Santino sends along this interview with ‘Hellboy’ writer Peter Briggs on TVNZ show Good Morning. Take a look!
Category: Television
Lukas sends this along: Just wanted to let you know that Steven Colbert stated last night that he can’t wait for the Hobbit films (Around 2:50). More..
Cathy sends this in: The timing couldn’t be more perfect for the announcement of Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins. His most recent work in Sherlock will be premiering in the US this coming week on PBS. Check your local listings for Masterpiece Mystery, which typically airs on Sunday evenings, but here in Los Angeles, KCET will be airing it next Thursday evening. The first episode up is Sherlock: A Study in Pink, where we first meet Afghan war vet Dr.John Watson and his soon to be flat mate Sherlock Holmes. It’s a stunning piece of work for both actors. So for those of you who don’t yet know who Martin Freeman is, check this out and take notes.
Artist extraordinaire and our pal Colleen Doran writes: A little known 9 episode television version of The Hobbit made in Finland, circa 1993. Dug up by the folks at i09. More videos here. Someone will either deliver a takedown notice, or they won’t. You have got to see Boromir. He’s some samurai dude with a topknot of many braids. I must run and hug my Sideshow Weta Boromir sculpture, because it’s all about the Sean Bean, baby! think they edited out Legolas, which means someone in Finland doesn’t get his value as a love object. What fools these mortals be. It’s titled Hobitit. Heh. Heheh. More..
Darren writes: Here’s a link to a BBC programme about British novelists. There is a section dedicated to Tolkien that starts around the 02.40 minutes mark. More..
Arch Nemesis writes: Sir Ian talks a bit about The Hobbit in this clip from TVNewZealand. He expects an announcement imminently, but states if it doesn’t happen soon – he may not do the film as he has other things planned.
From TVNewZealand: Sarah caught up with veteran actor Sir Ian McKellen when he was in New Zealand starring as Estragon in Waiting for Gordot.