While there isn’t a lot of new information, this might be the first time some of you are seeing Saoirse in person talking about her possible ‘Hobbit’ role:
Check out the full article at the MTV Movie Blog [Read more]
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Been to Wellington? Couldn’t get that perfect memento of your visit? Daniel Reeve has filled a gap spotted by local tour company Rover Tours and Jack of the Noldor Blog, and created a Tolkien-inspired map of Wellington’s film sites. It’s in that authentic quill-pen, parchment style Reeve does so well. You can have fun translating the Reeves’ runes into real place names. No doubt there’ll be a mountain of Tolkien-themed goodies available when The Hobbit comes out, but in the meantime, there are a few of these available to buy right now. [See More]
Well sadly I missed the live chat on NZ’s Stuff website, but hopefully it and the associated twitter feed will be up for a while longer so you can read what was talked about. Check Here JRD will also be appearing at Wellington’s big sci-fi fantasy fest, Armageddon, this weekend.
linuxelf sends this along: John Rhys-Davies will be attending the up and coming, Armageddon Expo, Wellington, April 9th & 10th 2011! He will be signing autographs at Celebrity Signing Area at 2pm to 5pm both days. Guests are subject to change, please check the event web site for updates. Continue reading “John Rhys-Davies at Armageddon Expo”
The long road to ‘The Hobbit’ filming was full of hurdles. And sometimes, it seems those of us whom report on the topic are downright anxious to raise the alarm when another possible ‘hurdle’ presents itself. Local NZ sources are reporting that the the permission by the Matamata-Piako District Council to film on the land where the Hobbiton set is built will run out by the end of April. Obviously with the start of filming being delayed for a variety of reasons, the most recent PJ’s hospital stay, that time frame is going to have to be adjusted. Is there a soul out there who actually believes the local council is not going to approve an extension? Ultimately, the production company will apply for an extension and it will be granted. Not too worry. With that said, here are links to two articles on the topic. [Article 1] [Article 2]
They’re knobbly, distinctive and grown in Richmond, and a company working on The Hobbit reckons they will look the part on the shire in Hobbiton.
Eyebright co-owner Peter Owen said a Miramar-based film company 3 Foot 7, working on the Peter Jackson-directed movie The Hobbit, had approached his Richmond company and asked if they had any pumpkins.
Mr Owen said Eyebright showed them the gourds and Turk’s Turbans they grew and they loved them, ordering 10 of each. [Read More]