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'The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug' Premiere Brings Together All-star Cast [Pictures]
Last night (December 3) saw the premiere for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug at Los Angeles’ Chinese Theater. While the final Hobbit film wrapped filming back in summer, the production team and cast, including...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 December 2013
Hobbit Fans Get Treat As Extra Long 'Desolation Of Smaug' Trailer Hits
Ahead of the second film in Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy’s release, an extended, for-the-fans trailer has been released, giving us a better look at the Desolation of Smaug, which will hit cinemas this December.Martin Freeman...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 November 2013
Lord Of The Rings Costumes And Props To Be Sold At Auction
Costumes and props from director Peter Jackson's Lord Of The Rings trilogy are to go under the hammer at an auction in California in December (13).The Trilogy Collection: Props & Costumes from Middle Earth will...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 October 2013
Lord Of The Rings Prop Sale To Include Frodo's Sword, Gandalf's Staff & Sam's Hairy Hobbit Feet
For the first time since the first of the Lord of the Rings trilogy was released more than a decade ago, memorabilia from Peter Jackson's movies will go on sale at a Los Angeles auction...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 October 2013
'The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug' New Trailer - Ready For More? [Trailer + Pictures]
The second film in The Hobbit franchise The Desolation of Smaug has a brand new trailer, which sees the Elves and the Dwarves reluctantly unite, Bilbo Baggins captured by The Ring's power and the terrifying...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 October 2013
Cate Blanchett Will Debut As Film Director In Herman Koch's Epic 'The Dinner'
Cate Blanchett might've put on a jaw-dropping performance in her most recent film Blue Jasmine, but she's about to display a new talent as a budding film director in the upcoming adaptation of The Dinner.Perhaps...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 September 2013
Peter Jackson May Direct 'Doctor Who' Episode, For A Golden Dalek
Director Peter Jackson expressed an interest in directing an episode of the BBC's long-running time travel drama, Doctor Who, to Entertainment Weekly. The Hobbit director said he'd direct an entire episode with just a golden...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 August 2013
Peter Jackson Salutes Martin Freeman In Honor Of The Actor Wrapping His Scenes For The Hobbit Trilogy
Orlando Bloom said goodbye to Legolas recently and now, it’s time for Martin Freeman to take off the Bilbo Baggins coat. The actor wrapped his scenes for The Hobbit trilogy today and naturally, filmmaker Peter...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 July 2013
The Hobbit's Tauriel Is 'Dangerous'
Evangeline Lilly's character in 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' is ''dangerous''.The actress plays Elven warrior Tauriel in the new film and says her alter-ego is far more fiery and brash than Cate Blanchett's wise...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 July 2013
The Hobbit: No Show At Comic-con But A Behind-the-scenes Sneak Preview [Video]
It wasn't really a diva-ruling that the sequel to 2012's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey won't be holding a panel at this year's Comic-Con: in his vlog, Jackson acknowledges that fans attending Comic-Con will be...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 July 2013
Orlando Bloom And Sir Ian Mckellen Are Legolas And Gandalf For The Last Time
As filming for The Hobbit trilogy comes to an end, the franchise says goodbye to some of its most loved characters. The time has come for Legolas and Gandalf to put down their bow and...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 July 2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug Trailer: Here's Benedict Cumberbatch! [Trailers And Pictures]
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Trailer is finally here, and with it, the first look at Benedict Cumberbatch's big scaly fire breathing dragon. The British actor voices Smaug in the second of Peter Jackson's...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 June 2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug Trailer: Jackson Posts The 'Happy Hobbit's' Reaction
Three Elves are watching a YouTube video. This is not, contrary to how it might appear, the start of a bad joke but is actual video footage posted by Peter Jackson on his Facebook page....
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 June 2013
The Hobbit 2: The Desolation Of Smaug Trailer - Beware Of Plot Twists
The strategy for the new The Hobbit 2: The Desolation of Smaug trailer seems pretty simple: how many instantly recognisable things can be put in this? Put ‘em all in. But let’s be honest, as...
