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Wired: “Why the Hobbit Trailer Creeps Me Out”

January 13th, 2012 by Demosthenes | Source: Wired | Discuss | | 22 Comments »

Wired’s Erik Wecks makes a compelling case for Tolkien fans to not get too excited about the Hobbit.

What’s he on about? Well, he noticed something in the teaser (one that many other people did as well), but he’s gone a step further and drawn some interesting parallels to one of the most controversial and bizarre changes that Walsh and Boyens made for The Return of The King. Of course, this being the internet, your mileage may vary. Naturally, there are movie spoilers.

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First Hobbit trailer: TORn’s frame-by-frame analysis

December 23rd, 2011 by newsfrombree | Discuss | | 63 Comments »

On December 20th 2011 at approximately 10pm ET/7pm PT, Warner Brothers released the first official trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. What followed was a world of fans exploding in joy. We here at TheOneRing.net were equally giddy and now, after some time digesting, we offer our complete and detailed frame-by-frame look at the trailer.

Find the trailer online at Apple.com and TheHobbit.com.

The following screen caps and commentary are not confirmed and only speculation by the staff at TheOneRing.net.

And a special note: MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!!!! And Click the images to see larger versions

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Bonhams to Auction “The Lord of the Rings” Signed by Cast and Crew

November 24th, 2011 by Altaira | Discuss | | 2 Comments »

Message board member geordie alerted us to this unique item to be auctioned by Bonhams on December 15, 2011 in Los Angeles. It’s a copy of “The Lord of the Rings” signed by various members of the cast and crew of the movies including Peter Jackson, Ian McKellan, Cate Blanchett, Viggo Mortensen, Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom, Sean Astin, Sala Baker, Liv Tyler and other principle actors and crew. Online bidding is welcome, so have a look.  More..

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Cate Blanchett auctions herself for charity

July 26th, 2011 by xoanon | Discuss | | No Comments »

Cate Blanchett is offering herself up as a prize for a charity that’s close to her heart. A lunch for four with the Oscar-winning actress at Sydney’s ARIA restaurant will be auctioned on Saturday at the annual Oasis Ball in Sydney. The money raised will be directed to the Salvation Army’s Oasis Youth Support Network, and Oasis Director Major Robbin Moulds said in a statement they anticipate the auction “will break all previous bidding records”. More..

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Exclusive: Cate Blanchett Talks HOT FUZZ and THE HOBBIT

March 25th, 2011 by xoanon | Discuss | | 3 Comments »

From collider.com: Earlier today I got to speak with Cate Blanchett for director Joe Wright’s new movie Hanna. While I’m embargoed from saying what I thought about the film, I’m sure it will surprise no one that I thought Blanchett was fantastic as a ruthless intelligence operative.

While I’ll have the full interview online the week of April 8th, I had to post what she said about two of her most famous roles. As most of you know, Blanchett played Galadriel in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings movies. With production now underway in New Zealand on the two Hobbit films, I asked her what kind of part she has and when does she start filming. Unfortunately, she has yet to see a script, and wasn’t sure when she starts filming. More..

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PRODUCTION BEGINS IN NEW ZEALAND ON THE HOBBIT, PETER JACKSON’S TWO FILM EPIC ADAPTATION OF J.R.R. TOLKIEN’S TIMELESS CLASSIC

March 20th, 2011 by xoanon | 22 Comments »

In a hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit…

Wellington, NZ, March 21, 2011—Production has commenced in Wellington, New Zealand, on “The Hobbit,” filmmaker Peter Jackson’s two film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s widely read masterpiece.

“The Hobbit” is set in Middle-earth 60 years before Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings,” which Jackson and his filmmaking team brought to the big screen in the blockbuster trilogy that culminated with the Oscar-winning “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.”

The two films, with screenplays by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson, will be shot consecutively in digital 3D using the latest camera and stereo technology. Filming will take place at Stone Street Studios, Wellington, and on location around New Zealand.

“The Hobbit” follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakensheild. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers.

Kennedy Center Season to Feature Pal Joey with Blanchett & Weaving

March 8th, 2011 by xoanon | 2 Comments »

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced its 2011- 2012 theatre season March 8. The season will feature a Kennedy Center-produced revival of Rodgers and Hart’s Pal Joey, directed by Christopher Ashley and featuring a revised book by Terrence McNally; Sydney Theatre Company’s exclusive American premiere engagement of Uncle Vanya, adapted by Andrew Upton, directed by Tamás Ascher and starring Cate Blanchett and Hugo Weaving; the Mabou Mines production of Dollhouse, adapted by Lee Breuer and Maude Mitchell from Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House; the fifth season of Barbara Cook’s Spotlight series, featuring Broadway performers in an intimate cabaret setting; an all-star Stephen Sondheim concert celebration; and touring musical productions of Memphis, Les Misérables, Billy Elliot the Musical, La Cage aux Folles, Come Fly With Me and The Addams Family. More..

Elijah Wood will be in ‘The Hobbit’ (and we know how!)

January 7th, 2011 by MrCere | Discuss | | 233 Comments »

EXCLUSIVE – Deadline hinted first but TheOneRing.net can confirm that Elijah Wood will step in front of Peter Jackson’s cameras and return to Middle-earth for a part in ‘The Hobbit,’ — and we even know how. Despite how some fans will respond at first, the reasons are organic and natural and might not upset some of the most ardent purists.

***MAJOR HOBBIT MOVIE SPOILERS AFTER THE BREAK***

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Today’s Middle-earth Conspiracy Theory

November 29th, 2010 by Ataahua | Discuss | | 3 Comments »

What was the real reason that Galadriel and Celeborn wanted no visitors in Lothlorien?

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Save 30% on Galadriel – Today Only

November 28th, 2010 by Calisuri | Source: SideshowCollectibles.com | Discuss | | No Comments »

As the ‘Black Friday’ weekend continues, ending with ‘Cyber Monday’ tomorrow, there are deals to be had all over the web. We thought we would highlight one that caught our eye from regular site supporter Sideshow Collectibles. They are offering the Galadriel Premium Format Figure for 30% OFF Sunday Only with coupon code BWSN3010. If you are not familiar with the Premium Format line, these items are mixed media statues that stand approximately 20″ tall and are well known for their intricately detailed representations of the characters. According to their website only 10 pieces of Galadriel remain! You can also save 10% on the ‘Clash of Kings‘ Diorama, featuring Aragorn vs. The King of the Dead. [Galadriel] [Clash of Kings Diorama] [Sideshow's Black Friday Deals] [Instock LOTR Items]

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Cate Blanchett and Sir Ian McKellen may decline Hobbit roles in pay row

September 27th, 2010 by xoanon | 7 Comments »

Seven global actors’ unions have instructed their members to walk away from roles in the two big-budget Lord of the Rings prequels because producers have allegedly refused to negotiate a deal guaranteeing wages and working conditions for performers in New Zealand. Unions in the US, Australia, the UK and Canada, acting under the umbrella of the International Federation of Actors (FIA), said Kiwi performers had “struggled on non-union contracts” for some years during filming of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. They said the contracts “provide no minimum guarantees of wages or working conditions”, no payment for future broadcasts and no cancellation payments. More..