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Category: Hobbit Cast News
Thanks to a regular visitor, we now have a bio for actor Adam Brown, cast in the role of Ori for The Hobbit films. Check it out in our Hobbit Film section! [Adam Brown Bio] [Ori Bio]
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]
Thanks to Ringer Kookie for sending in this tip! On wednesday (or around there), Sir Ian McKellen’s official website (McKellen.com) made an update to its ‘2010’s Film’ section. While we don’t have an official press release yet, the update to his website seems to imply he is coming back as Gandalf for ‘The Hobbit’ films:
THE HOBBIT’s, two films, start shooting in New Zealand in February 2011. Filming will take over a year. Casting in Los Angeles, New York City and London has started. The script too proceeds. The first draft is crammed with old and new friends, again on a quest in Middle Earth.
THE HOBBIT
Director: Peter Jackson
Role: Gandalf
Again, we do not have an official press release yet. Afterall, it is a US Holiday and I’m sure the PR team for the films are still recovering from a heaping portion of Turkey. (I know I am!) But light those beacons folks, “Hope is kindled.” [McKellen.com]
The staff here at TheOneRing.net is dedicated to bringing you, our readers, the most up-to-date, thorough coverage of the Hobbit movies available on the internet. To that end, we’re excited to unveil a brand new section of the site, accessible by clicking the “The Hobbit” icon at the top right of the Home Page. In this “one stop shop” you’ll find detailed biographies of all the cast members as they’re announced, bios of the corresponding characters in the book, and a Hobbit FAQ that will be updated regularly as the production moves along. It also features some stunning character pictures from our guest artists who so far include Charles Burggraf, Colleen Doran, Donnato Giancola and Ted Nasmith. We invite you to send along any ideas you have for future updates and, as always, to join us on our Hobbit Movie discussion board and/or in Barliman’s chatroom.
Many, many thanks to the following staffers and members who contributed to getting the new Hobbit section of the site ready for its debut: Ainu Laire, Altaira, batik, Calisuri, deej, dernwyn, entmaiden, Garfeimao, grammaboodawg, Hamfast_Gamgee, Kangi Ska, Magpie, MrCere, N.E. Brigand, NottaSackville, Quickbeam, Sarumann, weaver, Xoanon.
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There are many new names associated with the upcoming Hobbit films. With some we are familiar, and some we are not . Actor John Callen was one of those confirmed cast member for whom we just didn’t have a lot of information, except for the fact that he was cast as Óin, son of Gróin, and brother to Glóin. We have an exclusive treat for you all today as John has been kind enough to share some pictures, a brief biography and the story of how he came to be cast in The Hobbit! Make sure to click the ‘continue reading’ button to read the full story.
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I was born November 4 1946 in south-east London and attended Grammar School at Blackheath before heading to NZ with my family at age 16. I attended school for one more year, tried art school and then got my first job copywriting for a radio station before moving sideways into journalism. All this time I was engaged in amateur theatricals through which I met an advertising director who employed me to do voiceovers. That was 40 years ago.
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