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James Nesbitt on The Hobbit
In this article at contactmusic.com James Nesbitt (who will be playing Bofur in The Hobbit movies) reveals that filming will start in about three weeks and he will start filming in a month. Meanwhile he’s being doing training, including stunt fights and horse riding, to get ready for the part.
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Peter Jackson pledges support in aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake
The Hollywood Reporter indicate that Peter Jackson has stated that The Hobbit production are; “shocked and saddened by the earthquake and its devastating aftermath” and they “stand ready” to help in any way they can. The crew of Weta Workshop have made donations to the Earthquake Relief Fund and have given clothing for those who…
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Aidan Turner on The Hobbit
In this interview at EW.com Aidan Turner, talks about his forthcoming role as Kili in The Hobbit.
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“Mount Doom” may be moving
Mount Ngauruhoe, in New Zealand featured in the LotR movies as Mount Doom. However, the mountain range is sacred to the iwi and local Maori are “set to put their foot down” and refuse permission for filming to take place. Peter Jackson may have to move filming to Mount Taranaki and the Southern Alps. To…
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Hobbit Press Conference
Stars of The Hobbit, including Martin Freeman and James Nesbitt, took part in a press conference in New Zealand where they discussed the forthcoming movies and said that they cannot wait for filming to begin. You can view some footage of the press conference at BBC.co.uk, Stuff.co.nz and at Telegraph.co.uk. There’s a 38 minute video…
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Hobbiton Tours
Stuff.co.nz report that Peter Jackson has entered into a joint partnership with Hobbiton Tours. Their new company, Shire Tours, will feature an identical set to that used in the LotR and The Hobbit movies.
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The Lord of the Rings: War in the North
The Lord of the Rings: War of the North is an action based RPG video game with online, interdependent co-play for up to three players (so you can form your own fellowship!). You’ll need to work together to try to defeat Sauron’s forces. The game is due for release this year for PS3, Xbox 360…
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Martin Freeman on The Hobbit
Martin Freeman has said that he is feeling daunted but excited at the prospect of moving from his home to New Zealand to play Biblo in the forthcoming movies of The Hobbit. You can read the full story here.
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Hobbiton is waiting for the hobbits to move in
The Hobbiton set has been built and is waiting for the hobbits to arrive. It’s not certain when filming will actually begin (due to the delays due to Peter Jackson’s recent surgery) but the set will be closed from 14th February to 20th March. You can read the full story and see a picture of…
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Peter Jackson discharged from hospital
Peter Jackson has been discharged from Wellington Hospital. He has returned home to continue his recovery. Any delays to filming are expected to be minimal. You can read the fully story here. We wish PJ all the best for a speedy recovery.
