Author: HobbitFriend

  • PJ says yes to The Hobbit, needs everyone in agreement

    This just in at Reuters: “…Jackson is not resting on his laurels and said if complex rights issues can be resolved he would like to direct “The Hobbit,” J.R.R. Tolkien’s prequel to the “Rings” trilogy set some 50 years earlier.”

  • Gandalf at the premiere!

    At Ian McKellen’s site galleries of RotK pictures–at the NZ premiere, at the LA premiere, at the party, press conference, and more!

  • A day in the life of Poppa Hobbit

    Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be a genius movie maker? Well, wonder no more! Over at ABC New’s web site, an enthralling 4-page article on the making of RotK, from the Director’s perspective–laughs, lunch, and long days filled with very hard (but rewarding!) work.

  • Yet another RotK review…

    …this time from the female perspective. If your nerves can take one more review, then head on over to Ain’t It Cool News! *Spoilers abound!*

  • Gandalf and Frodo lend a helping hand

    Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood have signed some photos/playing cards that will be part of the Great Ormond Street Hospital’s on-line celebrity charity auction. A unique collection, each star card has an original signature and has been professionally mounted with a photo. Other celebrity signatures include Sir Cliff Richard, Mark Knopfler, Bill Wyman, Phil Collins,…

  • Return of the King has been seen

    There are two amazing reviews of RotK over at Ain’t It Cool News, here, and here –many spoilers, so be careful. Also, this is AICN, so also be aware that there is PG-13 language over there…

  • Talk with Smeagol! Talk with Gandalf!

    There are a couple of live exclusive chats next month scheduled over at Sci Fi–Andy Serkis on the 2nd, and Ian McKellen on the 5th.

  • No baloney, it’s called an Oscar…

    and Newsweek believes that RotK is a contender! The senior editor of that publication is using descriptive terms like “passionate” and “spectacular” after seeing it. That review and more, including some *spoilers*, over at Stuff.

  • Front row seating, without the airport hassles

    Read all about it–exciting news! Stuff will present live coverage, via web stream, from the red carpet on Courtenay Place from 1pm on Monday, December 1st. The parade into the Embassy! Interviews! PJ’s speech! That equals November 30th in the states, 5pm PST. Here is a link to a world time zone map, to help…

  • Gimili’s stunt double is a hobbit in the making

    After all, there is more to life than wearing a fake beard, wielding an axe, and hanging out with Aragorn. Read the whole story at Stuff.