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No ‘Hobbit’ Questing for James McAvoy
June 20, 2008
Awhile ago we mentioned that James McAvoy, everyone’s favorite fawn from The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, was up for the part of Bilbo Baggins in the prequelized duo of Hobbit movies... More
Hobbit’ Director Guillermo Del Toro Answers Your Questions - Submit Now!
June 20, 2008
Seven years ago this week, I said farewell to a college class that would change my life... More
James McAvoy Continues Shooting Down ‘Hobbit’ Rumors But Tells Us Who Should Play Bilbo
June 16, 2008
Last December, I wrote a casting call article, asking blog readers who they would most like to see step into the hairy feet of Bilbo Baggins in an eventual “Hobbit” film. More
High hopes the Hobbit effect will hit home
June 15, 2008
MIDDLE EARTH and the Hobbits recast New Zealand as a nature lover's paradise and helped propel the islands' share of global tourism to record levels.More
Update: The Hobbit Lawsuit
June 14, 2008
As we reported back in February, the Tolkien estate is suing New Line Cinema (or maybe now Warner Bros.) claiming that New Line still owes More
James McAvoy in line to take on Hobbit role
June 8, 2008
SCOTS star James McAvoy is on the shortlist for Hollywood's hottest role - Bilbo Baggins in Lord Of The Rings prequel The Hobbit.More
Christopher Lee keen to play Saruman in Hobbit films
June 5, 2008
Sir Christopher Lee would be keen on a possible return to the role of Saruman for the upcoming films based on The Hobbit, he has admitted... More
Rumor: Dan Radcliffe Considered For The Hobbit
June 5, 2008
In the past few days, there have been online rumors that Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), as well as Jack Black and James McAvoy, is being considered for the role of “Bilbo Baggins” in Peter Jackson’s production of The Hobbit. It has also been rumored that James McAvoy is the favored actor for the role. More
Getting in the Hobbit
June 1, 2008
Last weekend Peter Jackson and Spanish film-maker Guillermo del Toro hosted a webchat about the forthcoming Hobbit movies which Jackson is executive producing and... The New Zealand Herald
Jack Black Denies ‘Hobbit’ Rumors, Will Not Play Bilbo
May 31, 2008
He is the clue finder, the web-cutter, the stinging fly. He was chosen for the lucky number. He comes from the end of a bag, but no bag goes over him. He is the Barrel-rider. Bilbo Baggins goes by many names in “The Hobbit,” but one that he will never be known as is Jack Black, MTV News has learned. MTV
Here's The Hobbit
May 26, 2008
Alan Lee is back for the set design of The Hobbit, as is Ian McKellen, returning as Gandalf the Grey; while Guillermo del Toro wants his dragon to be something new and groundbreaking. Read the full interview with Peter Jackson and Guillermo del Toro and their plans for the two new Tolkien movies. More
Hobbit Chat Transcript Online
May 25, 2008
Peter Jackson and Guillermo del Toro answered live questions from fans in a huge chat event this morning, and Weta Holics transcribed the whole darn thing. Read Transcript
Mortensen, McKellen and Serkis all in talks for Hobbit roles
May 23, 2008
It's great that Guillermo del Toro and Peter Jackson are both on board for the upcoming Hobbit features, but what about everyone else involved with The Lord of the Rings? Paste
Liv Tyler Talks The Hobbit
May 20, 2008
IGN caught up with actress Liv Tyler yesterday in New York City to discuss her new horror film... IGN
Seven Things We Want From The Hobbit
May 20, 2008
It's hard to imagine, after the awe-inspiring success of the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy and barrage of legal debacles that followed its release (hope you enjoy that crow you're eating, Robert Shaye), that Peter Jackson is actually going to be returning to Middle-Earth for not just one, but two more films... More
Mckellen Confirms Hobbit
April 30, 2008
Sir Ian McKellen is going there and back again... Eonline
Guillermo Del Toro Will Direct The Hobbit
April 26, 2008
If you noticed the world seemed like a better place today, birds sung sweeter, the sky was a more agreeable shade of blue, it's because the world is a better place. dvdfeed
Hobbit decision good for NZ
April 26, 2008
The film industry is looking forward to a big boost with the news two films based on Tolkien's The Hobbit are going to... More
Film-maker Del Toro hails Hobbit director role as 'dream come true'
April 26, 2008
Guillermo del Toro, the Mexican film-maker with a cult following for his fantasy horror movies, is to direct the two prequel films to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Del Toro was announced yesterday... Del Toro was announced yesterdayIndependent UK
Del Toro moves to New Zealand to direct 'The Hobbit'
April 26, 2008
Mexican moviemaker Guillermo Del Toro is emigrating to New Zealand to direct upcoming movie 'The Hobbit' and its sequel. The director, 43, will spend... Ireland Online
http://www.skynews.com.au/showbiz/article.aspx?id=226389
April 26, 2008
If you noticed the world seemed like a better place today, birds sung sweeter, the sky was a more agreeable shade of blue, it's because the world is a better place. more
NYCC 08: Del Toro Circles The Hobbit
April 19, 2008
Lord of the Rings fans waiting for a definite answer on Guillermo Del Toro's involvement in The Hobbit prequel films will soon have their answer. IGN
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Join 'Hobbit' Cast
April 14, 2008
It's official, after months of negotiations, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have signed on to the upcoming feature film adaptation of Tolkien's "The Hobbit" last weekend. SPOOF
Weta Conceptualizing Dwarves for the Hobbit?
