Archive for March, 2011

Hall of Fire chats return with The Hobbit!

Sunday, March 6th, 2011 Posted in Barliman News, Barlimans, Hall of Fire

"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." It's one of literature's most famous opening lines. The hobbit Bilbo Baggins is smoking a pipe and minding his own business ... Read more..

Hobbit in 5 – Weta Auctions for NZ, Spy Shots, Dori, and More!

Friday, March 4th, 2011 Posted in Characters, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Mark Hadlow, Mikael Persbrandt, New Zealand, Rumours Spy News, The Hobbit, TORN TV

On this week's episode of Hobbit in 5 we look at more ways to help New Zealand earthquake victims, Mikael Persbrandt wins and Oscar, more character studies, and Ringer Spy ... Read more..

Live in the UK? Wanna Meet Tom Shippey?

Friday, March 4th, 2011 Posted in Christopher Tolkien, Events, Fans, Lectures & Education, The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, Tolkien

The School of Education at UWIC has the pleasure to present Tom Shippey Professor Emeritus of English, St. Louis University who will be delivering an Open Lecture entitled: Writing into the ... Read more..

Today in Middle-earth, March 4

Friday, March 4th, 2011 Posted in Calendar, Today in Middle-earth, Uncategorized

 The following event(s) took place in Middle-earth on March 4th:  Aragorn faces the enemy as the new day dawn (1419) The charge of the Riders (1419) Gandalf returns (1419) Théoden and Gandalf set out ... Read more..

James Nesbitt Talks Dwarf-training, Horse-riding

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 Posted in Characters, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, James Nesbitt, Peter Jackson, Production, The Hobbit

Irish actor James Nesbitt, cast in the role of the Dwarf Bofur, spoke with the Christian O’Connell Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio this morning about the time he's spent so far in ... Read more..

Sir Ian Holm Awaiting His “Hobbit” Call

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 Posted in Casting Rumors, Characters, Ian Holm, Lord of the Rings, LotR Cast News, The Hobbit

The Telegraph reports today that Sir Ian Holm, who portrayed Bilbo to perfection in the Lord of the Rings, was contacted previously to reprise his role as an "older Bilbo" ... Read more..

Exclusive: Dual Hobbit Film Titles Revealed?

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 Posted in Headlines, Hobbit Movie, Make the Hobbit Happen, Rumors Spy News, The Hobbit

Ringer Spy Mr. Underbelly monitors movie titles that are registered by major film studios. Mr. Underbelly noticed that New Line has recently registered the following two film titles: The Hobbit: There and ... Read more..

Will Ngila Dickson return as Costume Designer?

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie FAQ, Production Q&A

Since production of The Hobbit began ramping up we have been getting emails from curious fashionistas about costume designer Ngila Dickson, will she be continuing stunning her work on The ... Read more..

WETA Auctions for Christchurch Earthquake Appeal

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 Posted in Events, New Zealand, WETA Digital, WETA Workshop

From the folks at WETA: At Weta Collectibles, we of course follow the developments after the devastating earthquake in New Zealand's second largest city Christchurch with a lump in our ... Read more..

Lord of the Rings Online Book 3 Content Update – New Screens!

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 Posted in Gaming

Turbine has just released a batch of new screenshots from the upcoming Book 3, Echoes of the Dead content update for the award-winning The Lord of the Rings Online. This ... Read more..

Elfin thoughts lose to long wait

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, New Zealand

Taranaki Daily News reporter John Anthony writes: People often tell me I look like an elf. My tall slender frame, pasty white skin and high cheekbones somewhat resemble the elegant ... Read more..

Who Needs Mountains Anyway?

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand

From Taranaki Daily News: Three Foot Seven Productions publicist Melissa Booth said there was no way Mt Taranaki would be used as the Lonely Mountain. "We don't need a mountain," Ms ... Read more..