On this episode of Hobbit in 5, we talk about Peter Jackson’s latest production diary videos, show off the new trailer for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, introduce pictures for The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard, look for crew accommodations in Piopio, NZ, and find out what Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis think about Mikael Persbrandt. We’ll also cover Thrain in our character study!
Thanks to our executive producers: Henry Tobin and Danielle Logan
Kalypso sends this in: According to the August 2011 edition of InStyle Magazine (Australia), Orlando Bloom is headed to New Zealand shortly to film his scenes as Legolas.
Attention NZ Ringers, be on the lookout for Orlando Bloom in your area!
On this weeks episode, Andy Serkis could be earning an award nominations for his motion-capture performance, Peter Jackson recently posted a second production video on his Facebook page, more Hobbit photos from IGN, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield and much much more!
Thanks to our executive producers: Daniel Carmen and Keith Gunther.
People taking pictures of Hobbits from a hilltop park above Peter Jackson’s studios in Miramar risk having the images deleted and being charged with trespassing. This is the potential outcome for anyone using cameras on Wexford Hill, a Wellington Airport-owned property that overlooks the Stone St studios, where The Hobbit is being made.
The land, which has panoramic views of the eastern suburbs, looks like a park. It is mowed, unfenced and has seats on the summit. Until recently, an old Ministry of Transport sign (still visible) warned people not to drive vehicles there.
Six large notices have now been erected telling members of the public that although they are welcome on to the land for “usual recreation purposes”, they are not allowed to take photos of any property or people at the Stone St studios below. More..
The Dominion Post reports yet another earthquake has hit New Zealand.
Workers in Parliament dived under their desks and residents ran from their homes after a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Wellington region this afternoon. A Geo Net report said the quake hit at 3.36pm at a depth of 150km and was centred 30km west of Taupo.
Wellington City Council said there were no immediate reports of damage and Civil Defence had also not received any reports of significant damage in the region. Taupō Civil Defence had also had no reports of damage.
Sending our best to those affected by this most recent quake. [Read More]
Kalypso sends this in: According to the August 2011 edition of 
The Dominion Post reports yet another earthquake has hit New Zealand.