April 13, 2008
After more digging, message board member Compa Mighty found the transcript of a recent chat in which Gino Acevedo, Sr. Prosthetics Supervisor and Visual Creature Effects Art Director at Weta Workshop, reports that he’s looking forward to... The One Ring
Del Toro: Hobbit Moving Forward
April 7, 2008
Guillermo del Toro, long rumored to be the director for The Hobbit, says the movie is moving forward in capable hands. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, del Toro says dvdfeed
Guillermo Del Toro talks The Hobbit
March 19, 2008
Michael from TheOneRing emailed us to update us on the Hobbit movie. First off he confirmed that indeed Guillermo Del Toro is not yet directing the film with quotes from the famous director. Quote; Onering
Precious 'Hobbit' first edition sells for 60,000 pounds
March 19, 2008
A rare first edition of author J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novel "The Hobbit" was sold at auction Tuesday for 60,000 pounds (122,000 dollars, 77,000 euros) -- more than twice its forecast value.AFP
Angry Nerd Rants
March 3, 2008
Hobbits are a skid mark on the underpants of Middle Earth. They're the Tolkien equivalent of a hippie commune. I'm sick and tired of freeloaders living off the welfare of others Check it out!
New Line Folds; Hobbit Safe for Now
March 3, 2008
Studio behind Lord of the Rings folds after forty years, absorbed by Warner Bros.; Hobbit movies still a go. More
WB/New Line: What Does It Mean?
March 1, 2008
No, Warner Bros plans to maintain New Line as a “separate development, production, marketing, distribution and business affairs operations.: However... More
'The Hobbit' is Safe! (And Other Grim Fallout from New Line's Demise)
Feb 28, 2008
Sort of. Assuming Bewkes can square up with the J.R.R. Tolkien estate, which is suing for not only the $150 million it says its still owed from The Lord of the Rings franchise but also to reclaim film rights to other Tolkien work... Defamer.com
Guillermo Del Toro on The Orphanage
Feb 28, 2008
Alongside his career as an award-winning writer-director, Guillermo Del Toro is busy making a name for himself as a prolific producer. During 2008 he has a good half dozen projects More
New Line No Longer Independent
Feb 28, 2008
The press has been saying for a while now that New Line Pictures was in desperate need for another hit, not really having had much of any kind of success since their three year stint with Lord of the Rings. It looks like all of that talk was right on the money Cinema Blend
Elijah Wood Calls Guillermo Del Toro Perfect for 'Hobbit'
Feb 21, 2008
When word came last month that “Hellboy” director Guillermo del Toro was eyeing a voyage to Middle-earth, loyal fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s lengendarium reacted with general approval and glee. If they couldn’t have Peter Jackson, then here, at least, was the next best thing. MTV Movies Blog
Hobbit Hits Hurdles
Feb 18, 2008
A new lawsuit threatens to block The Hobbit, as Tolkien's estate sues New Line Cinema. Plus: Indy trailer debuts; Bettany joins spiritual thriller Legion; Nativity Story's Joseph gets new role; Passion screenwriter sues Mel Gibson; and more. more
Del Toro Hobbit Update from Empire
Feb 15, 2008
We caught up with Guillermo Del Toro but a few minutes ago and asked him for an update on the current situation with The Hobbit. Empireonline
Del Toro Not Yet Signed for 'Hibbit' Films
Feb 14, 2008
It seems it is true, Guillermo del Toro is not officially aboard to direct The Hobbit or it's sequel and I can only assume it is this latest lawsuit business that is holding things up. Rope of Silicon
Tolkien Heirs Sue New Line Over Millions From 'Rings'
Feb 12, 2008
Following in the footsteps of Peter Jackson, the director of the Oscar-winning "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, heirs to J. R. R. Tolkien, the author of the books on which the films are based, are suing New Line Cinema for failing to pay them at least $150 million, which they say they are owed as part of the movies’ gross receipts. NY Times
Lawsuit Impacts The Hobbit
Feb 11, 2008
Betcha really wanted to see The Hobbit, didn't you? Well, it looks like you're going to have to wait awhile for that -- IGN
Is Del Toro a Lock?
Feb 9, 2008
Just because Hollywood Reporter or Variety say it's a lock, that doesn't mean it's a lock: That's my new rule. more
Sarasota Youth Opera to Present The Hobbit
Feb 7, 2008
SARASOTA, FL - Sarasota Youth Opera has announced that it will present the U.S. Premiere of Canadian composer Dean Burry’s The Hobbit as its 2008 production. Full Article
Even more hints that Del Toro is Definitely 'Hobbit' Director
Feb 6, 2008
Reporter Jussi Ahlroth from Finland’s Helsingin Sanomat sends us an email today detailing a conversation with Guillermo Del Toro’s casting director, Jeremy Zimmerman. The One Ring
Hobbit's Creation Uncertain
Feb 5, 2008
“Negotiations have not ended and The Hobbit is not a sure thing.” -Del Toro
Hobbit Worries
February 4, 2008
Peter Jackson's producing, Del Toro's directing, and Gandalf's on board. So what has Guardian's Ben Child so worried?
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Official: Del Toro to direct The Hobbit
February 1, 2007
Guillermo Del Toro, director of Pan's Labyrinth, will be directing The Hobbit.
What the 2nd Movie might look like
December 30, 2007
It will bridge the gap between The Hobbit and the LOTR Trilogy, but what does that mean? del Toro as Director?
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