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'The Hobbit' Poster Revealed In Time For San Diego Comic-con
Just days after Peter Jackson announced that filming had been wrapped up on the hugely anticipated film adaptation of J.R Tolkien's 'The Hobbit', a new poster has emerged just in time for the huge Comic-Con...
By Lew Irwin on 12 July 2012
The Hobbit Will Premiere In New Zealand In November
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' will have its world premiere in New Zealand on November 28. Director Peter Jackson has revealed the special screening will be hosted at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington before the...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 June 2012
Jennifer Garner Cuts Striking Figure At Cinemacon
Jennifer Garner cut a striking figure on the red carpet at CinemaCon last night (April 25, 2012). Despite having two young girls and a new-born son to contend with at home, the Juno actress was...
By WENN on 26 April 2012
'The Hobbit' Preview Leaves Fans Concerned
A 10 minute preview of The Hobbit was unveiled at CinemaCon last night (April 24, 2012). Peter Jackson's latest cinematic venture is another adaptation of JRR Tolkien's fantasy novels; a follow-on from his globally successful...
By Lew Irwin on 25 April 2012
Jackson And The Hobbit Crew Escape Floods
Lord Of The Rings director Peter Jackson was forced to halt filming on his prequels in December (11) when local police issued a severe weather warning and urged him and his crew to pack up...
By WENN on 02 March 2012
Benedict Cumberbatch Joins Doctor Who For 50th Anniversary?
Benedict Cumberbatch, the British actor whose stock has risen considerably since appearing in the likes of Sherlock, War Horse and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, is set to take on the role of The Master as...
By WENN on 28 February 2012
Andy Serkis Says Gollum Is Alive On Hobbit Set
Andy Serkis is shooting all his scenes as Gollum on 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' set.The 47-year-old actor played the goblin-like character in the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy and had to bring the computer...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 February 2012
Cameron Rejects Hollywood; Avatar 2 To Film In New Zealand
While James Cameron shot much of his Ocar-winning Avatar in U.S. locations, such as Kauai and the Big Island in Hawaii and the converted aircraft assembly plant in Playa Vista, CA where Howard Hughes built...
By Lew Irwin on 02 February 2012
Jackson's Support For West Memphis Three Stems From Bullying Hell
Lord Of The Rings director Peter Jackson felt compelled to support the men accused of killing three Arkansas boy scouts because of the bullying he suffered as a kid.The filmmaker and his partner Fran Walsh...
By WENN on 23 January 2012
Benedict Cumberbatch Shrugs Off 'Steamy Sherlock' Complaints
The actor Benedict Cumberbatch has spoken out in defence of the racy scenes in the latest season of the Bbc series Sherlock that have caused criticism amongst some viewers. The episode, entitled 'A Scandal in...
By WENN on 06 January 2012
Peter Jackson Offering The Hobbit Visit For Charity
The Hobbit director Peter Jackson is offering a fan the chance to visit the set of the movie in New Zealand to raise money for charity.The filmmaker is currently shooting the Lord of the Rings...
By WENN on 23 December 2011
The Hobbit Movie Trailer: Young Bilbo Takes Center Stage
The first trailer for Peter Jackson's latest Lord of the Rings tale 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, set 60 years before The Fellowship of the Rings, hit the web on Tuesday evening (December 20, 2011),...
By Lew Irwin on 21 December 2011
Reese Witherspoon To Star In Controversial Murder Flick
Reese Witherspoon has signed on to star in Devil's Knot, a forthcoming drama about the 'West Memphis Three' who were tried and convicted of the murders of three boys in Arkansas in 1993. During the...
By WENN on 19 December 2011
Steven Spielberg Writing Second Tintin Movie
Steven Spielberg is already working on the script for the second 'Tintin' movie. The legendary filmmaker directed the first film 'The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn' starring Jamie Bell, Daniel Craig and...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 December 2011
Saoirse Ronan's The Host Confusion
Saoirse Ronan has no idea how she will film 'The Host'. The 17-year-old actress will take on the lead role in the movie about an alien race called Souls who take over Earth and its...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 November 2011
Liam Hemsworth For The Host?
