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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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Christopher Lee Returning as Saruman
Christopher Lee is now expected to reprise the role of Saruman for the prequel movie The Hobbit, The Telegraph is reporting. His website states: “Sir Christopher Lee had been in talks to reprise his role as the wizard Saruman and it now looks certain, providing that he is in good health, that he will be…
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Filming start date for The Hobbit announced
Filming of Sir Peter Jackson’s movie version of Tolkien’s The Hobbit will begin on March 21, TVNZ reports. This is good news — better late than never!
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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.
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Peter Jackson ‘doing well’ after surgery
Peter Jackson is in a stable condition in the intensive care unit of Wellington Hospital following surgery for a perforated ulcer. He is expected to make a full recovery but will need to stay in hospital for several days. The full story can be read here.
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Another signing for The Hobbit
Saoirse Ronan (who was in The Lovely Bones, directed by Peter Jackson) has signed on to play a role in The Hobbit movies. As yet the part which she will play is not known. You can read the full story here.
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The Hobbit Shoot Delayed; Jackson in Hospital
Shooting for The Hobbit has been delayed after director Peter Jackson was admitted to the hospital, after complaining of acute stomach pains earlier this week, which were diagnosed as a perforated ulcer. After surgery to repair the ulcer, Jackson is reported to now be resting. Read more about it here. Note: I’m sure we all…
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Elijah Wood on The Hobbit
In this interview at MTV Elijah Wood talks about his return to Middle-earth. Talking about how Frodo will fit in to The Hobbit movies he says; “The way that it’ll fit in will not at all infringe upon the integrity of ‘The Hobbit.’
