cast as the dwarf Dori in The Hobbit, says he received text and phone messages three weeks ago telling ... Read more..

Sylvester McCoy confirms his role as Radagast the Brown

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 Posted in Casting Rumors, Headlines, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Rumors Spy News, Sylvester McCoy, The Hobbit

Attendees of the Dr. Who Panel at the Armageddon Expo in Auckland yesterday are saying that Sylvester McCoy has confirmed that he has been cast in the role of Radagast ... Read more..