Dozens of small-statured folk are ready to dance their way onto the Shire next month, but even Matamata accommodation providers are in the dark as to exactly when the big influx of little extras will hit the region.
Publicist for 3 Foot 7 Ceris Price said 90 people were selected late last year from the 1200-odd who applied to be Matamata-based hobbit extras in The Hobbit, but because people turned up “from all over” for the auditions, she did not know how many were from Waikato. But like everyone else involved in the making of Peter Jackson’s latest film, if there was hobbits grooming their toe-hairs in the Waikato, they were doing it with their lips firmly sealed. Ian Brodie, media and communications manager for Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm Tours, said confidentiality contracts meant anyone involved in The Hobbit in any capacity was bound to silence. More..
Related: Take a look at our exclusive collection of Hobbiton set photos, going all the way back to 1999! [TORN Scrapbook]
mikstan writes: Empire mag have a special on ‘Lord of the rings’ in their next issue to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the movies..it promises new pics and all sorts of news…Goes on sale in the UK on Oct 27th.
The countdown begins, if any UKers out there get their paws on this magazine, let us know!
Two stars from the “Lord of the Rings” films squared off at the mic last night, and then in the boxing ring. Fantastic Fest continued Saturday night with the “Fantastic Debates,” traditional debates followed by boxing matches. Former hobbits Elijah Wood and Dominic Monaghan debated about the online video game “World of Warcraft.” More..
On today’s episode, we introduce you to our awesome new host Simone Boyce! Also on today’s show, Benedict Cumberbatch opens up about Smaug, we’ve got info on some new ‘Hobbit’ filming locations and details on TORn’s exclusive party in NYC for the New York Comic Con!
A steady flow of Wakatipu residents of all shapes, sizes, ages and backgrounds attended the open call for extras for The Hobbit at the Queenstown Events Centre yesterday.
Hundreds answered advertisements placed by talent agencies for “character faces” for an undisclosed shoot in late October, late November or early December.
For those of you waiting as long as we have been, the time is finally here! You can now order the PEZ The Lord of the Rings gift set online at PEZ’s official website. Each set is labeled with a gold sticker featuring its exclusive number in the production series.
The Lord of the Rings collector’s set includes eight dispensers, each depicting key characters from the trilogy, and two six packs of candy. The characters include Bilbo, Frodo, Samwise, Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Gollum. Those characters who are Hobbits are featured on mini dispensers. An additional, exclusive set featuring the Eye of Sauron was also developed. (Details on that one to come!) Both sets will retail for approximately $24.99.
“Collectible gift sets have been a growing part of our business. We expect Lord of the Rings to be among the best selling in our history”, stated Joe Vittoria – CEO of PEZ Candy, Inc. “We are considering a second set focusing on key characters from TheHobbit for launch next fall.”
Our very own Quickbeam has a copy of the set and will be sharing his thoughts on this exciting new product in the next few days. In the meantime, snag yours today!! [Order Today]
Click ‘continue reading’ for the full pictures of the set.
mikstan writes: Empire mag have a special on ‘Lord of the rings’ in their next issue to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the movies..it promises new pics and all sorts of news…Goes on sale in the UK on Oct 27th.
