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J.R.R. Tolkiens Life to become a movie.
Tolkiens life is set to become a biopic and is already in development. The movie will depict the times that led up to Tolkien writing the books ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’. Read more here.
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New Movie Trailer and Poster released, and Desolation of Smaug’s Closing Song is revealed
Click here for a look at Trailer Number 3 and here for a link to the new poster (note that the site contains an ad box that needs to have the sound turned off). Peter Jackson today revealed the closing song for The Hobbit; The Desolation of Smaug. Click here to be taken to the…
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News Update; Dwarves before and after, New book, a Chance to win a strategy game, Hobbit motel for sale, Details of the new Dennys promotion, The Simpsons do a Middle-earth couch gag.
Imgur has recently posted side by side shots of the Dwarves in person and in their makeup. The pictures can be found here. The Tolkien Library has just announced the release of the new book; ‘MIDDLE-EARTH Envisioned: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings: On Screen, On Stage and Beyond’. Details can be found…
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Production Diary 12
Director Peter Jackson has posted a new production video on his Facebook page. The video can be found here.
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A chance ( for UK citizens) to win tickets to the U.K. pre-premiere Event, New ‘The Hobbit; An Unexpected Journey’ Extended Edition Featurette , Empire’s new ‘Desolation of Smaug’ covers, and TV Trailers 4 & 5
Details of heyuguys.co.uk’s new contest, and details of the star studded, many-city simulcast Event festivities, can be found here. If you’d like to see the new one minute featurette, which focuses on Graham McTavish (Dwalin) and his dressing room chair, click here. Empire Magazine’s four new covers featuring ‘The Hobbit; The Desolation of Smaug’, can…
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Hobbit News catch-up; Stamps, Motion Capture pics, PJ`s plans, Hobbit figure collectors unhappy, Cinematography Award, new vinyl figures, and PJ uuse of del Toro`s vison of the films
To get a look at New Zealand’s ‘Hobbit’ commemorative stamps and coins, click here. For a behind the scenes look at Benedict Cumberbatch doing some motion capture work playing Smaug, click here. Click here to read about Director Peter Jackson`s future plans. Click here to find out why many Hobbit action figure collectors are unhappy…
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News Update for Oct. 20th 2013.
For the full synopsis of THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG click here. The new banner ad and poster for THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG can be found here. For information about the World Fantasy Convention to be held in Brighton England between Oct 31st and Nov 3rd click here. Recent interviews with Orlando…
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Rare LOTR props up for Auction
How would you like to own Sting, Gandalf the White’s staff or Gimli’s axe? Those LOTR movie props are among the items to be auctioned off this December at Julien’s Auctions in Bevery Hills, California. You’ll need to bring a bit of cash as these items won’t be going cheap! Details on the items to…
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‘Desolation of Smaug’ Trailer number 3: Latest 30 second Trailer now online
The latest trailer for “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” shows a few more images from part two of Peter Jackson’s trilogy of “Lord of the Rings” prequel. The trailer can be viewed here.
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A better look at Beorn
Previously, we posted a look at a still of Beorn that was rather scary to see. A much better look at Beorn can now be found here.
