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The Hobbit prequels not a done deal
At Comic-Con 2009, Peter Jackson gave some more information regarding the Hobbit movies, and warns fans “not to get too excited yet.” He says: “I mean, people assume that we have a green light and we’re making the movie which we don’t. We have to deliver the script. The studio obviously has to approve the…
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LOTRO Design a Horse Contest
Lord of the Rings Online, a massive multiplayer online game, has announced a new design a horse contest. The winning entry will be implemented as a mount into the game, and the winner will receive a Turbine goodie bag and unique forum title as well. You can read more about the contest here!
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Christopher Tolkien talks about Sigurd and Gudrún
On an interview with Guardian.co.uk, the usually silent Christopher Tolkien, son of the late J.R.R. Tolkien, has come out to discuss his father’s newest posthumous book, The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún. You can read the full story here.
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‘Hobbit’ movie not to be a LOTR bridge
EmpireOnline.com talked to both Peter Jackson and Guillermo Del Toro, and both producer (Jackson) and director (del Toro) say that the Hobbit movie will not be a film that bridges the 60-year gap into the Lord of the Rings trilogy. “We’ve decided to have The Hobbit span the two movies, including the White Council and…
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Sean Astin on ‘The Hobbit’
In an interview with SciFi Wire.com, Sean Astin spoke about the upcoming ‘Hobbit’ movies and what he expects. “I wouldn’t personally expect to be back. Peter knows that he just has to tell me when and where to show up and I’ll be there. But I don’t know. I don’t know. I don’t what’s going…
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Tolkien Reading Day
Reading Day, March 25th, is an opportunity for grownups and children to read together and share their thoughts about journeys in Tolkien’s works and the places the travellers are going to. You can read an old favourite or maybe discover new ones. You can read more about it here.
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Happy Birthday Sean Astin
Sean Astin was born in Santa Monica, California, USA on 25th February 1971 and celebrates his 38th birthday today. You can see pictures of Sean here, pictures of him in the role of Sam here, and read his cast bio here. Happy birthday Sean!
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Mortensen and ‘The Hobbit’
In an interview with TotalFilm.com, Viggo Mortensen talks about the Hobbit movies, director Guillermo del Toro, and the previous “Lord of the Rings” movies. In talking about reprising his role as Aragorn, Mortensen says: “I’d rather finish the job myself than have another actor do it,” says Mortensen. “I’m interested in principle, but I’d want…
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New Hobbit-style park
A new Hobbit-styled park is underway in Plymouth England’s Devenport Park. The £3m park will feature different areas for different ages: “The Highlands will have a playhouse, nest swing and toddlers’ carousel, while the Middlelands will include climbing ropes and a zip-wire. “A youth pod for chilling out will be based in the Lowlands and…
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Monaghan and ‘The Hobbit’
Dominic Monaghan and his fellow hobbits and co-stars are hoping to return to Middle Earth in the upcoming ‘Hobbit’ movies. According to an interview with MTV, Monaghan says: “They really want us to come back, and I think there’s a really strong chance that we might be back. “I don’t really see myself retiring [Merry].…
