Archive for January, 2011

Hunt on for Hobbit filming locations

Thursday, January 20th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, Peter Jackson

Fiordland residents have spotted director Peter Jackson, along with five helicopters, as he hunts for filming spots for The Hobbit movies. Yesterday, Jackson's spokesman, Matt Dravitzki, confirmed Jackson was location ... Read more..

Sean Astin & Dom Monaghan Not in The Hobbit…At Least Not As Sam and Merry

Thursday, January 20th, 2011 Posted in Casting Rumors, Dominic Monaghan, Events, Hobbit Movie, Sean Astin, Television, The Hobbit

Theodred posted this over on our message boards and I thought it was post worthy: Access Hollywood video-interviewed Sean Astin and Dominic Monaghan about their involvement in The Hobbit ... Read more..

Daily Show Geeks On New Zealand

Thursday, January 20th, 2011 Posted in Lord of the Rings, Miscellaneous

During a sketch called "Global Chaos Round Up" on The Daily Show, John Stewart brought up the recent government collapse in Tunisia and how that might sadden those around the world who ... Read more..

Neither Sean Bean Nor Boromir In The Hobbit

Thursday, January 20th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Lord of the Rings, LotR Cast News, Peter Jackson, Sean Bean, The Hobbit

Here's some news concerning what's NOT going to happen in the upcoming Hobbit films. The Belfast Telegraph caught up with Sean Bean who, as fans well know, played the tragic ... Read more..

Of Saoirse Ronan… and Itaril

Thursday, January 20th, 2011 Posted in Casting Rumors, Characters, Hobbit Movie, Saoirse Ronan, The Hobbit

Ever since a "casting call" for The Hobbit found its way on to the internet back in January 2010, fans have been wondering much concerning the role of the Elf-maiden ... Read more..

TORN TV Replay: The Hobbit Stays Where it Belongs

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, TORN TV

We posted this video back in November, but it certainly deserves a replay. Our friends at TreeTopMedia have produced a stunning video showcasing New Zealand's amazing landscapes. This was initially ... Read more..

Strange Brew Goes Geek

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 Posted in Books Publications, Merchandise

The January 19th edition of John Deering's Strange Brew goofs on Gandalf's 'You Shall Not Pass!' moment in FOTR. Poor Frodo... Read more..

LOTRO Video Gameplay Contest

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 Posted in Contests, Gaming

TheOneRing.net and Turbine Inc. want your best gameplay videos! Do you kick orc butt? Can you take out an entire goblin village single-handed? We want to see it! Simply record ... Read more..

Wizkids Comes to Middle-earth

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 Posted in Gaming, Merchandise, Toys

WIZKIDS TAKES OVER MIDDLE EARTH WITH NEW “THE LORD OF THE RINGS” GAME RELEASES (January 18, 2011-Hillside NJ) – Wizkids announced today the addition of “The Lord of the Rings” property ... Read more..

Coco Goes Geek on The Hobbit

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 Posted in Elijah Wood, Hobbit Movie, Ian McKellen, Television

Lausus writes: Conan O'Brien had a brief sketch on his Jan 11th episode showing some disappointment in the announcement that Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood are returning to their roles ... Read more..

RadioTimes Chats with Aidan Turner

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 Posted in Aidan Turner, Hobbit Movie, The Hobbit

RadioTimes recently chatting with Aidan Turner (Kili) about his show 'Being Human' and of course a bit about The Hobbit. The good bits are below, check out the whole interview ... Read more..

Aidan Turner is Ready for his Closeup..Almost

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 Posted in Aidan Turner, Hobbit Movie, WETA Workshop

TORN Spy Merie sends along these images which purport to be Aidan Turner’s pre-production stills for The Hobbit. Taken for the prosthetics crew in New Zealand. Basically these are ... Read more..