Archive for November, 2011

Chocolate Sculptor Håkan Mårtensson Talks Inspiration And Tolkien At New York Chocolate Show

Sunday, November 13th, 2011 Posted in Conventions, Merchandise, Miscellaneous, Other Merchandise

Jonathan Moormann wrotes: I was lucky enough to spend my Saturday at the New York Chocolate Show, running from November 10-13 at the Metropolitan Pavillion. You can check out Ology's ... Read more..

Peter & Fran Spotted in Queenstown

Sunday, November 13th, 2011 Posted in Fran Walsh, New Zealand, Peter Jackson, Rumours Spy News

Glaurung writes: Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh were at the Skyline Gondola park in Queenstown today - Peter and Fran went past me on the chairlift for the Skyline Luge ... Read more..

Elijah Wood on BBC Radio 1

Sunday, November 13th, 2011 Posted in Elijah Wood, Events

Argyris writes: Next Saturday Elijah Wood will chat with Edith Bowman on BBC Radio 1. If you want to ask him anything about LOTR trilogy...or even better about the upcoming ... Read more..

Hobbit actors arrive in Dunedin

Sunday, November 13th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, Rumors Spy News

Hundreds of cast and crew for The Hobbit films have flown to Dunedin International Airport seemingly bound for Otago film sets. An airport spokesman said four chartered flights carrying 320 ... Read more..

Sir Ian McKellen’s Latest Blog Post Includes A Hobbity Tidbit

Sunday, November 13th, 2011 Posted in Characters, Director news, Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Ian McKellen, Peter Jackson, Production, The Hobbit

Sir Ian McKellen has updated his blog with a new entry titled "Soldiering On" and, among other things, talks about his role as Gandalf the Grey in The Hobbit. The relevant ... Read more..

Hall of Fire Hobbit book chat right now!

Saturday, November 12th, 2011 Posted in Barliman News, Barlimans, Hall of Fire

We're about to kick-off our weekly Hall of Fire chat on our irc server. Today's topic is chapter 15 of The Hobbit: The Gathering of the Clouds. So come join ... Read more..

Stinky the Goat And Other Farm Animals Line Up For “The Hobbit”

Saturday, November 12th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Production, Rumors Spy News, The Hobbit

Our message board member Roheryn writes in to tell us that they received a news email from Willowbank, a local wildlife reserve in Christchurch, that states: Some of Willowbank's animals are ... Read more..

Hobbit in 5 – New Set Pics Hobbiton, Cast and Crew, MGM Distribution

Saturday, November 12th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Cast News, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, Peter Jackson, Rumors Spy News, Shop, The Hobbit, TORN TV, WETA Workshop

On this weeks episode of Hobbit in 5 we take a look at some new amazing set pics of Hobbiton. We also have the mysterious set in Wakatipu nearing completion. ... Read more..

Hall of Fire chats The Hobbit ch 15 this weekend!

Friday, November 11th, 2011 Posted in Barliman News, Barlimans, Hall of Fire

"Under the Mountain dark and tall, The King has come unto his hall! His foe is dead, the Worm of Dread, And ever so his foes shall fall." This weekend, Hall ... Read more..

Crew (and possibly cast) Arrive at Golden Bay – Pictures!

Friday, November 11th, 2011 Posted in Casting Rumors, Hobbit Book, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, Rumors Spy News, Tours

Ross was able to snap quite a few photos of the crew arriving in the Golden Bay area to begin filming. He provides more info: One passenger said they were ... Read more..

Cast, Crew of Hobbit Films Fly In

Friday, November 11th, 2011 Posted in Crew News, Director news, Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, Peter Jackson, Production, The Hobbit

From Otago Daily Times: Hundreds of cast and crew for the Hobbit films have flown to Dunedin International Airport seemingly bound for Otago film sets. An airport spokesman said four chartered flights ... Read more..

More Golden Bay Shooting Info

Friday, November 11th, 2011 Posted in Hobbit Movie, Locations Sets, New Zealand, Rumors Spy News, The Hobbit

Lee writes: The rumor in Golden Bay is that The Hobbit will be filming at Harwood's Hole in Abel Tasman National Park, this weekend and into next week. One local, ... Read more..