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First ‘Hobbit’ Cover Courtesy of EMPIRE

First ‘Hobbit’ Cover Courtesy of EMPIRE

Photo Source: Empire Magazine Following Entertainment Weekly’s photos of Martin Freeman and Sir Ian McKellen from the set of ‘The Hobbit,’ Empire Magazine has just released their first ‘Hobbit’ cover, featuring Bilbo Baggins and

Freeman has Perfect Hobbit Gait, McKellen’s Gandalf ‘Iconic’

Freeman has Perfect Hobbit Gait, McKellen’s Gandalf ‘Iconic’

 In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Peter Jackson, director of the highly anticipated two-part film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, expressed his approval over the casting of Martin Freeman, who will play the […]

BREAKING: First Look of Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins!

BREAKING: First Look of Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins!

These pictures were just released by Entertainment Weekly, hot off the press! What do you think, Hobbit fans? Does Martin Freeman capture your image of Bilbo Baggins? Let’s play “Caption it!” with the top image! Leave […]

BREAKING: Evangeline Lilly and Barry Humphries Cast in ‘The Hobbit’

BREAKING: Evangeline Lilly and Barry Humphries Cast in ‘The Hobbit’

Evangeline Lilly Barry Humphries Peter Jackson announced on his Facebook page today that  Evangeline Lilly and Barry Humphries have joined The Hobbit Cast. In his post Jackson wrote: “Evangeline Lilly will be playing a new […]

Benedict Cumberbatch Confirmed Voice of Smaug and Luke Evans Cast as Bard in ‘The Hobbit’

Benedict Cumberbatch Confirmed Voice of Smaug and Luke Evans Cast as Bard in ‘The Hobbit’

Luke Evans Benedict Cumberbatch Two Hobbit casting rumors were laid to rest today as it was announced by Deadline New York that Luke Evans was cast as Bard the Grim and Benedict Cumberbatch is to […]

Take a Walk on the Tolkien Side

Take a Walk on the Tolkien Side

Penkridge Library Mark your calendars, UK Tolkien fans! Penkridge Library, located in Staffordshire, is offering fans a  chance to see where the esteemed author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy once […]

The Filth of Saruman Found Flowing Under Hobbit Studios?

Fire-fighters were called yet again to Miramar Studios after contractors digging on site ran into fowl smelling sludge. A pollution response team was called in and now the ooze is being labeled as “toxic” and […]

New Company Creates Middle-earth Inspired Make-up

New Company Creates Middle-earth Inspired Make-up

Lord of the Rings has inspired artists, writers, movie producers and video games. But how often has the works of J.R.R. Tolkien inspired make-up? Independent beauty company Cinnamon Candies is probably one of the first […]

Table Top Role Play

Hi and welcome to our new News segment on Table Top based RPG’S mainly focusing on Middle Earth Role Playing (MERP) ICE series. Quick introduction, I am Rick and have been gaming for nigh on […]

Official Release Dates and Titles for ‘The Hobbit’ Films Announced!

Official Release Dates and Titles for ‘The Hobbit’ Films Announced!

The official release dates and titles for The Hobbit films have been announced! Mark your calendars… “THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY” -December 14, 2012 “THE HOBBIT: THERE AND BACK AGAIN” -December 13, 2013