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Hobbit Problems for PJ to Solve
Even though The Hobbit is a simpler book than The Lord of the Rings, it comes with its own set of unique storytelling challenges. Josh Tyler at Cinema Blend takes a look at four of the biggest possible issues that Peter Jackson is going to have to tackle in the Hobbit. What do you think?…
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Wannabe Hobbits Out In Droves
More than 700 would-be Hobbits turned out for a casting call in Hamilton, Stuff.co.nz reports. The try-outs attracted part-time actors, stay-at-homes mums and a wide range of other people.
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Howard Shore to Score The Hobbit
In a recent interview with Howard Shore at The Province, he has let loose the information that he will be working on the music for The Hobbit. Probably not a huge surprise, but it’s good to have it confirmed!
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CoE’s New Chatbar
Those of you that are currently logged in to the site are probably noticing something new at the bottom of the screen — this is the new CoE chatbar! It allows you to instantly chat with your friends, and has a lot of other cool features. Please click around and check it out, and if…
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Casting Rumors Galore…
IGN.com is reporting that Martin Freeman may have been cast as Bilbo, and has a few other rumors (any guesses on what role David Tennant might play?). People.co.uk is also reporting that James Nesbitt may have signed on for a major role. As always, these are just rumors — if we hear anything concrete, we’ll…
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MGM Settling Debt; New Zealand Union Issues Still in Play
Reports are coming in from Los Angeles of an imminent deal to rescue the financially troubled MGM studios, clearing the way for production to begin on The Hobbit. News from New Zealand are less promising, as attempts by the Council of Trade Unions (CTU) to settle a dispute between Hobbit producers and actors’ unions have…
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Hobbit Filming Begins in July
The BBC reports that filming on ‘The Hobbit’ is set to begin in July. No word yet on who is going to be playing Bilbo!
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John Howe Contest Winners
We’ve randomly selected the 10 winners of the John Howe book, Lost Worlds. Please click read more to see if you are one of the lucky winners!
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Review of John Howe’s Lost Worlds
If you’re a fan of John Howe’s work, then you will want to check out the review of his latest book, Lost Worlds, as reviewed by staff member Merides. Although the book is not explicitly Tolkien-related, it appears to be a lushly illustrated book that any Howe or fantasy fan would enjoy.
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Don’t forget to enter our contest!
You still have a chance to win a copy of John Howe’s latest book, Lost Worlds. We’ll be giving away several copies of the book on October 1st, so make sure you are entered before then. To enter the contest, click here.
