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Following the success of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings films, which grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide, and combined with the anticipation of the upcoming Hobbit films, many are now wondering: Will The Hobbit […]
It’s the question all Hobbit fans have been asking, “When will we get to see the first official trailer?” As News Director I get hundreds of news alerts per day and many of them hold […]
On October 31st, Quint from Ain’t It Cool News revealed that he had been selected to visit New Zealand, where he would be allowed access to the set of The Hobbit films. He has chronicled […]
Here’s a riddle for you: What is happening in Strath Taieri and Maniototo that everyone knows about, but no one can talk about? I won’t keep you guessing… Trailers, helicopters, and most tellingly, signs from […]
In his most recent blog, Sir Ian McKellen reminisces about being a young actor who was keen to learn about fencing and stage fighting. He lists some of his many fight scenes, including the Hamlet/Laertes […]
The next stop on the block of location shooting for The Hobbit films is Takaka Hill at the Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve in New Zealand. According to Stuff.co.nz, crews were setting up and guarding structures […]
With local shooting dates fast approaching, work on the Wakatipu Hobbit set, which was once described as being a “slow buildup,” has gone into overdrive. Photos of the Paradise set, taken around October 24, showed […]
The Tolkien Professor’s EIGHTH annual LOTR marathon is Saturday, Nov. 12! Join The Tolkien Professor, aka Corey Olsen, on November 12 for the 8th Annual Tolkien Movie Marathon at Washington College. All Are invited!! They […]
Last month, Netflix confirmed its launch in the UK and Ireland, having signed a multi-year licensing agreement which will make them the exclusive subscription streaming service in the UK. The company, which has been very […]
Microlodge has been making holiday homes – timber pods that are fully equipped with electricity and used by those who desire to camp in comfort – for three years. These rounded pods were nicknamed hobbit […]
