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Could Peter Jackson Be About To Direct An Episode Of 'Doctor Who'?
If Peter Jackson hasn’t signed up to direct an episode of ‘Doctor Who’ then he’s just trolled the entire fanbase of the BBC sci-fi series. In a video posted to the director’s Facebook page on...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 December 2015
J.r.r. Tolkien's Annotated Map Of Middle-earth Goes On Sale
A map of Middle-Earth annotated by author J.R.R. Tolkien has gone up for sale, after being discovered in a copy of The Lord of the Rings, owned by illustrator Pauline Baynes. The map show that...
By Stephanie Chase in Books / Authors on 24 October 2015
Vin Diesel Wants Tolkien Movie Role
The Furious 7 actor has been outed as a "huge Tolkien nerd" by his The Last Witch Hunter co-star Elijah Wood and he reveals Diesel is desperate to portray the character of Melkor...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 October 2015
Taylor Swift Threw Sir Ian Mckellen Out Of Apartment
The veteran actor tells the U.K.'s Daily Star newspaper he was living at the pad rent-free, thanks to his close friendship with the moviemaker, when it was sold to Swift. He says,...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 August 2015
Peter Jackson Transforms Home Into Hobbit Hole
The director, who also made The Hobbit trilogy, is said to hang out in the "playground" with superstar pals including George Lucas, Danny DeVito and Steven Spielberg. Jackson reportedly wanted every detail...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 June 2015
Peter Jackson Pays Tribute To Christopher Lee
The veteran actor passed away on Sunday (07Jun15) at the age of 93 following treatment for heart failure and breathing problems, prompting an outpouring of praise and fond memories when news of the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 June 2015
Lord Of The Rings Cinematographer Dies Aged 59
'Lord of the Rings' cinematographer Andrew Lesnie has died of a heart attack, aged 59. The Oscar-winning picture-maker was best-known for his contribution to the production of the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Hobbit' films,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 April 2015
'The Hobbit' Star Martin Freeman Reveals 'Kinship' With Second Home New Zealand
It seems the public are not ready to let go of 'The Hobbit' just yet as it continues to triumph at the box office, topping sales yet again for a third week. Meanwhile, Martin Freeman...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 January 2015
First Weekend Of 2015 Sees The Hobbit Still Dominating The Box Office
This week’s box office confirmes what we’ve already suspected for a while: people love to watch fantasy over the holidays. The first weekend box office of the year was dominated by The Hobbit: Battle of...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 January 2015
Jamie Oliver Turned Down Hobbit Role
British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver turned down the chance to make a cameo appearance in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy because he was too busy.The Tv cookery expert was asked to play one of the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 December 2014
'The Hobbit' Just Edges Out 'Into The Woods' At U.s Box Office
It was the result we all expected: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is No.1 at the Christmas box-office, but Peter Jackson's finale didn't have it all its own way on its second...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 December 2014
"Battle Of The Five Armies" Trumps "Museum", "Annie" For Weekend Box Office
So, it looks like The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies has taken over the box office while no one was watching. Well, actually, it turns out a lot of people were watching, and...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 December 2014
Martin Freeman's Bilbo Baggins Meets Tim Canterbury In Snl's 'The Office: Middle Earth'
Martin Freeman's acting career has been just as much an unpredictable a journey as his character Bilbo Baggins' Middle Earth quest in 'The Hobbit' series, but can you imagine his two most iconic roles joining...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 December 2014
Orlando Bloom On Spending Christmas With His Estranged Wife & Moving On From Legolas
Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom may have split up well over a year ago but that doesn't mean they hold any animosity toward each other. In fact, they will be spending Christmas Day together with...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 December 2014
Benedict Cumberbatch Is Honoured To Be A Part Of 'The Hobbit' Send-off
Let's not deny it - since 'The Lord of the Rings' came out, it has been almost every film-goer's dream to be a part of Middle Earth. Furthermore, it must have been incredibly enticing for...