By Victoria Pavlova on 12 June 2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug Trailer - First Look
Following last Christmas' first instalment that kicked off the trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the new episode of adventures in Middle Earth will take Gandalf (Ian McKellen), Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and the band...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 June 2013
Luke Evans Lands Lead In The Crow
Luke Evans has landed the lead role in 'The Crow'.The 'Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' actor is set to star in F. Javier Gutierrez's Relativity Media remake of the original 1994 Alex Proyas-directed thriller film, Deadline...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 May 2013
Willie Nelson Celebrates 80th Birthday With Gandalf Audition Tape
Country music legend Willie Nelson has kicked off his eighties by challenging Sir Ian Mckellen for the role of Gandalf in director Peter Jackson's The Hobbit movie trilogy.The singer/songwriter, who turned 80 on Tuesday (30Apr13),...
By WENN on 30 April 2013
The Hobbit's Luke Evans To Play Dracula - What Else Can This Guy Do!?
Luke Evans is quickly moving from rising star to, well… star. He’s been a Greek god in The Immortals, and again in Clash of The Titans. He’s been a heroic police man and one of...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 April 2013
Taylor Swift Almost Impaled By Ed Sheeran's Hobbit Sword
British singer Ed Sheeran almost had Taylor Swift's blood on his hands after a sword gifted to him by The Hobbit director Peter Jackson slipped and nearly stabbed the country superstar.The A Team star was...
By WENN on 02 April 2013
Listen Up America: Chinese Box-office Grows 37% To $2.7 Billion
Box-office revenue in China reached a massive $2.7 billion in 2012, far more than expected and up some 37 per cent on the previous year. The MPAA's annual report confirmed that China has overtaken Japan...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 March 2013
Festive Release Planned For Peter Jackson's Third Instalment Of The Hobbit
The final instalment in Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy has been pushed back so that it’s in line with the preceding two movies (and keeping with the tradition of the Lord of the Rings movies, which...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 March 2013
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Leads Saturn Awards Nominations
Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will lead the way at the 2013 Saturn Awards after landing nine nominations.The Lord of the Rings prequel is up for the Best Fantasy prize alongside The Amazing...
By WENN on 20 February 2013
Michael Jackson's Son Lands Entertainment Tonight Job
Michael Jackson's son has landed a job as a special correspondent for 'Entertainment Tonight'.Prince Michael Jackson, 16 - whose father died from acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009 - is hoping the job, will lead...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 February 2013
The Hobbit Lands Technical Oscar
Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has landed an Academy Award for its visual effects team at a pre-Oscars ceremony in California.Simon Clutterbuck, James Jacobs and Dr. Richard Dorling picked up their trophy at...
By WENN on 11 February 2013
Hobbit Extra: A Live Preview Of Pt. 2
In a new addition to the extras packages that DVD distributors employ to attract buyers, Warner Bros. announced on Tuesday that anyone buying the DVD or Blu-ray Disc release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey...
By Lew Irwin on 06 February 2013
The Hobbit Rakes In $600m And Django Unchained To Be Tarantino's Biggest Movie Yet
As the results pour in for the movie takings over the festive period, it looks as though three movies have truly surpassed themselves. The Hobbit took $32m over the weekend, bringing its world wide gross...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 December 2012
The Hobbit Top At The Box Office Once Again
The Hobbit, which wasn’t much of a favorite with critics upon its release, has continued to dominate the box office for the third week straight.The hit prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy has...
By Victoria Pavlova on 30 December 2012
Peter Jackson: 'Fans Will Get Used To My Pioneering Filmmaking'
Moviemaker Peter Jackson has defended his decision to film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey at double the normal frame rate, despite reports suggesting the life-like footage is making fans ill.Moviegoers who caught early footage at...
By WENN on 27 December 2012
Christmas Day Releases Set Hollywood On Track For A Record Year At The Box Office
Despite a lull at the end of the summer, a huge winter, with films like Twilight, Skyfall and The Hobbit, plus the Christmas day releases of Les Miserables and Django Unchained, have set the scene...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 December 2012
Learn About West Of Memphis Before Its Christmas Day Release
West of Memphis - an examination of a failure of justice in the case against the West Memphis Three - hits New York on Christmas day. Peter Jackson's best know for his Tolkien adaptions, most...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 December 2012
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