Richard Taylor New Zealander of the Year Finalist
Sir Richard Taylor is one of the finalists in the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards 2012 says TVNZ . Sir Richard is the creator and head of Weta Workshop, most famous for creating […]
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Happy Birthday, James Nesbitt!
James Nesbitt, who will play Bofur in “The Hobbit” films, turns 47 today! James, or Jimmy, as he’s known to friends, was born in Coleraine, Northern Ireland and initially aspired to follow in the steps […]
BREAKING: New Image of Bilbo Baggins Shows Signs of Mirkwood
Yes, another image of Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins in ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ has surfaced on the web, thanks to the LA Times. This image, however, is different from the others we’ve seen. […]
Gandalf the Bartender
If you were wondering what Gandalf the Grey has been up to during the current break from filming The Hobbit, then look no further than The Grapes pub in London. Sir Ian McKellen has recently acquired […]
Patrick Spadaccino Still Hoping to Be In ‘The Hobbit’!
Back in August, I had the pleasure of interviewing Patrick Spadaccino (you can view that interview here), a wonderful man whom I befriended after posting an article on my blog about his campaign to be […]
Benedict Cumberbatch Survived Harrowing Kidnap Attempt
A kidnapping attempt in South Africa in 2005 inspired actor Benedict Cumberbatch to “live a life slightly less ordinary,” he said. At the time, he had no idea he was going to be playing the […]
Richard Armitage Absolutely Loves Working on “The Hobbit”
Richard Armitage, who plays Thorin Oakenshield in “The Hobbit,” has been in New Zealand (off and on) since January of 2011. He recently sat down for an interview with MTV to discuss his role in […]
‘Hobbit’ Secrecy Increases Following Studio Mishap
Following a fire on the set of The Hobbit back in May, which left two crew members with minor burns, the studio has increased its veil of secrecy. The fire started when a sculptor with […]
‘The Hobbit’ Premiere, NZ Trip, and More on This Week’s TFI- Download Now!
The new TFI is available for listening and downloading at: Middle-earth Network Radio | The Founders’ Inklings. The Middle-earth Network and friends are going to New Zealand for the premier of The Hobbit in November, 2012 […]
‘The Hobbit’ to Film on Miramar Peninsula
Peter Jackson and the cast and crew of “The Hobbit” films may be able to sleep in their own beds before they to travel to their newest location. It has been confirmed by The Dominion […]
