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Happy Birthday Hugo Weaving
Today, the 4th of April, is Hugo Weaving’s birthday. Hugo was born in Nigeria in 1960, and is 50 today. You can view pictures of Hugo here and pictures of Hugo in the role of Elrond here.
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Interview with Richard Taylor
In an interview at MTV Richard Taylor, of Weta Workshop, talks about the forthcoming movies of The Hobbit. He reveals that so far they have not started fully on pre-production and are in the design phase. He comments; “it’s fantastic to think that we’re going to be able to develop the dwarves to such a…
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Glad to be back as Gandalf
In this short video interview at itn Ian McKellen reveals that he’s glad to be back as Gandalf. He says that The Hobbit is a film that deserves to be made and the Gandalf is with him every day. N.B. Before the interview plays you have to watch a short advert!
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Andy Serkis interview
In an interview at Digital Spy Andy Serkis reveals that he expects filming for The Hobbit to start before the end of 2010 and he also confirms that the role of Bilbo has yet to be cast. You can view a video of the interview at Digital Spy.
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Happy anniversary CoE
Today, Saturday 6th March 2010, is CoE’s eighth anniversary. Happy anniversary CoE!
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Happy Birthday Sean Astin
Sean Astin was born in Santa Monica, California, USA on 25th February 1971 and celebrates his 39th 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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Happy birthday Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA, on 28th January 1981 and celebrates his 29th birthday today. You can see pictures of Elijah here, pictures of him in the role of Frodo here and read his cast bio here. Happy birthday Elijah!
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Who will be Bilbo?
Both Peter Jackson and Guillermo del Toro have put paid to the rumors that Tobey Maguire has been cast as Bilbo in the forthcoming movies of The Hobbit. Whilst auditions are taking place the news as to who will be Bilbo is not expected for a month or two. You can read the full story…
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Happy birthday Orlando Bloom
Today, 13th January, is Orlando Bloom’s birthday. Orlando was born in Canterbury, England, on the 13th of January, 1977 and is 33 today. You can read Orlando’s cast biography here. There are pictures of Orlando here and pictures of Orlando in the role of Legolas here. Happy Birthday Orlando!
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A toast to The Professor
Today, 3rd January, is the birthday of J.R.R. Tolkien. He was born 118 years ago on 3rd January 1892 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The Tolkien Society suggest that at 9pm in your local time you raise a glass and celebrate his life and work with a toast to “The Professor”.
