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Film technicians meet to discuss The Hobbit
Tvnz.co.nz report that an emergency meeting of film technicians in New Zealand has taken place to discuss the future of The Hobbit movies. The actors dispute may mean that filming will take place outside New Zealand and Sir Richard Taylor (head of Weta Workshop) has said that; “The mood is one of great concern…By the…
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Hobbit dispute meeting cancelled
The ongoing actor’s dispute regarding The Hobbit has yet to be settled and a meeting planned for today has been cancelled. The dispute is over pay and conditions and Actor’s Equity is asking members to boycott the movies. You can read the full story here.
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Happy birthday Viggo Mortensen
Happy birthday to Viggo Mortensen. Viggo was born in Watertown, New York, USA on October 20th 1958 and is now 52 years old. You can read his cast bio here and there are pictures of Viggo in the role of Aragorn here. Many happy returns Viggo!
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Where in the world will The Hobbit be made?
The New Zealand Herald report that there has been a “useful and productive discussion” between various groups in New Zealand about employment issues. However, the final decision as to where The Hobbit will be filmed will be decided by Warner Brothers. A decision is expected within the next two weeks.
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The most expensive film ever?
The Hobbit could become the world’s most expensive film ever made, with estimates of its cost at $500 million (£315 million), twice the cost of the LotR trilogy. The budget has increased due to delays including those caused by various legal disputes. You can read more at The Telegraph.
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Martin Freeman still hopeful about The Hobbit
Empire Online report that Martin Freeman is hopeful that he might still be in line for the part of Bilbo in The Hobbit. Martin has revealed that in the past scheduling problems meant that he had to turn the offer of the role down.
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New Zealand government steps in over union problems
Concerns that union disputes may mean that the filming of The Hobbit may go out of New Zealand have led the government to step in to try to help resolve the dispute. You can read more here.
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Deal to direct The Hobbit nearly completed
Stuff.co.nz report that Peter Jackson has “all but been confirmed as the director of The Hobbit”. His directing fee and percentage of the gross are agreed but there are a few lesser points still to be agreed. Commenting on the union problems Peter Jackson has indicated that filming will go off shore if the problems…
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Happy anniversary to the CoE Realms
Today, 10th August marks the 7th anniversary of the CoE Realms. There are fourteen different Realms which are named after the Valar of Ilúvatar. You can find out more about the Realms here.
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Is Sylvester McCoy the new Bilbo?
Since the news broke that the Peter Jackson is casting for The Hobbit rumors are starting about who might be cast in some of the roles. The latest is that ex Dr Who actor Sylvester McCoy might be up for a major role. You can read the full story here.
