Hobbit workers tried to gag Labour Department inspectors looking into a fire that engulfed a crew member’s head. The department has given a copy of its report into the fire at Miramar’s Stone Street Studios to The Dominion Post under the Official Information Act.
The fire, which left two crew members with minor burns, started when flammable fumes ignited inside a hollow statue prop, the report revealed. A veil of secrecy descended after the May fire. An investigator who attended it reported: “I’ve been asked to fill out a confidentiality agreement. I advised I will take this away for advice.” More..
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MTV talks to Richard Armitage about being named one of their “Ones to Watch” and the joy of being involved in “The Hobbit.” Richard says of the whole experience: “It’s been the best thing I’ve ever worked on in my life, by far.” He adds, “I don’t think it will be possible to leave it behind me. I think this is one of those characters that always stay with you because you spend so much time with him and it’s such a transformation. ”
Richard also talks about rediscovering Tolkien as an adult, Thorin’s journey as a character, working with the ensemble cast and much more. In fact, there is too much good stuff to quote out of context, so take yourself over to MTV’s site and read it in full. (If, by some chance, you have not read to the end of “The Hobbit,” there is a spoiler)
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From The Dominion Post: “Peter Jackson’s production company, 3 Foot 7, has applied to Wellington District Council for a resource consent to use the land on the northern tip of Miramar Peninsula for filming between March and May.” According to The Post, Peter Jackson’s production company, 3 Foot 7, hopes to make use of land that had been used for the failed feature film “Kingdom Come.”
Read more at the Dominion Post
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What a great year! And things are about to get even more exciting! As we begin 2012 with anticipation that will continue to grow and grow, TORn staffer Justin takes us on a tour of all the events and activities TORn fans participated in during 2011. Read on!
Continue reading “TheOneRing.net: A Look Back at 2011”
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Check out this local news item about Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trailer, together with some fans reactions to the trailer.
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Welcome to our collection of TORn’s hottest topics for the past week. If you’ve fallen behind on what’s happening on the Message Boards, here’s a great way to catch the highlights. Or if you’re new to TORn and want to enjoy some great conversations, just follow the links to some of our most popular discussions. Watch this space as every weekend we will spotlight the most popular buzz on TORn’s Message Boards. Everyone is welcome, so come on in and join in the fun!
Continue reading “TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – December 26, 2011”
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