By Stephen Caswell in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 December 2014
The Hobbit Brings Peter Jackson's Saga Full Circle
With 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies', Peter Jackson has completed a second trilogy of films based on J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novels 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'. But fans are...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 December 2014
A Week In Movies: Exodus And The Third Hobbit Premiere In London, As M:i 5 Films Across Town, Spectre Is Announced And Star Wars Teases The Internet
Ridley Scott was on hand for the premiere of his new biblical epic Exodus: Gods and Kings in London this week. Also on the red carpet were cast members Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, Ben Kingsley,...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 December 2014
Peter Jackson Quashes Rumors Of More Middle Earth Movies
Peter Jackson has quashed rumors of further Middle Earth movies, despite Galdalf himself Sir Ian McKellen suggesting the New Zealand director wasn't done with Tolkien's universe just yet. Smaug is on the war path in...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 December 2014
Is 'The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies' Peter Jackson's Last Dance With Jrr Tolkien?
He’s the man who brought the Lord of the Rings trilogy to the big screen and he’s just released the final instalment of The Hobbit, but Peter Jackson could be finally finished with adapting the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 December 2014
Peter Jackson Doesn't Know How To Send Emails
Peter Jackson doesn't know how to use email.The award-winning director is the creative force behind 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies', which features lots of impressive-looking special effects, but Peter concedes he still...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 December 2014
'The Hobbit: Battle Of The Five Armies' Trailer Is The Best Middle Earth Teaser Yet
A new trailer for Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies has rolled out online at the end of the big week of hype for cinema. Christopher Nolan's Interstellar is doing huge business...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 November 2014
Secrets To Benedict Cumberbatch's 'Smaug' Revealed In Hobbit Bonus Material
The secrets to how Benedict Cumberbatch was transformed into the fearsome dragon Smaug in The Hobbit have been revealed in behind-the-scenes footage included on the Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition Blu-Ray, set for release on...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 October 2014
Production Costs Of 'The Hobbit' Trilogy Revealed
The Hobbit trilogy is officially the most expensive movie series ever produced. New financial details reveal that the expenditure on the three films has totalled nearly three quarters of a billion dollars.Martin Freeman, pictured here...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 October 2014
Film Franchises That Go On Forever
The Hobbit trilogy has been criticised by some viewers for having too little content spread too thinly over the course of too many films. Originally, the idea was to split the 1937 J. R. R....
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 July 2014
The Best Movie Trailers To Emerge From Comic-con 2014
The San Diego Comic-Con may be over but the buzz surrounding its contents is only just beginning. Showing teasers left, right and centre, the convention has set the scene for an exciting year of film.Here...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 July 2014
Middle Earth Is Ravaged By War In 'The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies' [Trailer + Pictures]
As promised by the release of Smaug from Eribor, war has descended upon Middle Earth and threatens to strip landscape of peace, serenity and beauty. The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies finally has...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 July 2014
"The Hobbit" Hits Comic-con With Nostalgic Panel And Colbert's Trivia Quiz
If you were not at SDCC over the weekend, fret not, because some panels, like the one with the cast of The Hobbit and Stephen Colbert (what an inspired lineup) are already hitting youtube. One...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 July 2014
The Beatles Wanted To Film Lord Of The Rings
The Beatles approached director Stanley Kubrick to make a film adaptation of The Lord Of The Rings novels back in their heyday, according to moviemaker Peter Jackson.The Fab Four starred in five movies during their...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 July 2014
Peter Jackson Wore Disguise To Comic-con
'The Lord of the Rings' director Peter Jackson snuck into Comic-Con dressed in a disguise.The 52-year-old director revealed that he managed to explore Comic-Con in San Diego on Saturday (26.07.14) without being hassled for selfies...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 July 2014
Peter Jackson Still In Line To Direct An Episode Of 'Doctor Who'
Peter Jackson, whose big budget adaptations of the J.R.R Tolkien novels The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit have grossed almost $5billion worldwide, might be making a brief switch to small screen to direct...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2014
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