Tweeted first by BBC Entertainment Reporter Lizo (here), apparently Bilbo Baggins, aka Martin Freeman, has let slip that fellow ‘Sherlock’ actor Benedict Cumberbatch has a role in The Hobbit. Seems like a good pick for casting, but what role will he play? Share your thoughts in our comments, discussion board and on facebook! (Personally, I think he looks rather Elven. But his name is so Hobbitish!)
Month: May 2011
We’re about to begin our rumour round-up in Hall of Fire. So if you want to talk about the latest casting news, and what it might mean for the script, toddle along to Hall of Fire on TheOneRing.net’s irc server now!
We’re done! Many thanks to everyone who came along!
A Wellywood sign to celebrate the capital’s film industry will be built along the hillside next to the Miramar Cutting. The Hollywood-style sign will be 3.5 metres high and 28m wide. It is understood to cost several hundred thousand dollars and is intended to be ready for the Rugby World Cup in September. Veteran Wellington film director Geoff Murphy could barely stop laughing when told yesterday that the idea would proceed. More..
On this episode of Hobbit in 5, we talk about Matamata’s “makeover” for cast and crew of The Hobbit, Weta’s Rivendell Environment is now available for pre-order, a fan builds his own Hobbit hole, Howard Shore receives award, Peter Jackson announces casting of Stephen Fry, Ryan Gage, and Conan Stevens, and we continue with another character study!
Rebekah has her own Facebook page now! Go check it out and “like” her!
From ajc.com: Authorities say a University of Georgia student has been accused of spray painting “Frodo Lives” and other references to “Lord of the Rings” books and movies. The Athens Banner-Herald reports that university police charged 20-year-old Fredrick Dylan Cantrell with a dozen counts of criminal trespass, four counts of criminal damage and one count of marijuana possession.
A police search warrant states that “Lord of the Rings” graffiti has appeared at dozens of places on the Georgia campus, including restrooms, bus stops, sidewalks and on buildings.
Cantrell’s lawyer, Morris Wiltshire, said his client thought the message of the ‘Lord of the Rings’ was important. He said the series of books has meaning to his client, who thought it was a worthy message to broadcast.
It’s time to talk Hobbit movie news and rumours again in the Hall of Fire!
It’s been a momentous couple of weeks, with casting announcements for the dwarf Fili, Thranduil the Sindarin king of Mirkwood and for the Orc King of Moria Azog. Orlando Bloom looks to be edging closer to reprising his role as shield-surfer extraordinaire Legolas, while Hugo Weaving is already in New Zealand filming scenes as Elrond Half-elven.
But it seems that the announcement that has everyone well and truly buzzing is that Stephen Fry is set to play the Master of Laketown.
Still what’s caught your keen eyes and ears over the past couple weeks?
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