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Andy Serkis: Martin Freeman Was Unpredictable On The Hobbit
Andy Serkis says Martin Freeman was unpredictable on the set of ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ because he always wanted to try his own thing while portraying Bilbo Baggins. See how right here .
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Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit’ Trilogy Becomes Closer to Reality With Talks Underway For Third Film
He already made a trilogy for The Lord of the Rings, but it’s becoming more apparent that filmmaker Peter Jackson — who just wrapped production on a two-part version of The Hobbit — may be returning to The Shire yet again. THR and LA Times both report that talks have begun with the cast the…
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Comic-Con crowd goes crazy for ‘Hobbit’ footage
If reaction to “The Hobbit” footage at Comic-Con is any indication, Peter Jackson has another couple of blockbusters on his hands, Yahoo reports.
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The Hobbit pub’s licensing fee to be paid by Stephen Fry and Sir Ian McKellen
As reported in The Examiner; in a heartwarming resolution to The Hobbit pubs’s licensing legal drama, actors Stephen Fry and Sir Ian McKellen have announced that they’ll be funding the annual $100 licensing fee required for the Southampton pub to retain its name and Tolkien theme. This was announced through the pub’s Twitter feed, which…
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The Noldor, New Zealand:Visit to Hobbiton
Back in January, Tolkien fans ‘The Noldor, New Zealand’ celebrated their Anniversary by visiting the Hobbiton set in Matamata, north of Taupo. They had wanted to show the photos much earlier, but were unfortunately prevented from doing so by the Non-Disclosure Agreement they made everybody sign there (as you buy your ticket). However, it seems…
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The Profundity of Viggo Mortensen
While a superlatively versatile actor, Viggo Mortensen is best known as for his portrayal in The Lord of the Rings films as Aragorn, the rugged wilderness ranger who realizes his birthright to become King. Despite the acclaim Mortensen received for his portrait of Aragorn, further examination reveals that Mortensen is, in fact, a 21st century…
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Andy Serkis Says Gollum Is Alive On Hobbit Set
Andy Serkis has revealed that he is shooting his scenes as Gollum for ”The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ live alongside his cast mates for the first time. You can see what he has to say by clicking here .
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First Look at Lego Gollum And The Rest of the Lord of the Rings Minifig Baddies
Rejoice! Lego has sent us all the official images of all the Lego Lord of the Rings minifigs. That includes the first look of the awesome Gollum, the Ringwraiths, the Uruk-hais, Moria Orcs and the Mordor Orcs. See the figures here .
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Andy Serkis Thanks James Franco For Oscars Backing
Actor Andy Serkis has publicly thanked James Franco for championing him as a Best Actor Oscar nominee, branding his support “extraordinarily bold”. See the article, from Contactmusic.com, here.
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The Hobbits Reunited
Empire celebrates the 10 year anniversary of The Lord Of The Rings. See the article here
