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Evangeline Lilly discusses her role in ‘The Hobbit’

Several months ago, it was confirmed that ‘Lost’ alum Evangeline Lilly would be joining Cate Blanchett as one of the few female characters in Peter Jackson’s adaptation of ‘The Hobbit.’ In a recent interview with […]

More ‘Hobbit’ Extras Needed

Recently, advertisements have been appearing in the South Canterbury and Otago region newpapers, calling for roughly 200 extras to play elves and townspeople in Peter Jackson’s film adaptation of The Hobbit. The film’s production company, […]

James Cameron to visit the Hobbit

The NZ Herald recently reported that filmmaker James Cameron will be making a trip to New Zealand to visit the set of The Hobbit sometime this month. Director Peter Jackson, who will be shooting his […]

Mikael Persbrandt on ‘The Hobbit’

Recently, actor Mikael Persbrandt spoke with the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet in regards to his role as Beorn in Peter Jackson’s film adaptation of The Hobbit. Roughly translated, he says of his work on The Hobbit: […]

More Dragon*Con Highlights

If you’ve not caught our daily Dragon*Con highlights provided by our in the field reporters Riley and Bethany from the Star Wars Report you should!  It’s on Middle-earth Network Radio everyday at 4PM, 6PM, 8PM, and 10PM […]

Dragon*Con Highlights

Middle-earth Network Radio will be featuring the highlights from Dragon*Con each and every day.  Brought to you by our friends and regulars on Middle-earth Network Radio, Riley and Bethany, who produce the excellent show ‘The […]

Sideshow Collectibles’ Arwen Statue Available for Pre-order Today

Today’s the day, Sideshow Collectibles fans! Their long awaited Arwen Statue will be available for pre-order this very afternoon. As it is with every figure they create, this stunning work of art catches every detail featuring Arwen […]

Patrick Spadaccino: I Wanna be in the Hobbit

There are many joys of being a member of the Tolkien community: having countless opportunities to discuss and celebrate the writings of Professor J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as the directorial talents of Peter Jackson, who […]

Jackson: Freeman “Bilbo-esque”

‘Hobbit’ director Peter Jackson recently praised British actor Martin Freeman, who will be portraying the story’s main character, Bilbo Baggins, in The LA Times, stating that Freeman “is fantastic and there is simply nobody else […]

Evangeline Lilly Spotted in Wellington

Three months after the birth of her baby boy, ‘Lost’ star Evangeline Lilly is the latest ‘Hobbit’ celebrity to have been spotted in New Zealand’s capital of Wellington, following reports of Orlando Bloom, Stephen Fry, […]