Liam Hemsworth is being considered for one of the main roles in 'The Host'. The 'Hunger Games' star is one of a handful of actors who have been called in to screen test for the...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 November 2011
Peter Jackson, Turns 50, Helps Out Former Death Row Inmate
Peter Jackson turns 50 today (31st October 2011) and the New Zealand director will have more than cause to celebrate as work continues to pick up ahead of the long-awaited release of 'Lord Of The...
By WENN on 31 October 2011
Orlando Bloom: 'Lord Of The Rings Is In My Veins'
Orlando Bloom feels like 'Lord of the Rings' is in his blood. The British actor portrayed the role of elf Legolas in all three instalments of the epic fantasy movie and will be returning for...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 October 2011
Evangeline Lilly Worried Hobbit Role
The former 'Lost' actress plays elf character Tauriel â who has been created for the film and is not a part of the original book by J.R.R. Tolkien â and is worried about how die-hard...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 September 2011
Jackson & Walsh Committed To Keep Funding Murder Investigation
Lord Of The Rings director Peter Jackson will continue to fund an independent investigation surrounding the 1993 deaths of three Arkansas boy scouts after the three men jailed for the murder were set free last...
By WENN on 24 August 2011
Saoirse Ronan Disappointed To Miss Hobbit
Saoirse Ronan is "really disappointed" she couldn't appear in 'The Hobbit'.The 17-year-old actress initially jumped at the chance to work with director Peter Jackson - after previously starring in his adaptation of Alice Sebold's novel...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 July 2011
Elijah Wood Smokes 'Too Many' Cigarettes
Elijah Wood, the American actor best known for his role in the 'Lord of the Rings' movies, admits he smokes too many cigarettes in order to cope with stress. Elijah Wood is set to star...
By WENN on 23 June 2011
Evangeline Lilly Joins The Hobbit
Evangeline Lilly has joined the cast of 'The Hobbit' movies.The former 'Lost' actress has signed on to play a new character, Tauriel, but director Sir Peter Jackson refused to give any further details about the...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 June 2011
Cate Blanchett Not Seen Hobbit Script
Cate Blanchett has not yet read a script for 'The Hobbit'. The Australian actress has signed up to appear as ethereal character Galadriel in the 'Lord of the Rings' prequel - which recently began shooting...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 March 2011
Liv Tyler Disappointed About Hobbit Return
Liv Tyler is disappointed she wasn't approached to take part in 'The Hobbit'. While the actress plays elf princess in Arwen in the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, she admitted she hasn't heard from director...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 March 2011
Gosling Upset Jackson By Piling On The Pounds For The Lovely Bones
RYAN GOSLING and PETER JACKSON fell out on the set of THE LOVELY BONES when the actor showed up for work 60 pounds heavier.Gosling quit the project after disagreeing with his director's vision of the...
By WENN on 08 December 2010
Ryan Gosling Fired From Lovely Bones For Weight Gain
Ryan Gosling got fired from 'The Lovely Bones' for "drinking" ice cream.The actor was replaced by Mark Wahlberg just days before filming was due to commence because he and director Peter Jackson had had different...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 December 2010
Jackson's Rep Brands Hobbit Race Dispute An 'Unfortunate Error'
A representative for director PETER JACKSON has admitted casting crews working on THE HOBBIT made "an incredibly unfortunate error" after a British actress claimed she was turned down for a role in the film because...
By WENN on 29 November 2010
Ian Mckellen Not Set For Hobbit?
Sir Ian McKellen is not "under contract" to appear in 'The Hobbit'. The British actor - who has appeared as wizard Gandalf in the previous 'Lord of the Rings' movies - says things could be...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 November 2010
Jackson Names His Hobbit Cast
Filmmaker PETER JACKSON has announced his cast for the highly-anticipated THE HOBBIT movie, which will start shooting in February (11).After months of rumours, he confirms Martin Freeman will play hero Bilbo Baggins and Richard Armitage...
By WENN on 22 October 2010
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